11th Grade Theme 1

 Theme 1 - Future Jobs

Listening 



Listen to Robin calling the human resources manager of the company and fill in the blanks. (Audio 1.5)

Mr Taylor : Hello.
Robin : May I speak to Bill Taylor, please?
Mr Taylor : Speaking. Who is calling?
Robin : This is Robin Wayne. I’ve applied for the (1) .........................................................
position at your company, and I got an e-mail yesterday, asking me to contact
you to schedule an interview.
Mr Taylor : Okay, Mr Wayne. Is it possible for you to see me (2) ..................................................?
Robin : Yes, sure.
Mr Taylor : Is 2 o’clock on (3) ......................................................... a good time for you?
Robin : I’m terribly sorry, but I’m afraid I’ll be at the (4) ...................................................... then.
I have an appointment. Can we meet at (5) ........................................................ ?
Mr Taylor : Well, let me check my calendar, please… No, sorry. I’m not available then.
What about (6) ......................................................... morning? Is 11 o’clock all right for
you?
Robin : Yes. That’s fine by me.
Mr Taylor : The interview is at 11 o’clock on (7) .....................................................................................,
then.
Robin : All right, Mr Taylor. Thank you for your time.
Mr Taylor : You’re welcome, Mr Wayne. And would you please e-mail me a letter of intent
this week?
Robin : Certainly. Have a nice day.
Mr Taylor : Have a nice day.

You’re going to watch a video featuring part of a job interview. Guess theinterviewer’s questions


  1. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
  2. Why do you want to leave your current job?
  3. What are your strengths?
  4. What are your weaknesses?
  5. What was your salary in your last job?
  6. Why do you want this job?
  7. Why should we hire you?

Fill in the blanks (a-c) below using the questions you’ve underlined.

Mr Taylor : Let’s begin the interview, Mr Wayne. (a) .......................................................................
.......................................................................... ?
Robin : I graduated from university a few months ago. I got an honors degree since
I did my best to achieve success. I also took part in many (1) projects /
competitions at university. Besides, I had some temporary jobs during my
holidays. That provided me with extremely (2) valuable / useful experience.
In addition, I spend most of my spare time (3) following / researching the
new trends in web designing to upgrade my professional skills.
Mr Taylor : (b) ............................................................................................................................................. ?
Robin : My friends say I’m good at solving problems. I can cope well with a crisis
by finding (4) effective / practical solutions. Furthermore, I’m a competent
team member. In my view, teamwork is (5) beneficial / essential to an
organization.
Mr Taylor : (c) ............................................................................................................................................. ?
Robin : Working for different companies has given me the opportunity to see what I
really want. I’m a very skillful and (6) ambitious / creative web designer. I
hope I’ll be very successful one day. And I’m sure I’ll reach this goal in your
company. For this reason, I’m determined to work really hard here.

Workbook

Listen to the conversation and put the sentences in the correct order.
(Audio 1.6)

a. Visit the official website and learn a lot about the company and the position.
b. Speak clearly and politely during the interview.
c. Dress properly, and make sure your clothes are clean and pressed.
1 d. Prepare well before the interview.
e. Be careful about your body language, and you'd better smile and make eye contact.
f. Prepare a few questions about the company because recruiters usually ask if you
have any questions for them.
g. Go there in time.
h. Think about the answers to some possible questions.

Vocabulary 


1. Employment

   - The state of having a paid job.

   - She found employment as a teacher at the local school.


2. Renewable

   - A resource or energy source that can be restored naturally over time.

   - Solar and wind power are examples of renewable energy sources.


3. Advance

   - To move forward or make progress.

   - The team has made a significant advance in their research.


4. Decline

   - To decrease in quantity, importance, or quality.

   - There has been a decline in sales over the past year.


5. Capable

   - Having the ability or qualities necessary to do something.

   - She is quite capable of handling the project on her own.


6. Demand

   - The desire or need for goods or services by consumers.

   - The demand for electric vehicles is increasing rapidly.


7. Particularly

   - To a higher degree than is usual or average.

   - I particularly enjoyed the dessert at the restaurant.


8. Temporary

   - Lasting or intended to last for a limited time.

   - She took a temporary job during her summer vacation.


9. Cope with

   - To deal effectively with a difficult situation.

   - He learned to cope with stress through meditation.


10. Competent

    - Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

    - She is a competent manager who handles her team well.


11. Determined

    - Having a firm decision or showing firmness in achieving a goal.

    - He is determined to finish his degree despite the challenges.


12. Apply

    - To make a formal request or application for something.

    - She decided to apply for the scholarship.


13. Vacant

    - Empty; not occupied.

    - There are several vacant rooms available in the hotel.


14. Candidate

    - A person being considered for a position, job, or office.

    - She is a strong candidate for the director position.


15. Regard

    - To consider or think of in a specified way.

    - He is highly regarded as an expert in his field.


16. Consequently

    - As a result; therefore.

    - It rained heavily all night. Consequently, the match was postponed.


17. Obtain

    - To acquire or get something.

    - She managed to obtain the necessary information for her report.


18. Supply

    - To provide or make available something that is needed or wanted.

    - The company supplies fresh water to the entire region.


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