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The job interview, part 2 (A1 advanced, present simple exercises)

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  • questions, and more: always stay calm, polite, and confident.


Before doing that exercise complete part 1.

When the interview starts, listen carefully to each question. Do not interrupt. If you do not understand a question, it is okay to ask politely: “Can you repeat, please?” or “Can you explain?” Speak slowly and clearly. Take a small pause before answering to think. Do not rush your answers.

Use a friendly smile. Smile sometimes, but not too much. Keep eye contact with the panel. Do not complain or speak badly about old jobs, teachers, or people. If you make a small mistake, stay calm and continue.

If something unexpected happens, like a technical problem or a question you do not know, stay calm. You can say: “I am not sure, but I can try.” If the panel asks a very detailed question, give an example from your experience, school, or training. Do not lie, because honesty is important.

During the interview, do not eat, drink too much, or fidget. Do not speak too fast or quietly. Keep your voice clear.

At the end, thank the panel politely: “Thank you for your time.” Stand up slowly and leave calmly.

Risks: looking bored, using a phone, giving wrong information, or being rude. Always stay calm, polite, and confident. These small actions can make a big impression.

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Vocabulary:

  1. to stay calm – to feel quiet and not nervous.
  2. to be confident – to feel sure about yourself.
  3. to interrupt – to stop someone while they are speaking.
  4. politely – in a nice and respectful way.
  5. to repeat – to say something again.
  6. to explain – to tell clearly so someone understands.
  7. to rush an answer – to answer too fast without thinking.
  8. eye contact – looking into someone’s eyes when talking.
  9. to complain – to say you are not happy about something.
  10. to speak badly – to say bad things about someone or something.
  11. a mistake – something wrong that you do.
  12. to continue – to keep doing something.
  13. unexpected – something that happens suddenly, not planned.
  14. a detailed question – a question that needs many details or a long answer.
  15. an experience – something you have done or seen.
  16. to lie – to say something that is not true.
  17. honesty – telling the truth.
  18. to fidget – to move your hands or body because you are nervous.
  19. to thank politely – to say thank you in a nice way.
  20. to leave calmly – to go out slowly and quietly.
  21. to look bored – to look not interested or tired of waiting.
  22. to be rude – to be impolite or not nice.
  23. to make an impression – to make people think you are good or special.

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Multiple choice, one answer correct:

  1. What does it mean to stay calm?
    a) To feel quiet
    b) To move a lot
    c) To shout
  2. What does to be confident mean?
    a) To feel afraid
    b) To feel sure of yourself
    c) To complain
  3. What does to interrupt mean?
    a) To wait quietly
    b) To stop someone talking
    c) To talk later
  4. What does politely mean?
    a) To shout at people
    b) To speak nicely
    c) To be rude
  5. What does to repeat mean?
    a) To speak quietly
    b) To say nothing
    c) To say again
  6. What does to explain mean?
    a) To listen
    b) To give details
    c) To stay silent
  7. What does to rush an answer mean?
    a) To answer slowly
    b) To answer fast
    c) To wait slowly
  8. What is eye contact?
    a) Looking in someone’s eyes
    b) Looking at your hands
    c) Closing your eyes
  9. What does to complain mean?
    a) To say you are unhappy
    b) To smile
    c) To be quiet
  10. What does to speak badly mean?
    a) To whisper
    b) To say bad things
    c) To speak kindly
  11. What is a mistake?
    a) Something small
    b) Something done right
    c) Something done wrong
  12. What does to continue mean?
    a) To keep doing
    b) To pause
    c) To stop
  13. What does unexpected mean?
    a) Something planned
    b) Something usual
    c) Something surprising
  14. What is a detailed question?
    a) A simple question
    b) A question with many details
    c) A short question
  15. What is an experience?
    a) Something you see
    b) Something you have done
    c) Something you have read
  16. What does to lie mean?
    a) To say untrue words
    b) To tell the truth
    c) To be quiet
  17. What is honesty?
    a) Ignoring rules
    b) Lying
    c) Telling the truth
  18. What does to fidget mean?
    a) To move when nervous
    b) To sleep
    c) To read quietly
  19. What does to thank politely mean?
    a) To be angry
    b) To say thank you
    c) To say hello
  20. What does to leave calmly mean?
    a) To go out slowly
    b) To run fast
    c) To shout
  21. What does to look bored mean?
    a) To look happy
    b) To look not interested
    c) To look angry
  22. What does to be rude mean?
    a) To be polite
    b) To be quiet
    c)To be impolite
  23. What does to make an impression mean?
    a) To hide yourself
    b) To run away quickly to impress
    c) To make people notice you

