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 Blank

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 Blank

1. I have a part-time job and the ________ (work) hours are 9 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday.

Fill in the Blank

2. Unfortunately, none of the job __________ (apply) did well at the interviews.

Fill in the Blank

3. Without the right university ________________ (qualify), you won’t be able to find a good job

Fill in the Blank

4. Whose ________ (responsible) is it to keep the shop clean and tidy?

Fill in the Blank

5. We would like you to provide a(n) ________ (refer) from your last employer.

Fill in the Blank

6. The most ________ (impress) candidate of all had degrees from Harvard and Oxford!