Basic 3 Unit 1

Unit 1
Getting A Job

Voice Mail
a. Answer the following questions about the computer lesson.

1. Who does Melissa Sanchez work for?

CORE-TECH
______________________________________________________________

2. What did Melissa speak to Robert about?

ESPECIALLY WORK
______________________________________________________________

3. Why does Melissa call Robert?

TO SCHEDULE A MEETING
______________________________________________________________

4. What will Robert probably do next?

CALL SOON AS POSSIBLE
______________________________________________________________

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b. Imagine you are Robert. You can’t come to the interview. You need to call Melissa
and leave her a voice mail message. Write the message you are going to leave her.
Explain why you can’t come and suggest a different time and day.

Hi Melissa. It’s Robert. I’m very sorry but ___________________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________
I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO I HAVE A HEALTH PROBLEM WE CAN RESCHEDULE IT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

c. Complete the voice mail message using the words below.

job • back • e-mail • last week • forward • schedule

Hi Sam. This is Alex Car calling from Range Services. We spoke _____________
LAST WEEK

about the graphic design ________

JOB . I’d like to ________
SCHEDULE an interview with you
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next Monday, October 14th, at 11:00 A.M. Please call me _________________

BACK

at 683-421-6789. Or, you can send me an ___________

E-MAIL at acar@range.com.

Looking __________
FORWARD to speaking to you soon.

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My Education Plans
a. Did you understand the reading text, “My Education Plans”? Match the sentence parts
about Jane, the writer, in column B to the opening phrases in column A.

A B
a. Jane began taking a special
1. In a couple of years,...
training course.

b. Jane plans to study at

2. Recently,...
a university.

c. Jane will have her

3. When she was in high school,...
own company.

d. Jane will be able to choose the

4. Maybe one day...
courses she wants.

e. Jane had to study many

5. When the course ends next month,...
subjects she didn’t like.
f. Jane is going to apply for a job
6. When she goes to university,... at a department store.

1. B 2. A 3. F 4. C 5. E 6. D

b. What about your education plans? Write about what you did in the past, what you
are doing now, and what your future plans are.

My Future Plan

When I was ____________________________________________.

A KID I ALWAYS DREAM TO HAVE MY OWN BUSINESS

Recently, I ____________________________________________.
AM STUDIYING BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

In a couple of years, I will ________________________________.

BE GRADUATING AND TRAVELING AROUND THE WORLD

Maybe one day I will _____________________________________.

HAVE WHAT I HAVE ALWAYS DREAM OF

c. Share your future plans with a partner.

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d. Read the ad and mark the sentences below which you can use in an
application e-mail for the job it describes.

Wanted:
“All-In-One Department Store” is looking for a young, energetic salesperson for
our new ladies’ fashion department. Priority to people with experience in sales.
Full-time basis. Must be flexible and willing to work overtime. Very good salary!

Please call Marjorie Jones at 974-5388, or e-mail: allinone@deptstores.com

1. I am willing to work as many hours as is necessary.

2. I am not interested in a full-time job.
✔ 3. I have no experience but I am a very fast learner.
✔ 4. I have never worked in sales before.
✔ 5. I love fashion and I believe I will be very good for your fashion department.

e. Use the sentences in activity d. to help you write an e-mail applying for the job.

SOLANGEL GARCIA
From: ________________
Date: ________________
25/5/23
To: Marjorie Jones
Subject: Salesperson Wanted

Dear Ms. Jones,

I AM A PERSON WHO HAS NO EXPERIENCE but I learn very quickly.
_________________________________________________________________
I have never worked in sales before, I love fashion and I think I will be very
good for your fashion department.
_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

f. Exchange e-mails with a partner. Suggest how you can improve each other’s e-mails.

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Phone Call
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Mark who said what.

Caller Secretary

1. Certainly. She’ll be back next Monday. ___________ ____________

2. Well, I’d really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake. ___________ ____________
3. Good morning. Susan Blake’s office. ___________ ____________
4. Can I help you? ___________ ____________
5. Fine. I’ll call her then. ___________ ____________
6. Hello, I’d like to speak to Ms. Blake, please. ___________ ____________

b. Imagine you are the caller from the dialogue. Monday arrives, you call Ms. Blake
again, but she’s still not in. Mark the sentences you can say.

1. Please tell Ms. Blake I’ll see her now.

2. I’m very sorry but Ms. Blake is still in Washington.
✔ 3. When will Ms. Blake be back?

c. Write a dialogue between you and Ms. Blake’s secretary. Use the sentences from
activities a. and b. to help you.

You: _________________________________________________________
Good morning. Susan Blake's office

Secretary: _________________________________________________________
Can I help you?

You: _________________________________________________________
Hello, I'd like to speak to Ms. Blake, please.

Secretary: _________________________________________________________
SHE'S TRAVELING, She'll be back next Monday.

You: _________________________________________________________
Well, I'd really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake.Fine. I'll call her then

Secretary: _________________________________________________________
OK, I WILL INFORM YOU THAT I RECEIVED A CALL FROM YOU, SORRY, WHAT IS YOUR NAME?

d. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

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Models: Be Able To
a. Read the following job ads and match them to the people described below.

A B C

Are you able to do at “Mountain Hikes” is “Toys for Kids” is

least three things at the looking for a hiking looking for experienced
same time? If you are, guide for small groups salespeople who are
we need you! “Global of tourists at home able to sell ice to the
Travels” is looking for an and abroad. Must be Eskimos! Good salary
energetic secretary who fit and able to climb for those suitable.
is able to work at a very mountains with no E-mail: sales@t4k.net
fast pace. problems.
Call: 955-3503 Call: 395-7156

D
Wanted: a chef for our new restaurant on Main Street – “The
Bistro”. Must be able to cook basic but good dishes. Work
includes evenings and weekends. Call: 472-9542

1. Jane is very popular. She can persuade you to do

anything. She also loves children and likes working in C
stores.

2. Paul is married with three children. He likes spending

time with his family. He is especially good in the D
kitchen.

3. Steven is single and loves to travel. He is very fit and B

he loves adventure. He also likes people.

4. Mary is a very dynamic person. She is very organized

and has lots of energy. The only thing she’s not very A
good at is cooking.

b. Discuss your choices with a partner. Talk about what each of the people is able and
not able to do.

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