Part-time Jobs

People are talking about their part-time jobs. What jobs do they have? Listen and number
the pictures.

1. A: How’s your part-time job going, Ted?

B: It’s great. I love it.
A: What exactly do you do there?
B: Well, I have to cut up fruit and make cakes and things. I’m learning a lot about how
desserts are made. I’m also getting really good at doing dishes.
A: I’m sure!
B: And I also get to try everything we make.
A: Oh, that’s great.
B: Yeah. The only problem is the heat. It gets really hot because of the ovens.
2. A: So, do you have a part-time job, Roxanne?
B: Yeah. I’m a camp counselor.
A: Oh really? What do you do there?
B: I’m the sports instructor. I teach basketball and soccer, and I get to carry a big
whistle. It’s fun! The kids have a lot of energy, and they’re really funny.
A: I bet.
B: The bad part is the money. The job doesn’t pay very much at all.
3. A: Did you manage to get a part-time job, Maria?
B: Yeah, finally. I’m working down at the Plaza Cinema.
A: Oh, selling soda and popcorn?
B: No, I’m in the ticket booth.
A: So, do you get to see all the latest movies for free?
B: That’s right.
A: Wow, that’s a great deal.
B: I know. The only problem is the hours. The last show is at midnight, so I get home
really late – about 1:30 in the morning.
4. A: Did you find a part-time job?
B: Yes. It took me a while though. I looked for jobs in restaurants, but couldn’t find one.
I finally managed to get a job in a factory.
A: Oh, that sounds terrible.
B: Actually, it’s not bad, and the money’s good. It’s a clothing factory. They make shirts
there, and I put the shirts into boxes.
A: Sounds easy.
B: Yes, it’s very easy work. The problem is, it’s also really boring work.
5. A: How’s your part-time job going?
B: It’s going pretty well. I’m working for one of my professors. I’m helping her out with
this big research project she’s doing. I’m entering her data into the computer.
A: That sounds like interesting work.
B: It’s not bad. And I can work at home, so that’s nice, too. My only complaint is with the
money. She doesn’t really pay me enough.
A: That’s too bad.
6. A: Did you get a new part-time job, Cindy?
B: Yeah, I’m working in a store. It’s fun.
A: What kind of store?
B: It’s a department store. I’m working in the sporting goods section. The people I work
with are really friendly and helpful. And I’m learning a lot about sports equipment, too.
A: How are the hours?
B: That’s the only thing I don’t like. I have to work every weekend.
Students are interviewing for part-time jobs. Have they ever done the work before? Listen and
check the correct answer.
1. A: Have you ever worked in a department store before?
B: No, I haven’t, but it’s something I’d really like to try.
2. A: Is this the first time you’ve applied for a job as a waitress?
B: Well, not exactly – I worked behind the counter in the school cafeteria this year. I
know it’s not really the same, but it is similar.
3. A: Do you have any experience with office work?
B: No, but I’m sure it’s something I could learn quickly.
4. A: Have you ever modeled designer clothing before?
B: Yes, I did some modeling last summer, and I was even in a few fashion shows.
5. A: It’s a pretty easy job. You just take people’s dogs out for a walk twice a day.
B: Well, I’ve never done it before, but it does sound pretty easy.
6. A: We’re looking for someone to work at the hotel reception desk.
B: Well, I had a similar job in another hotel last summer and I really enjoyed it.

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