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Thank you for coming today, Richard. Firstly, would you mind telling me why you applied for this position? Thank you for seeing me. The reason is we've always been interested in dealing with people, and I think this . will low to meet people, will meet many of people. Could you tell me a bit about yourself and your previous work experience? I'm in my last year of senior high. In my previous winter and summer holidays. I traveled around asia and did a few part time jobs along the way. I'd be interested to hear more about those jobs, if you wouldn't mind. Of course, in vietnam, I worked for a couple of weeks in a youth hostel, guiding visitors to local sites. And in bali, I acted as a lifeguard on the beach. Then in thailand, I worked selling food at a still that was great fun. I see. So may I ask why you think you are qualified for this job? sure. Firstly, it's because I am a friendly and outgoing person, eager to talk to people. What makes me happy is working hard to satisfy people. Secondly, i'd say it's due to my travel experiences. I am a very flexible individual. Also, my previous work experience is relevant to this . one I see. now. Would you explain why you chose to apply for a part time job during holiday time? Certainly, it's a result of my desire to make the best use of my holiday time to develop my skills. Besides, i've made up my mind to major in social studies in college, and the experiences would prepare me for my future college application. I see the job requires five hours a day, four days a week. Are you available to work that number of hours? definitely. okay. Then is there anything you'd like to ask about this job? Yes. may I ask? Squat is like.
Thank you for coming today, Richard. Firstly, would you mind telling me why you applied for this position? Thank you for seeing me. The reason is we've always been interested in dealing with people, and I think this . will low to meet people, will meet many of people. Could you tell me a bit about yourself and your previous work experience? I'm in my last year of senior high. In my previous winter and summer holidays. I traveled around asia and did a few part time jobs along the way. I'd be interested to hear more about those jobs, if you wouldn't mind. Of course, in vietnam, I worked for a couple of weeks in a youth hostel, guiding visitors to local sites. And in bali, I acted as a lifeguard on the beach. Then in thailand, I worked selling food at a still that was great fun. I see. So may I ask why you think you are qualified for this job? sure. Firstly, it's because I am a friendly and outgoing person, eager to talk to people. What makes me happy is working hard to satisfy people. Secondly, i'd say it's due to my travel experiences. I am a very flexible individual. Also, my previous work experience is relevant to this . one I see. now. Would you explain why you chose to apply for a part time job during holiday time? Certainly, it's a result of my desire to make the best use of my holiday time to develop my skills. Besides, i've made up my mind to major in social studies in college, and the experiences would prepare me for my future college application. I see the job requires five hours a day, four days a week. Are you available to work that number of hours? definitely. okay. Then is there anything you'd like to ask about this job? Yes. may I ask? Squat is like.
Unit 1
Looking forwards
Period 5
Using language(2)—Listening and speaking
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
understand the details of the listening material and learn the ways to choose a job;
develop students’ ability to ask and answer questions introduced by “why”.
Have you ever had a part-time job? Why did you do it? Share your experience with us.
Yes, because I wanted to earn some pocket money and at the same time gain some experience for my future.
Read the passage and answer the following questions.
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1. What can students achieve via part-time jobs?
2. What regulations are in place for students doing part-time jobs in the UK?
Part-time jobs can be helpful for teenagers to develop into mature and responsible members of society, which can help them achieve new accomplishments, learn about society and become more independent.
1. What can students achieve via part-time jobs?
Students aged 15 and 16 are allowed to work a maximum of 12 hours per week during term time, and 35 hours per week during school holidays. They are not allowed to work before 7 am or after 7 pm.
2.What regulations are in place for students doing part-time jobs in the UK?
Listen to the interview and choose the job Richard applied for.
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Why did Richard apply for this job?
Because he has always been interested in 1.__________________.
What did Richard do in his previous holidays?
He worked in a youth hostel in Vietnam, 2._______________________.
He worked 3.________________________ in Bali.
He 4. _____________________________ in Thailand.
Why does Richard believe he is suitable for the job?
Because he is a 5._______ and outgoing person, and feels happy when 6._________________.
His 7. ________________ have made him a flexible individual.
8. _________________________ is relevant.
Why did Richard do part-time jobs?
Because he 9.___________________________ his holiday time.
Because the experiences would 10. _______________________.
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Listen again and complete the notes.
Why did Richard apply for this job?
• Because he has always been interested in 1.__________________.
What did Richard do in his previous holidays?
• He worked in a youth hostel in Vietnam, 2.________________________.
• He worked 3.________________________ in Bali.
• He 4. _____________________________ in Thailand.
dealing with people
guiding visitors to local sites
as a lifeguard on the beach
worked selling food at a street stall
Check your answers.
Why does Richard believe he is suitable for the job?
•Because he is a 5. _______ and outgoing person, and feels happy when 6._______________________________.
• His 7. ________________ have made him a flexible individual.
• 8. _________________________ is relevant.
Why did Richard do part-time jobs?
• Because he 9.___________________________ his holiday time.
