Inglês
3.ºano
Módulo 8
O Mundo do Trabalho
24 horas
1. INDICE
1. INTRODUÇÃO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
2. OBJETIVOS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
3. JOBS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
3.1 Vocabulary Study: Jobs and Professions --------------------------------------------- 7
3.2 Vocabulary Exercises ------------------------------------------------------------------ 8
3.3 Vocabulary related to Jobs ----------------------------------------------------------- 10
3.4 Song: Listening /Reading Comprehension ------------------------------------------- 11
4. THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK -------------------------------------------------------- 13
4.1 Reading Comprehension- Text 1: Developments in ICT ----------------------------- 13
4.2 Grammar Study: Clauses of Reason -------------------------------------------------- 16
4.3 Speaking Activity: Teleworking -------------------------------------------------------- 18
4.4 Grammar Study: Clauses of Concession --------------------------------------------- 19
5. PART-TIME JOBS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
5.1 Speaking Activity: Part-time Jobs ----------------------------------------------------- 21
5.2 Grammar Study: Relative Pronouns -------------------------------------------------- 22
6. MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE --------------------------------------------------------------- 25
6.1 Speaking Activity: Gap Year ------------------------------------------------------ 25
6.2 Reading Comprehension – Text 2: A Year Out ---------------------------------- 27
6.3 Grammar Study: Prepositions of Place -------------------------------------------30
7. APPLYING FOR A JOB --------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
7.1 Reading Comprehension- Text 3: Applying for a Job --------------------------- 31
7.2 Writing Activity: The Curriculum Vitae -------------------------------------------- 33
7.3 Writing Activity: The Cover Letter / Letter of Application ----------------------- 35
8. THE JOB INTERVIEW ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36
8.1 Grammar Study: Correlative Conjunctions -------------------------------------- 37
8.2 Listening Activity: Paul Harris’ Job Interview ------------------------------------- 38
8.3 Writing Activity: A Job Interview -------------------------------------------------- 39
8.4 Viewing/Listening Activity: Andy’s Job Interview ------------------------------- 41
9. CONCLUSÃO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 44
10. BIBLIOGRAFIA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
11. ANEXOS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
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1. INTRODUÇÃO
“If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as
Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote
poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will
pause to say, here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well." –Martin
Luther King
No contexto de uma Europa plurilingue e pluricultural, o acesso a várias línguas torna-se
cada vez mais valioso para os cidadãos europeus, não só como requisito para a
comunicação com os outros, mas também como fundamento base de educação
cívica, um papel relevante na formação integral dos formandos, não apenas no que diz
respeito aos processos de aquisição dos saberes curriculares, como também na
construção de uma educação para a cidadania. Com efeito, a aprendizagem de
línguas inscreve-se num processo mais vasto, que ultrapassa a mera competência
linguística, englobando aspetos ligados ao desenvolvimento pessoal e social dos
formandos, levando-os a construir a sua identidade através do contacto com outras
línguas e culturas. Aprender línguas favorece o desenvolvimento de uma postura
questionante, analítica e crítica, face à realidade, concorrendo para a formação de
cidadãos ativos, intervenientes e autónomos.
Para isso, foi elaborado este manual com o intuito de desenvolver a sua autonomia na
aprendizagem, o seu espírito crítico e, naturalmente, para adquirir e consolidar
saberes/competências no âmbito da língua inglesa.
Ler, escrever, ouvir, falar, interagir e refletir sobre o funcionamento da língua são
domínios de ensino-aprendizagem trabalhados neste manual, de forma a levá-lo a
pensar em si, com aprendente e como indivíduo, mas também como cidadão, no
respeito e no reconhecimento do outro e de si mesmo.
Este módulo visa desenvolver os seus conhecimentos acerca das profissões, locais de
trabalho e alterações a nível laboral.
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2. OS OBJETIVOS DO MÓDULO ______________________________________________________________________________
AS COMPETÊNCIAS E OS OBJETIVOS DEFINIDOS PARA ESTE MÓDULO SÃO:
Usar adequadamente vocabulário associado à problemática do mundo
do trabalho;
Adotar estratégias de interpretação de texto adequadas aos tipos de
texto abordados no módulo;
Produzir textos orais e escritos claros e variados acerca dos tópicos
abordados no módulo revelando um espírito crítico face a problemáticas
associadas à temática do mundo laboral;
Alargar conhecimentos sobre a estrutura e o funcionamento da língua;
Descrever características de alguns tipos de texto;
Escrever textos claros e variados, de modo estruturado (CV, carta de
candidatura, anúncio, …);
Caracterizar diversas profissões e locais de trabalho;
Reconhecer a importância das condições de trabalho (segurança,
ambiente e qualidade de vida no trabalho…);
Comparar organização laboral e condições de trabalho em diversos
contextos socioculturais;
Relacionar informação de várias fontes, sintetizando-a de modo claro e
coerente;
Avaliar criticamente as alterações a nível laboral.
OS CONTEÚDOS A ABORDAR SÃO OS SEGUINTES:
Lexicais: o mundo do trabalho em mudança (alteração de ritmos e locais de
trabalho – flexibilização de horário, criação de espaços de lazer, a casa
como local de trabalho; condições de trabalho - saúde e higiene,
segurança, ambiente de trabalho; a formação ao longo da vida); o jovem
perante as mudanças (diversidade de percursos – gap year, time-off,
voluntariado; escolha de atividades profissionais; lazer).
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Gramaticais: preposições e locuções prepositivas; conjunções e locuções
conjuntivas; pronomes relativos; frase composta por subordinação: adjetiva e
adverbial; prosódia: entoação, ritmo, acento.
AS TAREFAS/ATIVIDADES A REALIZAR SÃO:
▪ Diálogo aluno/aluno e aluno/professora;
▪ Leitura e compreensão de textos;
▪ Audição, visualização e descodificação de documentos autênticos;
▪ Trabalhos de pesquisa;
▪ Resolução de fichas de trabalho;
▪ Trabalho de remediação;
▪ Acompanhamento individualizado e personalizado a alunos com dificuldades
específicas.
