F5 UNIT 8 - Reading and Vocabulary

Unit 8 :

A Hard Day's Work

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(Reading and Vocabulary)

Poll

Which jobs in the UK have more women than men?

• teacher

• member of parliament

• journalist

• engineer

Poll

Which jobs in the UK have more women than men?

• laboratory technician

• librarian

• judge

• author

Fill in the Blanks

How long has Matt been doing this job?

Open Ended

What do you think would be a fun job?

Open Ended

What qualifications and experience would you need to do the job?

​READING SECTION

​page 96 - 97

​Questions

​1. Why is Richard testing waterslides?

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​2. Why are the elements of a slide compared a recipe?

Multiple Choice

1. Why is Richard testing waterslides?

• because it is enjoyable

• to attract clients to the resorts

• to make them the safest in the world

• because he'd like to become an expert

Multiple Choice

2. Why are the elements of a slide compared to a recipe?

• not everyone knows how to make them

• both require a lot of time to make

• because secret recipes are exciting

• both need the right amount of ingredients

​Questions

3. What is true about Best Choice Holidays?

Multiple Choice

3. What is true about Best Choice Holidays?

• Teenagers pay as much as parents.

• It costs extra to fly to Malta.

• They are only available in May.

• Malta is the cheapest destination.

​Questions

4. What has George William received?

​5. Why does Richard think he is suitable for the job?

Multiple Choice

4. What has George William received?

• an attachment

• a phone call

• a letter

• an email

Multiple Choice

​5. Why does Richard think he is suitable for the job?

• His three references are very good.

• He has enclosed everything he was asked to send.

• He has relevant qualifications and work history.

• He can be easily reached for more information.

​Questions

6. What would George like Mary to do?

Multiple Choice

6. What would George like Mary to do?

• look at all the applications

• choose one of the two candidates

• decide if experience is better than qualifications

• see if she agrees with him

Questions 7 & 8 are related to all sections.​

7. Which section mention employment?

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​8. What is probably true about the job?

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Multiple Choice

7. Which section mention employment?

• sections A, C and D

• sections A, B and C

• sections B, C and D

• all sections

Multiple Choice

​8. What is probably true about the job?

• Most days aren't very exciting.

• It involves more than having fun.

• Few people would be interested in it.

• it is suitable for anyone.

​apply

impress

qualify

​refer

​responsible

​work

Fill in the Blanks

1. I have a part-time job and the

(work) hours are 9 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday.

Fill in the Blanks

2. Unfortunately, none of the job

(apply) did well at the interviews.

Fill in the Blanks

3. Without the right university

(qualify), you won’t be able to find a good job

Fill in the Blanks

4. Whose

(responsible) is it to keep the shop clean and tidy?

Fill in the Blanks

5. We would like you to provide a(n)

(refer) from your last employer.

Fill in the Blanks

6. The most

(impress) candidate of all had degrees from Harvard and Oxford!