I N T E R M E D I A T E 2 U N I T 6

AT W O R K

INTERVIEW
a. Do you remember the interview in the Listening section? Read the job ad that Karen
cut out from the newspaper and answer the questions that follow.
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Ad agency requires
copywriter
for new client in the food business.
The applicant should have at least 2 years experience
in the advertising business, including copywriting.
Experience working with clients is an advantage.

Applicants should send their resumes to Bob Johnson,

Bingham Advertising, 1605 Thirty-ninth Avenue,
New York City, 39704

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 Which word is used in the ad for:
1. a person who writes the text in an ad? copywriting
2. a person or company that uses the services of another person or company? client
3. knowledge and skill gained by doing something? experience
4. a person applying for a job? applicant
5. a summary of a persons working history? resume

b. Read the resume that Karen sent to Bob Johnson. Decide on the heading for each piece of
information. Use the headings provided below.
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Address Computer Skills Education email Interests
Languages Name Phone Number Work Experience

RESUME
1 Name : Karen Sommers
2 Address : 1897 East Fifty-first Street, Johnstown, NJ, 39086
3 Phone Number : (69) 570 4929
4 email : karens@quickie.com
5 Education : (1992-1996) Graduated Rockwell High School
(1998-2000) Graduated State College, Business
Studies
(2003) Fordham College, Copywriting Courses
6 Work Experience : (2002-2004) Kenyon-Barnett Advertising Co.

Junior Copywriter
Secretary, Marketing Dept. Receptionist
(2001) Garnett King Advertising
Temporary Secretary
(2000) Boundwell Advertising Agency
Temporary Secretary
7 Computer Skills : Microsoft Office, familiar with the Internet
8 Languages : Conversational Spanish
9 Interests : Creative writing, theater, traveling

c. Write your own resume. Remember to include information about your education and work
experience, as well as personal details such as your address and contact numbers.

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 OVERTIME

a. The company you read about in the Reading section also has a new Human Resource Officer.
Read the notice that the company posted on its notice board, telling them about the Human
Resource Officers services. Complete the notice with the phrases below.
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ask for a transfer to another department

moving to another office abroad
make an intelligent decision
need a change of job
think you qualify for a raise or promotion

Notice to all colleagues!

We have a new Human Resource Officer. Do you think you
(1) need a change of job but want to remain in the
company? (2) Do you want to ask for a transfer to another departament ?
Do you (3) think you qualify for a raise or promotion ?
Does our International Department attract you?
Are you interested in (4) moving a another office abroad ?
Then make an appointment with our friendly new Human Resource Officer.
She can help you (5) make an intelligent decision about your future.

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b. Read three notes sent by employees of the company. Which ones were sent to the new
accountant and which to the Human Resource Officer? Fill in the name in the To: line.

To: +XPDQ5HVRXUFH2IILFHU
From: George Barnet
Sent: 3/2/

I work in the marketing department but I think that my talents and experience can be put to better
use in a different department. I want to know if its possible to transfer to the sales department.
Please let me know when I can come and talk to you about this.

To: +XPDQ5HVRXUFH2IILFHU
From: Harry Cooper
Sent: 6/3/

I work in the Shipping Department. In my work I have to know all the laws and regulations about
sending goods all over the world. I would like to transfer abroad for about a year or two, using my
present work experience. I would like to make an appointment to come and see you.

To: 1HZ$FFRXQWDQW
From: Sylvia Stone
Sent: 8/5/

I work in the Production Department. There have been a lot of new orders and I have been working
a lot of overtime recently. I am afraid I will have to pay a lot of what I have earned in income tax, so I
would like to know if I can save tax in any way. May I come and talk to you some time, perhaps
during my lunch break?

Subject: Request for an appointment

c. Imagine you are either the company accountant or Human Resource Officer and write a
reply to one of the notes, suggesting a time to meet.
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 FRENCH TIE

d. Read your reply to your partner.

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a. A couple in a womans clothing store are deciding whether or not to buy a shirt. Rewrite their
conversation by putting the words in the correct order.

Woman: this shirt / What / think / you / of / do

What do you think of this shirt
?
Man: too colorful / it / a little / Isnt
Isn't it a little too colorful
?
Woman: so. / I / dont / think / wear / like these / executives / A lot of / shirts
I don't think so. A lot. of executives wear shirts like these .
Man: made / it / is / What / of
What is it made of? ?
Woman: cotton / One hundred percent / it / from Italy / comes / and
One hundred percent cotton and it comes from Italy .
Man: OK. / buy / Lets / it
OK. Let's buy it .

b. Create your own dialogue from the choices given below.

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- What do you think of this suit / shirt / hat / jacket?
- Isnt the color a little bright / loud / dull?
- I dont think so. A lot of fashionable / successful / business people are wearing colors like these
nowadays.
- What is it made of?
- One hundred percent silk / wool / cotton / linen and it comes from Paris / Rome / London /
New York.
- OK. Lets buy it.

c. Role-play your dialogue with a partner.

What do you think of this suit?

Isn't the color a little loud?
I don't think so. A lot of successful people are wearing
colors like these nowadays.

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One hundred percent linen and it comes from Rome.
OK. Let's buy it.
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a. Read Bob Johnsons email to a friend. Circle the correct form of the verb. 31461

From: Bob Johnson <johnson@binghamadvertising.com>

Date: 10/7/04 13:34
To: Dick Anders
Subject: Time for a change

Dear Dick,
Im going to be 35 next week and I think its time for a change. I (1) have had / had enough of my job.
I (2) have been doing / was doing the same thing for too long. Its been almost seven years since I
first (3) have started / started work at Bingham Advertising. I know I (4) have been promoted /
was promoted last year and I (5) was given / have been given a lot of extra responsibility at that time,
but I think I (6) have had / had enough of the advertising business. Its time to move on.
I (7) have made up / made up my mind to buy a jeep and travel. I (8) havent decided / didnt decide
on India or South America yet, but I know Ill be happy doing that, at least for the time being.
Bob

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From: Dick Anders <dicka@kenyonbarnett.co.uk>

Date: 1/7/04
To: Bob Johnson
Subject: Time for a change

Dear Bob,
Are you sure you (1) want (want) to leave Bingham Advertising? After all,
you (2) have worked (work) there for a long time and (3) have gained (gain) a lot of
experience. You (4) have put in (put in) too many hours of overtime, just to give it all up
now. I remember how you (5) (use) to love the advertising business.
use

You (6) have told (tell) me you would never give it up. Theres just one thing. If
you do go, think about taking me with you!
Lets meet for a talk.
Dick

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