COM VISTA À REALIZAÇÃO DESTAS TAREFAS, DEVERÁS RECORRER A:
Textos de apoio;
Dicionários e gramáticas;
Suporte audiovisual;
Computador / Internet;
Documentos autênticos.
AVALIAÇÃO:
Diálogo aluno/aluno e aluno/professora;
Leitura e compreensão de textos;
Audição, visualização e descodificação de documentos autênticos;
Trabalhos individuais, de pares e de grupo; Trabalhos de pesquisa;
“Roleplaying”;
Resolução de fichas de trabalho;
Trabalho de remediação;
Acompanhamento individualizado e personalizado a alunos com
dificuldades específicas.
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Os instrumentos de avaliação a utilizar serão os seguintes:
A avaliação será feita de acordo com os seguintes critérios:
Aquisição, compreensão e aplicação de conhecimentos;
Progressão na aprendizagem;
Participação e empenho nas atividades propostas;
Interesse e empenho;
Espírito de iniciativa;
Capacidade de pesquisa e seleção de informação;
Iniciativa e grau de autonomia no desenvolvimento do trabalho;
Comportamento, valores e atitudes;
Pontualidade e assiduidade.
Os instrumentos de avaliação a utilizar serão os seguintes:
Observação direta;
Fichas de trabalho;
Fichas de avaliação formativa/ sumativa.
Este módulo terá um total de 24 horas.
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Accountant -contabilista Actor / Actress - ator /atriz Air hostess –hospedeira Architect- arquiteto Astronaut -astronauta Baker- padeiro(a) Bank clerk- empregado bancário Barber-barbeiro Blacksmith-ferreiro Bricklayer / Stonemason – pedreiro Bus driver- condutor de autocarro Businessman/ Businesswoman – homem/mulher de negócios Butcher- talhante Carpenter -carpinteiro Cashier - caixa de supermercado Chemist/ Pharmacist - farmacêutico Computer programmer -programador de computadores Cook - cozinheiro(a) Dentist -dentista Doctor - médico(a) Driver -motorista Economist -economista Electrician -eletricista Engineer -engenheiro(a) Estate agent - agente imobiliário Factory worker - empregado(a) fabril Farmer -agricultor(a) Fashion designer -estilista (de moda) Fireman / Firefighter- bombeiro Fisherman - pescador Fishmonger- peixeiro(a) Flight attendant comissário de bordo Gardener -jardineiro Hairdresser -cabeleireiro Housewife -doméstica
3. JOBS
3.1 Vocabulary Study: Jobs/ Professions
Journalist -jornalista Judge -juiz Lawyer -advogado(a) Librarian -bibliotecário Lifeguard - nadador salvador Locksmith - serralheiro Lumberjack - madeireiro Maid - empregada de limpeza Masseur / Masseuse - massagista Mechanic -mecânico Nanny - ama Nurse - enfermeira Nursery teacher - educadora de infância Office worker - empregado(a) de escritório Ophthalmologist -oftalmologista Painter -pintor Photographer -fotógrafo Physiotherapist -fisioterapeuta Pilot -piloto Plumber -canalizador Policeman/Policewoman - polícia Postman / Postwoman – carteiro(a) Priest - padre Psychiatrist - psiquiatra Psychologist -psicólogo Receptionist -rececionista Salesman/Saleswoman - vendedor(a) Secretary – secretária Scientist -cientista Shop-assistant - empregado(a) de balcão / assistente de loja Surgeon - cirurgião Taxi driver - taxista Travel agent - agente de viagens Teacher - professor (a) Veterinarian (Vet) - veterinário Waiter/Waitress - empregado(a) de mesa Writer -escritor
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3.2 Vocabulary Exercises
A. Match the job with its corresponding image.
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B. Match the jobs with their corresponding workplaces.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1. actor/actress a) bakery
2. cashier b) kitchen
3. chef c) office
4. factory worker d) police station
5. farmer e) travel agency
6. fisherman f) supermarket
7. flight attendant g) theatre
8. judge h) boat / ship
9. mechanic i) factory
10. policeman j) garage / workshop
11. teacher k) ranch / farm
12. scientist l) hospital
13. secretary m) laboratory
14. surgeon n) court
15. travel agent o) school
16. baker p) airplane
C. Match the people with the equipment they use.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1. baker a) typewriter, word processor
2. barber / hair dresser b) drill, mouth mirror
3. businessman c) notebook
4. carpenter d) spanner, pipes
5. cleaner e) blackboard / whiteboard
6. computer programmer f) saw, wood
7. cook g) oven
8. dentist h) stethoscope
9. doctor i) camera
10. electrician j) gun
11. farmer k) vacuum cleaner
12. journalist / reporter l) tractor
13. musician m) joystick
14. photographer n) comb, scissors
15. pilot o) briefcase
16. plumber p) scalpel
17. secretary q) computer
18. soldier r) screwdriver
19. surgeon s) musical instrument
20. teacher t) frying pan, saucepan
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3.3 Vocabulary Related to Jobs
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4.4 Song: Listening Comprehension A. Listen to the song and fill in the gaps with the missing jobs.
She hosts a T.V. show- she rides the rodeo
She plays the bass in a band
She's an (1) ________________ -
a (2) ________________ at the parking lot
A (3) ______________ working the land
She is a (4) ________________- she gets the gold
She's a (5) _________________- the star of the show
Chorus:
She's not just a pretty face
She's got everything it takes
She has a fashion line-
a (6) _________________ for "Time"
Coaches a football team
She's a (7) ________________, a romance (8) ___________________
She is a mother of three
She is a (9) ___________________ - she is a wife
She is a(10) ________________ - she'll save your life
Chorus:
She's not - just a pretty face
She's got- everything it takes
She's mother- of the human race
She's not - just a pretty face
Oh, oh, yeah
Oh na, na, na, na...