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Answers:

1a, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5c, 6b, 7b,
8a, 9a, 10b, 11c, 12a, 13c, 14b,
15b, 16a, 17c, 18a, 19b,
20a, 21b, 22c, 23c
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Correct version:

  1. What does it mean to stay calm? That means: To feel quiet
  2. What does to be confident mean? That means: To feel sure of yourself
  3. What does to interrupt mean? That means: To stop someone talking
  4. What does politely mean? That means: To speak nicely
  5. What does to repeat mean? That means: To say again
  6. What does to explain mean? That means: To give details
  7. What does to rush an answer mean? That means: To answer fast
  8. What is eye contact? That means: Looking in someone’s eyes
  9. What does to complain mean? That means: To say you are unhappy
  10. What does to speak badly mean? That means: To say bad things
  11. What is a mistake? That means: Something done wrong
  12. What does to continue mean? That means: To keep doing
  13. What does unexpected mean? That means: Something surprising
  14. What is a detailed question? That means: A question with many details
  15. What is an experience? That means: Something you have done
  16. What does to lie mean? That means: To say untrue words
  17. What is honesty? That means: Telling the truth
  18. What does to fidget mean? That means: To move when nervous
  19. What does to thank politely mean? That means: To say thank you
  20. What does to leave calmly mean? That means: To go out slowly
  21. What does to look bored mean? That means: To look not interested
  22. What does to be rude mean? That means: To be impolite
  23. What does to make an impression mean? That means: To make people notice you

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Gap-fill exercise:

  1. I ___ calm when I sit down in the interview room.
    a) feel
    b) sit
    c) fidget
  2. I ___ confident when the panel asks me a question.
    a) smile
    b) feel
    c) move
  3. I never ___ when someone else is speaking.
    a) interrupt
    b) complain
    c) rush
  4. I always ___ politely to the panel members.
    a) lie
    b) thank
    c) speak
  5. I sometimes ___ my answer too quickly.
    a) repeat
    b) rush
    c) notice
  6. I ___ my question if I do not get an answer..
    a) repeat
    b) speak
    c) move
  7. I always ___ eye contact with the panel.
    a) hold
    b) make
    c) look
  8. I never ___ about small problems in the interview.
    a) complain
    b) fidget
    c) lie
  9. I ___ a mistake when I answer incorrectly.
    a) notice
    b) make
    c) continue
  10. I ___ politely when I thank the panel after the interview.
    a) rush
    b) move
    c) smile
  11. I ___ honesty in all my answers.
    a) show
    b) explain
    c) hide
  12. I try to ___ a good impression during the interview.
    a) leave
    b) make
    c) interrupt
  13. I sometimes ___ when I am nervous.
    a) fidget
    b) speak
    c) hold
  14. I always ___ carefully when the panel asks a detailed question.
    a) repeat
    b) explain
    c) listen

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Answers:
1a, 2b, 3a, 4c, 5b, 6a, 7b,
8b, 9b, 10c, 11a, 12b, 13a, 14c
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Full version:

  1. I feel calm when I sit down in the interview room.
  2. I feel confident when the panel asks me a question.
  3. I never interrupt when someone else is speaking.
  4. I always speak politely to the panel members.
  5. I sometimes rush my answer too quickly.
  6. I repeat my question if I do not get an answer.
  7. I always make eye contact with the panel.
  8. I never complain about small problems in the interview.
  9. I make a mistake when I answer incorrectly.
  10. I smile politely when I thank the panel after the interview.
  11. I show honesty in all my answers.
  12. I try to make a good impression during the interview.
  13. I sometimes fidget when I am nervous.
  14. I always listen carefully when the panel asks a detailed question.

