Computer Jobs

Listening exercise for the COVID-19 quarantine (activity 2)

PART 1

Pre-listening: you will hear a conversation between a job applicant and

a human resources manager. The applicant wants to get a job related to
the use of computers. BEFORE you listen, answer the following question:

1. What are the most important computer skills needed in the following
jobs?
Example: teacher

A teacher needs to read and understand written English to investigate

and prepare his classes.

A) computer systems engineer ________________________________

B) auto mechanic___________________________________________

C) civil engineer ____________________________________________

D) industrial
engineer________________________________________________

E) business manager_________________________________________

PART 2

Listening: listen to the interview and circle the words you hear in the
conversation (click on the symbol of the web page to start listening).

1 Ok 7
screen 13 memory 19 hardware 26 spreadsheet
2 mouse 8
windows 14 development 20 apps 27 e-mail
3 printer 9
cable 15 linux 21 JAVA 28 computer
games
4 keyboard 10 unix 16 memory 22 database 29 social
stick networking
site
5 résumé 11 software 17 CGI 23 coffee 30 word
 shop processor
6 modem 12 manage 18 CPU 24 internet 31 every day
networks web site information 25 search 32 news
engine website

PART 3

Listening: now listen to the recording one more time and answer the
multiple choice questions IN THE WEBSITE. Take a screen photo when
you finish answering.