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Reading Comprehension
APPLYING FOR A JOB
Exercise # 1
Read the following job advertisements:
1. Needed: Full time
secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years
experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills
required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd., 17 Browning Street,
Leeds
2. Are you looking
for a part time job? We require 3 part time shop assistants to work
during the evening. No experience required, applicants should between 18
and 26. Call 366 - 76564 for more information.
3. Computer trained
secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? Would you
like a full time position working in an exciting new company? If your
answer is yes, give us a call at 457-896754
4. Teacher Needed:
Hania's Playschool needs 2 teacher/trainers to help with classes from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Applicants should have appropriate licences. For more
information visit Hania's Playschool in Leicester Square
5. Part Time work
available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part
time at the weekend. Responsibilities include answering the telephone
and giving customer's information. For more information contact us by
calling 345-674132
6. University
positions open: The University of Bristol is looking for 4 teaching
assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a
degree in one of the following: Political Science, Religion, Economics
or History. Please contact the University of Bristol for more
information.
Comprehension Questions
Which position is best for these people? Choose ONLY ONE position for each person.
- Jane McInnery. Jane recently retired and is looking for a part time
position. She would like to work with people and enjoys public relation
work.
The best job for Jane is ____
- Mark Cohen. Mark graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree
in Economics two years ago. He would like an academic position.
The best job for Mark is____
- Kasia Page. Kasia is 21 years old and would like a part time position to
help her pay her university expenses. She can only work in the evenings.
The best job for Kasia is____
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- Alice Plant. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of
experience. She is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a
computer. She is looking for a full time position.
The best job for Alice is ____
- Julian Smith. Julian went to business school and studied computer and
secretarial skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full
time position.
The best job for Julian is_____
- Vincent Fish. Vincent loves working with children and has an education
licence from the city of Birmingham. He would like to work with young
children.
The best job for Vincent is _____
Exercise # 2
Read the following information about different pen pals.
1. Mary, 24 years old,
comes from Scotland and would like to find a pen pal who comes from East
Europe. She likes playing the piano and listening to jazz music. She is
interested in history but does not like discussing politics.
2. Kim Lee, 19 years
old, comes from Seoul, South Korea. Kim loves travelling and hopes to
visit Great Britain in the future. He would like a pen pal who is
interested in discussing the differences between life in Europe and life
in Asia. He loves listening to pop music and playing football in his
free time.
3. Pietro, 42 years
old, comes from Argentina. He is a businessman and would like to find a
pen pal who is also a businessperson and lives in North America. He is
married with three children and likes using the Internet in his free
time.
4. Helga, 33 years
old, comes from Germany and speaks French, English and Russian. She
would like a pen pal who is interested in exchanging ideas about
language learning. She does not like using computers for learning and
believes that language learning can only happen in a classroom.
5. Jennifer, 18,
comes from Cardiff in Wales. She is interested in discussing the
political differences between East Europe and the United Kingdom. She
loves riding her horse, Jackie, and listening to jazz music.
6. Alessandro, 25
years old, comes from Rome. He is interested in finding a pen pal who
speaks different languages and can exchange ideas on using the computer
for learning purposes. He likes playing tennis and football in his free
time.
Comprehension Questions
Which pen pal is best for these people? Choose ONLY ONE pen pal for each person.
- Piotrek Kowalski, 18, comes from Poland and would like a pen pal who is
interested in discussing the current political situation in the world. He
likes jazz and playing tennis in his free time.
The best pen pal for Piotrek would be _____
- Tom Hendrix, 36, is a businessman from Toronto, Canada. He would like to
find a pen pal from a different continent to discuss business practices
and differences between his country and others.
The best pen pal for Tom would be ______
- Olga, 32 years old, comes from Moscow, Russia. She is a historian and
would like to find a pen pal who is interested in discussing the history
of Russia before the communist regime. She is not interested in comparing
different political systems.
The best pen pal for Olga would be _______
- Jack, 27, is from London. His favourite pastime is learning languages.
He goes to evening German and French classes and uses his computer to
improve his German and French by visiting Internet sites.
The best pen pal for Jack would be _______
- James, 22, is from Dublin. He loves travelling and wants to visit Asia
in the near future and would like a pen pal who likes playing football and
who can tell him about the differences between life in Asia and Ireland.
The best pen pal for James would be _______
- Ela, 35 years old, comes from Sydney, Australia. She likes learning
languages, but does not like using modern technology. She is interested in
finding a pen pal who also enjoys learning languages in a traditional
manner.
The best pen pal for Ela would be________
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