Circle the words or phrases that make these sentences meaningful.
I’m looking for a job as a secretary.
A. I’m looking for someone who works as a secretary.
B. I’m trying to find a job as a secretary.
C. A secretary is looking for a job as my job.
D. I was offered a job as a secretary.
Read the letter, then answer the questions below
Dear Mai,
I’m very pleased that we’re going to be pen pals. I’ll tell you a little about myself, and you can do the same when you write to me.
I live in an area of London called Maida Vale. It’s quite near the centre, but there are parks nearby where I often take my dog, Mickey, for a walk. I live with my parents and my younger brother, Paul. My father works for the post office and my mother has a part-time job as a nurse.
I go to the local comprehensive school, where I have a lot of friends. I like most subjects, but not all of them! In the evening I sometimes visit friends or stay at home and listen to music, and at the weekends I like going swimming or horse-riding.
At the moment I’m working very hard because I have exams soon, so I’m spending a lot of time in the library.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Write soon!
Best wishes,
Mary
What are her hobbies? → _______________.
Read the letter, then answer the questions below
Dear Mai,
I’m very pleased that we’re going to be pen pals. I’ll tell you a little about myself, and you can do the same when you write to me.
I live in an area of London called Maida Vale. It’s quite near the centre, but there are parks nearby where I often take my dog, Mickey, for a walk. I live with my parents and my younger brother, Paul. My father works for the post office and my mother has a part-time job as a nurse.
I go to the local comprehensive school, where I have a lot of friends. I like most subjects, but not all of them! In the evening I sometimes visit friends or stay at home and listen to music, and at the weekends I like going swimming or horse-riding.
At the moment I’m working very hard because I have exams soon, so I’m spending a lot of time in the library.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Write soon!
Best wishes,
Mary
Where does she live? → _______________.
Read the letter, then answer the questions below
Dear Mai,
I’m very pleased that we’re going to be pen pals. I’ll tell you a little about myself, and you can do the same when you write to me.
I live in an area of London called Maida Vale. It’s quite near the centre, but there are parks nearby where I often take my dog, Mickey, for a walk. I live with my parents and my younger brother, Paul. My father works for the post office and my mother has a part-time job as a nurse.
I go to the local comprehensive school, where I have a lot of friends. I like most subjects, but not all of them! In the evening I sometimes visit friends or stay at home and listen to music, and at the weekends I like going swimming or horse-riding.
At the moment I’m working very hard because I have exams soon, so I’m spending a lot of time in the library.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Write soon!
Best wishes,
Mary
Who does she live with? → _______________.
Read the letter, then answer the questions below
Dear Mai,
I’m very pleased that we’re going to be pen pals. I’ll tell you a little about myself, and you can do the same when you write to me.
I live in an area of London called Maida Vale. It’s quite near the centre, but there are parks nearby where I often take my dog, Mickey, for a walk. I live with my parents and my younger brother, Paul. My father works for the post office and my mother has a part-time job as a nurse.
I go to the local comprehensive school, where I have a lot of friends. I like most subjects, but not all of them! In the evening I sometimes visit friends or stay at home and listen to music, and at the weekends I like going swimming or horse-riding.
At the moment I’m working very hard because I have exams soon, so I’m spending a lot of time in the library.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Write soon!
Best wishes,
Mary
What is Mai’s pen pal’s name? → _______________.
Read the letter, then answer the questions below
Dear Mai,
I’m very pleased that we’re going to be pen pals. I’ll tell you a little about myself, and you can do the same when you write to me.
I live in an area of London called Maida Vale. It’s quite near the centre, but there are parks nearby where I often take my dog, Mickey, for a walk. I live with my parents and my younger brother, Paul. My father works for the post office and my mother has a part-time job as a nurse.
I go to the local comprehensive school, where I have a lot of friends. I like most subjects, but not all of them! In the evening I sometimes visit friends or stay at home and listen to music, and at the weekends I like going swimming or horse-riding.
At the moment I’m working very hard because I have exams soon, so I’m spending a lot of time in the library.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Write soon!
Best wishes,
Mary
Why does she have to work very hard now? → _______________.
Choose the correct answer for each sentence (2pts)
I’m learning English _______I want to get a good job after school.
A. although
B. so
C. but
D. because
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
An interview is never as (1)……… as your fears. For some (2)………, people imagine the interviewer is going to focus on every tiny mistake they make. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job (3)………
The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is very important because it (4)……. the first impression. So (5)……. neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are asked. Remember to prepare for questions that are certain to (6) ……….
Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to (7)………..about the sort of books you like. However, do not learn all your answers off by (8)………. The interviewer wants to meet a (9)………, not a robot. (10)………. the fact that a job interview is so important, you should feel relaxed in order to succeed.
Question 1
A. good
B.bad
C.well
D.worse
1. Leading ____________ have warned about the danger to animal species around the world. (ZOO)
2. In her application she emphasized the _________ skills she had acquired over the years. (SECRETARY)
3. The ________ effects of losing a job can be very serious. (PSYCHOLOGY)
4. She has received three marriage ________ this year. (PROPOSE)
5. The use of dictionaries at the final exam is not ___________. (PERMIT)
6. The ________ was not convicted because there was no conclusive evidence. (DEFEND)
7. We live in an ____________ world, so people and governments make mistakes all the time. (PERECT)
8. She is an ________ young woman, full of life. (ENERGY)
9. There are several ___________ species living in the rainforest, which still need to be categorized. (KNOWN)
10.I am not willing to accept your _______ all the time. You have to behave
properly. (RUDE)
11.The new travel ___________ opened for business last summer. (AGENT)
12.The _________ was so beautiful that we decided to go there again sometime next year. (SCENE)
13.She made a large financial ________ to the organisation. (CONTRIBUTE)
14.___________ has gone down, and the prices of raw materials have increased. (PRODUCT)
15.The pupils' _________ were a part of the school's art exhibition. (DRAW)
16.He felt an _________ to help the company he had been the CEO of for so
many years. (OBLIGE)
17.If you need any __________, please call me. (ASSIST)
18.I am normally not _____________, but I felt bad when we saw that our hotel room was on the 13th floor. (SUPERSTITION)
19.Mom opened the door and ___________ crept into the room. (CAUTION)
20.The server was offline due to ______________ issues. (MAINTAIN)