Talking to a Career Counselor
Grammar: Gerunds
Gender and Jobs
A Job Interview
Present Perfect with for and since
Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives
Job Ad
100
What is the main job of a career counselor?
a) To hire people
b) To help you choose a career path
c) To give you money
d) To be your boss
b) To help you choose a career path
100
I enjoy __________ with people and helping them solve problems.
working
100
Which of the following is an example of a gender stereotype?
a) Everyone should follow their interests
b) Only men should be pilots
c) Women and men can do any job
d) People should be judged by their skills
b) Only men should be pilots
100
This is the polite way to greet the interviewer when the interview begins.
“Nice to meet you” or “Hello, how are you?”
100
He has been a plumber 20 years.
He has been a plumber for 20 years.
100
Choose the correct form:
“They started __________ English last month.”
What is learning OR to learn?
(Both are correct)
100
Which jobs require experience?
Shoe Zone and Bus Driver
200
The counselor might ask, “What kind of __________ do you have?” to learn about your past jobs.
experience
200
I’m used to __________ early, so morning shifts are fine for me.
waking up (or getting up)
200
My sister works in the morning and _____________ time with her children in the afternoon.
Spends
200
During a job interview, it’s important to make good __________ with the interviewer.
eye contact
200
Rewrite the following sentence:
Jordan moved into his apartment in 2005. (LIVE)
Jordan has lived in his apartment since 2005.
200
They want to __________ next weekend.
go skiing
go to ski
go skiing
200
WhoWhihWhiWhich jobs needs some one ASAP?
Bus Driver
300
When you meet a career counselor, it’s important to talk about:
a) Your favorite movies
b) Your skills and job interests
c) Your weekend plans
d) Your lunch
b) Your skills and job interests
300
He’s good at __________ computers and solving technical problems.
using (or fixing)
300
Which sentence means the same as times have changed?
Things are better now.
Thing are different now.
Things are the same now.
Thing are different now.
300
What is a good way to prepare for an interview?
a) Watch TV
b) Practice answering common questions
c) Sleep in
d) Text your friends
b) Practice answering common questions
300
Correct the following sentence:
My cell phone hasn't worked Monday.
My cell phone hasn't worked since Monday.
300
Ashley promised __________ the invitations by tomorrow.
mailing
to mail
to mail
300
Whihc Which jobs is part time?
Toy Shop
400
The counselor might ask, “Do you prefer working alone or on a __________?”
Answer: team
400
She’s thinking about __________ her own business someday.
starting
400
Marsha loves children, so she ___________ to become a teacher.
Decided
400
What should you do with your phone during the interview?
a) Keep it in your hand
b) Turn it off or silence it
c) Check it often
d) Show the interviewer your photos
b) Turn it off or silence it
400
Rewrite the following sentence:
Mark stated to work at the bank three years ago. (Work)
Mark has worked at the bank for three years.
400
Do you think its easy ______ make rice?
to make
making
to make
400
The job ad says, “must be detail-oriented.” what does that mean?
paying close attention to small things
500
What might a counselor suggest if you need more job experience?
a) Sleep more
b) Get a pet
c) Volunteer or take a training class
d) Travel for fun
c) Volunteer or take a training class
500
I’m not comfortable __________ in front of large groups.
speaking
500
What should a fair workplace focus on when hiring employees?
a) Gender and appearance
b) Skills and qualifications
c) Family background
d) Age and gender
b) Skills and qualifications
500
Which of these is a good example of a strength to mention in an interview?
a) “I don’t like working with people.”
b) “I’m always late.”
c) “I work well in a team.”
d) “I hate Mondays.”
c) “I work well in a team.”
500
Rewrite the following sentence:
Bill and Rita got married 20 Years ago (be)
Bill and Rita have been married for 20 years.
500
Nicole decided ___________ tonight.
not going out
not to go out
not to go out
500
What information would you most likely find in the “Requirements” section of a job ad?
A. Company history
B. Job duties
C. Skills or education needed
D. Benefits
Skills or education needed
600
The career counselor may help you write this document to apply for jobs.
What is a resume?
600
__________ early and being on time is important for this job.
Arriving
600
Kenny's _______about what jobs women can do have changed.
beliefs
decide
seem
beliefs
600
Which question is the interviewer likely to ask?
a) “What do you want for lunch?”
b) “What time is it?”
c) “What experience do you have?”
d) “Can you drive me home?”
c) “What experience do you have?”
600
Rewrite the following sentence:
The teacher came to school at 8am this morning. (BE)
The teacher has been at school since 8am this morning.
600
Our teacher advised us _________before the big test.
studying
to study
to study
600
If a job ad says, “Apply in person,” what should you do?
A. Call the company
B. Visit the company to apply
C. Email your résumé
D. Ask someone else to apply for you
Visit the company to apply