1) After leaving school a young person faces … a very difficult problem – choosing an a occupation. 2) The majority of young people do not get around … making a decision until they leave school. 3) Boys and girls seldom talk about this problem … with the family. 4) One has to take special courses to qualify …the job. 5) There is a special advisory service which counsels … people who are looking … work. 6)There are nonprofit agencies that deal … nonskilled positions. 7) This agency specializes … placing people … their qualifications. 8) The agency helped me find…the information I needed.9) You can turn…your teacher …advice and help.10)Counselors give practical advice … interview techniques, application forms,etc. 11)He made an appointment with the career officer…11 o’clock. 12)A counselor can see only a few applicants … a day. 13) An interview…any kind of job generally requires an appointment. 14)He was … 20 minutes late and created a negative impression…the employer.15)American business people schedule their day hour … hour. 16) On the wall he saw a notice “The agency works … appointment only”. 17) He didn’t know how to fill…the application form. 18) It turned out that he traveled to the agency … nothing as he didn’t make an appointment … advance. 19)Appointment is a necessary courtesy, you can’t just drop … .
8. Which statement is a good example of the meaning of the italicized word?
1. He thought that his friend was exaggerating.
a. He was shouting to make his point understood.
b. He made it seem much more important than it really was.
2. One day he went to an employment office.
a. office where he worked
b. organization that helps people to find an occupation.
3. The employment office places people according to their qualifications.
a. the office which helps people to find a place to live.
b. the office which advises people on the job and interview technique.
4. He thought he was imposing on his brother and sister-in-law.
a. He made things very difficult for his brother.
b. He made his brother work hard.
5. He couldn 't afford his own apartment.
a. he couldn't live alone.
b. he didn't have enough money to pay the rent
6. One should have definite qualifications for the job.
a. education and work experience
b. definite personal features
9. What should you do to find a job? Find the logical sequence of the steps you should take.
— get an invitation for an interview
— make an appointment with an employment agency counselor
— read the classified ads
— think what kind of job you want
— analyze your skills, personality traits and accomplishments
— get ready for the interview
— find out what employment agency you can use
— find out as much as you can about the company