76 UNiT 11 | Good job! Read the text about the benefits of summer jobs. Some words are missing. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each gap (1–8). Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. LANGUAGE iN USE 3 Why summer jobs matter Once you reach the age of 15, you are permitted to work in your holidays. During the summer, many teenagers (0) to get a job. Going to work means (1) on new responsibilities, following orders and also waking up early, which may not (2) appeal to young people. However, summer jobs also offer attractive benefits. After learning about the following reasons for getting a job, we are (3) you will want to go out and find one. Summer jobs are a great opportunity to get to (4) various fields of work. Acquiring useful skills and gaining knowledge about all sorts of processes is only one of the many advantages. If you realise that the line of work you have (5) is not the right one for you, just remember that the time you spend in a summer job is limited. Finding out about your likes and dislikes will help you plan your future. In addition to the work experience, you also get the (6) to work on your self-confidence and feel good about yourself. Of course, you (7) spend your holidays sitting on the couch at home, playing computer games or watching TV all day long, but that won’t get you anywhere. So write your application, go to the interview, get the job and set your alarm: it’s time to (8) for work and conquer the world. You won’t regret it! 0 A mean B know C decide D think 1 A taking B took C doing D going 2 A sometimes B even C never D always 3 A saying B thinking C sure D believe 4 A feel B know C have D catch 5 A choice B chose C choose D chosen 6 A chance B way C meaning D need 7 A will B won’t C could D couldn’t 8 A leave B left C leaving D leaves Skills and qualities Which skills or qualities could be important when applying for a holiday job? Match the expressions, then write down the whole phrase. LANGUAGE 2 a tennis speak English b flexible c English d confidence e smartly f discos g a horse h a CV 1 speak 2 ride 3 organise 4 be 5 play 6 write 7 have 8 dress Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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