I. Interview each other:

• If you have a job:

1. How and why did you make up your mind what to be?

2. Has it always been your ambition to do this?

3. Does your job suit you? Why?

• If you don’t have a job…

4. What would you like to be? Why?

5. What will you have to do to get this job?

6. Why do you think you would be well-suited for this job?

II. Look at the list of jobs below and choose the one you would most like to do and the one you would least like to do.

nurse	disc jockey	head of a big company
journalist	pilot	tourist guide
shop assistant	farmer	taxi driver
manufacturer	sculptor	interpreter
policeman	manager	air steward
teacher	car mechanic	engineer
cook	secretary	doctor

Reading

Read the sentences below. Fill in «Do» or «Don’t» to make useful advice for a job-hunter. Explain your reasons.

DOs and Don’ts For Job Seekers

… stress your qualification for the job opening

… mention any experience you have which is relevant to the job

… talk and think as far as possible about the future rather than the past.

... escape testing.

... arrive a little late.

... behave as a «know it all».

... write incorrect information about yourself to look better.

... approach the employer with respectful dignity.

… indicate where possible your stability, attendance record and good safety experience

… assume an air of confidence

… be one of those who can do everything

… hedge in answering questions

… hang around, prolonging interview, when it should be over

… arrive late and breathless for an interview

… isolate yourself from contacts that might help you find a job

… make claims if you cannot “deliver” on the job

… try to be optimistic in your attitude

… try to overcome nervousness and shortness of breath

… learn ahead of time about the company and its product

… apply for a job in person

… answer questions honestly

… have a good resume

… know the importance of getting along with people

… recognize your limitations

… make plenty of applications

… indicate your flexibility and readiness to learn

… keep stressing your need for a job

… discuss past experience which has no application to the job situation

… apologize for your age

… be untidy in appearance

… beg for consideration

… mumble or speak with a muffled voice

… write incorrect information on your CV to make it look better

... pay little attention to your own appearance.

... show yourself one who can do everything.

... speak in a low voice.

... think a lot before answering a question.

Reading comprehension

I. In the text find the English equivalents to the following words and word combinations. Explain the following words in English. Make up your own sentences with these words.

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