Jobs and career. TEST

1.Listening.

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Question 1.

Philip is applying for a job as an activity leader.

Question 2.

Philip worked as a teacher in a school.

Question 3.

Philip was responsible for communicating to team members.

Question 4.

Philip quit the team because he did not get enough praise and encouragement.

Question 5.

Philip worked long hours when he worked at a factory.

Question 6

Philip thought the work at the factory was interesting.

Question 7

Philip's co-workers at the factory helped him a lot.

Question 8

Some of Phillip's co-workers at the factory were often complaining to the boss.

Reading

Curriculum Vitaes: Tips that can Help

Read the text and for questions 1-6 choose the correct option a), b) or c)

Six out of ten CV’s which are prepared by Information Technology professionals fail to meet the basic standards and are turned down without even being read fully, according to a recruitment company. As a consequence, thousands of candidates are excluding themselves from attractive job opportunities.

Although the company handles over 60,000 CV’s per year, it estimates that at least 60% would not be admitted if they were sent directly to potential clients due to basic errors.

The company Marketing Director said, “Sadly it’s often the most highly qualified candidates whose CV’s are so poorly constructed that they are literally dead on arrival. Attractive job opportunities in the IT industry often generate intense competition and there is often little to choose between the candidates”.

“Advice on the presentation format of CV’s in relation to the requirements that they are being submitted for should be an Industry standard so as to add real value to the candidates that you are representing and indeed to fulfil your professional obligations to your clients”.

“Writing a CV can be extremely difficult and too often a CV turns out to be a generic overview including a lot of information that is irrelevant. People should remember that an employer typically spends between 15 and 30 seconds scanning each CV and you have that one chance to make an impression”.

“A good CV is more than just documentation of your career path; it is a marketing tool designed to present your professional career experience according to the new job specification. It should also include details of past professional successes that effectively demonstrate your ability to undertake the job responsibilities outlined”.

Question 1

Recruitment companies say that potential clients ...

Six out of ten CV’s which are prepared by Information Technology professionals fail to meet the basic standards and are turned down without even being read fully, according to a recruitment company. As a consequence, thousands of candidates are excluding themselves from attractive job opportunities.

Although the company handles over 60,000 CV’s per year, it estimates that at least 60% would not be admitted if they were sent directly to potential clients due to basic errors.

The company Marketing Director said, “Sadly it’s often the most highly qualified candidates whose CV’s are so poorly constructed that they are literally dead on arrival. Attractive job opportunities in the IT industry often generate intense competition and there is often little to choose between the candidates”.

“Advice on the presentation format of CV’s in relation to the requirements that they are being submitted for should be an Industry standard so as to add real value to the candidates that you are representing and indeed to fulfil your professional obligations to your clients”.

“Writing a CV can be extremely difficult and too often a CV turns out to be a generic overview including a lot of information that is irrelevant. People should remember that an employer typically spends between 15 and 30 seconds scanning each CV and you have that one chance to make an impression”.

“A good CV is more than just documentation of your career path; it is a marketing tool designed to present your professional career experience according to the new job specification. It should also include details of past professional successes that effectively demonstrate your ability to undertake the job responsibilities outlined”.

Question 2

The Marketing Director said that the best candidates ...

Six out of ten CV’s which are prepared by Information Technology professionals fail to meet the basic standards and are turned down without even being read fully, according to a recruitment company. As a consequence, thousands of candidates are excluding themselves from attractive job opportunities.

Although the company handles over 60,000 CV’s per year, it estimates that at least 60% would not be admitted if they were sent directly to potential clients due to basic errors.

The company Marketing Director said, “Sadly it’s often the most highly qualified candidates whose CV’s are so poorly constructed that they are literally dead on arrival. Attractive job opportunities in the IT industry often generate intense competition and there is often little to choose between the candidates”.

“Advice on the presentation format of CV’s in relation to the requirements that they are being submitted for should be an Industry standard so as to add real value to the candidates that you are representing and indeed to fulfil your professional obligations to your clients”.

