LESSON 8: EMPLOYMENT

A. PRONUNCIATION
1. Find 14 words in the puzzle (every letter is used once) and write them in the correct part of the table. The words
are written horizontally ( ) or vertically ( )

2. Find the word that contains the /ɜ:/ and /ɔ/sound. There can be more than one correct answer.
a) Please fill out this form
b) My decision is firm
c) I'm going to turn down the temperature because it's a little warm
d) Our former boss was a bit firmer when it came to discipline.
e) It never occurred to me that the U.S. would sign the trade accord
f) This French language course doesn't teach students how to curse
g) You have to conform to the rules. If you don't, that will confirm our doubts about you.
h) My business deals with importing vehicles from abroad.
i) Steve Jobs was one of the most successful entrepreneurs of the modern world.
j) She lacks courage when it comes to public speaking.

B. EMPLOYMENT
1. Put the following words into the correct place

Unemployed ; qualifications ; commission ; salary ; training ; strike ; resign ; retire ; wage ; pension ;
earn ; bonus ; employees ; trade unions ; sacked ; interview ; redundant ; CV ; skills

a) What do you think is a good ________ or ________ in your country? How much would you like to __________?
b) Would you like to work on __________? Why / Why not? Do you think people should get a paid _________ for
especially good work?
c) What different information should you put in a _______?
d) What should you do to make a good impression at a job __________?
e) Think of the job you do at the moment or that you would like to do in the future. What __________ and/or
____________ do you need to do it?
f) How many years’ ___________ do you need to do before you can become a doctor in your country?
g) Is it common or unusual for __________ to go on _________ in your country? Do you have ____________?
h) For what reasons can people be __________? For what reasons can people be ___________? Why do people
sometimes _________ from their jobs?
i) What help do people get from the government if they are _____________ in your country?
j) At what age do men and women usually __________ in your country? Do you think this is early, late or about right?
Do they usually get a ___________?

*Structure:
S + find + something + adj = thể hiện cảm nhận về ai đó / vật nào đó
E.g: We find this book interesting.
I found it difficult to approach that famous girl
I find it hard to pass the English exam.
2. Listening Practice
Listen and put 1-2 words into each space to complete the resume/CV. Then listen again to check
Resume
Name: Pia Marcotti
Place of Birth: (1)___________, Italy.
Age: __________ (2)

Post-University Experience
October (3) ___________ - September 2002
Worked for mother's (4) ___________ company, Meals On Wheels.
Main responsibilities: webmaster and advertising.

September 2002 - February 2003

Travelled mostly in Europe but also a month in (5) _______________
.
March 2003 - July 2005
Worked for (6) ____________ Footwear, shoe company near hometown. Worked in (7) ___________ department for
most of this time.

Languages Spoken:
(8) ______________ - fluent
(9)______________- good after (10) __________ years study.
3. Speaking Practice

a) At what age do people usually begin to work in your country?

b) At what age do people usually retire in your country?
c) Is it easy or difficult to get a job in your country?
d) Can you describe your current job?
e) How do you find your current job?
f) Do women usually work after they get married in your country?
g) Do you have to attend a lot of meetings for your job?
h) What are some jobs that you think would be boring?
i) What are some jobs that you think would be fun?
j) Would you like to do the same job for the rest of your life?
k) How much money do you need to make to fulfill your dreams and desires?
l) What are the pros and cons of being a manager?

C. HOMEWORK

Describe your job or career you have or hope to have. You should say:
• what the job is
• what in involves
• why you chose it
And explain why you are interested in this job.