Candidate c

2.5.3. Mark the following statements as True or False.

1. The candidate is interested in the job.

2. The candidate has no experience in sales.

3. He once worked at a toy factory but then left because he found a better job.

4. The candidate has A levels in all the subjects.

5. The candidate doesn’t like travel possibilities of the job.

2.6. Listen to the phone calls again and fill the available information in the chart below:

Candidate	A	B	C
name
age
educational background
previous work
reasons for applying
career perspective
salary

3. Language Focus and Auditory Memory Check

3.1. Identify the speaker (the manager, the secretary and the candidates) who the following sentences belong to.

1. I think you’re asking quite a lot.

2. Well, I am ambitious.

3. ... there is a considerable travel element in this job.

4. I’m phoning about the job that was in the paper last night.

5. Could you tell me what it’s paying?

6. Well, this is to be negotiated ...

7. What kind of money are you paying then?

8. Well, could I ask what sort of salary youre offering?

3.2. Indicate the meanings the following words and word combinations have in the conversations you’ve heard.

1. right up one’s street a) to be close to the place where you live

b) to be right for you, to suit you

2. a short list a) brief information

b) candidates selected for further consideration

3. to get on a) to be promoted

b) to have good relations with ...

4. to put down to sth a) to refer to

b) to note down

5. to feel one’s way around a) to get to know sth better

b) to find the right way

6. to talk like a gutter a) to talk very fast and indistinctly b) to talk uneducated, vulgar English

7. plenty of drive a) plenty of ambition

b) plenty of travel

8. not to look at the clock all the time a) to be ready to work long hours

b) not to be punctual

9. cocks of the walk a) those who have an upright posture

b) those who think they are better and more important than other people

3.3. Insert fairly, rather, too in the sentences from the recording.

1. Oh, well, somebody ... young.

2. It’s really ... demanding.

3. The sort of situations that they get into are much ... difficult I think for a young woman to deal with ...

4. I’m not really ... worried about getting a large salary to start with.

5. Well, we’re really looking for someone who is anxious to get on, and who is not ... concerned about working ... long hours.

6. I’m ... interested in applying for this job.

7. ... this would be a ... responsible position from the outset ...

8. - Er would that be immediately?

9. Well, er, ... immediately, yes.

4. Follow-Up Activities

Give your opinion on:

1. Which of the candidates fits the qualities the manager requires?

2. If you were applying for a job what information would you inquire about?

Lesson B. OUT-OF-CLASS LISTENING

Text Title: Looking for a job

Cassette: From Synthesis, by W.Fowler, J.Pidcock

Part 1

1. Pre-Listening Exercises

1.1. Before you listen to the tape read this newspaper advertisement.

Go-Ahead Young Computer Software Company Needs go-ahead young secretary with fluent foreign languages for export division. For details phone Melanie Hart (0868. 2233

division – a large part of an organisation, company, etc.

1.2. Go through the vocabulary list given below and clear up any difficulties.

Timble - the names of the companies

IQL

software company - a company which deals with computer’s programmes, etc.

word- processor - a computerised device consisting of an electronic typewriter, videoscreen, printer

install (an office system) - to fix in position for use

rusty - if someone’s skill in a particular activity or subject is rusty, it is not as good as it used to be, because he (she) has not practised it for a long time.

1.3. Study the table given below. Copy it out before listening to the recording.

Questions	Trudy	Ruth	Stanley	Ursula
ever worked in computer company?
present job?
experience with computers?
languages?
ever lived / worked abroad

2. Listening Exercises

You will hear four people phoning Melanie Hart about the advertisement. Note down the answers given by each of the four.

3. Language Focus and Auditory Memory Check

3.1. Listen to the recording again paying special attention to the vocabulary and structure of the text. Note down parenthetical words and phrases. There are 12 of them in all.

3.2. Listen to the recording once more and note down the words and phrases associated with computers. There are 8 words in all.

3.3. Translate the sentences below using the words and word combinations from the text you’ve been listening to.

1. Я ушел из компьютерной компании 2 года назад.

2. Когда-то он работал на компьютерную компанию, но вот уже 10 месяцев, как он оставил работу.

3. С тех пор он нигде не работает.

4. Мы надеемся, что она быстро освоит эту работу.

5. Я хорошо говорю по-французски, но испанский я немного забыл.

6. Есть ли у вас опыт работы с компьютерами?

4. Follow-Up Activity

Compare the qualifications of the four people. Who of them do you think is more likely to get the job? Give your arguments in writing. Get ready to discuss them in class.

Part 2

1. Pre-Listening Vocabulary

Before you listen go through the following word-list.

Mercury

Pineapple - the names of the companies

Amstrad

the Peak District - geographical name

rambling (n) [] - going on a walk for pleasure

defect (n) [] - a fault

2. Listening Exercises

2.1. You’ll hear part of an interview with Trudy. Listen and focus your attention on what Trudy says about the companies she used to work for. Fill the information in the chart below.

Name of the company	Positive points	Negative points
Timble	1.	1.
	2.	2.
Mercury	1.	1.
	2.	2.

2.2. Listen to the recording again and answer the following questions:

1. Has Trudy heard much about Pineapple company?

2. Has she ever used a Pineapple computer?

3. If she gets the job, how long does she expect to work there?

4. What does Trudy think is the main defect of her character?

3. Language Focus

3.1. Insert prepositions where necessary.

1. Well, I enjoyed working ... Timble.

2. But ... Mercury you haven’t been so happy.

3. It’s all the same day ... day...

4. How often do you go ... rambling then?

5. Oh ... one weekend ... a month, actually.

3.2. Translate the following sentences, using the language of the text you’ve been listening to.

1. И сколько времени Вы уже заняты поиском новой работы?

2. В компании “Меркурий” получают более высокую зарплату.

3. Работа не очень разнообразная. Все повторяется изо дня в день.

4. Иногда мне бывает трудно сдержаться.

5. Так хорошо оставить все и уехать подышать свежим воздухом.

UNIT 5

Lesson A. IN-CLASS LISTENING

Text Titles: 1. Problem children

2. Teaching at school

Cassette: 1. From London Intermediate English Course, by D.Ware

2. From Developing Strategies, by B.Abbs, I.Freebairn

TEXT 1. Problem children

1. Pre-Listening Vocabulary

Before listening to the text go through the following list of noun and verbal combinations. Learn the meaning of the words which are not familiar to you.

modern teaching techniques [] - современные обучающие методы

academic work - учеба

small minority [] - небольшая часть

caning [] - наказание розгами

restore discipline [] - добиваться дисциплины

disrupt lessons [] - срывать уроки

be reluctant to do sth - не иметь желания делать что-либо

stress sth at the expense of sth - уделять внимание чему-то за счет чего-то