Applying for a job/Quiz
As I have already mentioned his quiz was made for pupils of a Bavarian Realschule. Tests consist of tasks in a modified format.
- Do the interactive exercises below to repeat the new vocabulary as well as the new task formats.
Interactive Exercises
A year away
Insert the words into the following text:
I was looking through the help-wanted section of my local newspaper, and I came across an advertisement for an internship at a well-known company. I will certainly apply. My cousin works there, and I've been waiting for them to have a job opening.
The company sent my cousin on an overseas assignment two years ago. His posting to the US lasted a year. During that time, he was recruited by another company there, but in the end he couldn't get a work permit so they weren't allowed to hire him.
KEYWORD transformation
TASK
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the KEYWORD given.
Do not change the KEYWORD. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
(At the end of these exercises you can find the solutions.)
1. Rosie was the successful designer of a new shoe.SUCCESSFULLY
Rosie successfully designed() a new shoe.
2. Anita gave her the advice to get more information. ADVISED
Anita advised her to() get more information.
3. Banks don't trust female entrepreneurs as much as their husbands. MORE
Banks trust husbands more than() female entrepreneurs.
4. Rosie succeeded in getting a bank loan.MANAGED
Rosie managed to get() a bank loan.
5. Wear comfortable shoes so that your feet won't IF
If you wear ()high heels, your feet will hurt.
6. There weren't many other women in those kind of business.NEARLY
She was nearly the only woman() in those kind of business.
1. Rosie was the successful designer of a new shoe.SUCCESSFULLY
Rosie successfully designed() a new shoe.
2. Anita gave her the advice to get more information. ADVISED
Anita advised her to() get more information.
3. Banks don't trust female entrepreneurs as much as their husbands. MORE
Banks trust husbands more than() female entrepreneurs.
4. Rosie succeeded in getting a bank loan.;MANAGED
Rosie managed to get() a bank loan.
5. Wear comfortable shoes so that your feet won't hurt.IF
If you wear ()high heels, your feet will hurt.
6. There weren't many other women in those kind of business.NEARLY
She was nearly the only woman() in those kind of business.
Word Families
Put in words from the same word family in the correct form to complete the text.
| ADVERTISING | This is an advertisement(longest word possible) |
| SUCCEED | Do you want to be rich and successful()? |
| APPLY | Send yourapplication() today. |
| QUALIFICATION | You aren’t sure if you qualify()? |
| EVER | Everybody() can apply - even you! |
| REQUIREMENT | No experience is required(). |
| NECESSITY | No experience is necessary() for the job, and training will be given. |
| LIVE | This will be the opportunity of your life()! |
MICROSOFT
Complete the sentences.
Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word of the same word family that fits in the space in the same line.
| BUSY | Washington State is not only home to the Miller’s but to one of the biggest businesses () in the world. | |
| PROGRAMMING | In 1975 William Gates founded Microsoft, a company that makes programs (American English spelling!) for your computer. | |
| SOFT | Since then they have made software () | |
| REASON | for reasonable () prices which | |
| EQUIP | belong to the equipment () of every computer. | |
| SIMPLE | In the future they want to simplify () the programmes even more. |
| BUSY | Washington State is not only home to the Miller’s but to one of the biggest businesses () in the world. | |
| PROGRAMMING | In 1975 William Gates founded Microsoft, a company that makes programs (American English spelling!) for your computer. | |
| SOFT | Since then they have made software () | |
| REASON | for reasonable () prices which | |
| EQUIP | belong to the equipment () of every computer. | |
| SIMPLE | In the future they want to simplify () the programmes even more. |
Tata Motors
Complete the sentences.
Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word of the same word family that fits in the space in the same line.
| PERCENT | The percentage () of Indians owning a car is much lower than in Britain. | |
| BUSY | Therefore Ratan Tata, India’s most successful businessman (), wanted to create | |
| ADVICE | the perfect small car for India so he advised () his managers to look out for | |
| DESIGN | a creative designer () who could work secretly on the project. Only when people | |
| DECIDE | started to talk about the project he changed his decision () and gave some interviews to the press. | |
| MARKET | But the marketing () department didn’t get any photos of the new car | |
| COMPETE | so that no competitor (Mitbewerber, Konkurrent) could copy the design. |
Linda gets her way
Put in words from the same word family in the correct form to complete the text.
