Lesson 10: Just the Job!

​Lesson 10: Just the Job!

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​Starting off

Look at the photos of people in jobs. What aspects of working do you associate with each job?

​Which of these aspects of work appeal to you?

• working under pressure

• being creative

• working with the public

• working in finance

• working as part of a team

• working independently

• being your own boss

• having managerial responsibilities

• problem solving and troubleshooting

• quick promotion

Reading and Use of English | Part 1

​8 Questions / 8 Marks

ln Reading and Use of English Part 1, you read a text of 150—170 words with eight gaps and one example (0). You must choose the best option, A, B, C or D, for each gap.

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This part tests your knowledge of the meanings of l words, how they are used, collocations and the grammar l connected with particular words.

​Discussion

​Work in pairs. How far do you agree with each of the following statements?

• My best friends are the ones I’ve met through my work/ studies.

• I'd never consider going on holiday with someone l work/study with.

• What I find most interesting about my work/studies are the people I come in contact with.

• My friendships with colleagues help me to cope with my work/studies.

​Discussion

Quickly read the text. Which of the ideas in the statements above are reflected in the text?

​Good luck!

​"For the following questions, read the text again and decide which answer best fits each gap. Use the clues to help you (in the exam there are no clues)."

Multiple Choice

1 Clue: this word means ’to see and speak to someone for the first time.

• meet

• encounter

• find

• know

Multiple Choice

2 Clue: this word can be used as an adjective which collocates with 'worker' to describe someone who has the same job as you.

• peer

• colleague

• companion

• fellow

Multiple Choice

3 Clue: a word which means ‘look lor' and is not followed by a preposition

• desire

• search

• seek

• wish

Multiple Choice

4 Clue: a word which means ’help and encouragement'

• basis

• support

• assistance

• backing

Multiple Choice

5 Clue: lf something the way... for/to something else, it makes the other thing possible.

• leads

• finds

• shows

• paves

Multiple Choice

6 Clue: a word which means ’one thing which can be chosen from a set of possibilities

• option

• opportunity

• opening

• occasion

Multiple Choice

7 Clue: these workplaces are pleasant and enjoyable, so people want to work there.

• appeal

• attract

• lure

• engage

Multiple Choice

8 Clue: this word forms part ofa phrase which means 'not completely' and collocates with ’surprising‘.

• extremely

• thoroughly

• entirely

• utterly

​Discussion

​Work in pairs.

• What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of going on holiday with your colleagues?

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• Do you think people find it easier or more difficult to make friends than they did in the past? Why?

Reading and Use of English | Part 8

​10 Questions. 10 Marks.

In your country

• how easy is it for graduates to find jobs?

• what are the most usual methods ofjob hunting?

• what is the most effective way to find a job?

• how well do universities prepare students for the world of work?

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​What are the key ideas in the following text?

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​Discussion

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• Why should people be careful about using social media? How careful do you think people need to be?

• Which do you think is a better way to start your working life: in a big organisation or a small company?

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing an internship?

• How easy do you think it is to keep up with friends when you leave university?