UNIT 4: Skills

GROUP A

Name: ________________________
Class: ________________________

DICTATION LISTENING
1 [WIDGB4_Utest_4_Dictation.mp3] Listen and 2 [WIDGB4_Utest_4_Listening.mp3] You hear a
write the sentences that you hear, including conversation between two teenagers who
the punctuation. have started successful businesses. Decide if
these statements are True (T) or False (F).
_______________________________________
1 Peter Benning was thirteen when
_______________________________________
he started his business. ___
_______________________________________ 2 Famous people like to take
_______________________________________ photos of Peter’s designs. ___
3 Peter is happy doing interviews. ___
_______________________________________
4 Elle thinks that Peter’s advice for
_______________________________________ job interviews is useful. ___
_______________________________________ 5 Peter was surprised to find that
_______________________________________ most employees were quite young. ___
6 Elle’s employees are family members. ___
_______________________________________
7 Peter thinks that families often have
_______________________________________ arguments. ___
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 UNIT 4: Skills

GROUP A

READING Job adverts

3 Read the job adverts opposite and answer A Town guides
question 1-6 with the correct letter (A–D). Do you speak at least two languages and know
Some questions need two letters. the town well? We need young people to act as
town guides during July and August.
Which job(s) …
Successful applicants will get training about
1 are temporary? ___ ___ the history of the town before they start. The
2 must you apply for online? ___ ___ positions are part-time and you will be paid an
3 does the advert give details hourly rate of £7.00. Visit the town website to
of pay for? ___ complete an application form.
4 needs good local knowledge? ___
B Shop assistant
5 does not offer training? ___ A reliable and organised shop assistant is
6 need good communicators? ___ ___ required for this busy newsagent’s. This is a
/6 permanent position. You must be friendly and
have very good people skills. Shop experience
/20 is preferred. Working hours are from
6 am–1 pm Monday to Saturday and the salary
is according to age and experience. Please call
01234 567890 for further information or come
into the shop with your CV.

C Beach restaurant (summer only)

We are looking for someone to work full-time
in our very busy kitchen. The role includes
washing dishes and the chef will teach you
how to prepare food. This is an excellent
opportunity for a young person to gain
valuable experience in the restaurant business.
Call Jimmi for more information on
077665432876.

D Animal hospital assistant

We need two young people to help look after
sick animals. You must enjoy being with
animals, but no experience is necessary for the
job as you will have one week’s training
before you start. You will work as part of our
team and have to work some night shifts.
Contact www.AH21.co.uk for more
information and an online application form.

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