Students A and B: You are going to have an interview for this job. Study the advertisement and make notes on questions you would like to ask about the job.
| C O U R I E R W A N T E D (July / August) | |
| To accompany American children (11-14) and their teachers on a coach tour around Europe. The ideal candidate will be well traveled, patient and tolerant with a good sense of humour. | Good spoken English essential; knowledge of other languages helpful. Candidates should be able to talk about European art, architecture, music and customs. |
| Phone 081-379-4406 for more details. |
You will want to ask questions.
The job itself?
Prospects for future?
Conditions? (food, accommodation)
Hours?
Payment?
Student C: You are the interviewer. Study the advertisement then look at your notes below. Plan your questions. Interview student A and then student B. Invent answers to questions that candidates ask about the job.
| To ask... Personal details Name? Age? Place of birth? Nationality? Family Brothers and sisters? Ages? Education School-favourite subjects? University? Languages? | Work experience Similar jobs? Other work? Hobbies / Interests Relevant? Other? Travel experience Where? When? How long? Experience with children How much? What kind? Any questions? |
Discuss in class which of two candidates should get the job, and why.
Ex. 17. Translate the text in written form.
OUT OF WORK
In the United States a lot of people are out of work. Tracy is 19.She dropped out of high school two years ago and got a job as check-out clerk in a supermarket. She was fired four month ago and hasnt been able to find another job yet.
My old man just doesnt understand. He started work in the steel mill here in town when he was 16. Things are different now, but he thinks I should start bringing home some money. I get my unemployment benefit now but it isnt very much and Im just fed up with standing in line for it every Thursday.
I hate having to ask my folks for money. My mother gives me a couple of dollars now and then, but she cant stand seeing me at home all day. Ive almost given up looking for a job. I look at the paper every day, but I'm really tired of looking through the want ads. There are at least 50 applicants for every job. I was interested in becoming a receptionist for a dentist or a doctor because I like meeting people, but now I d take any job at all. People ask me why I dont move to California or may be Houston, but I really dont want to leave my family and my friends. Anyway, Id be scared of living all alone in a big city.
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