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Lesson 1: Vocabulary

A Complete
 the sentences.

B efficient motivated organized punctual

C

F
G

1. Omar is very motivated to get 2. Bill always arrives five minutes

a promotion. He works very hard. early. He’s very .

3. John doesn’t waste time. He’s 4. Alisa keeps her desk in order.
really . She’s very .
A

B Match
 the expressions with the definitions. Write the correct letter.

C 1. pleasant a. helps others

D 2. hardworking b. willing to change

3. cooperative c. polite, friendly, or kind
E
4. dependable d. completes a lot of tasks
F
5. flexible e. able to be trusted
G

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C Cross out the incorrect words.

D Frank works at an auto repair service center. He is very punctual / organized and always

E arrives at work at 7:55 A.M. He likes working on a team and is very cooperative / motivated
A
with his co-workers. Frank also always keeps his work area clean and organized / efficient.
F
B Frank’s customers say he is punctual / pleasant.
G
C

D Read the job ads. Complete the sentences.

E cooperative dependable organized pleasant

F
1. Restaurant Hostess Wanted 2. Medical Assistant Needed
G
New restaurant in downtown Los Busy health clinic needs assistant
Angeles needs a friendly hostess who can keep track of patient files
with a attitude. and make appointments. Must be
Must be good with the public. .

3. Now Hiring Construction Workers 4. Home Care Aide

Local construction company seeks Responsibilities: Shop for food, cook,
reliable workers. Must follow plan meals, do laundry. Provide other
A
instructions and work well in groups. assistance to elderly people in their
B homes. Must be caring and
Must be .
C .

E WRITE
 ABOUT IT. What are your best qualities? Complete the sentences.

F cooperative efficient motivated pleasant flexible

G hardworking punctual organized dependable

I am motivated. I always set goals for myself.

1. I am . .
2. I am . .
3. I am . .

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Lessons 2 & 3: Grammar
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A Complete
 the sentences. Use past participle form of the verbs in parentheses.
Then answer the questions about yourself.
B
1. A: Have you ever driven a bus?
C (drive)
D B: No, I haven’t.

E 2. A: Have you ever with children?

(work)
F
B:
G
3. A: Have you ever in a restaurant?
(cook)
B:

4. A: Have you ever landscaping work?

(do)
B:

5. A: Have you ever a patient’s blood pressure?

(take)
B:
A

B Complete
 the conversations. Use the present perfect with ever to make questions.
Then write short answers.
C
1. A:
D (in your community / you / volunteer)
E B: Yes, I .
F 2. A:
(customers / she / serve / in a restaurant)
G
B: No, she .

3. A:
(for work / use / they / email)

B: Yes, they .

4. A:
(work / he / for a large company)

B: No, he .

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Lesson 4: Workplace, Life, and DO NOT
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A Carlos
 Mendoza is applying for a job. Circle his job duties.

C Employment History
Employer (1) Starting Position Ending Position Dates Employed

D Angelino’s Italian Cleaner Server 8/2017 – Present

Work Phone Pay Rate Supervisor
E (714) 555-4130 $9.75/hr + tips Pablo Sanchez
Job Duties Reason for Leaving
F Helped open and close Restaurant is closing.
restaurant on Sundays, set
G up, served customers

Address City State Zip

260 W. Topeka Drive Garden Grove CA 92840

May we contact this employer?

Yes No

B Read the statements. Write T (true) or F (false). Rewrite the false statements to make them true.

C
1. Carlos’s last employer was Angelino’s Italian.
D

E
2. Carlos’s supervisor was Pablo Sanchez.
F
G
3. Carlos started as a server.

4. Carlos started working in June 2017.

5. Carlos left because he wanted more hours.

6. Carlos does not want employers to call Pablo Sanchez for a reference.

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C WRITE
 ABOUT IT. Imagine you are completing an online application for a job that
you are interested in. Complete it with information about your previous jobs.
D

E Application For Employment

F Personal Information
Name Address City State ZIP
G
Phone Number Mobile Number Email Address

Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No Have you ever been fired from a job? Yes No
Can you legally work in the U.S.? (If hired, verification within 3 days is required.) Yes No

Position
Position Available Start Date Desired Pay

Employment desired Full-time Part-time Seasonal/Temporary

Education
School Name Location Years Attended Degree Received

Employment History
Employer (1) Starting Position Ending Position Dates Employed

Job Duties Reason for Leaving Supervisor

Employer (2) Starting Position Ending Position Dates Employed

Job Duties Reason for Leaving Supervisor

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A It
 is now the year 2020. Look at the timeline. Read the statements. Write T (true) or F (false).
B

F
G 2010 2012 2013 2015
Marcus moved to Marcus got a job Marcus married Marcus received
Anaheim, California. at Bill’s Auto Shop. Maria. ASE Certification.

