Read the text. Then answer the questions.CODE GREEN UNIT 1 TEST Name: ______________ Date: ______________ Class: ______________ Mark: ____ / 75 Reading Read the text. Then answer the questions.
Looking for work is something most people will have to deal with at some point in their life. Many teenagers begin this process early and start their search during the summer when school is out and they have more free time, or when they are in university. 1)___ When searching for a job, however, it is a good idea to have a plan. Job hunting can be hard work and a good attitude and proper planning can certainly increase the chances of finding something that suits you. Before beginning your search, there are some questions you should ask yourself:
When you begin your search it is a good idea to speak with your parents, friends and teachers. They may have ideas to give you or may know people you can get in touch with about work. Search the employment section of your local newspapers and any announcements posted on boards in your university. Before you contact possible employers write an outline with information about yourself which you think is appropriate for the job you are applying to. 5) ___ This way if you feel you made any mistakes, you can correct them for the next time you call or see someone for work. If you do not get a job somewhere be sure to thank them anyway and leave your contact information. This will make a good impression and they may get in touch with you in the future for work.
1 Match the sentences to the numbers in the text. [10 points] a Your first work experiences are very important, which is why it is preferable that your first job is something you find interesting. b Any job you find should not make finding time to complete your schoolwork more difficult for you. c Also, after speaking with employers, take notes on how things went. d Starting early has many advantages, like developing a sense of responsibility and pride, as well as earning extra spending money. e For example, if you are interested in technology you might look for part-time work at a shop which sells computers.
Vocabulary 2 Complete with these words. [6 points] well-organized, moody, reliable, creative, cheerful, aggressive 1 Sarah is very ___________. She has not missed a day at work all year. 2 It is important to be ___________. Otherwise you spend too much time looking for your things. 3 I don’t like playing games with John. He gets very ___________ when he wants to win at something. 4 One minute she is happy and the next she sad. She is very ___________. 5 I knew Maria would become an artist. She was always very ___________. 6 I like being around Mike. He is a very ___________ person.
3 Choose the correct answer. [6 points] 1 Stop telling everyone what to do. You’re too ____! a arrogant b bossy 2 I try not to be ____ and criticise other people. a energetic b arrogant 3 He thinks he is the best at maths. He’s very ____. a big-headed b efficient 4 They always think of the hard way of doing things. They aren’t ____ at all! a efficient b bossy 5 It is a good idea for ____ people to take up a sport. a moody b energetic 6 ____ people think they are better than everyone else. a Arrogant b Cheerful 4 Tick the words that are correct and correct the ones that are wrong. [7 points] 1 inambitious _____________ 2 unattractive _____________ 3 disconsiderate _____________ 4 unimaginative _____________ 5 unpolite _____________ 6 unresponsible _____________ 7 disorganized _____________ 5 Choose the correct answer. [5 points] tired, sorry,helpful,angry, proud, anxious
My son, John, is working at a café this summer. I told him that I wouldn’t give him money to go out with his friends unless he got a part-time job somewhere for the summer. At first he was very 1) _____________and would not stop shouting and complaining about my decision. Then, when he found a café to work at, he became very 2) _____________about it. He was worried that he would not do a good job. Sometimes when he comes home after work he feels a bit 3) _____________and relaxes on the couch while watching TV. But after working there for a few weeks he has made new friends and his boss made him feel 4) _____________when he told him that he does a very good job! He has even become more 5) _____________in the house and does not expect me to do everything! Grammar 6 Choose the correct answer. [6 points] Michael:Hi, Janet. What 1) do you work / are you working on? Janet:I 2) paint / am painting a picture for my art class. Michael: It looks very pretty. 3) Do you paint / Are you painting often? Janet: No not really. 4) ButI am enjoying / enjoy it now. Michael: Well I think it looks great! 5) You should consider / considering doing it more often. Janet: Thanks. I 6) think / am thinking of taking another art class next year too.
7 Complete the sentences with the present simple or present continuous form of the verb in brackets. [5 points] 1 ______________ (you come) to the party tonight? 2 Megan ______________ (write) a composition for her class tomorrow. 3 Robert ______________ (play) guitar in a rock band every weekend. 4 ______________ (you think) Real Madrid will win the championship this year? 5 Matt can’t come to the phone right now. He ______________ (work) in the garden at the moment.
8 Complete the following sentences using be used to. [5 points] 1 My uncle _____________________________________________. 2 My friend _____________________________________________. 3 Footballers ___________________________________________. 4 Actors _______________________________________________.
9 Put the verb into the correct form. Use either the present simple or the present continuous. [5 points] 1 Please turn off the radio. I __________________ (study). 2 How many languages __________________ (you speak)? 3 George says he got all the questions right, but I __________________ (not/believe) him. 4 Hurry! The movie is starting. I __________________ (not/want) to miss it. 5 You can borrow my bicycle. I __________________ (not/need) it at the moment. 6 I am glad we invited Grandpa to the birthday party. He __________________ (really enjoy) himself. 10 Writing [20 points]
The café you work at is very busy and is looking for help. Your friend Demetra is looking for work and you think she would do a great job at serving people. She is friendly, responsible and hard working. Write her an email about working for the café. Write 120-150 words.
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