She is your (11) _____________ - she is your (12) ____________
she is your (13) _________________
She is every woman in the world
Oh, la, la, la
She flies an airplane
she drives a subway train
At night she pumps gasoline
She's on the council, she's on the board
She's a (14) ______________ - she praises the Lord
Repeat Second Chorus
No, she's (she's) not (not) just a pretty face
She's (she's) got (got) everything it takes
She's not just a pretty face
She's got everything it takes
She's not just a pretty face
Written by Shania Twain / R.J. Lange
She's Not Just A Pretty Face
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B . What are the names of these jobs? Match each job description with the
corresponding job.
1. She hosts a TV show. a. bass player
2. She rides the rodeo. b. pilot
3. She plays the bass. c. service-station attendant
4. She has a fashion line. d. cowgirl
5. She coaches a football team. e. talk-show hostess; presenter
6. She flies an airplane. f. fashion designer
7. She drives a subway train. g. coach
8. She pumps gasoline. h. train conductor
C. Answer the following questions about the song.
1. Who is the singer talking about?
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2. What is the song about?
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3. Explain the meaning of these lines: “She is your waitress - she is your judge –
she is your teacher”.
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4. What does the singer mean when she says: “She’s not just a pretty face”.
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5. Give another title to the song and explain your choice.
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D. Choose the best answer.
1. An astronaut is a person who ____________________________.
a) travels into space.
b) studies astronomy.
c) travels and works in a spacecraft.
2. A surgeon is ___________________________.
a) a doctor who is trained to perform surgery.
b) a doctor who delivers babies.
c) a doctor who examines people’s eyes.
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4. THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK
4.1 Reading Comprehension- Text 1: Developments in ICT
Read the following text.
DEVELOPMENTS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Developments in information and communications
technology (ICT) have changed the way people work.
Today’s employees have much more information at
their fingertips1 and can communicate information
quickly and effectively2.
With the use of computer to process information,
many jobs have been lost in industries such as banking,
where there was a need for a large number of clerical
staff3.
In manufacturing there has also been a change in the way things are done. Many routine
jobs can now be done by robots, e.g. painting new cars.
Changes in ICT can often lead to higher productivity. This means businesses can be
competitive. Besides, some employees can now work away from the office, which is called
teleworking. A teleworker is able to work at home and is connected to work via a computer
and modem. This can make the job more flexible, which is an advantage for some parents who
have to work and take care of their children.
Changes in the workplace
What changes have taken place in people’s workplaces? The introduction of new technology
has led to:
higher levels of production;
higher quality of work;
more responsibilities;
different types of injuries4;
more teamwork5;
loss of jobs;
on-going learning6;
more stress at work (there is more competition);
the work environment can be less friendly.
bbc.co.uk (adapted)
VOCABULARY HELP 1 have much more information at their
fingertips –obtêm muito mais
informação rapidamente 2 effectively – de maneira eficaz 3 clerical staff – empregados de
escritório 4 injuries – lesões; ferimentos 5 teamwork – trabalho de equipa 6 on-going learning – apredizagem
constante
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Reading Comprehension Exercises
B. Say if the sentences are TRUE or FALSE. Quote from the text to support ALL your answers.
1. The new changes in Information and communications technology allow people to get
information in a short time. _____________
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2. Today there is a more notorious need for jobs in offices as a result of ICT. ______________
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3. ICT has increased the levels of production. _____________
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4. Teleworking isn’t a good option for working parents. ____________
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C. Answer the questions about the text, using your own words as far as possible:
1. What is the main factor that has changed the way people work nowadays?
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2. What is teleworking?
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3. Is teleworking an advantage for working parents? Why / why not?
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4. Would you like to be a teleworker? Justify your answer.
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5. Come up with two advantages and two disadvantages of the developments of new
technology.
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D. Find in the text synonyms for the following words:
1. altered _____________________ 4. necessity ______________________
2. linked ______________________ 5. workers ________________________
3. moreover ____________________ 6. look after ______________________
E. Complete the following sentences according to the information given in the last paragraph of
the text.
1. As a result of new technologies, production ________________________________________________
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2. The quality of work _______________________________________________________________________
3. Employees will have ______________________________________________________________________
4. They will have to work ____________________________________________________________________
5. Some employees ________________________________________________________________________
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4.2 Grammar Study: Clauses of Reason
Clauses of reason express the cause or reason why something happened.
Connector Use Example
because + clause Because puts more
emphasis on the reason,
and most often introduces
new information which is not
known to the
listener/reader.
He works overtime because he has
a lot of expenses at the end of the
month.
since + clause “since” means the
same as because.
“since” tends to be
used in more informal,
spoken English.
As and since are used when
the reason is already known
to the listener/reader, or
when it is not the most
important part of the
sentence.
As- and Since-clauses often
come at the beginning of
sentences.
They had to leave early since their
train left at 8:30.
Since their train left at 8:30, they had
to leave early.
as + clause “As” means the same
as because.
“As” tends to be used
in more formal, written
English.
He went to bed early as he had a
test the next day.
As he had a test the next day, he
went to bed early.
because of +
noun/pronoun Because of is a two-word
preposition, used before a
noun or a pronoun.
I arrived late to work because of
the heavy traffic.
Because of the heavy traffic, I
arrived late to work.
due to + noun
“due to” means
the same as
“because of”.
Phrases beginning with due
to are often separated from
the rest of the sentence by
a comma.
I arrived late to work due to the
heavy traffic.
Due to the heavy traffic, I arrived
late to work.
Grammar Practice
A. Join the two sentences by using the connector given in brackets. Add commas where
appropriate.
1. Tom works too much. He wants to get a raise. (because)
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2. They had to run faster. Their train leaves at 9:30. (since)
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3. The exam is very difficult. Students have to study harder. (as)
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4. This house was extremely damaged. There was an enormous storm. (due to)
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5. She didn’t get the job. She didn’t have the required qualifications. (because)
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6. She was angry at me. There were some mistakes in the composition and it was my fault.
