Basic 3 Unit 1

Unit 1
Getting A Job

Voice Mail
a. Answer the following questions about the computer lesson.

1. Who does Melissa Sanchez work for?

______________________________________________________________

2. What did Melissa speak to Robert about?

______________________________________________________________

3. Why does Melissa call Robert?

______________________________________________________________

4. What will Robert probably do next?

______________________________________________________________

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b. Imagine you are Robert. You can’t come to the interview. You need to call Melissa
and leave her a voice mail message. Write the message you are going to leave her.
Explain why you can’t come and suggest a different time and day.

Hi Melissa. It’s Robert. I’m very sorry but ___________________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

c. Complete the voice mail message using the words below.

job • back • e-mail • last week • forward • schedule

Hi Sam. This is Alex Car calling from Range Services. We spoke _____________

about the graphic design ________ . I’d like to ________ an interview with you23062

next Monday, October 14th, at 11:00 A.M. Please call me _________________

at 683-421-6789. Or, you can send me an ___________ at acar@range.com.

Looking __________ to speaking to you soon.

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My Education Plans
a. Did you understand the reading text, “My Education Plans”? Match the sentence parts
about Jane, the writer, in column B to the opening phrases in column A.

A B
a. Jane began taking a special
1. In a couple of years,...
training course.

b. Jane plans to study at

2. Recently,...
a university.

c. Jane will have her

3. When she was in high school,...
own company.

d. Jane will be able to choose the

4. Maybe one day...
courses she wants.

e. Jane had to study many

5. When the course ends next month,...
subjects she didn’t like.
f. Jane is going to apply for a job
6. When she goes to university,... at a department store.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

b. What about your education plans? Write about what you did in the past, what you
are doing now, and what your future plans are.

My Future Plan

When I was ____________________________________________.

Recently, I ____________________________________________.

In a couple of years, I will ________________________________.

Maybe one day I will _____________________________________.

c. Share your future plans with a partner.

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d. Read the ad and mark the sentences below which you can use in an
application e-mail for the job it describes.

Wanted:
“All-In-One Department Store” is looking for a young, energetic salesperson for
our new ladies’ fashion department. Priority to people with experience in sales.
Full-time basis. Must be flexible and willing to work overtime. Very good salary!

Please call Marjorie Jones at 974-5388, or e-mail: allinone@deptstores.com

1. I am willing to work as many hours as is necessary.

2. I am not interested in a full-time job.
3. I have no experience but I am a very fast learner.
4. I have never worked in sales before.
5. I love fashion and I believe I will be very good for your fashion department.

e. Use the sentences in activity d. to help you write an e-mail applying for the job.

From: ________________
Date: ________________
To: Marjorie Jones
Subject: Salesperson Wanted

Dear Ms. Jones,

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

f. Exchange e-mails with a partner. Suggest how you can improve each other’s e-mails.

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Phone Call
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Mark who said what.

Caller Secretary

1. Certainly. She’ll be back next Monday. ___________ ____________

2. Well, I’d really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake. ___________ ____________
3. Good morning. Susan Blake’s office. ___________ ____________
4. Can I help you? ___________ ____________
5. Fine. I’ll call her then. ___________ ____________
6. Hello, I’d like to speak to Ms. Blake, please. ___________ ____________

b. Imagine you are the caller from the dialogue. Monday arrives, you call Ms. Blake
again, but she’s still not in. Mark the sentences you can say.

1. Please tell Ms. Blake I’ll see her now.

2. I’m very sorry but Ms. Blake is still in Washington.
3. When will Ms. Blake be back?

c. Write a dialogue between you and Ms. Blake’s secretary. Use the sentences from
activities a. and b. to help you.

You: _________________________________________________________

Secretary: _________________________________________________________

You: _________________________________________________________

Secretary: _________________________________________________________

You: _________________________________________________________

Secretary: _________________________________________________________

d. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

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Models: Be Able To
a. Read the following job ads and match them to the people described below.

A B C

Are you able to do at “Mountain Hikes” is “Toys for Kids” is

least three things at the
same time? If you are,
we need you! “Global
Travels” is looking for an
energetic secretary who
is able to work at a very
fast pace.
Call: 955-3503
looking for a hiking
guide for small groups
of tourists at home
and abroad. Must be
fit and able to climb
mountains with no
problems.
Call: 395-7156
looking for experienced
salespeople who are
able to sell ice to the
Eskimos! Good salary
for those suitable.
E-mail: sales@t4k.net

D
Wanted: a chef for our new restaurant on Main Street – “The
Bistro”. Must be able to cook basic but good dishes. Work
includes evenings and weekends. Call: 472-9542

1. Jane is very popular. She can persuade you to do

anything. She also loves children and likes working in
stores.

2. Paul is married with three children. He likes spending

time with his family. He is especially good in the
kitchen.

3. Steven is single and loves to travel. He is very fit and

he loves adventure. He also likes people.

4. Mary is a very dynamic person. She is very organized

and has lots of energy. The only thing she’s not very
good at is cooking.

b. Discuss your choices with a partner. Talk about what each of the people is able and
not able to do.

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