ALIANZA CULTURAL URUGUAY – ESTADOS UNIDOS

TEENS HIGH INTERMEDIATE MOCK 2

STUDENT’S NAME: ___________________________ DATE: ____________________

TEACHER’S NAME: __________________________ GRADE: A B C D F

‘JOB OPPORTUNITIES’

UNDERSTANDING /20 = _____

A. LISTENING. Listen to a woman being interviewed for a job.Circle the

correct option.
(1 point each-5 points total)

1. Which of these chores does the woman not mention from her job?

a) dealing with clients.

b) organizing legal files.
c) typing e-mails.

2. What are the woman´s strengths?

a) She´s very good at listening to

people´s problems.
b) She´s openminded.
c) She likes challenges.

3. What are her weaknesses?

a) She has good communication

skills.
b) She´s shy.
c) She´s too young.

4. Why does she want to work for the them?

a) She feels stressed were she is now.

b) She wants to do something different.
c) She wants to work in an office.

5. When is the woman able to start the new job?

a) In two weeks.
b) Immediately.
c) In two months.
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B. READING. Read the text about Career Advice. Circle T for true or F for
false for each statement.
(1 point each-5 points total)

1. You have to show the best profile of yourself T F

Applicants must mention the negative aspects
2. T F
of their previous job.
Give details about the areas you need to
3. T F
improve and how you are doing that in deep.
You should say that you won´t be able to
4. T F
work in a short period of time.
You should show interest for the company by
5. T F
asking some questions

CAREER ADVICE
Whatever type of job you´re applying
for,it´s always a good idea to be
prepared. Here is a list of FAQs in job
interviews,and advice on how to answer
them.

+Tell me about yourself.

This is your chance to say who you
are.Find out about the company to get
an idea of the skills,experience,and
personalities they´re looking for.In the
interview,talk about things that show
you would be the best person for the job!

+What do you do in your current job?

Be positive about what you do in your current(or previous) job. Try to link
your past experience to the job you are being interviewed for.

+What are your strenghts and weaknesses?

You can talk about your ability to stay calm, your prioritizing skills,your
problem-solving skills,how good you are as a team player, how
confident/reliable/motivated,etc,you are. Give real-life examples! Be
honest about a weakness, but don´t focus on it.Say what you are doing to
change.

+Why do you want to work in this company?

Be positive.Find out about the company and explain how what it offers is
connected to your ambitions and hopes for the future.

+When can you start?

Be enthusiastic! Say, “Immediately” or “I need to give X weeks” notice to
my current employer.

+Do you have any questions?

Before the interview,always prepare one or two questions to ask at the end
of the interview that show you´re interested in the company,for example;
How many people work in the department?
Do you offer training?
How is performance evaluated and rewarded?
Good Luck!
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C. GRAMMAR
Choose the best option to complete the statements.
(1 point each, 5 total)

3. If I want to pass my exam,

1. I have been living in Madrid_____ I____study hard.
a) since ten years a) will have to
b) ten years ago b) would have to
c) for ten years c) had to
d) ten years d) want to

2. This is the______I have ever done.

a) harder 4.A social networking site
b) hard is______you can meet new people.
c) hardest a) when
d) more hard b) where
c) which
d) who

5. It´s important to ________ before

a test.
a) studying
b) studied
c) studies
d) study

D. VOCABULARY
Choose the best option to complete the statements.
(1 point each, 5 total)

1. I can’t make _______in my tennis 3.The story is ___________.I can`t

classes. I will start to practice get what it means.
everyday! a) is confused
a) progress b) confused
b) action c) confuse
c) advance d) confusing
d) activity
4. If your MP3
2. Let`s discuss____________! doesn`t__________,take it back to
a) the homework the store.
b) about homework a) repair
c) on the homework b) work
d) of homework c) match
d) break

5. I ______making brownies with my

grandma.
a) think
b) remember
c) make
d) remind

Writing: _____/20
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What do you believe is the best option to study and be prepared for a job:
Online careers or traditional Schools/Universities. Give your opinion.
Write around 150 words.

Make sure to write a well-organized 3 paragraph composition. Be as

descriptive as possible.

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TEACHER’S COPY
UNDERSTANDING – 20 POINTS

A. LISTENING. Listen to a woman being interviewed for a job.Circle the

correct option.
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(1 point each-5 points total)

Allow 1 minute for students to read the questions and options before listening.
Play the audio twice.
Source: Openmind 3.audioscript 74

1. c 4. b
2. a 5. a
3. b

B. READING. Read the text about Richard's life. Circle T for true F for false for
each statement. (1 point each-5 points total)
Source:

1. T 4. F
2. F 5. T
3. F

C. GRAMMAR. Circle the best option to complete the sentences. (1 point each-5
points total)

1. c
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. d

D. VOCABULARY. Circle the best option to complete the sentences. (1 point

each-5 points total)

1. a
2. a
3. d
4. b
5. b

WRITING – 20 POINTS

SPEAKING – 20 POINTS
Grading criteria:

19 – 20 A 14 – 15 C 0 – 11 F
16 – 18 B 12 – 13 D