(because of) _______________________________________________________________________________
7. The way people work has changed. There have been developments in information and
communications technology.
(because of) _______________________________________________________________________________
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(due to) ___________________________________________________________________________________
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8. Some people have lost their jobs. Computers are used to process information. (as)
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9. Some employees can now work away from office. They are connected to work via the
Internet. (since)
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10. She couldn’t concentrate. Her children were making too much noise. (because)
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11. He loves music so much. He decided to go to a college of music. (since)
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B. Complete the sentences with because or because of?
1. I don’t complain _________________ I’m satisfied.
2. Jules and John are here __________________ us.
3. The football match was cancelled __________________ the rain.
4. Jason doesn’t want to see Diane any more __________________ he met another girl.
5. He stopped being a rock singer __________________ his band broke up.
6. She walked slowly __________________ her bad leg.
7. I’m not going to wear these jeans ___________________ I don’t like them.
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4.3 Speaking Activity: Teleworking
How important is teleworking in the world today?
Would you like to be a teleworker? Why/ why not?
In the table below, list some advantages and disadvantages of telelworking.
Advantages Disadvantages
flexible hours
better control of working hours/
time management
physical and social isolation
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4.4 Grammar Study: Clauses of Concession Clauses of concession are introduced by various words or phrases.
Connector Use Examples
However + clause
(contudo)
However is more common in
formal speech or writing. It can go
at the beginning or at the end of
the sentence.
It’s cheap. However, I don’t
like it. / I don’t like it,
however.
The book is expensive;
however, it's worth it.
But + clause
(mas)
But is used to introduce an
opposing idea.
Commas are used when but
connects two complete
sentences.
Many administrative jobs are
full-time, but the use of
temporary staff is increasing.
Although + clause
Even though + clause
Though + clause
(embora)
Although often becomes though in
speech.
Although always comes at the
beginning.
Although I invited her to the
party, she didn’t come.
Although she was invited to
the party, she didn’t come.
Although /Though [he was]
hard working, Kevin failed
the examination.
Even though is a more emphatic
form of although.
Though can come at the end of a
sentence.
In spite of + noun
Despite + noun
(apesar de)
Despite and in spite of are
followed by nouns (or gerunds),
and not by clauses.
Despite the rain, we still went
out.
In spite of the rain, we still
went out.
Despite working hard, she
wasn’t promoted.
In spite of working hard, she
wasn’t promoted.
In spite of + -ing
Despite + -ing
(apesar de)
In spite of + the fact
that + clause
Despite + the fact
that + clause
If you want to use despite or in
spite of with a clause you must
add the fact that.
In spite of /Despite the fact
that he worked hard, Kevin
failed the examination.
When a connector begins the sentence, we use a comma to separate the contrasting
ideas.
The “however” clause usually has a full stop or a semicolon before it.
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Grammar Practice
A. A. Join the two sentences by using the connector given in brackets. Add commas where
appropriate.
1. Mary and Lucy enjoy their jobs. There are some drawbacks to the career. (although)
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2. The starting wage for secretaries can be low. They work hard. (despite)
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3. She likes her job, but she doesn’t get any benefits or bonuses. (even though)
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4. Paul has an important job but he isn’t very well-paid. (in spite of)
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5. He had all the necessary qualifications but he didn’t get the job. (despite)
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6. I worked hard despite not feeling well. (although)
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7. Jonathan is a solicitor, but he hasn’t got his own office. (in spite of)
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8. In spite of being unemployed, she lives in a big flat. (although)
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9. Paul worked hard but he wasn’t promoted. (despite the fact that)
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10. His job involves doing a lot of paperwork. He likes it. (however)
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5. PART-TIME JOBS
5.1 Speaking Activity: Part-time jobs
Do you know the difference between a part-time job and a full-time job?
Have you ever had a part-time job? If so, what was your job?
Do you think it’s a good idea for students to work and study at the same time?
What are the advantages? And the disadvantages?
In the table below, list some advantages and disadvantages of having a part-time job.
Advantages Disadvantages
It’s fun.
You meet new people.
It’s difficult to get up early at the
weekend.
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5.2 Grammar Study: Relative Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
who/whom -used for people •A shop assistant is someone who serves customers in a
shop.
•The lady to whom I sold the perfume is over there.
which -used for things or
animals
•That’s the book which was on sale last week.
that -used for either
people or things
•I met an actor that I really admire.
•A plane is a machine that flies.
whose -a possessive
relative pronoun for
people and
sometimes for things
or animals
•That’s the boy whose mother works with me.
A. Complete the sentences with who, which or whose.
1. This is the boy ____________ was born in England.
2. That’s the taxi driver _______________ drove us to the airport.
3. We always go to the music festival _______________ takes place in south-west
Portugal.
4. That’s the girl ___________ mobile phone was stolen.
5. Do you see the cat ___________ is lying on the door mat?
6. Do you know the girl _____________ mother is a dentist?
7. This is the bank ______________ was robbed last week.
8. The business ____________ they started is very successful.
B. Complete with a relative pronoun. Omit the pronoun whenever possible.
1. A motor mechanic is a person ___________ repairs cars and motorbikes.
2. That is the boy ______________ brother works with me.
3. Alice is a girl _______________ everybody likes.
4. An orphan is a child ______________ parents are dead.
5. Love is a feeling _______________ nobody can describe.
6. The TV programme ________________ we missed is on again tonight.
7. Do you know the girl _______________ went out on a date with Mark?
8. We stayed at a hotel _______________ is not far from the beach.
9. That’s the car _____________ has a flat tire.
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10. This is the museum _______________ I like very much.
11. That is the man _______________ lives in Liverpool.
12. This is the place _______________ I told you about.
13. A map is something ______________ gives you directions.
14. Those are the boys ______________ are in my class.
15. Is there someone _______________ can help us?
C. Relative clauses. Complete the sentences with relative clauses. Use who and which.
1. A shop assistant is someone (work in a shop).
A shop assistant is someone who works in a shop.
