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Identity and Personality 1

D. Complete the sentences with the correct verb tense E. Answer the questions. Use complete sentences.
from exercise C on page 10.
1. What was the best thing about the holidays?
1. Over the past few years, teens more 2. What have you eaten so far today?
alternatively where I live. (dress)
3. Who had arrived in the classroom before you
2. I was going to buy tickets for the gig, but my friend got here?
them. (buy already)
4. What have you been waiting to do for a long
3. I a great summer holiday as time?
I study for my resits. (not have,
5. What are you going to do after school today?
have to)
6. What do you think you’ll be when you grow up?
4. I think next year the school a more
relaxed dress-code. (introduce)
F. Tell your partner about:
5. I cereal for breakfast this morning
because my sister it all. (not be able a. a place you remember visiting as a child.
to have, eat) b. a hobby you’ve had for a long time.

6. A new Marvel film next week. c. your plans for the future.
I all summer to see it! (come out, wait)

Listening and Language Skills

A. Discuss with a partner.
1. Is it common for teenagers to get
a part-time job in your country?
2. What types of jobs can teenagers get?
3. Where can people find out about jobs
available?
4. What advice would you give a friend
who was going to a job interview?

B. Match the two halves of the tips.
1. Always dress smartly
2. Find out about the company beforehand
Ah, I see.
3. Be punctual
Anyway, ...
4. Bring a copy of your CV
Exactly.
5. Practise your handshake
I mean, ...
6. Answer fully and confidently
So, …
7. Prepare some questions to ask
To be honest, …
8. Thank the interviewer at the end
Well, …
a. as this will give the interviewer an impression of your confidence.
b. because they need to know that you’ll be a reliable member of staff.
c. because this will also show that you have found out about the company.
d. especially if the interviewer asks a question which only requires a yes or no answer.
e. even if you’re going for a job which has a casual dress policy.
f. no matter whether you think you’ve got the job or not.
g. so that you can show what you know about them and make a good impression.
h. so the interviewer can refer to it during your chat.

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