JOB INTERVIEW
UNIT 2. CHOOSE THE CAREER!
LESSON 17
JOB INTERVIEW
Цілі: вдосконалювати навички аудіювання, читання й усного мовлення; розвивати мовну здогадку й мовленнєву реакцію учнів; виховувати зацікавленість у розширенні своїх знань.
Procedure
1. Warm-up
What do you think is the most difficult thing about passing a job interview?
2. Listening
Listen to the text and answer the questions.
1) According to the text, what is the most important quality you need to be a capable nanny?
2) How have people reacted to Martin’s choice of job?
JOBS FOR THE BOYS!
Forget Mary Poppins – a nineties nanny is more likely to resemble cuddly Martin Smith who at 22 is one of the new breed of British male nannies. “I love being around kids and nannying is very rewarding.
> True or false
In spite of the salary, Martin likes his job very much.
Men can be better nannies because they are better qualified.
> Choose the correct answer.
1) Nowadays nannies ____.
A) earn a lot of money.
B) change their image many times.
C) are better trained than before.
2) Martin believes that he is an excellent nanny because ____.
A) he has the right qualifications.
B) he understands children’s feelings very well.
C) being a
3) Martin’s job choice hasn’t been well regarded by ____.
A) some men.
B) some old-fashioned male nannies.
C) some people.
4) Martin considers that ____.
A) male nannies won’t have a good reputation in the future.
B) men can’t work as nannies as well as women.
C) men can be just as good nannies as women.
3. Reading
Read the following extracts from job advertisements. Complete the gaps using the words below, then match each extract (1-10) to a sentence (A-J):
Key: 1 home; 2 applicants; 3 conditions; 4 exp; 5 role; 6 dependent; 7 benefits; 8 discussion; 9 pay; 10 part time.
A If you get the job, you will be well looked-after by the company.
B If you have applied for the same job before, please do not reapply.
C Here are some of the duties.
D If you would like to talk about the job in more detail, please contact.
E The money you will earn will vary depending on what you have done in the past.
F You can apply even if you have never done this job before.
G You will be well rewarded financially.
H There are jobs with various hours available.
I You don’t need to go to work every day.
J Good annual leave entitlement is one of the perks of the job.
Key: 1 I; 2 B; 3 A; 4 F; 5 C; 6 E; 7 J; 8 D; 9 G; 10 H.
4. Summary
Continue this dialogue. Ask as many questions as you can. One student – one question.
A. Before you go to that interview, check yourself.
B. What’s to check?
A. Are your nails clean?
B. Yes, they are.
A. Did you double-check your nose and teeth?
B. They are clean, too.
A. Did you shine your shoes?
B. My shoes are shined.
A. Do your socks match?
B. Of course they match.
A. No, they don’t. One is black and one is dark blue.
B. Yikes! Thank you.
5. Homework
Ex. 4, p. 35.