• Because the experiences would 10. _________________________
________________.
friendly
he is working hard to satisfy people
travel experiences
His previous work experience
desired to make the best use of
prepare him for his future
college application
Check your answers.
• Would you mind …? • May I ask why …?
• The reason is … • It’s because…
• Could you tell me…? • I’d say it’s due to…
• …, if you wouldn’t mind? • Would you explain…?
• It’s a result of…
The reason is…
It’s because…
I’d say it’s due to…
It’s a result of…
Would you mind …?
May I ask why…?
Could you tell me…?
Would you explain…?
If you wouldn’t mind.
Asking polite questions Giving reasons
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the interview.
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Interviewer: Thank you for coming today, Richard. Firstly, would you mind telling me why you applied for this position?
Richard: Thank you for seeing me. The reason is I’ve always been interested in dealing with people and I think this job will allow me to meet lots of people.
Interviewer: Yes, in this job you will meet plenty of people. Could you tell me a bit about yourself and your previous work experience?
Richard: I’m in my last year of senior high. In my previous winter and summer holidays, I travelled around Asia and did a few part-time jobs along the way.
Interviewer: I’d be interested to hear more about those jobs, if you wouldn’t mind.
Richard: Of course. In Vietnam I worked for a couple of weeks in a youth hostel, guiding visitors to local sites, and in Bali I acted as a lifeguard on the beach. Then in Thailand I worked selling food at a street stall. That was great fun.
Interviewer: I see. So, may I ask why you think you are qualified for this job?
Listening material
Richard: Sure. Firstly, it’s because I am a friendly and outgoing person, eager to talk to people. What makes me happy is working hard to satisfy people. Secondly, I’d say it’s due to my travel experiences. I am a very flexible individual. Also, my previous work experience is relevant to this one.
Interviewer: I see. Now, would you explain why you chose to apply for a part-time job during holiday time?
Richard: Certainly. It’s a result of my desire to make the best use of my holiday time to develop my skills. Besides, I’ve made up my mind to major in social studies in college, and the experiences would prepare me for my future college application.
Interviewer: I see. The job requires five hours a day, four days a week. Are you available to work that number of hours?
Richard: Definitely.
Interviewer: OK then. Is there anything you’d like to ask about this job?
Richard: Yes. May I ask...? [fade out]
Work in pairs. Choose a part-time job advertisement in Activity 8 and act out an interview using the expressions in this section.
Homework
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$$Thank you for coming today, Richard. Firstly, would you mind telling me why you applied for this position? Thank you for seeing me. The reason is we've always been interested in dealing with people, and I think this . will low to meet people, will meet many of people. Could you tell me a bit about yourself and your previous work experience? I'm in my last year of senior high. In my previous winter and summer holidays. I traveled around asia and did a few part time jobs along the way. I'd be interested to hear more about those jobs, if you wouldn't mind. Of course, in vietnam, I worked for a couple of weeks in a youth hostel, guiding visitors to local sites. And in bali, I acted as a lifeguard on the beach. Then in thailand, I worked selling food at a still that was great fun. I see. So may I ask why you think you are qualified for this job? sure. Firstly, it's because I am a friendly and outgoing person, eager to talk to people. What makes me happy is working hard to satisfy people. Secondly, i'd say it's due to my travel experiences. I am a very flexible individual. Also, my previous work experience is relevant to this . one I see. now. Would you explain why you chose to apply for a part time job during holiday time? Certainly, it's a result of my desire to make the best use of my holiday time to develop my skills. Besides, i've made up my mind to major in social studies in college, and the experiences would prepare me for my future college application. I see the job requires five hours a day, four days a week. Are you available to work that number of hours? definitely. okay. Then is there anything you'd like to ask about this job? Yes. may I ask? Squat is like.
Thank you for coming today, Richard. Firstly, would you mind telling me why you applied for this position? Thank you for seeing me. The reason is we've always been interested in dealing with people, and I think this . will low to meet people, will meet many of people. Could you tell me a bit about yourself and your previous work experience? I'm in my last year of senior high. In my previous winter and summer holidays. I traveled around asia and did a few part time jobs along the way. I'd be interested to hear more about those jobs, if you wouldn't mind. Of course, in vietnam, I worked for a couple of weeks in a youth hostel, guiding visitors to local sites. And in bali, I acted as a lifeguard on the beach. Then in thailand, I worked selling food at a still that was great fun. I see. So may I ask why you think you are qualified for this job? sure. Firstly, it's because I am a friendly and outgoing person, eager to talk to people. What makes me happy is working hard to satisfy people. Secondly, i'd say it's due to my travel experiences. I am a very flexible individual. Also, my previous work experience is relevant to this . one I see. now. Would you explain why you chose to apply for a part time job during holiday time? Certainly, it's a result of my desire to make the best use of my holiday time to develop my skills. Besides, i've made up my mind to major in social studies in college, and the experiences would prepare me for my future college application. I see the job requires five hours a day, four days a week. Are you available to work that number of hours? definitely. okay. Then is there anything you'd like to ask about this job? Yes. may I ask? Squat is like.