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1. What is your dream job and why?
2. What would be your ideal working hours?
3. Do you prefer to work alone or as part of
a team? Why?
4. Have you ever had to do an interview for
a job? How did it go?
5. Have you ever had a job where you needed
to use English?
6. What skills do you think are important for
a receptionist to have?
7. What kind of jobs do you think will be
popular in the future?
8. Can you name 3 high-paying and low-
paying jobs?
9. Can you name any unpaid work?
Extra game!
Task 7 on page 12: complete the sentences with the
present continuous form of the verbs in the boxes.
Advise – do – negotiate – orginise - teach Attend – do – give – install – work on
1 I ___ currently ________ the government on 5 I ___ currently ________ some
how to improve hospitals. research on why people forget things.
2 This week I ________ some training with 6 I ________ a new collection of
some new people. I _________ them how to dresses for Milan fashion week.
sell over the phone.
7 I______ anew kitchen in an
3 I _______a big party for a car company. apartment in town.
They're launching a new car soon.
8 I _______ a conference this week.
4 We _______ a big deal with a Chinese media I _______a talk on time management.
company.
Task 8 on page 12: try to think of:
1 two more things you can teach people how to do.
2 two more things people sometimes organise.
3 two more things
Attend people
– do – givedo research
– install – work onon.
4 two more things people sometimes install.
5 two more things people sometimes give talks on.
Task 9 on page 12: Choose three things from Exercises 7 and 8 that you sometimes do.
Tell your partner about them.
advise – do (+ research on) – negotiate – orginise - teach
attend – give (+ talks on) – install – work on
A: I attend
conferences
for work once
or twice a year. B: Really? Do
you give talks?
A: No, just listen,
and try to learn.
Work
activities:
Video part:
Comprehension Questions:
• What was this video about?
• Who are the main characters?
• What kind of job does this man want
to get?
• Does he have work experience?
• Is Adam a good candidate? Name
his qualities that you can remember.
• Is Adam motivated to get the job?
Task 1:
• 1. What position does
Susan Thompson hold?
• a. Human Resource Manager
b. Marketing Director
c. Sales Representative
d. Team Leader
• 2. How does Adam
describe himself during
the interview?
• a. Lazy and disorganized
b. Hardworking and punctual
c. Unfriendly and challenging
d. Inexperienced and careless
Task 1:
3. How many years of
experience does Adam have
working in a kitchen?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 4 years
4. What does Adam mention as
important to the company
he's interviewing for?
a. Low prices
b. Good quality
c. Quick service
d. Fancy decorations
Task 1:
5. Has Adam previously worked
in a large commercial kitchen?
a. Yes
b. No
6. How does Adam determine
what to do next after finishing a
task?
a. Ask the supervisor
b. Take a break
c. Talk to colleagues
d. Leave early
7. What does the interviewer
emphasize as the most crucial
part of the job?
a. Following precise directions
b. Working quickly
c. Taking long breaks
d. Innovating new ideas
Task 1:
8. What is Adam's attitude
towards doing things at work?
a. Cutting corners
b. Doing things quickly
c. Doing things the right way every time
d. Following the rules
9. When will Adam receive a call
regarding the job?
a. Tomorrow
b. Next week
c. Next month
d. On the same day
10. How does the conversation
end between Adam and the
interviewer?
a. Adam leaves without saying anything
b. The interviewer asks Adam to start immediately
c. Adam expresses his eagerness to work
d. The interviewer declines to hire Adam
Task 2: True or False?
1. Susan Thompson is the Human Resource Manager.
2. Adam Thorn is applying for a position in the accounting department.
3. Adam has two years of experience working in a kitchen.
4. Adam believes that quality is not important to the company.
5. Adam has experience working in a large commercial kitchen.
6. Adam always asks the supervisor what to do next after finishing a task.
7. Employees at the company must follow directions exactly.
8. Susan mentioned she will make phone calls to Adam the next day.
9. The company values employees who work slowly and need constant
supervision.
10. Adam mentioned he would be disappointed if he doesn't get the job.
Task 3: Share your ideas:
• What kind of vacancy is this?
• How does Adam express his
interest in working for the
company?
• What responsibilities will Adam
have in this position?
• Do you think this is a high-
paying job and why?
• Do you think Adam will be hired
for this job?
• Would you like to try this job?