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True or false:

  1. I sometimes rush my answer during the interview.
  2. I always interrupt when someone else is speaking.
  3. I smile politely when I thank the panel.
  4. I never make mistakes during the interview.
  5. I hold eye contact with the panel members.
  6. I complain about small problems in the interview.
  7. I always speak politely to the panel.
  8. I ignore honesty when I answer questions.
  9. I feel calm when I sit down in the interview room.
  10. I fidget sometimes when I am nervous.
  11. I repeat my question if I do not get an answer.
  12. I try to make a bad impression during the interview.
  13. I listen carefully when the panel asks a detailed question.
  14. I lie to impress the panel members.

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True: 1,3,5,7,9,10,11,13

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Correct version:

  1. I sometimes rush my answer during the interview.
  2. I always interrupt when someone else is speaking.
    True is: I never interrupt when someone else is speaking.
  3. I smile politely when I thank the panel.
  4. I never make mistakes during the interview.
    True is: I sometimes make a mistake during the interview.
  5. I hold eye contact with the panel members.
  6. I complain about small problems in the interview.
    True is: I never complain about small problems in the interview.
  7. I always speak politely to the panel.
  8. I ignore honesty when I answer questions.
    True is: I always show honesty in my answers.
  9. I feel calm when I sit down in the interview room.
  10. I fidget sometimes when I am nervous.
  11. I repeat my question if I do not get an answer.
  12. I try to make a bad impression during the interview.
    True is: I try to make a good impression during the interview.
  13. I listen carefully when the panel asks a detailed question.
  14. I lie to impress the panel members.
    True is: I never lie to impress the panel members.

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A list of do’s and don’ts:

Do’s:

  1. Stay calm
  2. Be confident
  3. Make eye contact
  4. Speak politely
  5. Listen carefully
  6. Repeat if unclear
  7. Show honesty
  8. Smile politely
  9. Answer slowly if needed
  10. Try to make a good impression

Don’ts:

  1. Interrupt others
  2. Complain
  3. Fidget too much
  4. Rush your answers
  5. Lie
  6. Speak badly
  7. Ignore questions
  8. Look bored
  9. Be rude
  10. Leave abruptly

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Complete, words below:

rush – panel – politely – carefully –
complain – clearly – finishes –
repeat – honestly –
enter

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I __________ the interview room and sit down. I feel calm.
I look at the __________ and make eye contact.
I am confident because I have prepared.

When the panel asks me questions, I listen __________.
I speak politely and answer _________.
If I do not understand a question, I ask to __________ it.
Sometimes I __________ my answer, but I try to stay calm.

I show honesty in all my answers.
I smile __________ when I thank the panel.
I try to make a good impression.
I never interrupt others or __________ about small problems.
I fidget sometimes when I am nervous, but I continue to answer carefully.

When the interview __________, I leave calmly.
I feel proud because I answered __________ and politely.

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Correct version:

I enter the interview room and sit down. I feel calm. I look at the panel and make eye contact. I am confident because I have prepared.

When the panel asks me questions, I listen carefully. I speak politely and answer clearly. If I do not understand a question, I repeat it. Sometimes I rush my answer, but I try to stay calm.

I show honesty in all my answers. I smile politely when I thank the panel. I try to make a good impression. I never interrupt others or complain about small problems. I fidget sometimes when I am nervous, but I continue to answer carefully.

When the interview finishes, I leave calmly. I feel proud because I answered honestly and politely.

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Rewrite the story above in the thrid person singular.
Start with:

>>>>>>>She enters the interview room
>>>>>>>and sits down…………

make all changes necessary.
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Correct version:

She enters the interview room and sits down. She feels calm. She looks at the panel and makes eye contact. She is confident because she has prepared.

When the panel asks her questions, she listens carefully. She speaks politely and answers clearly. If she does not understand a question, she repeats it. Sometimes she rushes her answer, but she tries to stay calm.