2. A watch is an object (tell time).
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3. A fridge is an appliance (keep food cool).
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4. A bee is an insect (make honey).
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5. A Scot is a person (live in Scotland).
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6. A dentist is a person (look after your teeth).
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7. A butcher is a person (sell meat).
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8. A USB stick is an object (store documents and pictures).
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D. Join the two sentences using a relative pronoun.
1. I have a friend. He’s a good computer technician.
I have a friend who is a good computer technician.
2. I know the girl. Her father is an accountant.
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3. A ferry is a ship. It carries people across the water.
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4. The train goes to Edinburgh. It leaves in half an hour.
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5. They live in a house. It has a big yard.
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6. She’s the flight attendant. Her husband works in a hospital.
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7. This is the student. He speaks Russian.
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8. English is a subject. I’ve always liked it.
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9. This is the book. I bought it yesterday.
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10. The Thames is a river. It flows through London.
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11. That’s the restaurant. I told you about it yesterday.
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12. These are the keys. I was looking for them.
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13. A nurse is a person. Her job is to take care of sick people.
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14. He works in a factory. It sells nice clothes.
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15. I like the song. They are playing it on the radio.
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16. George is a teenager. He has a part-time job.
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6. MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE 6.1 Speaking Activity: Gap Year
What do you want to do after you finish high school?
Do you want to go straight to university or look for a job?
Have you ever thought about doing voluntary work?
Would you rather take a year off to relax or do something new?
What is a gap year?
Do the following quiz on GAP YEAR to see if it is the right thing for you.
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What is a gap year?
A gap year / year out is the time spent working or travelling (usually up to a year) after finishing
A* levels (Advanced Levels) or equivalent study and starting university. Many students also
choose to take a gap year on completing their undergraduate studies.
* In England, this is usually done in two or three subjects only. The Scottish system is more like the
Portuguese.
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6.2 Reading Comprehension -Text 2: A Year Out
A YEAR OUT
A gap year is becoming a more and more popular option. Some of you
may need a year out simply to earn some cash to help you through
higher education. They come in all shapes and sizes.
It’s never too early to start planning one- a good year takes
organisation, particularly if you want to go abroad and need to raise
some funding1. There are websites and books to take you through all the alternatives and
enable you2 to contact various organisations.
The main alternatives
Paid employment – with the option of working here or jobs overseas3.
You can earn some money and get work experience. There are some
good employers who pay gap students a decent wage and teach
them useful skills. Many recruit through the organisation The Year in
Industry.
Voluntary work
Again, this can be in your country or overseas. Lots of organisations
need young volunteers to work on all kinds of community,
environmental, social or care work projects. If you want to go
overseas, it is a good idea to go through a reputable organisation
that will arrange your accommodation, medical insurance and look
after you in any difficulty.
Travel
This can be anything from the full backpacking year to brief trips.
Some people spend a year travelling, but it is becoming common for
people to do it in their twenties. A god gap year can be a
combination of all three. It’s quite possible to earn then travel, then
earn again.
You can (abridged)
VOCABULARY HELP 1 to raise some funding –angariar
fundos 2 enable you – permitem-te 3 overseas – no estrangeiro
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Reading Comprehension Exercises
A. Say whether these statements are true or false. Quote from the text to support all your
answers.
1. Not many students take a year out between school and university. __________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. There are lots of things you can do in the gap year. ____________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. You should plan a gap year in advance. ___________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Paid employment isn’t a good option. ____________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Gap year students are never paid high wages. ___________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Volunteers may get involved in several kinds of projects. ___________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Any organisation will make your travel arrangements if you want to travel abroad. __________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
B. Find words or phrases in the text that mean the following. Paragraph numbers are give in
brackets.
1. respected (para 4) _______________________________________________________________________
2. take care (para 4) ________________________________________________________________________
3. to travel carrying your clothes and personal things in a backpack (=rucksack) (para 5)
____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. short journeys (para 5) ____________________________________________________________________
C. Who or what do the following words refer to?
1. you (line 1) ___________________________________
2. who (line 11) _________________________________
3. them (line 12) _________________________________
4. it (line 23) _____________________________________
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D. Answer the following questions with complete answers.
1. What should you do before taking a gap year? Why?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. How can you get informed about gap years?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What alternatives are suggested in the text?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Which one would you prefer? Why?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Do you think it is useful to take a gap year between high school graduation and university?
Explain. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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WRITING PRATICE
Imagine you’ve decided to take a year off and have taken up a part-time job in Liverpool.
Send an e-mail to your best friend telling him/her about your experience there.
First make a list of the points you want to mention. Think about:
The place where you are staying;
The type of job you do;
The salary you earn;
The working hours;
Your workmates;
What you like and dislike about your work.
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6.3 –Grammar Study: Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place are used to clarify a specific place. Place prepositions are used with all
nouns. The preposition usually comes before the noun or the pronoun. The preposition never
comes before a verb.
A. Look and write.
PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE:
● in = dentro ● into = dentro
● on = em cima ● between= entre
● next to = ao lado de ● under= debaixo
● in front of = à frente de ● among= entre(mais de duas coisas/pessoas)
● behind = atras de ● opposite = oposto
● above = por cima ● in the middle of = no meio de
● over = sobre, em cima de ● on the left (of) = à esquerda (de)
● by = perto ● on the left (of) = à esquerda (de)
● near = perto de ● on the left (of) = à esquerda (de)
● round = à volta de ● on the right (of) = à direita (de)
● out of = fora (de) ● at the back of = atrás de
● far from = longe de ● on the corner (of)= na esquina (de)
A. ____________________
B. ____________________
C.______________________
D. ____________________
E. _____________________
F. _____________________
G._____________________
H. ____________________
I. _____________________
J.______________________
K. _____________________
L. _____________________
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7. APPLYING FOR A JOB
7.1 –Reading Comprehension- Text 3: Applying for a Job
READ THE FOLLOWING LETTER OF APPLICATION.
