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CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY

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ELS 67: English for Employment Across Profession 1

Activity 7: Unit 6 Exercises (Talking about your weakness)

Name: Date: 07-23-21

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Individual Activity

A. Compare Jarek’s and Olivia’s answers to the question, ‘Why did you leave your last job?’ Complete
Olivia’s answer using the words in the box. (1 point)

although develop feel further liked position stretched working

Jarek’s answer: Olivia’s answer:

I hated my last job, I couldn’t stand the
boss. He used to drive me crazy!... I
handed in my notice and left as soon as I
could.
(1)Although I really (2)liked my job, and
the people I was (3)working with, I
didn’t (4)feel I was being (5)stretched
enough. I’m looking for a (6)position in
which I can (7)develop my professional
skills (8)further.

B. Rewrite the descriptions of weaknesses using the expressions in brackets to soften the negative
information. (2 points each)

1. I have difficulty making decisions. (occasionally/ a bit)

I ocassionally have a little difficulty making decisions.
2. I used to be too stubborn and it was hard to get me to change my mind. (a bit/ sometimes)
I used to be a bit too stubborn and it was sometimes hard to get me to change my mind.
3. When working on projects I am a ‘big picture’ person. This means that I miss some details. (from
time to time/ might/ minor)
When working on projects, I am a ‘big picture’ person. This means that from time to time, I
might miss some minor details.

C. Match the negative expressions (1-6) to the more positive expressions (a-f). (1 point)

a. I’m bored with my job. It’s too easy.
b. I can’t stand dealing with customers.
c. The place where I work is too small.
d. I don’t have many professional skills.
e. I only know the theory.
f. There are things that I don’t like at
work.
e. I’m seeking fresh challenges.
d. I feel I’m best suited to working
behind the scenes.
c. I’m looking for an opportunity to
contribute these skills to a larger
organization such as yours.
f. I’m seeking the possibility to develop
further professionally.
b. I’m keen to develop my practical
skills.
a. I enjoy a great deal about my current
job.

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