Circle the correct item

Контрольная работа №3

Учебник Upstream Upper Intermediate

Virginia Evans, Bob Obee

Unit 3. Making a living

 

Read and fill in the gaps, then think of the most appropriate title for the given text

A job interview is one of the ____ drawn-out and intimidating ways ___ making first _________. However, it’s ____ your opportunity to get on an employer’s good side, which can give you a distinct edge over even those applicants whose credentials are better than _____. To prepare for a job interview, use these pointers.

Research the company's profile and background. Start ___ looking into their future goals and plans. Conducting the interview with this in _____ will make you seem like a good long-term investment. You should also be _____ to talk in depth about the industry, the organization, and the position you are applying for.

Think of questions to ask _____ interviewer. Participating actively during the interview gives a good impression of your level of interest in the job. It's a good idea to come prepared with at _____ three thought-provoking questions to ask your interviewer. (Avoid asking anything that could be easily answered through a quick internet search, or you will simply come across as lazy.)

Practice with a peer. If you have a friend who is also preparing for an interview, consider preparing ______. Not only will this give you a way to structure your preparation, but it will also help you _____ comfortable with giving answers, telling anecdotes, and using appropriate terminology. Practice giving concise, complete answers and maintaining eye contact with the interviewer(s) _____ you give them. Make ____ you aren't speaking too slow or too ____ and that your answers are stated with confidence.

 

Fill in the preposition

1) To congratulate sb. ____ sth.

2) To retire ____ a job

3) To specialize ____ sth.

4) To deal ____ sth.

5) To be impressed ____ sb./sth.

6) To be suitable _____

7) To be good ____ sth.

8) To be responsible ____ sth.

9) To have experience _____

10) To be experienced ____ sth.

 

Translate the following sentences into English

1) Я не могу себе позволить не работать в данный момент

2) Ненавижу, когда телефон продолжает звонить.

3) Они отложили принятие решения.

4) Я бы хотела работать секретарем.

5) Он спросил, могу ли я ему помочь.

6) Он перестал покупать эту газету.

7) Он остановился, чтобы купить газету по пути домой.

8) Идея работать на себя – очень привлекательна.

9) Она предложила помочь мне разобрать все документы.

10) Менеджер извинился за то, что пришлось отменить совещание.

 

 

Make up questions to match the following responses

1) ____________________________________________ My face turns red.

2) ____________________________________________ My heart starts pounding.

3) ____________________________________________ He’s quite relaxed about it.

4) ____________________________________________ She must be angry.

5) ____________________________________________ He won a large sum of money.

 

Circle the correct item

1) I hate this ____ weather; it makes me feel so depressed.

a) sad

b) dark

c) dull

d) dim

2) Our sense of ____ is very highly developed.

a) touch

b) feel

c) contact

d) notice

3) As a freelance writer Peter sometimes finds it hard to find ____ work.

a) regular

b) usual

c) ordinary

d) typical

4) His father worked as a _____ salesman for 25 years.

a) touring

b) travelling

c) moving

d) journeying