1. Complete the definitions with the words below.
enthusiastic flexible friendly good at communicating
honest patient physically fit reliable
1 If you’re …………………………., you don’t get cross if you have to wait.
2 If you’re …………………………., you talk clearly and people find you easy to understand.
3 If you’re …………………………., you don’t get tired easily.
4 If you’re …………………………., you tell the truth.
5 If you’re …………………………., you get on well with people.
6 If you’re …………………………., you have a very positive attitude to work.
7 If you’re …………………………., you’re able to do lots of different things.
8 If you’re …………………………., people can trust you to do things.
Answer
1 patient 2 good at communicating 3 physically fit
4 honest 5 friendly 6 enthusiastic 7 flexible
8 reliable
2. Which qualities from exercise 1 do you think you have? Write three.
I think I’m ………………………. , ………………………. and ……………………….
Answer
your own answers
3. Read the task below. Then listen to a candidate doing the task and tick the job he chooses.
You want a part-time job in order to earn some money while you’re at school. Discuss the two job advertisements with a member of staff at the job agency. Decide which job you will apply for and why.
Part-time waiter needed to work in our popular city-centre café. Hours: 6 – 10 p.m. Mon – Fri. £6.50 an hour plus tips. ◻
Gardener needed to work part-time at Highfleet Hall. Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat and Sun. £6.50 an hour. ◻
Answer
Gardener
Speaking Strategy
When you discuss a topic and give reasons for your opinions, try to include some complex sentences. For example, use words like although / even though, nevertheless and however to make contrasts.
4. Read the Speaking Strategy. Then listen again and complete the sentences with the words below.
although even though however nevertheless
1 I know it’s only four hours a day. ………………………….., it’s at the end of the day when I am already tired.
2 I enjoy working outside ………………………….. the weather is often bad.
3 ………………………….. the hours are quite long, they’re all at the weekend.
4 The money is slightly better too. ………………………….., I’m sure the other job is right for me.
Answer
1 even though 2 although 3 however 4 nevertheless
5. You are going to do the task in exercise 3. Look at the two jobs below and make notes.
Sports coach needed to work at our weekend activity camps. Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat and Sun. £6.50 an hour.
Receptionist needed to work evenings at the Gallery of Modern Art. Hours: 7 – 10 p.m. Mon – Fri. £8.00 an hour.
Which job do you prefer? …………………………………………………
Why this job? ……………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Why not the other job? …………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Answer
your own answers
6. Now do the task in exercise 3, using your notes from exercise 5.
Answer
your own answers
1. Read the Strategy. Then complete the phrases you can use to speculate with the words below.
expect judging maybe me probably say
1 I ………………………….. he’s well-paid.
2 ………………………….. by his expression, I’d ………………………….. he’s preparing for an important meeting.
3 To ………………………….., he looks as if he’s stressed, but ………………………….. he’s just concentrating.
4 He’s ………………………….. feeling stressed.
Answer
your own answers
2. Read the exam task and talk about the pictures.
These two photos show people doing different jobs. Compare and contrast the photos. Include the following points:
– the places and the activities
– the people and their feelings
– what might happen next.
Answer the questions.
– Which job would you prefer? Why?
– What job do you want to have when you are older? Why?
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