1.

Bob:
Hi Karen, Bob Johnson.
Karen:
Nice to meet you.
Bob:
Have a seat. So Karen, I've read over your application, and I see that you have some experience in
advertising. Is that right?
Karen:
Yes, it is. Actually, I've worked for three ad agencies since I graduated from college.
Bob:
And what positions did you have?
Karen:
The first two were temporary intern positions both for about six months each.
Bob:
Any then you went to Kenyon Barnett?
Karen:
Yes. For the past three years I've been working as a junior copywriter at Kenyon Barnett.
Bob:
So, tell me about your work there.
Karen:
I've gradually taken on more responsibility over the years. I now work directly with the art director on
different campaigns and I take part in planning meetings and reviews.
Bob:
Can you tell me about a specific ad campaign you worked on?
Karen:
Our most successful campaign was for The Candy Factory.
Bob:
The Candy Factory? I've seen those ads on TV.
Karen:
I was responsible for all the copy that appeared in the television, radio, and print ads.
Bob:
You did a great job.
Karen:
Thank you. We worked really hard on it.
Bob:
So, Karen. Do you have any questions for me?
Karen:
When do I start?
Choose the correct answer.

Who most probably is Bob Johnson?

A human resource manager
The owner of The Candy Factory
A Kenyon Barnett employee
Karen's former boss

What does Bob mean when he says, "Have a seat"?

Bring a chair over.
Sit down.
Welcome.
Nice to meet you.

What is Karen wearing?

A jacket and a skirt
A coat and a dress
A sweater and a skirt
A jacket and pants

As a copywriter, what does Karen do?

Writes movie scripts
Writes the text of ad campaigns
Makes sure no one copies the company's ads
Designs the graphics on ads

What is Kenyon Barnett?

A job agency
An ad agency
A candy company
An art store

Bob knows that Karen has experience in advertising because he...

studied with her in college.
spoke to her art director.
did an internship with her.
read her application.
At how many advertising agencies was Karen an intern?
Two
Three
Four
Five

Karen's first position in advertising was for three years.

True
False
We don't know.

How does Bob seem to feel about Karen?

He doesn't think she has enough experience.
He's impressed with her.
He doesn't seem to get along with her.
He finds her very unusual.

What do we understand from Karen's question, "When do I start?"

She got the job.
She's eager to get the job.
She wants to know the hours of the job.
She's not confident that she'll get the job.

The next person to come in for the interview is Kevin. Complete the interview by dragging the
correct answers into place. There are more words than you need.

Bob: Kevin, I thought your application was very good.

Kevin: Thank you. Yes, I have a lot of experience working with advertising agencies.
Bob: I can see from your résumé that you worked as a copywriter at Ad Prestige for five years.
Kevin: Yes. At first, I did mainly copywriting for them, but later, I managed the planning team. The
company has many overseas campaigns, and they wanted me to travel a lot. That's why I'm looking
for another position.
client - jobs - résumés
TEST:

Where does Karen want to work?

At The Candy Factory
At a radio station
In an art gallery
In an advertising agency

When was Karen hired at Kenyon Barnett?

While working on The Candy Factory campaign
Six months ago
After working as an intern
Before graduating from college

What was Karen's first job at Kenyon Barnett?

Reporter
Intern
Art director
Junior copywriter

According to the interview, Karen has experience...

working with an art director.
hiring interns.
designing Internet ads.
finding new clients.

What does Bob think about Karen's work for The Candy Factory?
He thinks the campaign was unsuccessful.
He thinks the ads were not professional.
He has never seen The Candy Factory advertisements.
He thinks she did a great job.
2.

Overtime:

Colleagues! Have you been working overtime a lot lately? Are you confused about the new work
contracts you are required to sign? Do you think you qualify for a raise or promotion? Our firm's
bright new accountant can help you. If you keep track of your working hours and expenses, she can
help you save income tax, too! Make an appointment to see her this week. She will look over the
figures you bring her, and spend time talking with you. Remember: your future is safe with us!

Read the notice about the new accountant at the company. In which ways can she help the
employees?

by checking whether they might be qualified for a higher salary

by giving advice about income tax
by giving them information about the company's health plan
by giving them work to do when they stay late
by explaining contracts

The words in the table are from the notice about the new accountant. Match up the words and
the definitions.

Word → Definition
an accountant → a person who is in charge of money matters
an appointment → a meeting at a time that you have agreed upon
a colleague → a person you work with
income tax → money you pay the government
overtime → extra time at work
Katie wants to make an appointment with the accountant. Complete the conversation. There
are more words than you need.