1. Marcus has lived in Anaheim since 2010.

2. Marcus has been married for six years.
3. Marcus has worked at Bill’s Auto Shop since 2012.
4. Marcus has had ASE Certification for five years.
A

B Cross
 out the incorrect words.

C 1. Cassie has been a teacher for / since three years.

D 2. Ardita and Teri have worked here for / since last June.
3. Artur’s employer has been on vacation for / since two weeks.
A
E
4. Sasha has worked as an architect for / since five years.
B
F
G
C Write the present perfect form of the verbs in parentheses.

D 1. Alice at City Hospital for three years.
(volunteer)
E
2. Bill his own lawn service since 2008.
F (have)
G 3. Jun an HVAC mechanic since 2003.
(be)

4. We customers here for eight years.

(serve)

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D Write statements about Ali’s résumé. Use for or since.

E
Ali Kateb
F 110 W. Olive Avenue
Duarte, CA 91016
G (626) 888-8000
Work Experience
2017 – present Assistant Manager
Big Olly’s Tires, Duarte, CA

2014 – 2017 Lead Technician/Installer

Big Olly’s Tires, Duarte, CA

Training
2014 ASE Certificate

Volunteer Experience
2014 – present Auto Shop Mechanic, Valley Teen Ranch
Teaching teenagers how to repair cars

A 1. He has worked at Big Olly’s Tires since 2014.

B 2.
3.
C
4.
D

E W
 RITE ABOUT IT. Have you worked since you came to the United States?
What job(s) have you held? For how long or since when?
F
I have worked in a restaurant since I came to the United States.
G
I came here in 2015. I have been a line cook since 2016.
In 2017, I got a second job at a grocery store. I have worked there for two years.

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A  Listen and read.

B SIX TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

Interviews can be stressful. However, with the right preparation, you can succeed and get that job!
C
DO YOUR HOMEWORK!
D It’s important to have the right skills and qualifications. However, you also need to understand the job. Before the
interview, read the description carefully. Look at the responsibilities. Think about how your skills match them.
E 5 You should also check out the company’s social media pages. During the interview, talk about any recent
achievements the company had. This shows you’re interested in the company.
F Also, know your résumé well! Think about your experience. Give examples of when you achieved something.
How did you solve a problem? What examples show that you are dependable and hardworking?

KNOW THE TYPE OF INTERVIEW

10 Most interviews are face-to-face. However, many interviews are now done online. For video interviews, make
sure your webcam is working. Also choose a room that is quiet and bright.

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

Practice some common interview questions. These include:
• Tell me about yourself.
15 • What's your biggest weakness?
• Why did you apply for this role?
• What do you know about the company?

BE PUNCTUAL
To make a good impression, arrive 10 minutes early. Check bus and train
20 routes, and find the quickest way to get to the company’s office. If your
interview is in the morning, traffic may also be a problem.

LOOK PROFESSIONAL
The way you dress says a lot about you. To look professional, wear a dark-colored suit and shoes – never
sneakers! Don’t use too much perfume. Women should avoid wearing too much jewelry or makeup. Make sure
25 your clothes are clean. And check that your hair is neat, even for casual interviews.

BE CONFIDENT
It’s OK to feel nervous before an interview. However, try to stay calm. Make eye contact with the interviewer.
Stand and sit up straight. Finally, remember to smile!
To succeed in your interview, follow these tips. And remember -- prepare, prepare again, and finally, prepare!

B DEVELOP
 YOUR ACADEMIC SKILLS. Read the Academic Skill. Answer the question.

C The writer says, “Do your homework!” You can infer that you Academic Skill:
should .
D a. start a new course Make Inferences

b. find out about a company In an article, some ideas are

E not stated directly. Readers
c. clean your house
F must guess or infer these
ideas as they read.
G

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C IDENTIFY.
 What is the main idea of the article? Circle the correct answer.

D a. Get a professional service to help you write your résumé.

A
b. You should always take the train to an interview.
B
E c. Do lots of preparation before going for your interview.
CF
G
D CITE EVIDENCE. Complete the sentences. Where is the information? Write the line number.