Carina Soares
Rua 5 Outubro 54,
AVELAR,
3240-312 Leiria
December 11, 2010
Rite Aid Corporation
New Jersey, USA
I am writing in reply to your advertisement I saw on the
Internet and I would like to apply for the position you are
advertising.
I am 21 years old and I am from Avelar in central Portugal. I
studied English for seven years at school, so I can speak English
very well. I have already been to Ireland, where I attended a
summer course.
I feel I would be suitable for this job because I went to a
vocational school where I took a course in ICT (Information and
Communications technology) and I am quite proficient using
Microsoft Office Suite. I also have work experience which can be
useful in doing this type of job. I am currently employed and have
been since I left school. I have worked as a secretary for a large
company where I put my computer skills to great use. At the
moment I am working as a computer technician for a small
factory, but my contract ends in six weeks. I would particularly like
to join your company for the opportunity it would give me to use
my technical skills and to improve my oral English. I know that
English is very important for any type of job these days.
I am a patient, punctual and responsible person. I get on very
well with people and I enjoy making new friends. This position
would give me an opportunity to put my skills to use and to meet
new people.
I am prepared to work any hours and to start working in about
two months.
I enclose my CV and a letter of recommendation.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Carina Soares
Carina Soares
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Reading Comprehension Exercises
A . Answer the following questions about the letter you have just read.
1. Who wrote the letter? ____________________________________________________________________
2. Who was the letter written to? _____________________________________________________________
3. Why was it written?________________________________________________________________________
4. What type of letter it is? ___________________________________________________________________
B. Match the words taken from the letter with their Portuguese equivalent.
1. letter of application (title) a) anúncio
2. in reply b) carta de candidatura
3. advertisement c) candidatar
4. apply for d) em resposta
5. position e) carta de recomendação
6. I enclose f) lugar
7. letter of recommendation g) Junto envio
C. Read the letter again and answer the following questions.
1. Where is Carina from?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
2. How many languages can she speak?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3. How does she feel about this job position?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
4. How well does she work with computers?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Does she have any work experience?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
6. What are some of her qualities?
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7.2 Writing Activity: The Curriculum Vitae
Fill in Carina’s CV with information from her letter of application. You can add any missing
information.
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7.3 Writing Activity: Letter of Application / Cover Letter
A. Read the following Job ad and write an application letter.
(Your address) __________________
__________________
__________________
(Date) _________________________
(The employer’s address)
__________________________
__________________________
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I would like to apply for the vacancy as a ___________________(job) advertised in ___________ (name of
news paper) of _________________________ (date).
I am ___________(age) and at the moment I __________________________(school and what you are studying)
I am good at ____________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________( list some of your qualities).
I am very interested in working as ____________________(job), because ____________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________( reasons for applying).
I am available for an interview ______________________ (dates and times) and I can start working
_______________________ (date), but if is inconvenient for you, I would be happy to arrange another date.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
____________________
(Signature)
____________________
(Your name- printed )
ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN
Job title: Accounts Technician Job location: Wexford,
Republic of Ireland
Type: Temporary Job description: Accounts
assistant - temp
Company: Gap Personnel 6 months – possibly leading to
perm -
Sectors: Accountancy jobs and banking jobs immediate start
Admin jobs and customer service jobs
Apply now.
Times 07.02.2010
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8. THE JOB INTERVIEW
A. Circle the correct answer.
1. Please take a seat. I’ll be ________________.
a) with you in a moment.
b) at you in a moment.
c) you in a moment.
2. What kind of job are you looking for?
a) I look for a job as a computer technician.
b) I looking for a job as a computer technician.
c) I am looking for a job as a computer technician.
3. Do you prefer to work alone or with other people?
a) I prefer to work alone.
b) I like work alone.
c) I am alone.
4. Do you have any job experience?
a) No, I have any.
b) No, I haven’t some.
c) No, I don’t.
5. How fast can you type?
a) I can type.
b) I can type 50 words per minute.
c) I can type not too fast.
6. Are you looking for a part-time or full-time job?
a) I am looking for a part-time job.
b) I am looking for a part-time work.
c) I am looking for a part-time employment.
7. Are you good with numbers?
a) No, not good with numbers.
b) Yes, I am.
c) No, I don’t.
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8.1 – Grammar Study: Correlative Conjunctions
A conjunction is a word that joins other words, phrases, or clauses.
Correlative conjunctions join words, phases, or clauses of equal rank. They are always used in
pairs and join similar elements.
When joining singular and plural subjects, the subject closest to the verb determines whether
the verb is singular or plural.
Conjuction What is linked Example
both...and subject+subject Both Samantha and Jessica applied for
the accounts technician position.
either...or noun+noun Apply for the job either by post or via
the Internet.
neither...nor subject+subject Neither John nor Kevin applied for the
job.
not only...but
also
sentence+sentence Paul not only speaks German but also
Spanish.
whether … or infinitive phrase + infinitive
phrase
Julia is trying to decide whether to go
to law school or to go to medical
school.
Grammar Practice
A. Complete the sentences with the appropriate correlative conjunction.
1. _________________my grandfather __________________ my father worked in a Japanese car
plant.
2. I’m not sure where she’s from. She’s _______________ British _____________ American.
3. He said he would contract me, but he _________________ phoned __________________ wrote.
4. The film was ___________________ boring _________________ too long. I didn’t enjoy it.
5. We’re deciding __________________ to go to the beach __________________ to go to the
swimming pool.
6. I don’t know _____________ I should go to the University of Coimbra _____________ go to the
University of Aveiro.
6. __________________ Peter _______________ Paul were late for school.
7. Bring ___________________ some fruit juice ________________ some cupcakes to the party.
8. _________________ Rose _____________________ Jill have got red sports cars.