| DISCUSS | Linda had some lively discussions() with her parents and her careers teacher |
| ENGINE | about her future job. Linda's dad wanted her to study electrical engineering(), |
| SUGGESTION | her mum suggested() that Linda should become a reporter. |
| BANK | Her careers officer advised her to do banking(). |
| PRACTICE | Linda said, 'I'm a practical() person and I love animals.' So she went to |
| INTERVIEWER | Lincoln Veterinary Centre for a job interview(). |
| REQUIRE | She was glad to hear that no experience was required() for the job, and that training would be given. Linda got the job and was very happy. |
Being unemployed
Word families
Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word of the same word family that fits in the space in the same line.
| EMPLOYER | If you are out of work, you are unemployed () . | |
| QUALIFY | It helps to have good qualifications() if you want to find a job. | |
| APPLY | Write an application() and send it to many companies. | |
| DESIGNER | If it is well- designed () they will invite you to a job interview. | |
| belong to the equipment () of every computer. | ||
| PROMOTE | If the bosses like you may even get a promotion(). |
| EMPLOYER | If you are out of work, you are unemployed () . | |
| QUALIFY | It helps to have good qualifications() if you want to find a job. | |
| APPLY | Write an application() and send it to many companies. | |
| DESIGNER | If it is well- designed () they will invite you to a job interview. | |
| belong to the equipment () of every computer. | ||
| PROMOTE | If the bosses like you may even get a promotion(). |
Synonyms
There are many different words and expressions. Match the expressions that go together:
Type of documents
| cv | chronological list of experience |
| letter of recommendation | reference |
| letter of application | cover letter |
| certificate | proof you passed an exam or a course |
| resume | personal statement |
| bill | document of sale |
| receipt | document of payment |
What is it
| sabbatical | gap year |
| internship | work experience |
| apprenticeship | time where you learn the skills needed for your job |
| unemployment | out of work |
| skills | abilities |
Miscellaneous
Using a dictionary
TASK
Some words have more than one meaning. Mark the meaning used in the text.
A customer of Bella Inc. complained that his order of 200 computers didn’t arrive in time. Mr Cooper told a secretary that she had to post the bill to the customer. If he paid the money, they would send the computers and a receipt.
1. order(!n, arrangement, sequence)(!n, a command)(n, a request for some product or service)(!n, a group of religious adherents, especially monks or nuns)
2. post (!n, A long plank standing from the ground)(!n, An appointed position in an organization or company)(!n, a method of sending mail)(v, to send)(!prep, after; especially after a significant event)
3. bill (!n, a written list or inventory)(!n, A draft of a law, presented to a legislature for enactment)(!n, [US] A piece of paper money; a banknote)(n, notice of goods, services or work provided, an invoice)(!n, A paper, posted up or given away, to advertise)
4. receipt (!n, The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received)(n, a written acknowledgment that a sum of money has been paid)(!n, A recipe, instructions, prescription)
Definitions
What do the following words mean? Match the expressions (A-G) with their corresponding definitions.
| A creative | 1 Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the (nearly) absolute exclusion of all others. | |
| B obsessed | 2 with zealous fervor; excited, motivated | |
| C optimistic | 3 Having the ability to make something, getting good ideas | |
| D aggressive | 4 Answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable | |
| E enthusiastic | 5 accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect; | |
| F responsible | 6 unjustly attacking, strong and percussive in pursuit of goals or strategy | |
| G successful | 7 Expecting the best in all possible ways |
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
IOU
"I O U" means that someone has lent you money and you must pay this credit back.
If you borrow money from a friend you usually pay back the same amount but a bank also wants to have interest.
You can buy with cash which are bills and small change or you just give a check.
"I O U" means that someone has lent you money and you must pay this credit back.
If you borrow money from a friend you usually pay back the same amount but a bank also wants to have interest.
You can buy with cash which are bills and small change or you just give a check.
Money words
Click on the numbers and fill the correct money words in!
| fare | The money you pay for a ticket. |
| debt | The money you owe someone because he has lent it to you. |
| interest | If you borrow money you must pay it back with ... |
| loan | when you get money from the bank, you get a .... |
| salary | If you work you get a ... every month. |
| capital | If you start a company you must raise ... |
