8 Lesson 8

Focus on Vocabulary

1. Look at the picture. What are the people doing?

2. Discuss in pairs.
a.
b. What can you say about the picture? Use the words and
expressions in the box.
Example: The interviewee is smiling at the interviewer.
The interviewer is …

shake hands wear smart clothes

make eye contact with smile
someone introduce yourself

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3. You are going to hear some of the interview. First, listen to the beginning of the interview.
Which of the phrases do you think you will hear? Listen and check.

Pleased to meet We’ll be in Hi, I’m Jack. It’s been a pleasure to

you. touch soon. How’re you doing? meet you.
See you! My name’s Jack Thank you for your We’ll let you know.
Good morning. Draper. time. Cheers!

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4. Now listen to the end of the interview. Which of the phrases in exercise 3 do you think
you will hear? Listen and check.
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5. Listen to the complete interview and put the questions in the order you hear them.
a. What clubs and societies did you belong to at school?
b. What is your greatest strength?
c. Why are you a good candidate for this university?
d. What will you do if you are not accepted ?
e. Where do you see yourself in four years’ time?
f. What was your greatest achievement at school?
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6. Listen again and answer T (true) or F (false).
a. The interviewee was in the cheerleading team at school.
b. She doesn’t like acting.
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c. She has experience in being a team leader.

d. She’s never late for things.
e. She doesn’t think she will have time to join clubs at university.
f. She wants to study Law.

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7. Look back at the questions in exercise 5 and choose the correct words to complete
the rules.

We use do / did to ask questions about about the present.

We use do / did to ask questions about the past.
We don’t use / We use do or did to ask questions with be.
We don’t use / We use do or did to ask questions about the future.

8. Complete questions a–f below. Use the table to help you.

statement question
you will eat (What) will you eat
you saw (What) did you see
you live (Where) do you live
you are (Where) are you
you were (Why) were you

a. in at school?

b. good at?

c.

d. go to?

e. enjoy doing in your free time?

f. ask you?

Say it!
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9. Listen to these questions? Does the intonation go up or down at the end of the
question?Listen again and repeat.

a. What clubs are you in at school?

b. What sports are you good at?
c. Where do you see yourself in four years’ time?
d. What do you do in your free time?
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10. Ask and answer the questions.

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Read

11. Read the text quickly. Match the headings with the paragraphs.
a. First impressions c. Be prepared
b. Getting there on time d. During the interview

Top ten interview tips

In just three seconds, an interviewer forms an opinion about you based on your
appearance and your body language, so make a good impression! First, wear
something smart. University interviews are not as formal as job interviews, but
you still need to look your best. It’s important to be neat and tidy and present

Remember to switch off your phone during the interview. Be positive, sit up straight and smile at

about your skills, experiences and abilities. Make eye contact with them while you are talking.

Do your research! Find out as much as you can about the university. Make sure you know what they
are looking for in a candidate. Make a list of possible questions, and think about what your answers
will be. Prepare some questions you can ask the interviewer. After all, you want to make sure the
university offers you what you need.

Most importantly, think about how you will get to the interview. Make sure you know how long the
journey will take and be clear about how you are going to get there, If possible, do it once before

to be late!

12. Read the text again and answer the questions.

Glossary
a.
hablar sin sentido
b. What should you do when you meet the interviewer?
c. Why is it a good idea to think of questions you can ask?
d. How can you avoid being late for the interview?

Focus on Vocabulary

13. Find verbs in the text to complete the tips.

a. something smart.
b. your phone.
Useful language
c. the interviewer’s hand.
d. a good impression. It’s important to …
Remember to …
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e. Don’t out of the window.

f. Check how long the journey will Make sure you …

g. eye contact with the interviewer. Think about how …

14. Can you think of any other interview tips?

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15. Listen. What did these four students do wrong at their
interviews? Who

a. arrived late?
b. didn’t switch off their phone?
c. didn’t wear the right clothes?
d. talked too much?

16. Which interviewee did the interviewer say this to?

I'm sorry, but you didn't make

a very good first impression.
You were late.

17. What do you think the interviewer said to the other

interviewees? Write sentences.
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