Ех.1. Read the dialogue. Then read the three job adverticements below. Which job will Callum apply for?
Manager – How did you find out about the job?
Callum - I saw your advrt in the local newspaper.
Manager - Have you worked in a shop before?
Callum - Yes, I have. I used to help out at my uncle’s shop.
Manager - Right. What did you do there?
Callum - Everything! I served customers. I cleaned, I stacked shelves …
Manager -How long did you work there?
Callum - About two years part-time.
Manager - I see. And why do you think you’re the right person for this job?
Callum - Because I’m hard-working and reliable, and I enjoy dealing with the
public. I’m also good at working in a team.
Manager - Well, thanks for coming in , Callum. We’ll be in touch before the
end of the week.
Ех.2. – Виберіть оголошення, яке відповідає діалогу.
a. RECEPTIONIST b. WAITER / WAITRESS
Required for sports club
Near the city centre.
We are looking for a
reliable person who can
work 10 hours a week
( 2 hours every evening,
Monday to Friday.)
Computer skills
essential.
£ 6 / hour.
A busy café in the town centre
Needs a confident waiter or waitress
to join our friendly young team.
Must have experience.
£ 6.30 / hour plus tips.
c. Electrical store requires a part-time
shop assistant for weekends only.
Must enjoy dealing with customers.
£ 5.50 on hour.
Ех.3. Match the definitions with the four jobs in the box.
Fruit picker gardener life guard market researcher
a) A person who interviews ordinary members of the public to get information for
companies.
b) A person who takes fruit from the trees or plants when it is ready ( reap) .
c) A person who looks after plants and flowers.
d) A person who watches to make sure swimmers are safe.
Ех.4. Put the words in the correct order to make questions.
1. you / job / out / did / about / How / the / find ?
2. shop / you / before / in / worked / Have / a ?
3. did / there / you / What / do ?
4. long / did / there / How / you / work ?
5. the right person / the job / do you think / you’re / Why / for ?
6. you / When / start / could ?
Ех.4. Match the questions in exercise 2 with the answers (a-f).
a) Because I’m friendly and reliable and I enjoy working with people.
b) I took the money from the customers when they bought something.
c) For three years, but only in the evenings.
d) I can start immediately, if you need me to.
e) Yes, I’ve helped my dad out in his clothes shop.
f) I saw your advert in the newspaper.
Ех.5. Choose the correct expressions of interest for an interviewer to use in a job
interview.
1. I saw your advert on the school notice board. (That’s great / I see)
2. I often helped my mum on her stall in the market. (Right / That’s fantastic)
3. I helped sell the vegetables. (That’s interesting / How incredible)
4. I helped her for about five years, but only on Saturdays. (What a good idea / OK)
5. Because I’m hard-working and reliable and like working with people. (Really? /
That’s great, Gemma)
Ех.6. Complete the dialogue for a job interview.
Manager -…. About the job?
Gemma - I saw … .
Manager - … . Have you worked … ?
Gemma - Yes, I have. … .
Manager - … . What did … ?
Gemma - I … .
Manager - … . How long … ?
Gemma - For about … .
Manager - … . And why do you think … ?
Gemma - Because I’m … .
Manager - … . Thanks for coming in and we’ll be in touch
- Hello. Café Viktoria. Can I help you?
- Hello. I would like to book a table, please.
- What day and what time do you want to come?
- Next Tuesday at 6 p.m. My father will have a birthday at that day. Do you have any free tables?
- Yes, we do. How many people are there in your party?
- I think there will be ten or eleven of us.
- OK. A table for eleven then. Would you like smoking or non-smoking table?
- Non-smoking, please.
- Right. Can I get your name, sir?
- Viktor Ivanov.
- Is there anything else I can do for you, Mr. Bond?
- No. That’s all I think.
- So you have a reservation for Next Tuesday at 6 p.m.
- Ok
- Thank you for calling. See you later.
- Good bye!