unit 6 B speaking

Qualification [,kwɔlifi'kei∫n] (n) : knowledge, skill, or some other characteristic that gives a person the ability or the right to do something... a short written account of someone’[r]

Unit six :

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

vocabulary

1 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

4 Recommend [,rekə'mend] (v): to say that sb is good and that sb should or use him/her

 Recommendation [,rekəmen'dei∫n] (n)

5 Jot down : make a quick short note of something

Ex: Let me jot down your address Keenness (n) : special interest

 Be keen on

7 Qualification [,kwɔlifi'kei∫n] (n) : knowledge, skill, or some other characteristic that gives a person the ability or the right to something Neat [ni:t] (adj) : tidy and in order

9 Concentrate ['kɔnsntreit] (v) on : give all your attention and effort to something

 Concentration [,kɔnsn'trei∫n] (n)

10 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)

Task 1: The words are from the passage Circle the best meanings A, B or C

1 Vacancy

a a part of newspaper where jobs are advertised b a job that is available

c a seat that is available

2 Keenness

a special interest

b very quick understanding c sense of responsibility

b a job that is available

3 Résumé

a a photocopy of academic certificates b a letter of recommendation

c a short written account of someone’s education and previous job

4 Jot down

a mention b note down c type

c a short written account of someone’s education and previous job

Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)

1 Try to reduce the feeling of pressure and make a good impression on your interviewer

2 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

5 Take all your certificates and letters of recommendation with you

6 Your voice should be clear and polite Tell the interviewer about your

shortcomings

8 Remember to say goodbye to the

interviewer before leaving the interview