Comprehension check

1. Match the words in column A with their definitions in column B. Refer back to the text if necessary. Translate them into your native language.

 

A	B
1) benefit	a) privileges granted to an employee by a company or corporation
2) tip	b) pay given to an employee who is away from work because of illness
3) perks	c) pay given to an employee who is on a holiday or vacation
4) bonus	d) an amount of money paid at regular intervals
5) holiday pay	e) a small present of money for a service given or expected
6) wage	f) a way of referring to the amount of money that you earn
7) pay cheque	g) a kind of award to employees beyond their normal pay
8) sick pay	h) advantage

 

2. Match the verbs in A with the nouns inB. Some verbs can go with more than one noun.

1) to get	a) cash
2) to affect	b) job
3) to save	c) studies
4) to have	d) knowledge
5) to gain	e) experience
6) to take	f) shifts
7) to do	g) money
8) to earn

 

Discuss

Ø Are you planning to have any part-time or summer job? Is it going to be related to your specialization? Why?/Why not?

Ø What is the most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a job: your interests and ambitions, your skills and abilities, your preferences or something else?

Focus on language

1. Complete the word web for the word money. Refer back to the text or use a dictionary if necessary.

2. Read the sentence from the text. What does the verb phrase in bold mean?

§ If you do end up with the dilemma of choosing a part-time job or a holiday job always make sure of a few things…

Practice

1. Which of the highlighted phrasal verbs in the text have a similar meaning to

o to find out if sth is correct

o to become bigger or more important than sth else or to replace sth

o to create or develop sth

o to find out by reasoning or calculation

o to do sth from beginning to end, especially when it takes a lot of time or effort

o to return

o to examine sth

o to leave your house to go to a social event

o to manage to get sth

o to be finally in a particular place or situation

2. Replace the verbs in italics by the suitable phrasal verbs from the box below. Put letters L if the meaning is literal orIif it is idiomatic. Use a dictionary if necessary.

a) My roommate answered the phone as I was having a shower.

b) This printer isn’t working properly. Do you think you could have a look at it?

c) I’m so tired of your being always late for classes. I’m not going to tolerate it any longer.

d) I’ve recently discovered that I’m pretty good at memorizing complex formulae.

e) She was very much surprised when she found this rare insect in the park.

f) These days more and more people do physical exercise to be fit and strong.

g) Don’t worry. I’m sure we’ll find a solution to this problem.

h) He is so upset because if he fails the reexamination he will definitely be excluded from the college.

i) Oh, I’m afraid, I’ve failed to do the task before the deadline.

j) If this device stops working again I won’t finish doing my observations today.

k) I’ve missed so many lectures on this subject through my illness, now I have to work really hard to keep pace with my fellow students.

1. You are going to hear four students telling about their part-time and summer jobs. Work with your partner to figure out what the following phrases mean. Use a dictionary if necessary.

working culture vital skills

flexible schedule pressure periods

previous training plenty of stamina

mature student intense study

vocational experience hygiene and personal cleanliness

2. Listen to the students and tell what jobs they are doing.

3. Listen again and complete the chart.

4. Answer the questions.

a) What is ‘the cheesy part’ of the job of a flight attendant that passengers usually see?

b) What benefits does a flight attendant have?

c) Why are students advised to think twice before getting a part-time job?

d) Why is it a good idea to try and find a job related to the subject you are studying?

5. Match the words in Awith the words in B to make as many phrases as possible. Translate them into your native language.

A				B
a source				shifts
to dress		of		a job
to be good				money
student-run		for		smartly
to work/do/cover				numbers
to apply		with		newspaper

Search the Internet for more summer or part-time jobs for students. Find the job you would like to do best of all. Tell the class about it and see how many people would also like to do it. Follow the guidelines below:

· Name of the job

· Duties involved

· Personal qualities required

· Skills and qualifications required

· Advantages of the job

· Possible disadvantages of the job

1. Work in 4 groups. Choose to read one of the advertisements (A, B, C or D) for holiday and part-time jobs. Answer the questions.

· What does the job involve doing?

· What kind of personality the employers are looking for?

· Does the job require any special training or qualifications?

· What does the advertisement say about working hours and salary?

· What skills would you develop in this job?

· What should you do next if you are interested in the job?

Discuss

Ø Which advertisement appeals to you most? Why?

Ø What don’t you like about the other jobs?

Ø Would you apply for any of these jobs? Why? Why not?

Focus on language

1. Talk to your partner. Express your opinion of each job by choosing information from columns A, B, and C.

2. Following the models below discuss what kind of people would be best suited for a particular job. Use the words and phrases from the box.

Example:

To bearesearch assistantat the Dolphin Institute you should haveenergy and patience.

Beinga research assistant at the Dolphin Institute you have to be energetic and patient.

1. You want one of the jobs advertised above. Make notes of the things you want to know about the job. Write your questions here:

· ___________________________________________________________?

· ___________________________________________________________?

· ___________________________________________________________?

2. Telephone the office for information. In pairs take turns at being the student and the Personnel Officer. Ask about the job and arrange to meet for the interview. Make use of the diagram and the phrases from the box.

A		B
Phone the contact number
		Answer the phone
Introduce yourself and say why you are calling
		Find out applicant’s full name, age and other personal information/details
Give all necessary information
		Find out why the applicant would like to do this job
Explain why you are interested in the job
		Suggest an applicant to come for an interview
Agree
		Suggest the day and the time
Agree. Confirm details   Say “thank you” and end the call		End the call

Write a letter to a friend about the summer job you’re going to do or a part time job you are doing. The questions below may be of help.

· How did you find the job?

· How did you apply?

· What are your duties and responsibilities?

· Which of your personal qualities help you to do the job?

· Do you need any special skills and qualifications for the job?

· What do you like most about the job? Are there any problems with it?

Many advertisers use abbreviations in their classified advertisements in newspapers for one purpose - to save money. The less space they use, the cheaper the advertisement will be. The following list of abbreviations can be found in the Positions Vacant columns of most newspapers. Remember what they mean.

Date: 2016-01-03; view: 1555