Lines
E 1. You should think about how to match to the job responsibilities
before the interview.
F
a. your skills b. your clothes c. the type of interview
G 2. Know your work history well so that you can .
a. talk about your social media pages b. show how you solved problems
c. prepare for a video interview
3. For video interviews, make sure that .
a. you arrive 10 minutes early b. there are no mistakes in your résumé
A c. your webcam is working

B 4. If your interview is in the morning, remember that .

a. traffic may cause a delay b. you might be tired
C c. you should look professional

E INTERPRET
 VOCABULARY. Answer the questions.
F 1. The word webcam in line 11 means .
a. a camera connected to the internet b. a video application
G
2. The word recent in line 5 means .
A a. in the near past b. in the near future
B 3. The word casual in line 25 means .
a. formal b. informal
C
4. The word nervous in line 27 means .
D a. talkative b. worried
E

F SUMMARIZE.
 What are the most important ideas in the article? Write three sentences
G

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A Read the Writing Skill. Match the questions with the details. Writing Skill: Add specific
B 1. Dear Mr. Mahad, c a. What job are you details
applying for? Add specific details to your
C writing. To do this, answer the
2. I got my degree in nursing b. Where did you
questions Who, Where, What,
D in 2012. work before?
When, How, and Why in your
E 3. I have six years of experience. c. Who are you paragraph.
writing to?
F
4. I would like to apply for d. Why do you think you are qualified?
G the position of nurse.
5. I was a nurse in China e. When did you graduate?
before moving to the U.S.
A

B Which question from Exercise A is answered in the following paragraph? Circle the correct letter.

C I have a state license, and I have worked as a dental assistant for three years. I have never
A missed a day at work. I am very dependable, hardworking, and pleasant to work with.
D
a. b. c. d. e.
B
E
C Read the cover letter. Correct four more errors.
F
D
G Dear Mr. Popov,
E apply
I am writing to applies for the position of electrician at Energy Electric Co. I
F
am qualified for this position because I am a licensed electrician and have
G
experience in this area. I worked for an electrical services company in turkey
since two years before I moved to the U.S. in 2015. Since then, I have work
under a licensed electrician and have received a certificate in electrical
engineering. Finally, I am hard working and dependable, and I am motivated
to do well in this job.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from
you.

Sincerely,

Ahmed Jibril

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A Put
 the words in the correct order.
B 1. (soccer / play / I / used to)
I used to play soccer.
C

D 2. (dancing / Olga / go / used to)

F 3. (in Mexico / Mr. and Mrs. Garcia / used to / live)

G

4. (play / he / used to / chess)

5. (used to / Ting / the guitar / play)

B Complete
 the paragraph. Use used to and the verbs in the box.

C have listen play swim walk do

D
Hector is from El Salvador. Now he lives in Austin, Texas. He likes his new home, but he
E used to do
misses some of the things he . He to the market every morning
F to get breakfast. He also his guitar in the park in the evenings. His friends
G to him play. He also at the beach a lot. He a
A
bicycle that he rode to work every day.
B

C Read
 the sentences. Correct the errors with used to + verb.
used
D 1. Royce use to play basketball every Friday.

E 2. Edwina and Julia used go to the beach on Sundays.

3. Trung used do go to the farmers market in the morning.
F
4. Marta use eat her biggest meal at lunch.
G

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A UNDERSTAND.
 Complete the sentence.

B A person who is positive .

a. is very organized
C b. complains about work
D c. finds something good in bad situations
A

BE
I DENTIFY. Read the conversations at work. In which conversations does someone
have a positive attitude? Check (  
) the conversations.
CF
G ❑ 1. Sam: I have never been so busy! The boss has given me so much work to do! I feel
D really stressed out.
E Sara: That’s too bad, but look at it this way. He probably thinks you’re very
dependable. He wouldn’t give you so much work if he didn’t think you could
F
handle it.
G
❑ 2. Hamza: I hate getting up early for work. I am always so tired in the morning.
David: I know, but at least we get to finish early, too. This means we can spend more
time with our family and friends in the evening.
Hamza: Yes, you’re right.

❑ 3. Alice: Hi Adam. Is everything OK? You look angry.

Adam: Yes, I am. I’ve been waiting for the meeting room for 15 minutes but the
supervisor is still in there! I need to get ready for my presentation.

A Alice: I’m sorry to hear that. But maybe you can use this time to do something else,
like reviewing your notes for the presentation.
B

C ANALYZE.
 Read the conversations in Exercise B again. What are the different ways
the people show they are positive?
D
❑ a. talk about people’s positive qualities
E
❑ b. consider the good side of a problem
F
❑ c. complain about other people
G ❑ d. support people in difficult situations

❑ e. tell people what qualities they need to improve

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