Task 20. Which qualities would you need? Why?

a taxi-driver, a firefighter, a door-to-door salesperson, a tour guide, an executive, an interpreter

Here are some characteristics to help you:

physically strong, persistent, hardworking, punctual, intelligent, patient, emotionally strong, caring, calm, honest, decisive, persuasive, courageous, cheerful, alert, quick-thinking

 

Task 21. Complete the sentences

1. A nurse works in__________________________________

2. A flight attendant works in__________________________

3. A stockbroker works in_____________________________

4. A medical researcher works in_______________________

5. A grocer works in_________________________________

6. A piano teacher works in____________________________

7. An estate agent works in____________________________

Task 22. Here are some questions from an interview for the job of store detective in a new supermarket. Put them in the order you would ask them if you were the interviewer. Then add two questions of your own.

1. What do you like doing your spare time?

2. Why have you applied for this job?

3. What things about this job do you think you would find difficult?

4. Why do you think you are suited for this job?

5. What would you do if you saw someone stealing something in the store?

6. What would you like to be doing in five years’ time?

Task 23. Read and translate

Who should we hire?

A: Do you think we should hire Miss Jackson? She’s capable and honest.

B: I know. Miss Jackson is very honest, but how about Miss Wilson? I think she’s more interesting than Miss Jackson, and she’s much smarter.

A: I agree. Miss Wilson is very intelligent, but my opinion she isn’t as smart as Mr. Brown. May be we should give Mr. Brown the job.

B: No. I don’t think so. Mr. Brown’s livelier than Miss Jackson, but he isn’t as capable as Miss Wilson. You know, I think we should hire Mr. Smith. He’s more talented than Miss Jackson, he’s more polite than Mr. Brown and he’s friendlier than Miss Wilson.

A: Do you think he’s as intelligent as Mr. Brown?

B: I think so. And he isn’t as talkative.

A: You’re right. We’ll hire him.

Task 24. Think of the possible answers

1. Who is the most capable?

2. Who is the liveliest?

3. Is Mr. Smith as friendly as miss Wilson?

4. Why shouldn’t they hire Miss Jackson?

5. Whom would you hire? Why?

Task 25. Make some statements

1. Mr. Bunk, responsible, Miss Claus

2. Miss Holles, persistent, hardworking, Miss Green

3. Mr. Trump, punctual, careful at work, Mr. Reeds

Task 26. Translate the text and answer the question

An Interview for a Job

Three girls have just been interviewed for a job, but only one will be chosen by the interviewers. During the interview they were asked a lot of questions, and then they were told to type out some business letters. They were also asked to send some messages by telex and telefax, and use a computer. Here are some notes the interviewers made while the applicants were answering their questions.

Sheila Simpson. Age 26. Married. Two children. Had two years' experience of work as a secretary with Byrd & Co. Ltd. Gave up the job when her second child was born. Doesn't mind if we make inquiries about her at her former place of work. Is fluent in French and German.

Alice Campbell. Age 28. Divorced. No children. Has a job as shop assistant in a department store, but isn't satisfied with it for two reasons:

a) finds it unpleasant to deal with some of the customers;

b) lives a long way from the store.

Lucy Davies. Age 19. Unmarried. No working experience. Was taught to type and operate a computer at school. An excellent figure and a lovely face! Could be a fashion model, but prefers a secretarial job as a start for her business career. Doesn't mind answering personal questions.

Task 27. Fill in the chart with the following arguments. Think of some more

What is better?
It’s better to work for a large firm.	It’s better to work for a small firm.

1. Simplicity of organization.

2. It has its own training center.

3. It has specialized staff and equipment.

4. People have opportunity to succeed.

5. Everything is very stable.

6. The firm does not need large markets.

7. The firm is more adaptable.

8. There is possibility of promotion in the future.

 

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