9. That man is ___________________ Stuart ________________ Michael.
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8.2 - Listening Activity: Paul Harris’ Job Interview
Paul Harris is being interviewed by Mr Smith for the job position as a computer operator at Gap
Personnel.
A. Listen to part of the interview and complete the chart below in note-form.
B. What do these work-related words mean in your language?
1. job interview a) salário/ ordenado mensal
2. candidate b) salário semanal
3. interviewer c) entrevista de trabalho
4. computer operator d) vaga
5. work experience e) candidato
6. working hours f) entrevistador
7. salary g) horário de trabalho
8. wage h) experiência de trabalho
9. vacancy i) operador de computador
C. These are some of Paul’ s answers to some of the questions asked at the interview. Ask the
questions.
1. Where _________________________________________________________________________________?
I’m from Scotland.
2. Where __________________________________________________________________________________?
I live at 12 Palmerston Park, Rathgar, Dublin 6.
3. When ___________________________________________________________________________________?
I finished school in 2008.
4. Why ____________________________________________________________________________________?
I’d like to use my computer skills.
Name:
Desired employment:
Nationality:
Date of birth:
Qualifications:
Work experience
Interests:
Reason for applying:
Working hours:
PA
UL
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8.3 – Writing Activity: A Job Interview The first impression you make on the interviewer is so important that it can decide the rest of the interview. Here are some Interviewing Tips:
Arrive on time.
Introduce yourself, shake hands, and be friendly and polite.
Greet the person who’s interviewing you by name:
“Hello Mr…, nice to meet you”.
Tell the truth.
Think about what questions you’ll be asked (based
on the required skills listed in the job description) and
prepare your answers in advance.
The best way to respond is in a short, friendly manner
without going into too much detail.
A. Here is a sample interview. Complete the dialogue as if you were being interviewed.
Interviewer: How are you today?
You: ______________________________________________________________________________________ .
Interviewer: Did you have any trouble finding us?
You: ______________________________________________________________________________________.
Interviewer: Tell me a little about yourself, please.
You: ______________________________________________________________________________________.
Interviewer: What type of position are you looking for? I am looking for
You: ______________________________________________________________________________________.
Interviewer: Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position?
You: I am more interested in ______________________________ because________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
Interviewer: Why are you interested in working for our company?
You: _______________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
Interviewer: How do you work with others? Are you a team player?
You:________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Interviewer: What is your greatest strength?
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You:________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Interviewer: What is your greatest weakness?
You:________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________.
Interviewer: When can you start?
You: _______________________________________________________________________________________.
Interviewer: I think that will be all for now. We’ll be in touch. Thank you.
You: _______________________________________________________________________________________.
B. These are some of the commonest interview questions. Match them with the answers.
1. Why do you want to work here? a) I've already worked as a
receptionist, but just for three months,
during the last summer holiday.
2. Why do you think you would be
suited to the job?
b) That's all right. I'm prepared to work
any time.
3. What experience do you have as a
receptionist?
c) Quite well, I think. I'm an organised
person and I like to talk on the phone.
4. What qualifications do you have? d) I would like to work for a hotel that is
established and has a good
reputation.
5. How do you manage making and
receiving phone calls and taking
messages?
e) I get on well with people, I'm patient
and I think I speak quite clearly.
6. How many foreign languages do
you speak?
f) I speak English and French fluently.
7. Are you ready to do shift work and
sometimes also work overtime?
g) I left secondary school last year and
I have a certificate in Hotel
Management.
8. When are you able to start? h) Next week if that's all right with you.
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8.4-Viewing / Listening Activity: Andy’s Job Interview
You are going to watch a clip from the movie:
The movie is about a young lady who has just graduated from university and goes to New York
to become a journalist. She writes to all the big publishers and gets just one interview – on a
fashion magazine. Although Andy knows nothing about fashion and says all the wrong things
at the interview, Miranda Priestly, the most important person in fashion and editor of Runway
magazine, decides to give Andrea a chance.
A- Pre-viewing activity
1. Read the tips below.
Job Interviewing Do's
1. Learn all you can about the company or organization; learn as much as you can so that
your questions are sophisticated and knowledgeable during the interview.
2. Be prepared to answer and ask questions.
3. Prepare your clothes for your interview, making sure they are business-like and clean.
4. Prepare papers for your interview, including extra copies of your CV, job reference lists,
reference letters, etc.
5. Speak clearly and appear friendly and confident.
6. Maintain good eye contact during the interview.
7. Have intelligent questions prepared to ask the interviewer.
8. Exhibit a positive attitude. The interviewer is evaluating you as a potential co-worker.
Behave like someone you would want to work with.
9. Treat the interview seriously and as though you are truly interested in the employer and
the opportunity presented.
10. After the interview, make notes right away so you don't forget critical details.
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Job Interviewing Don'ts
11. Don't make excuses. Take responsibility for your decisions and your actions.
12. Don't make negative comments about previous employers or professors (or others).
13. Don't treat the interview casually, as if you were just shopping around or doing the
interview for practice. This is an insult to the interviewer and to the organization.
14. Don't give the impression that you are only interested in an organization because of its
location.
15. Don't give the impression that you are only interested in the salary.
16. A job search can be hard work and can cause a lot of frustration; don't exhibit frustrations
or a negative attitude in an interview.
17. Don't make the interviewer guess what type of work you are interested in; it is not the
interviewer's job to act as a career advisor to you.
18. Don't act as though you would take any job or are desperate to be hired.
19. Don't tell jokes during the interview.
20. Don’t feel the need to state everything you learned from researching the company and
the interviewer - make use of the information as necessary.
B- While viewing activity
Andrea Sachs is a recent college graduate seeking her first job. Without a plan, she bumbles
into a job that ultimately teaches her many life lessons--some she'd rather not have had to
learn.
1. Reread the job interviewing tips.
Identify Andrea’s mistakes. What should/shouldn’t she have done?
