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Lessons 4 & 5: Grammar
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A Write
 sentences. Put the words in the correct order.

B 1. (I’m / applying for / interested / the sales job / in)

I’m interested in applying for the sales job.
C

D 2. (is capable of / other employees / Liz / managing)

E Liz is capable of managing other employees.

F 3. (looking forward to / we’re / hiring / some new employees)

G We're looking forward to hiring some new employees.

4. (Filip is / planning on / his degree / finishing / soon)

Filip is planning on finishing soon his degree.

5. (Kim is / excited about / her new position / starting)

Kim is excited about starting her new position.

B Complete
 the conversation. Use a preposition from the box and change the verb to a gerund.
Some prepositions will be used twice.
C

D about at in on to

E Alex: I’m not looking forward to starting a job search after I graduate. I’m not good
1. (start)
F
at doing interviews. I worry about not making a good first impression.
G 2. (do) 3. (not make)
Carmen: Don’t worry. We can plan on practicing before you start looking.
4. (practice)
Alex: Actually, I’m thinking about applying for a job at the Grand Café.
5. (apply)
Carmen: Really? I didn’t know you were interested in working in a restaurant.
6. (work)
Alex: Oh yes! I plan on owning my own café some day.
7. (own)
Carmen: That’s a good idea. You’re good at cooking .
8. (cook)

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C Complete
 the conversation. Use verbs from the box. Change them to gerunds.

D do fix have quit stay use work

E
Ana: What’s the matter?
F working
Chad: Oh, I’m not happy with my job. I’m tired of (1.) long hours, but I’m
G afraid of (2.) quiting and not finding something else.
Ana: It sounds like you have to choose between (3.) staying and being unhappy,
and leaving and possibly finding a better job.
Chad: Yes, you’re right, but I don’t know how to begin a job search.
Ana: Well, what are you interested in (4.) doing ?
Chad: I’m not sure. I enjoy (5.) fixing computers, and I’m good at
(6.) using them.

A Ana: Maybe you should look for a position repairing computers.

Chad: But I’m worried about not (7.) having a computer degree.
B
Ana: Well, maybe you don’t need one. You should do some research and find out.
C

D WRITE
 ABOUT IT. Read about Hasti. Write sentences about her job abilities and
plans. Use the words in parentheses and gerunds.
E

F
I want to work with people.
G
I can supervise other
workers. I solve problems
well. I want to go back to
school in the future.

1. (interested in) She's interested in working with people.

She's capable of supervising other workers.
2. (capable of)
3. (good at) She's good at solving problems.

4. (plan on) She's plan on going back to school in the future.

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Lesson 6: Reading
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A  Listen and read.

B FOUR QUESTIONS ALL JOB INTERVIEWERS LOVE TO ASK!
C All that’s standing between you and your dream job is one good interview! So, how do you show you have what
it takes to fill the position you want? Here are our top four interview questions to think about before the big day.
D WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?
This is a great chance to talk about your skills and qualities. Using words like “capable,” “dependable,” and
E 5 “hardworking” will have more impact if you back them up with real-life examples. Take three things you do well,
and mention specific times you used these skills. If you have strong leadership skills, talk about how you won
F praise for your management of a team project.

G WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?

Here, the interviewer wants to find out if you are self-aware, honest, and keen to improve yourself. Be honest, but
10 keep things positive. Don’t list your greatest weaknesses in life, neither should you pretend a strength is a
weakness, saying “I just work too hard.” This does not really answer the question. Instead, pick a weak skill you
have already addressed. For example, maybe you find prioritizing tasks difficult. Explain how you have worked
to improve your planning skills. Give examples of tools that have helped you. Showing the interviewer the tools,
such as a scheduling app on your phone, will make a great impression!
15 WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS?
The interviewer will want to find out how long you plan on staying at
the company. Start with your short-term goals and keep them specific to
the company. List the steps you will take to achieve these goals. This
shows that you have thought seriously about your future. Your
20 short-term goals should lead naturally to your long-term goals. Focus on
professional growth, rather than money. Talk about how you will add
value to the company, rather than your target salary.

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

Now’s your chance to make a strong final impression. This is the most common closing question in a job
25 interview, so prepare for it! This is a good time to follow up on something from earlier in the interview, or ask
questions about the role or the company. Keep questions short and don’t ask anything you could find out easily
online.
Remember, the interviewer will be looking for thoughtful, engaging answers. Your job is to think of these in
advance! When it comes to showing that you’re the right person for the role, a little preparation goes a long way.

B DEVELOP
 YOUR ACADEMIC SKILLS. Read the Academic Skill. Academic Skill: Identify
Answer the question. supporting details
C
During a job interview, it is important to give examples with Look for details to help you
D your answers because . understand an author’s main
E a. they make the conversation more interesting for the idea more completely.
interviewer
F
b. they prove you have the required skills
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G c. they show you were listening to the question

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C IDENTIFY.
 What is the main idea of the article?

D a. These four questions are asked in every job interview.

A
b. Wait until the interview to think of an answer. It’s best to see what the interviewer
E-------is looking for.
B
F c. It is a good idea to prepare answers for common interview questions in advance.
C
G
D CITE
 EVIDENCE. Complete the sentences. Where is the information? Write the line number.
Lines
E 1. You should not pretend a strength is a weakness because .
a. this is not what the interviewer is looking for
F
b. it makes you look bad and sound dishonest
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c. it is not polite to the interviewer 10-11
G
2. It is good to talk about your ambitions, but make sure that .
a. you talk about how unhappy you are at your current job
b. they make sense and relate to the company
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A c. it is clear you expect to earn high wages in the future
3. At the end of the interview, it’s a good idea to .
B
a. ask complicated questions to show you are smart
b. ask for more details about the job and the business
C ----------
c. ask fun questions to make the interviewer remember you 25-26
D

E INTERPRET VOCABULARY. Complete the sentences.

parts of your
. character
F 1. In the context of line 4, the word qualities means
a. parts of your character b. features of a product
G ------
2. In the context of line 6, the word specific means particular .
a. general b. particular
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dealt with
A 3. In the context of line 12, the word addressed means .
a. spoken to people about b. dealt with
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B
4. In the context of line 22, the word target means current .
C a. aimed for b. current
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interesting
D 5. In the context of line 28, the word engaging means .
a. interesting
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b. unique
E

F SUMMARIZE. What are the most important ideas in the article? Write three sentences.
Always keep in mind what your skills and qualities.
G
Always be honest with the answers you give.

Alone all you should always make a good impression.

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