UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DEL VALLE DE TOLUCA

ACADEMIA DE IDIOMAS
WRITING

Function 7A: I can explain and give at least seven reasons why I would like to work abroad.

ACTIVITY 2. Emily's sister wants to go abroad to experience a new career, she has had a few jobs and she is motivated to write to a friend who lives abroad.
She is looking for some ideas about the possible jobs she could have in that country. She has to include some infor about her so her friend gets a better idea
about the type of activities Emily's sister can do.

A. Match the columns joining the questions with their correct answer.
1. Have you ever worked? A) No, I haven't but I have participated in many of them.
2. Do you work? B) I have worked in a restaurant, a family business and the industry, recently.
3. How do you earn a living? C) No, I haven't. I have been responsible in all my different jobs so I have not had problems.
4. Where do you work? D) Yes, I do.
5. Where have you worked before? E) In a company where seat belts are produced. "Seatbelts CO."
6. Have you ever been fired from a job? F) I make some money working in a factory.
7. Have you ever been responsible for a project? G) Yes, I have worked in different places.

B. Think about your own work experience and answer the same questions carefully.
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ACADEMIA DE IDIOMAS
WRITING
C. You are a university student. You have traveled to a country recently, you have thought about the pros and cons of working abroad and want
to have the experience to work there. Write an email to a friend native in the country you visited to ask him / her for a recommendation of a
possible place to work. Remember to write about the advantages you are looking for and your valuable work experience and 7 reasons why you
would like to work in that place. (150 words)