1. Are you interested 1 ___ applying 2the job? 2. After a couple of years you should be eligible 3 promotion.
3. He has a previous track record 4spa management and we could benefit 5his experience.
4. She takes great pride 6her work and is a great benefit 7 the firm.
5. I don’t object 8a handwritten covering letter but I see little point 9not typing it.
6. You’ll soon become familiar 10 our procedures – it’s just a question 11time.

2. Job interviews
Match the questions 1-6 with the answers a-f.

1. What do you seek from a job? a. To analyse myself, find out any shortcomings and identify areas for improvement.
2. Would you be willing to relocate? b. It has one of the fastest growth rates in the industry and that would mean a faster growth rate for me as a professional.
3. What do you consider are your greatest strengths? c. A challenging role and an opportunity to use my skills and progress.
4. What is your main weakness? d. Maybe I’m a bit stubborn. I’m a perfectionist and I don’t like to settle for second best.
5. What have you learnt from any failures? e. I’m versatile and resourceful, so I think I can handle any type of people and situation.
6. Why do you want to join our company? f. I’m mobile and can go to any part of the country or abroad if the situation requires it.

3. Personal qualities
Match the qualities with the definitions.
1. optimistic a). is able to use information technology
2. articulate b). thinks of other people’s feelings
3. numerate c). is discreet and tactful in delicate situations
4. accurate d). shows a lot of enthusiasm and energy
5. computer-literate e). is good with figures
6. considerate f). can speak fluently
7. dynamic g).is precise, pays attention to detail
8. diplomatic h). feels confident about the future

4. Describing dishes
Match the adjectives 1-7 with the foods a-g.
1. mild a. butter
2. greasy b. curry
3. sour d c. French fries
4. rancid d. lemon
5. sweet and sour e e. peach
6. tender g f. sauce
7. ripe g. steak
Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

1. She left school without any qualifications then got a factory job, but the ……….. weren’t very good.
2. The basic remuneration isn’t high but she earns 15% ………… on every tour she sells.
3. The salary is not exceptional but the …………. include the use of a car and subsidized accommodation.
4. The consultants charged us a ……….of $2,000 for an hour’s work.
5. The starting ………..is $35,000 per annum rising to $40,000 after two years.
6. We gave the guide a good ……..because she made the visit so interesting.
7. The company paid each employee a $250 Christmas ……….. as profits had never been so high.
8. If they work on a Sunday they get ………..which is double their usual rate of pay.

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