“Writing a CV can be extremely difficult and too often a CV turns out to be a generic overview including a lot of information that is irrelevant. People should remember that an employer typically spends between 15 and 30 seconds scanning each CV and you have that one chance to make an impression”.

“A good CV is more than just documentation of your career path; it is a marketing tool designed to present your professional career experience according to the new job specification. It should also include details of past professional successes that effectively demonstrate your ability to undertake the job responsibilities outlined”.

Question 3

The Marketing Director suggests that candidates ought to pay attention to ...

Six out of ten CV’s which are prepared by Information Technology professionals fail to meet the basic standards and are turned down without even being read fully, according to a recruitment company. As a consequence, thousands of candidates are excluding themselves from attractive job opportunities.

Although the company handles over 60,000 CV’s per year, it estimates that at least 60% would not be admitted if they were sent directly to potential clients due to basic errors.

The company Marketing Director said, “Sadly it’s often the most highly qualified candidates whose CV’s are so poorly constructed that they are literally dead on arrival. Attractive job opportunities in the IT industry often generate intense competition and there is often little to choose between the candidates”.

“Advice on the presentation format of CV’s in relation to the requirements that they are being submitted for should be an Industry standard so as to add real value to the candidates that you are representing and indeed to fulfil your professional obligations to your clients”.

“Writing a CV can be extremely difficult and too often a CV turns out to be a generic overview including a lot of information that is irrelevant. People should remember that an employer typically spends between 15 and 30 seconds scanning each CV and you have that one chance to make an impression”.

“A good CV is more than just documentation of your career path; it is a marketing tool designed to present your professional career experience according to the new job specification. It should also include details of past professional successes that effectively demonstrate your ability to undertake the job responsibilities outlined”.

Question 4

The Marketing Director says that very often CV’s include ...

Six out of ten CV’s which are prepared by Information Technology professionals fail to meet the basic standards and are turned down without even being read fully, according to a recruitment company. As a consequence, thousands of candidates are excluding themselves from attractive job opportunities.

Although the company handles over 60,000 CV’s per year, it estimates that at least 60% would not be admitted if they were sent directly to potential clients due to basic errors.

The company Marketing Director said, “Sadly it’s often the most highly qualified candidates whose CV’s are so poorly constructed that they are literally dead on arrival. Attractive job opportunities in the IT industry often generate intense competition and there is often little to choose between the candidates”.

“Advice on the presentation format of CV’s in relation to the requirements that they are being submitted for should be an Industry standard so as to add real value to the candidates that you are representing and indeed to fulfil your professional obligations to your clients”.

“Writing a CV can be extremely difficult and too often a CV turns out to be a generic overview including a lot of information that is irrelevant. People should remember that an employer typically spends between 15 and 30 seconds scanning each CV and you have that one chance to make an impression”.

“A good CV is more than just documentation of your career path; it is a marketing tool designed to present your professional career experience according to the new job specification. It should also include details of past professional successes that effectively demonstrate your ability to undertake the job responsibilities outlined”.

Question 5

Candidates should remember that employers ...

Six out of ten CV’s which are prepared by Information Technology professionals fail to meet the basic standards and are turned down without even being read fully, according to a recruitment company. As a consequence, thousands of candidates are excluding themselves from attractive job opportunities.

Although the company handles over 60,000 CV’s per year, it estimates that at least 60% would not be admitted if they were sent directly to potential clients due to basic errors.

The company Marketing Director said, “Sadly it’s often the most highly qualified candidates whose CV’s are so poorly constructed that they are literally dead on arrival. Attractive job opportunities in the IT industry often generate intense competition and there is often little to choose between the candidates”.

“Advice on the presentation format of CV’s in relation to the requirements that they are being submitted for should be an Industry standard so as to add real value to the candidates that you are representing and indeed to fulfil your professional obligations to your clients”.

