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ADVANCED

A JOB INTERVIEW
 

A. Directions
 Watch this video and try to do activities B1, B2 and B3 below.

TIPS: In this video, Mr. Jenkins says I'm used to working under pressure. There is a strong temptation to say I'm used to work under pressure. The problem is the to in the phrase am used to. It looks as though it is the infinitive, but it isn't. "To" in this phrase is a preposition. We can say sentences such as I am used to Spanish food or I'm not used to the climate. But, if we put a verb after the phrase "I am used to", the verb must go into the gerund.

B1. Activity
 Mark each comment below as TRUE or FALSE.
Then check here your answers.

1.

Mr. Richards says the successful candidate will report only to CEO.

 

 

TRUE

FALSE

2.

Mr. Jenkins says he has always been required to keep candidates fully informed.

 

 

TRUE

FALSE

3.

Mr. Jenkins's background is inadequate for this position.

 

 

TRUE

FALSE

B2. Activity
 Try to answer these questions about the video.
Then check here your answers.

1.

What sort of a candidate is Mr. Richards looking for?

 

2.

What is Mr. Jenkins used to?

 

3.

What are Mr. Jenkins's qualifications like?

 

4.

Is Mr. Jenkins willing to move with his family to the south?

 

B3. Activity
 Choose the best alternative from the menus to complete these sentences.
Then check here your answers.

1.

It's difficult to get much satisfaction from , dull work.

2.

Working in a coal-mine is a and dangerous job.

3.

The new generation of men are doing their share of chores.

4.

Not everyone wants to work with the sick.
   

On the next page, watch the video again and check the video transcription.
 

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