67 B2+ | 8. Klasse | Unit 03: Up to the job Read the text about teenagers applying for a summer job. Some words are missing. Change the word in brackets to form the missing word for each gap (1–15). Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. LANGUAGE IN USE 3 Tips for teens: Applying for a summer job This is shaping up to be a great summer for teenagers looking for a job. But they shouldn’t wait to apply, because (0) (compete) for jobs may increase as we are finally leaving the COVID-19 pandemic behind. While many (1) (employ) are urgently hiring now, there are a lot of young people who want to work, so it’s wise to submit an (2) (apply) soon. So, what jobs are available this summer? Summer camps are eager to hire students as (3) (counsel) right now, said Tom Rosenberg, the president of the American Camp Association. He said camp jobs helped develop communication and conflict (4) (resolve) skills and were mainly outdoors, which appeals to (5) (adventure) personalities. Mr. Rosenberg pointed out that (6) (apply) who could demonstrate that they have “lots of (7) (enthusiastic) for working with children” and showed “(8) (lead) qualities” were almost guaranteed a job this summer. “It’s a great time to be a teenager looking for a job,” he said. Still, young people should keep in mind that they may be competing against more experienced people for job openings, as (9) (employ) adults are also looking for work this summer. Thomas Challenger, an employment expert, recommended: “If you lack experience, you should put a lot of (10) (emphasise) on your other qualities.” For example, (11) (flexible) is a quality that is often very (12) (advantage) for teenagers because it means that they may be able to accommodate a patchwork schedule that consists of a (13) (combine) of weekdays, evenings and weekends. How should teenagers apply? Applying online has become the norm, but you may need to appear for an in-person interview before you are hired. Thomas Challenger has some (14) (advise) for teenagers in this situation: “Don’t take your parents along (yes, that happens!), and give up the jeans and T-shirt.” He says that applicants should not have any (15) (inhibit) about calling the company if they don’t hear back right away. “Don’t worry about being pesky,” he said. “You want that job. Go get it.” 0 competition 8 1 9 2 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 Key Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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