- •Ббк 81.2 Англ.
- •Contents
- •6 C. Complete the sentences from the interviews with words or expressions from the box.
- •1. Ask and answer the questions.
- •Lifelong learning
- •3.At what age do people in your country usually do these things?
- •4A. Read the introduction to a radio programme. Is this true of people where you live?
- •4C. Match them with pictures a-c.
- •4D. Can you remember the answers to these questions?
- •Vocabulary 6a. Who mentions these subjects? What do they say about them?
- •6D. Which words in the box in 6с can go with these verbs? do get pass/fail
- •8. Complete the sentences using the prepositions at, from, in, with
- •Former student
- •Vocabulary 11. Study this list of some of the subjects included in his Diploma course. In which of these subject areas would he study the following topics?
- •1 2B.. Listen to Part 2 of the recording and answer these questions:
- •12C. Listen to Part 3 of the recording to answer these questions:
- •Computer Use and Applications
- •Role-play game
- •Strengths and Weaknesses
- •1 B. Listen again and underline the personal characteristics in the box that best describe Federico.
- •5.Now give some more information about your strengths and weaknesses. Try to use the following phrases.
- •7.Match the personal characteristics (1-6) to their meanings (a-f).
- •Transferable skills
- •Vocabulary 9. Match the transferable skills (1-8) to the examples of professional behavior (a-h).
- •Job advertisements
- •13.Look at the online profile for Charles Graham. Which of the jobs above is most appropriate for him?
- •The work quiz
- •Posted by: Marco
- •Posted by:noname99
- •3.Posted by: Lauren101
- •3. Complete the magazine article using the words and expressions in the box.
- •My working life
- •5.Rate the ten job factors according to their importance to you. Think of reasons for your choice.
- •In pairs, discuss the following question.
- •My English
- •7. Read what these people say about using English at work. Are these sentences true or false?
- •YourEnglish
- •Explore Writing
- •I would like I have studied I have worked
- •What do the following people in computing do? Compare answers with your partners.
- •2A. Complete these definitions with jobs from the box.
- •3C. For which of the careers described are these statements true?
- •7.In pairs, choose one of the computing careers from the list provided. Your partner must find out what your job is by asking only Yes / No questions.
- •Systems Analyst
- •Software Engineer/Designer
- •Computer Services Engineering Technician
- •4.Network Support Person or Computer Engineer: Network Support
- •Computer Salesperson
- •Applications Programmer
- •Systems Support Person
- •Hardware Engineer
- •8 B. Listen and check your answers.
- •8C. Listen again to find the answers to the questions.
- •Becoming Certified
- •Qualifications
- •9D. Sum up the information on the text. What should employees take into consideration if they want to upgrade their skill-set? Role-play game “Job Interview”
- •Structuring your cv
- •1. Discuss the following questions.
- •2B. Listen again and complete the following cv structures.
- •2C. Look at the two versions of her cv that Silvia prepared. Which approach has she followed for each version? Which cv do you prefer?
- •2D. Complete the following cv using a past form of the verbs in the box.
- •2E. Complete the following cv using the skills headings in the box.
- •Tips for writing an impressive cv
- •Creating a strong first impression
- •Vocabulary 4a. Read Silvia’s personal statement from her skills-based cv and find words and phrases which demonstrate the following points.
- •4C. How would you answer these questions?
- •Vocabulary 5a.Complete the table using the words in the box.
- •2. Detailing your education and qualifications
- •6A. Look at the education section of Silvia’s cv. Identify five sentences which mention her education and qualifications.
- •6B. Discuss the following questions.
- •3.Highlighting your work experience
- •4.Identifying your key skills
- •Demonstrating your interests
- •It can be more effective to present your interests in terms of who you are, instead of what you like doing, using adjectives and nouns to describe yourself.
- •Vocabulary 11a. Add more words and phrases to each column in the following table.
- •11B. Match the adjectives with the nouns to make true phrases for you.
- •6.Providing references
- •14B. Match the questions (1-7) to the following expert advice (a-g). Do you agree with the advice?
- •Cv writing
- •Is it a chronological or a skills-based cv? Curriculum Vitae Paul w Cair
- •15B. Compare Paul’s c.V. With Maria’s one. Is there any difference? Curriculum Vitae
- •It skills
- •Effective cover letters
- •Identifying features of a cover letter
- •1. In pairs, discuss the following questions.
- •What is a cover letter?
