Page 14 - Grasp English B2 (Student Book)

1 Identity and Personality

“Try not to become a man
of success. Rather become
a man of value.”

Albert Einstein

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C. Listen to the podcast. Which of the tips
on page 11 does Saïd mention?

D. Answer the questions.
1. What does Saïd say about dressing smartly?
2. What type of employee does he say most
companies are looking for?
3. What example does he give of a question
that is a little boring?
4. What example does he give for an interview
in a tech company?
5. What type of characteristic does he suggest
you should show?
6. What tips does he give about maintaining
the conversation?

E. What do you think these phrases from the
recording mean?

a. ace an interview
b. give a good first impression
c. an absolute must
d. do some research
e. exude confidence
f. the bare minimum

F. Talk to your partner about the following topics.
Use the discourse markers from the Everyday
English box on page 11 to speak and respond
appropriately.

• Your ideal job.
• What your parents do.
• Why teens should (or shouldn’t) get
a part-time job.

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