“Writing a CV can be extremely difficult and too often a CV turns out to be a generic overview including a lot of information that is irrelevant. People should remember that an employer typically spends between 15 and 30 seconds scanning each CV and you have that one chance to make an impression”.

“A good CV is more than just documentation of your career path; it is a marketing tool designed to present your professional career experience according to the new job specification. It should also include details of past professional successes that effectively demonstrate your ability to undertake the job responsibilities outlined”.

Question 6

A good curriculum should show ...

3.Use of English.

The Big Day

Whatever candidates may think about examiners, they are not in fact __(15)__ monsters, dripping red ink instead of blood, but ordinary people who will do their best to pass candidates as __(16)__ as candidates follow certain basic rules of the game.

Whatever candidates may think about examiners, they are not in fact __(15)__ monsters, dripping red ink instead of blood, but ordinary people who will do their best to pass candidates as __(16)__ as candidates follow certain basic rules of the game.

Many candidates are __(17)__ in the First Certificate not because their English is __(18)__ but because they are __(19)__ about the requirements of the examination.

Question 17

Many candidates are __(17)__ in the First Certificate not because their English is __(18)__ but because they are __(19)__ about the requirements of the examination.

Question 18

Many candidates are __(17)__ in the First Certificate not because their English is __(18)__ but because they are __(19)__ about the requirements of the examination.

Question 19

Before you __(20)__ for the examination, make sure you know what is expected of you; you are __(21)__ to do well unless you answer all the questions set, and don’t include __(22)__ material.

Question 20

Before you __(20)__ for the examination, make sure you know what is expected of you; you are __(21)__ to do well unless you answer all the questions set, and don’t include __(22)__ material.

Question 21

Before you __(20)__ for the examination, make sure you know what is expected of you; you are __(21)__ to do well unless you answer all the questions set, and don’t include __(22)__ material.

Question 22

Don’t start writing as __(23)__ as you get the paper - think first, write __(24)__!

Don’t start writing as __(23)__ as you get the paper - think first, write __(24)__!

Question 24

If part of an answer is incorrect, you __(25)__ cross it out and write the preferred answer neatly above it.

If your handwriting __(26)__ illegible, it will be difficult for the examiner to give you credit for it, __(27)__ it is right or __(28)__.

Question 26

If your handwriting __(26)__ illegible, it will be difficult for the examiner to give you credit for it, __(27)__ it is right or __(28)__.

Question 27

If your handwriting __(26)__ illegible, it will be difficult for the examiner to give you credit for it, __(27)__ it is right or __(28)__.

Question 28

You will also lose marks if your essay is written in an __(29)__ style for the type of writing and intended audience.

Question 29

You .............. another job pretty soon. I have a feeling that you're going to get fired before long.

.............., he went to collect his payment.

I was under the impression that you, too, .............. along with us. I am sorry that you aren't.

It seems to me that they never gave a thought to probable future problems when the plans ............... five years ago.

As far as I'm concerned, all he's good at .............. making up the most improbable excuses anyone has ever heard.

I'm simply surprised at your lack of authority over him. Why can't you ............... him eat his dinner?

Have you heard the great news, Ali? The man, ............... refused your proposal last year, has been arrested for embezzlement of government funds.

Would you believe it! ............... was no other than our poor old postman who had fallen into that pond still holding onto his mailbags.

The desperate voice over the phone says: Darling, I've got news for you: my niece Meltem, together with her husband, six children, two dogs and three cats, .............. come to stay with us for a whole month.

No matter how hard I tried to make them understand, they just wouldn't take my word for ............... I said, .............. annoyed me very much.

Yes, I know you're tired and sleepy, but let me remind you one thing: If you ............... up all night to watch that stupid film, the world would look much brighter this morning, wouldn't it?!

What a smart suit that is you've got on. It .............. cost you a fortune to buy.

The work had ............... under extremely difficult conditions.