- •2B. Find an alternative expression for cover letter in the text 1b.
- •3B. Listen to the beginning of the phone call and answer the following questions.
- •3 C. Read the statements below and predict whether Felix recommends them (V) or not (X).
- •3D. What do you think is the most important advice that Felix gives Vicky?
- •4B. Do you think it’s a good example of a cover letter?
- •4C. Read Felix’s advice (1-12). Are the tips followed in Anna’s cover letter? Tick yes (V) or not (X).
- •4D. Look at the cover letter again. In which paragraph does Anna
- •Using appropriate language
- •Vocabulary 5a. Complete the following table using the words in the box.
- •5B. Complete the following sentences using the formal words in Exercise 1a. In sentences 4 and 5, why is should used instead of if?
- •5C. The following extract from a cover letter is too informal. Rewrite the extract using appropriate formal language.
- •Writing a cover letter
- •Preparing for the interview
- •Making positive first impression
- •In pairs, discuss what you can do to create a positive first impression with an interviewer. Think about the following points.
- •5A. Look at the following common interview questions. Write the type of question (a-c) next to each question (1-14).
- •Successful interviews
- •6 E. Complete Alejandro’s improved answers using the correct form of the verbs in the box.
- •7A. Underline useful phrases from Alejandro’s answers in Exercise 6e which you could use to answer the same questions. For example, I put a lot of effort into everything I do.
- •Avoiding common mistakes
- •8B. Can you remember if these sentences are true or false? Lauren:
- •Role-play game “Job Interview”
- •Common interview questions
- •Evaluation sheet
- •Appendix 1 grammar past simple
- •Present perfet 1 – for experience
- •I’ve done
- •In which sentence is he talking about:
- •2. Complete the sentences with have, has, 've, haven't, hasn't.
- •3. Complete the questions with the past participles of the verbs in (brackets).
- •4. Complete these sentences with the verbs in (brackets) in the present perfect or past simple.
- •I’ve worked here for
- •2. Complete the sentences using the verbs in the box in the present perfect and for or since.
- •3. Add for or since to these sentences.
- •Need to, have to, must, be
- •Appendix 2 writing
- •Read the e-mail to a language school. Tick (V) the questions that Adriano wants the school to answer.
- •Look at the underlined expressions (exercises 2, 4). Fill in the table.
- •How would the expressions be different in an informal e-mail (or letter)?
- •Read the advertisements and choose a course. Think of two or three questions you would like to ask.
- •Write a formal e-mail for information. Write two paragraphs.
- •Appendix 3 tests
- •Vocabulary
- •Working words
- •Studying
- •Working conditions
- •Presenting yourself
- •Grammar
- •1. Present perfect for experience
- •2Present perfect with for and since
- •Make each of these essential specifications for an it Team Leader into a sentence using the words given in brackets. (5 marks)
- •Listening
- •Interview with a Network Designer
- •Listen to Sami describing his career path to becoming a Network Designer. Complete the table with what Sami was doing at different ages. (6 marks)
- •Listen again and answer the questions. (8 marks)
- •Reading
- •Writing
- •Audioscripts
- •Answer key unit 1. Work and study
- •2A. Listening
- •12 C) Listen to Part 3 of the recording and answer the questions.
- •13) What questions might the interviewer have asked to obtain the information in italics?
- •Unit 2. Researching yourself
- •1A) Listening. Answer the questions.
- •1B) Listen again and underline the personal characteristics in the box that best describe Federico.
- •3) Match the personal characteristics to the questions.
- •Unit 3. A great place to work
- •Unit 4. Jobs in computing
- •2A) Complete these definitions with jobs from the box.
- •2B) Listening.
- •3A) Reading.
- •4) Grammar.
- •5) Describe the requirements using nned to, have to, must
- •9C) Mark the following statements as true or false.
- •Unit 5. Professianal cv writing
- •1) Discuss the following questions
- •2A) Listening
- •2B) Listen again and complete the following cv structures
- •4B) Write sentences next to the questions that they answer.
- •5A) Complete the table using the words in the box.
- •6A) Look at the education section of Silvia’s cv. Identify five sentences which mention her education and qualification.
- •Unit 6. Effective cover letters
- •4A) Reading. Complete the letter with the words in the box.
- •5A) Vocabulary. Complete the following table using the words in the box.
- •5B) Complete the following sentences using the formal words.
- •5C) Rewrite the extract using appropriate formal language.
