 Andrés Colina

 Grado 11

1. Look at the picture. What are the people doing?

Answer: They are in a job interview

2. Discuss in pairs.

a. Who do you thinks is the interviewer / interviewee?

A: The men are the interviewer and the women is an interviewee

b. What can you say about the picture? Use the words and expressions in the box.

Example: The interviewee is smiling at the interviewer. The interviewer is …

Answer:

The interviewee is Shake hands at the interviewer

The interviewee is introducing yourself at the interviewer

The interviewee is make eye contact with someone interviewer

3. You are going to hear some of the interview. First, listen to the beginning of the interview.
Which of the phrases do you think you will hear? Listen and check.
Answer:
- Good morning.
- Pleased to meet you.
- My name’s jack Draper.

4. Now listen to the end of the interview. Which of the phrases in exercise 3 do you think you will
hear? Listen and check.

Answer:

- It’s been a pleasure to meet you.

- Thank you for your time.
- We’ll be in touch soon.

5. Listen to the complete interview and put the questions in the order you hear them.

a. What clubs and societies did you belong to at school?

b. What is your greatest strength?
c. Why are you a good candidate for this university?
d. What will you do if you are not accepted?
e. Where do you see yourself in four years’ time?
f. What was your greatest achievement at school?

Answer:
1. What clubs and societies did you belong to at school?
2. What was your greatest achievement at school?
3. What is your greatest strength?
4. Why are you a good candidate for this university?
5. What will you do if you are not accepted?
6. Where do you see yourself in four years’ time?

6. Listen again and answer T (true) or F (false).

a. The interviewee was in the cheerleading team at school. - T

b. She doesn’t like acting. - F
c. She has experience in being a team leader. - T
d. She’s never late for things. - T
e. She doesn’t think she will have time to join clubs at university. - F
f. She wants to study Law. – F
7. Look back at the questions in exercise 5 and choose the correct words to complete the rules.

We use do / did to ask questions about about the present.

We use do / did to ask questions about the past. - YES
We don’t use / We use do or did to ask questions with be. - YES
We don’t use / We use do or did to ask questions about the future.

8. Complete questions a–f below. Use the table to help you.

a. Q: Which clubs will you in at school?

A: I was in the football club.

b. Q: What sport are you good at?

A: I’m very good at swimming and football.

c. Q: What time did you see finish?

A: The interview will finish at six o’clock

d. Q: Which school will you go to?

A: My sister went to Bristol School.

e. Q: What will you enjoying in your free time?

A: I enjoy cycling

F. Q: What questions you were ask you?

A: They asked me questions about my strengths and weaknesses.
10. Ask and answer the questions.

a. Which clubs will you in at school?

A: I was in the Basquetball club.
b. What sport are you good at?
A: I’m very good at basquetball and ping pong.
c. Where do you see yourself in four years’ time?
A: Working
d. What do you do in your free time?
A: Play videogames

11. Read the text quickly. Match the headings with the paragraphs.

a. First impressions c. Be prepared

b. Getting there on time d. During the interview

 a. First impressions

b. Getting there on time

c. Be prepared

d. During the interview

12. Read the text again and answer the questions.

a. Why is it important to make first impression?

A: To make a good impression on the interviewer

b. What should you do when you meet the interviewer?

A: Be positive

c. Why is it a good idea to think of questions you can ask?

A: To prepare the answers

d. How can you avoid being late for the interview?

A: Be clear how to get there

13. Find verbs in the text to complete the tips.

a. First, wear something smart.
b. Remember to switch off your phone.
c. Shakes the interviewer’s hand.
d. Make a good impression.
e. Don’t stare out of the window.
f. Check how long the journey will take
g. Make eye contact with the interviewer.

14. Can you think of any other interview tips?

A: Be yourself

15. Listen. What did these four students do wrong at their interviews? Who

a. arrived late?
a: B
b. didn’t switch off their phone?
a: C
c. didn’t wear the right clothes?
a: A
d. talked too much?
a: D

16. Which interviewee did the interviewer say this to?

Answer: Interviewed B

17. What do you think the interviewer said to the other interviewees? Write sentences.
Answer:
Interview A: Why are you wearing those clothes?
Interview C: Why your cell phone rings?
Interview D: Why do you talk so much?