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LESSON 7 JOB INTERVIEW
LISTENING EXERCISE
INSTRUCTIONS: LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION CAREFULLY. YOU CAN TAKE
DOWN NOTES TO MAKE IT EASIER TO RECALL THE INFORMATION GIVEN BY THE
SPEAKERS.
OVERVIEW
TOPIC: JOB INTERVIEW
SPEAKERS: INTERVIEWER & INTERVIEWEE
DURATION:
POST LISTENING ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY A
INFORMATION RETENTION QUIZ
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BELOW BASED ON WHAT
YOU HEARD FROM THE CONVERSATION.
1. WHAT MADE THE INTERVIEWER IMPRESSED? A. SHE HAS LITTLE
KNOWLEDGE B. SHE IS VERY TALKATIVE C. SHE KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THE
COMPANY D. NONE OF THE ABOVE
2. ACCORDING TO THE CONVERSATION, WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE
COMPANY?
A. SYNTHESIS INTERNATIONAL B. E-SYNTHESIS NATIONAL C. EVER
SYNTHESIS INTERNATIONAL
ADJUSTMENT LEVEL: UPPER INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCE LEVEL
TARGET SKILL TO BE IMPROVED: LISTENING, SPEAKING, VOCABULARY
TITLE: LISTENING EXERCISES
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D. E-SYNTHESIS INTERNATIONAL
3. WHAT CLUB WAS MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION? A. TOASTMASTERS
CLUB B. GLEE CLUB C. TOASTERS CLUB D. NONE OF THE ABOVE
4. THE INTERVIEWEE MENTIONED THREE THINGS THAT SHE LIKES ABOUT
THE COMPANY, WHAT IS
NOT INCLUDED? A. THE PILLARS OF GOOD LEADERSHIP B. GOOD PAY C.
COMPANY’S REPUTATION D. CONTINUOUS TRAININGS
5. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE INTERVIEWER?
A. JASON B. HENRY C. MIKE D. LAYSON
ACTIVITY B
INSTRUCTIONS: PRACTICE THE LINES BELOW WITH YOUR TEACHER AND
GIVE EMPHASIS ON THE CORRECT PRONUNCIATION OF THE WORDS IN
YELLOW.
THROWING OF LINES AND PRONUNCIATION DRILL
INTERVIEWEE: Good morning! My name is Margarette Smith.
INTERVIEWER: Nice to meet you Miss Smith, I’m Jason... you may
take your seat.
INTERVIEWEE: Nice to meet you too, thank you.
INTERVIEWER: Uhmmm... your resume says it all but I want to know
something about you that is not stated here.
INTERVIEWEE: Okay, I have been an active member of the Toast
Masters Club. We conduct trainings in different institutions to
encourage everyone not to fear Public Speaking.
INTERVIEWER: Sounds good. When did you join that particular
club?
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INTERVIEWEE: I joined the club way back in college. I was really
inspired by its members to be very vocal with what I believe in. I
learned how to speak my mind in public without stuttering. I have
learned that public speaking is truly an art.
INTERVIEWER: Uhuh, that is why you are so determined to get this
job as a spokesperson of the company.
INTERVIEWEE: You got it! I want to be an asset in this company.
I want to share my skill in the right company. I taunted that it’s
already time to put a stake on the ground and find the best company
to work in.
INTERVIEWER: Why do you think E-synthesis International is the
best company for you to jumpstart your career?
INTERVIEWEE: I have read a lot about E-synthesis International
especially on how you dominate the stock market for a number of
years now.
INTERVIEWER: Impressive...
INTERVIEWEE: If you want to ask what I truly like about this
company? First, the pillars of good leadership that make this
company resistant to any obstacles; second, the privileges given to
every employee especially the continuous trainings and the support
system and lastly, the company’s reputation which is preserved
until now.
INTERVIEWER: Great! So, let’s just say you’re considered to be
part of this company would you commit to follow every rule and
policy stated in your contract?
INTERVIEWEE: If you would let me read the contract and sign it
then maybe that’s a yes!
INTERVIEWER: You are indeed witty. Congratulations and welcome
to E-synthesis International!
ACTIVITY C
VOCABULARY REVIEW
VOCAL-inclined to express oneself in words
STUTTER-to speak in such a way that the rhythm is interrupted by
repetitions or prolongations of sounds
SPOKESPERSON-a person who speaks for another or for a group.
DOMINATE-to rule over; govern; control
PUT A STAKE ON THE GROUND- to take the first step; to make a big
move to get something started; to make a commitment
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ACTIVITY D
VOCABULARY MATCHING
INSTRUCTIONS: PRETEND THAT YOU ARE WRITING A LETTER/MEMO TO
SOMEONE, IT COULD BE YOUR COLLEAGUE, BOSS OR ANY PERSON YOU’RE
TRANSACTING BUSINESS WITH. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE CORRECT
WORDS/PHRASES FROM THE CALLOUT BELOW.
ACTIVITY D (optional if there is still time)
ARRANGE THE WORDS
INSTRUCTIONS: ARRANGE THE WORDS IN PROPER ORDER TO HAVE A
LOGICAL SENTENCE
IN EVERYTIME SHE STUTTERS TALKS SHE PUBLIC
HE THE CONVERSATION DOMINATES WHOLE
VOCAL STUTTER SPOKESPERSON
DOMINATE PUT A STAKE ON THE GROUND
DEAR ____________:
I AM HAPPY TO KNOW THAT YOU’RE GOING ON YOUR FIRST INTERVIEW
TOMORROW. PRACTICE SPEAKING IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR SO THAT YOU
WON’T ___________ WHEN YOU START TALKING TO THE INTERVIEWER. I KNOW
YOU ARE SUCH A __________ PERSON AND YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO SPEAK
YOUR MIND. IT WOULD ALSO BE IDEAL IF YOU COULD __________THE
CONVERSATION TO IMPRESS THE INTERVIEWER THAT YOU HAVE A LOT TO SAY
ABOUT THEIR COMPANY.
PS
IT’S ALREADY TIME TO ____________________. GOOD LUCK!
REGARDS,
BETH
