Course: B2 - Upper Intermediate READING COMPREHENSION Lesson: Read the person specification and answer the questions. We are currently recruiting for the role of sales representative to join our busy team based in the Singapore office. Due to the demanding nature of the role, the successful candidate will need to have at ¢ of selling to the retail market and a proven track record ffer a competitive salary Our company is g and this is an exciting ti personality to join our expa partment. We are looking for ate ho is fair and trustworthy jo maintain a calm and level-headed app situations. is essential for the candidate to be a reliab seller at all year. They should be confident in pursuing ships and charismatic in delivering dynamic ve the necessary characteristics and wai en this can be a rewarding role with 1. Please send your CV and cove fating why you e that due to the large number of appl Perfectly Spoken* Page 1of 5 ‘All cours lessons and associated content i copyrightof Perfectly Spoken Limited ~ © Perfectly Spoken 2019. Alrights reservedCourse: B2 - Upper Intermediate READING COMPREHENSION Lesson: 10 Questions. Choose your answers based on information given in the text only. 1. Why does the successful candidate need to have 5 years’ experience and a proven track record? a) Because the job requires a lot of time, attention and energy b) Because the company is growing quickly ) Because it is necessa 2. What does “compe age e industry average dustry average 4. isa fortrustworthy? a) Down-to-eat b) Talkative c) Generous 6. Which of these adjectives has a negative a) Reliable b) Stressful ¢) Dynamic 7. If someone is described as charismatic, what kind of personality do they have? a) They are persuasive and engaging b) They are factual and logical ) They are consistent and reliable Perfectly Spoken* Page 20f5 ‘All cours lessons and associated content i copyrightof Perfectly Spoken Limited ~ © Perfectly Spoken 2019. Alrights reservedCourse: B2 - Upper Intermediate READING COMPREHENSION Lesson: 10 8. If someone is described as ambitious, what kind of personality do they have? a) They are submissive b) They have a strong desire to be successful c) They are a good team player ‘What information does the advert ask to be included in the covering letter? a) Reasons why you would be sui j b) Your email address ) Your previous e 10. Why will only a) Because Perfectly Spoken* Page 30f5 ‘All cours lessons and associated content i copyrightof Perfectly Spoken Limited ~ © Perfectly Spoken 2019. Alrights reservedCourse: B2 - Upper Intermediate READING COMPREHENSION Lesson: 10 CORRECT ANSWERS: 1. Why does the successful candidate need to have 5 years’ experience and a proven track record? a) Because the job requires a lot of time, attention and energy b) Because the company is gro c) Because it is necessary 2. What does “comp the industry average industry average 3. is partment described? for trustworthy? <) Corrupt! 5. What is a synony a) Down-to-eart! b) Talkative ) Generous 6. Which of these adjectives has a negative a) Reliable b) Stressful <) Dynamic 7. If someone is described as charismatic, what kind of personality do they have? a) They are persuasive and engaging b) They are factual and logical ) They are consistent and reliable Perfectly Spoken* Page4 of 5 ‘All cours lessons and associated content i copyrightof Perfectly Spoken Limited ~ © Perfectly Spoken 2019. Alrights reservedCourse: B2 - Upper Intermediate READING COMPREHENSION Lesson: 10 8. If someone is described as ambitious, what kind of personality do they have? a) They are submissive b) They have a strong desire to be successful ) They are a good team player . What information does the advert included in the covering letter? d) Reasons why you wa a) Your email addre b) Your previou candidates be contacted? ¥y will contact the unsuccessful feople are expected to apply ‘company's policy. Perfectly Spoken* Page5 of 5 ‘All cours lessons and associated content i copyrightof Perfectly Spoken Limited ~ © Perfectly Spoken 2019. Alrights reserved