Grammar
Is the collocation small talk countable or uncountable? Do you say "make a small talk" or "make small talk"?
Uncountable - make small talk
Which topic would be considered too personal to talk about even with someone you know well?
someone's new haircut
someone's salary
someone's salary
Is it premature to ask questions about salary or benefits at a job interview?
Yes, it is . You can ask these questions only if you are offered the job.
Some health experts say that traveling can be good for your mental health. Why do you think this could be true?
The combination of new experiences, relaxation, social interactions that travel provides can contribute significantly to better mental health.
Whom does the Governor General represent in Canada?
the monarch ( king or queen )
Tag questions are statements with a short question at the end. They are used in small talk to either ask a question or confirm information. Finish the missing tag in the following tag questions:
" You don't work at the mall anymore, .........?"
" You don't work at the mall anymore, do you?"
Ending a conversation involves signalling it is coming to an end. Give an example of a sentence you may use if you want to end the conversation.
- It was great seeing you again.
- Good talking to you.
- Well, I should get going
When do interviewers make small talk?
after the interview
when the candidate seems nervous
at the beginning of the interview
at the beginning of the interview
Voluntourism is a word that is a combination of two other words. What are they?
volunteer + tourism
What is an income tax?
A portion of your annual income you pay to the government each year
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
" At business events it’s good to reach ........... to people you don’t know."
out
You are introduced to someone in your ESL class. You heard them speaking your language. What could you say to start a conversation after the introduction using a question or comment?
- Which city in China do you come from?
- Let me know if I can help you with something. I have been living in Canada for 5 years
Give example of people who can be your references.
past supervisors, managers, colleagues, or teachers
What is the meaning of travel "bucket list"?
a list of places you want to visit at some point
in your life
What is the national motto of Canada?
"From sea to sea"
Add the missing preposition:
-"How long have you been feeling sad?"
- "I have been feeling sad ____ two weeks".
for
Sort the topics into more and less appropriate for making small talk:
Shared experiences ;news and events ; money (personal finance );neutral compliments ; personal appearance ( weight, height); politics
More appropriate: Shared experiences ;news and events ; neutral compliments
Less appropriate: money (personal finance ); personal appearance ( weight, height); politics
There are different types of interview questions - about your experience, your skills, or to imagine a scenario.
What type of question is the following:
"Give me an example of how you worked in a team?"
Experience
Give at least one advantage and one disadvantage of voluntourism.
Advantages: helps local people;experience for the volunteers ;you are still on vacation
Disadvantages: take jobs away from the locals ; it's only for a short time ; some companies make money rather than helping local communities
Name one responsibility of the Federal Government and one of the Provincial Government
Federal: National defense, foreign policy, citizenship, criminal justice, international trade
Provincial: education, healthcare, property and civil rights, highways
Which other word we use instead of "used to" or past simple when talking about habits that don't happen any more?
Example: I used to play every evening with my friends.
I would play every evening with my friends.
Which two things can you use to show someone you are listening closely to what they are saying?
Ask questions that show you are following, use body language ( nodding, making eye contact), put your phone away, ask for clarification
Give examples of at least 2 different types of job interviews
One-on-one; phone interview; panel interview; lunch or dinner interview; group interview
Name one landmark or phenomenon each of these places is famous for:
Rome
Paris
Iceland
Rome - Colosseum
Paris - Eiffel Tower
Iceland - Northern lights
What is the legislature responsible for ?
Making the laws for the nation or the province