Unit 6. Future jobs

Unit six :
Part A : READING
Future jobS
Doctors
Architects
Engineers
Workers
A photographer
A waiter
Work in groups. Match the words in A with the words in B to make meaningful phrases.

A B
dressing face
a smiling answers
sense of self-confident feeling neatly and formally
clear and honest responsibility

vocabulary
Vacancy [`veikənsi] (n) : a job that is available.
Résumé [‘rezjumei] (n) : curriculum vitae (C.V.)
Candidate [`kændidit] (n) : applicant
Ex: We have some very good candidates for the position.
Recommend [,rekə`mend] (v): to say that sb is good and that sb should or use him/her
 Recommendation [,rekəmen`dei∫n] (n)
Letter of recommendation
Jot down : make a quick short note of something
Ex: Let me jot down your address.
Keenness (n) : special interest
Be keen on
Qualification [,kwɔlifi`kei∫n] (n) : knowledge, skill, or some other characteristic that gives a person the ability or the right to do something.
Neat [ni:t] (adj) : tidy and in order
 Neatly (adv)  neatness (n)
Concentrate [`kɔnsntreit] (v) on : give all your attention and effort to something.
Concentration [,kɔnsn`trei∫n] (n)
Enthusiasm [in`θju:ziæzm] (n) : a strong feeling of excitement or interest in something and a desire to become involved in it.
Enthusiast [in`θju:ziæst] (n)
Enthusiastic [in,θju:zi`æstik] (adj)
Enthusiastically (adv)
Task 1: The words are from the passage. Circle the best meanings A, B or C.
Vacancy
a. a part of newspaper where jobs are advertised
b. a job that is available
c. a seat that is available
Keenness
a. special interest
b. very quick understanding
c. sense of responsibility
b. a job that is available
a. special interest
Résumé
a. a photocopy of academic certificates
b. a letter of recommendation
c. a short written account of someone’s education and previous job
Jot down
a. mention
b. note down
c. type


c. a short written account of someone’s education and previous job
b. note down
Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Try to reduce the feeling of pressure
and make a good impression on your
interviewer.
Find out as much information as you
can about the job and the vacancy.
Bring with you a letter of application
and your résume to the interview.
4. Remember to dress neatly and formally.
F
T
F
T
Take all your certificates and letters
of recommendation with you.
Your voice should be clear and polite.
Tell the interviewer about your
shortcomings.
Remember to say goodbye to the
interviewer before leaving the interview.
T
F
F
T