- •Unit 7. Successful interviews
- •5A) Write the type of question (a-c) next to each question (1-14).
- •6A) Listening.
- •6B) Suggested answers.
- •6D) How has Alejandro improved his responses?
- •Appendix 3. Tests
- •Literature (Библиографический список)
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6D) How has Alejandro improved his responses?
Alejandro uses this question as an opportunity to demonstrate the skills and experience relevant to the post he is applying for. He demonstrates high levels of motivation and achievement (I put a lot of effort into everything I do; our team managed to reach the regional final) as well as organizational and communicational skills (I had to organize matches and motivate the players).
He uses his question to highlight transferable skills relevant for the job which he has obtained through his time at university 9there were many elements of the degree that could be applied to the business world. This helped me to develop my prioritizing skills and ability to work to tight deadlines).
Alejandro admits to worrying about meeting deadlines. However, as long as he can demonstrate that he is able to meet them, then this response is likely to be seen as a strength rather than a weakness. He also uses this potentially difficult question to highlight how he has overcome a problem.
He emphasizes his desire to work for the company (I am very keen to get a job with a company such as yours), whilst also reminding the interviewer of the reasons why he is a strong candidate (my degree and professional experience; I am a dedicated worker).
6e) Complete Alejandro’s improved answers using the correct form of the verbs in the box.
put 7. work
Motivate 8. meeting
Communicate 9. getting
Leading 10. get
Applied 11. make
Develop 12. gain
8a) Listening.
Qualifications in catering
Computer skills
Driving licence
Languages
Experience in sales
Strengths and weaknesses
8b) Can you remember if these sentences are true or false?
True
False – she wants to work in any area.
False – she hasn’t got it with her.
False – She wants to work for a bigger company
False – She’s not good at working on her own.
8c) What does Lauren say in her interview? Match 1-8 with a-h.
f 5. a
e 6. c
b 7. d
g 8. H
Appendix 3. Tests
Vocabulary
Working words
you have to do a lot of exams 10. passed all her exams
2. I did courses in economics 11. I wanted to be a police officer
3. He did community service 12. She got a degree
4. She was good at maths 13. applied to a local college
5. I left my last job 14. talk on architecture
6. I went to university 15. interested in languages
7.did a course in French 16. I left school
8. works as a nurse 17. got a job
9.work in marketing
Studying
Thesis 2. Degree 3. Sign 4. Doctorate 5. Passed
3.Working conditions
Atmosphere 2. Flexible 3. Benefits 4. Management
4. Presenting yourself
1.I’ve always wanted to have my own business.
2. I’m not very good at working with computers.
3. I’m looking for work in the catering industry.
4. I’ve been in the IT business for the last 12 years.
Grammar
1. Present perfect for experience
1. I have / I’ve always thought
2. Have you ever done
3. have never failed
4. My sister hasn’t / has not finished
5. Has your company ever paid
Present perfect with for and since
1.for five months 5. Since she started
2. since we left school 6. That film for ages
3. for a long time 7. For over 5 years
4. for nearly 30 years 8. For a few months
1. You must be able to provide leadership to junior team members.
2.Excellent communication skills are essential.
3. You have to be able to manage a team.
4. You need to have / possess a positive and flexible attitude.
5. You must have / possess good resource planning skills.
Reading
2-b 3-a 4-a 5-b 6-a
Writing
Model answer
Dear Mr Whittaker,
I’m sorry, but I have to cancel my interview on Wednesday 23rd April. My mother is going into hospital that day and I need to go with her. I realize this must be difficult for you, but would you mind changing our appointment? I am free the following week – Any day is fine. Please let me know if this is possible.
Regards,
Federico Benotti
Hi Philippa,
Really sorry, but I can’t meet you on Wednesday. My mum is going into hospital and I need to take her. Is it all right if we go next week? I’m free every day – how about Tuesday? Give me a call so we can arrange something. Take care, Federico.
Listening
16. Sitting exams at school
17.(working as a) Service Technician / apprentice with BT
18. Data and Networks Technician
20. joined the Network Design Department / studied
23. graduated and became Network Designer
25. Project Manager
1. Maths and Physics
2.climbs poles and fixes lines
3. changes, opportunity to study
4. for the exchange switch and transmission
5. BTEC and NVQ
6. how to design and plan networks and use modeling techniques to predict future growth and trends
7. Computer and network engineering
8. different skills and how to prioritize