She should have ….Do's She shouldn’t have….Don'ts
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2. Listen carefully to the interview scene between Miranda and Andrea and fill in the blanks with
the missing words in the text box.
Miranda: Who are you?
Andrea: My name is Andy Sachs. I’ve recently ___________________1 from Northwestern
University.
Miranda: And what are you doing here?
Andrea: Well, I think I could do a good ____________ 2 as your ________________3.
And um.... I came to New York to be a _______________________4 and
sent __________________5 out everywhere and finally got a __________6
from Elias Clarke and met with Sherry up at _________________________7.
And basically it’s this or Auto Universe.
Miranda: So you don’t _____________8 Runway?
Andrea: Uh, No...
Miranda: And before today, you had never _______________9 of me...?
Andrea: No...
Miranda: And you have no ______________10 or sense of ___________________11...
Andrea: Well, um, I think that depends on what your....
Miranda: No, no. That wasn’t a question.
Andrea: Um, I was ______________________________12 of the Daily Northwestern.
I also won a national competition for college journalists with my
______________13 on the janitor’s union which exposed the exploitation
of –
Miranda: That’s all!
Andrea: Okay, you’re right! I don’t fit in here. I am not skinny or glamorous and
I don’t know that much about fashion, but I’m _______________14, I learn fast and I will work very
hard.
Nigel walks in unexpectedly and interrupts the interview.
Andrea: Thank you for your time.
graduated read style fashion heard call
Human Resources editor-in-chief series journalist smart letters assistant job
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9. CONCLUSÃO
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -
I took the one less travelled by,
and that has made all the difference."
- Robert Frost, American poet
You have finally completed the Module 8 on the World of Work and I hope what you have
learned will be of use to you in the near future. You are finally prepared to go out to the
workforce whether you decide to stay and work in Portugal or work abroad in an English-
speaking country. The first step to finding a job is to have a well-written Letter of Application
and Curriculum Vitae. Remember that first impressions count.
Don’t forget to keep up with your English! It is the language of science, computers and tourism.
One good reason for learning English is to improve employment potential. Whatever your
career goals, knowing a language certainly won't hurt your employability. Chances are that
knowing languages will open up employment opportunities that you would not have had
otherwise. In addition, you will be able to command a greater salary in the workplace. All else
being equal, knowing languages gives you an edge over monolingual applicants competing
for the same jobs.
This custom course book was created/ compiled by Anabela Rodrigues
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10.BIBLIOGRAFIA
- MINISTÉRIO DA EDUCAÇÃO (2005), Cursos de Educação e Formação - Programa –
Componentes de Formação Sociocultural – Disciplina de Inglês. Direcção-Geral de
Formação Vocacional.
- GONÇALVES, Maria Emília, New Frontiers 3, Areal Editores, 2010.
- GONÇALVES, Maria Emília ; FARIA, Sónia, New Opportunities 3 , Areal Editores, 2008.
-Coelho, Ana Cláudia Cohen, Inglês 8- Revisões para todo o ano, Texto Editores, 2009.
- Coelho, Ana Cláudia Cohen, Inglês 9- Revisões para todo o ano, Texto Editores, 2008.
- MURPHY, Raymond, Essential Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press, 1996.
- http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/home/hornav/Introduction.csp
- http://home.about.com/careers/index.htm
- http://www.jobsearch.co.uk
-http://youronlinenglishclass.com.pt/
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11. ANEXOS
LIST OF VERBS to talk about responsibilities
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Most importantly, you will need to demonstrate your qualifications and skills, which are required
for the job you are applying for. The job skills that you have acquired in the past may not have
been for the same exact job. Therefore, it is important to show how the capabilities you do
have relate to the job you are applying for.
Use the Right Word
Below is a list of great verbs to help you express just exactly what you did with impressive
vocabulary. These verbs are used to express responsibilities and tasks performed:
acted
accomplished
adapted
administered
advanced
advised
allocated
analyzed
applied
approved
arbitrated
arranged
assisted
attained
blended
brought
built
carried out
catalogued
changed
classified
collaborated
compared
completed
computed
conceived
conducted
constructed
consulted
contracted
controlled
cooperated
coordinated
corrected
counseled
created
dealt
decided
decreased
defined
delegated
derived
designated
detected
developed
devised
directed
discovered
distributed
documented
doubled
edited
encouraged
engineered
enlarged
escalated
established
estimated
evaluated
examined
expanded
experienced
explored
facilitated
finalized
formulated
founded
functioned
governed
grouped
guided
handled
harmonized
harnessed
headed
identified
implemented
improved
increased
indexed
initiated
inspected
installed
instituted
interpreted
introduced
invented
investigated
justified
led
localized
located
made
managed
maintained
mechanized
merged
moderated
motivated
negotiated
opened
operated
organized
originated
overcame
perceived
performed
pioneered
planned
prepared
presented
presided
processed
programmed
promoted
provided
purchased
raised
recommended
recorded
recruited
rectified
redesigned
repaired
replaced
restored
reversed
reviewed
revised
saved
screened
selected
serviced
set up
solved
sorted
sparked
specified
started
stimulated
strengthened
summarized
supervised
supported
systematized
tested
trained
transacted
transcribed
transformed
tripled
upgraded
validated
varied
verified
vitalized
won
wrote
LIST OF ADJECTIVES to describe your skills
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To describe your skills the following adjectives are useful
accurate
active
adaptable
adept
broad-minded
competent
conscientious
creative
dependable
determined
diplomatic
discreet
efficient
energetic
enterprising
enthusiastic
experienced
fair
firm
genuine
honest
innovative
logical
loyal
mature
methodical
motivated
objective
outgoing
personable
pleasant
positive
practical
productive
reliable
resourceful
self disciplined
sense of humor
sensitive
sincere
successful
tactful
trustworthy
Use these verbs and adjectives and really sell yourself. You only have a few minutes to show
how good you really are. By using this precise vocabulary and being confident can help you
make the best impression possible.