She shows honesty in all her answers. She smiles politely when she thanks the panel. She tries to make a good impression. She never interrupts others or complains about small problems. She fidgets sometimes when she is nervous, but she continues to answer carefully.

When the interview finishes, she leaves calmly. She feels proud because she answers honestly and politely.

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Make the following sentences negative:

  1. I feel calm when I sit down in the interview room.
  2. You make eye contact with the panel when you answer questions.
  3. He listens carefully when the panel asks him a question.
  4. She speaks politely to the panel members.
  5. We repeat the question if we do not understand.
  6. They rush their answers sometimes, but they try to stay calm.
  7. I show honesty in all my answers.
  8. He fidgets sometimes when he is nervous.
  9. She smiles politely when she thanks the panel.
  10. We try to make a good impression during the interview.

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Answers:

  1. I do not feel calm when I sit down in the interview room.
  2. You do not make eye contact with the panel when you answer questions.
  3. He does not listen carefully when the panel asks him a question.
  4. She does not speak politely to the panel members.
  5. We do not repeat the question if we do not understand.
  6. They do not rush their answers sometimes, and they do not try to stay calm.
  7. I do not show honesty in all my answers.
  8. He does not fidget sometimes when he is nervous.
  9. She does not smile politely when she thanks the panel.
  10. We do not try to make a good impression during the interview.

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Now rewrite the statements as questions:

  1. I feel calm when I sit down in the interview room.
  2. You make eye contact with the panel when you answer questions.
  3. He listens carefully when the panel asks him a question.
  4. She speaks politely to the panel members.
  5. We repeat the question if we do not understand.
  6. They rush their answers sometimes, but they try to stay calm.
  7. I show honesty in all my answers.
  8. He fidgets sometimes when he is nervous.
  9. She smiles politely when she thanks the panel.
  10. We try to make a good impression during the interview.

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Correct answers:

  1. Do I feel calm when I sit down in the interview room?
  2. Do you make eye contact with the panel when you answer questions?
  3. Does he listen carefully when the panel asks him a question?
  4. Does she speak politely to the panel members?
  5. Do we repeat the question if we do not understand?
  6. Do they rush their answers sometimes, and do they try to stay calm?
  7. Do I show honesty in all my answers?
  8. Does he fidget sometimes when he is nervous?
  9. Does she smile politely when she thanks the panel?
  10. Do we try to make a good impression during the interview?

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Form questions to which the word/s given is/are the answer:

Example:

She enters the interview room.

She: _________________
YOU WRITE: Who enters the room?

enters the interview room: _________________
YOU WRITE: What does she do?

the interview room: _________________
YOU WRITE: What does she enter?

interview room; _________________
YOU WRITE: Which room does she enter?
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  1. He feels very calm and confident.
    a) He: _________________
    b) feels calm and confident: _________________
    c) very calm and confident: _________________
    d) very: _________________


2. She answers the questions carefully.
a) She: _________________
b) answers the questions carefully: _________________
c) the questions: _________________
d) carefully: _________________

3. He speaks politely.
a) He: _________________just write the correct questions


b) speaks politely: _________________
c) politely: _________________

4. She leaves the room calmly.
a) She: _________________
b) leaves the room calmly: _________________
c) the room: _________________
d) calmly: _________________

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Answers:

1. He feels very calm and confident.
a) He: Who feels very calm and confident?
b) feels calm and confident: What does he do?
c) very calm and confident: How does he feel?
d) very: How calm and confident does he feel?

2. She answers the questions carefully.
a) She: Who answers the questions carefully?
b) answers the questions carefully: What does she do?
c) the questions: What does she answer?
d) carefully: How does she answer the questions?

3. He speaks politely.
a) He: Who speaks politely?
b) speaks politely: What does he do?
c) politely: How does he speak?

4. She leaves the room calmly.
a) She: Who leaves the room calmly?
b) leaves the room calmly: What does she do?
c) the room: What does she leave?
d) calmly: How does she leave the room?

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