Secretary: Good morning. How can I help you?

Katie: Hi, I'd like to make an appointment with your new accountant.
Secretary: Sure. How about 10:00 tomorrow morning?
Katie: That's fine. What do I need to bring with me?
Secretary: You will need to bring your new work contract, a record of your working hours and
expenses, and your pay slips.
Katie: That's not a problem. See you tomorrow then.
Secretary: Goodbye.
promotion - a raise

Choose the best word to complete the sentences below.

If you qualify for a raise, it means you should get more money for the work you do.
a better job - a bigger office

A person who is promoted gets to work in a higher position in his job.

for more than one manager - overtime

Someone who keeps track of their working hours writes them down and keeps them.
counts them - tells their manager every day

You work for a company and travel a lot on business. Which of the following can you claim as
expenses?

Hotel bills
Cigarettes
Taxi fares
Your suitcase
Flight tickets
Restaurant bills
A good book
Presents for your family
Drag the correct answer/s into place.

Another word for firm is company.

To look over something means to check it.
Amounts and numbers are called figures.
expenses - raise - income tax

Type your answer in the text box and click submit.

Write a note to the company accountant asking to arrange a meeting. State when you would like the
meeting and what you would like to discuss.

-
TEST

Which words in the announcement mean "should get"?

qualify for
promote
keep track of
work for

The company wants the workers to feel that their jobs are secure.
True
False

What word in the announcement means "a time to meet"?

contract
hours
overtime
appointment

You can get help on income tax if you...

are an accountant in the firm.

qualify for a raise and you don't spend a lot of money.
work overtime and sign a new contract.
know how many hours you worked and how much money you spent.

The people who work in the company should sign the new contracts ____ talking to the accountant.
before
after
this week
while
3.

- What do you think of this tie?

- Hmm. Isn't it a little too bright?
- I don't think so. A lot of executives wear ties like these.
- What is it made of?
- One hundred percent silk. And it comes from France.
- OK. Let's buy it.

Choose the correct answer.

Where are the speakers?

In an office
In a restaurant
In a clothing store
In the street

Who most likely are the speakers?

A husband and a wife
A doctor and a patient
A teacher and a student
A salesperson and a customer

What does the woman think about the tie?

It's too expensive.
It's too small.
It's too bright.
It's too boring.

According to the man, what kind of person would wear this tie?
A French person
A sales representative
An important guest
An executive

What will the man probably do next?

Buy the tie
Try on the tie
Get a different tie
Order a silk tie

[SPEAKING]
4.

- Hey, weren't you here yesterday?

- Oh yes, I've already seen this movie twice this month. I saw it last week and I saw it again yesterday.
I love it. I always see my favorite movies four or five times.
- I guess you do, ma'am.

- When did you buy this book?

- A month ago. I haven't had time to read it yet, though.
have you bought - hadn't - don't have

- Have you ever sent a package express mail?

- Yes, I have. That's how I usually send presents to my family.
Did

- How many times has the actress Pamela Naylor been married?
- Seven, I think. She married her present husband four years ago.
did - has married

- Have you been sailing yet this year?

- Only once so far. We are going again next weekend.
went

Why aren’t you doing your homework?

I’ve already done it, Mom.
do

- These boxes have been down here for years. I put them here myself.
- It's a good thing you knew where they were.
have put - were

- Have you ever flown on a jumbo jet?

- No, but my father has. He flew from Paris to New York last year on a business trip.
Did

- How much did Adam pay for his motorcycle?

- About $2000. He hasn't paid it all yet, though. He still owes $500.
has
Tom hasn't ridden his bike yet this week because the weather has been so wet. Last week he only rode
it one day.
ride - didn't

Mary is in Mexico on vacation. She has taken over two hundred pictures so far. She loves to take
pictures.
has loved - is taking - took

TEST

- When did Tina start her new job at the bookstore?

- She's worked there since July.
She works
She worked
has Tina started

- Is your family going away for the holiday?

- We haven't made plans yet. Last year we stayed home.
made
don't make
have stayed

- Have you lost weight, Gary? You look different.

- Can you really tell? I finally decided to join the health club last month.
lose
have decided

- The neighborhood has changed a lot since I moved away.

- Yes, it has. They even built a new school last year.
changed
have built

It hasn't rained for several weeks now.

The last time it rained was during our vacation.
rains
is raining
isn't raining
5.

Vocabulary → Example:

advertising agency → We need to hire an advertising agency to think of ways to sell our cars.
A company that tries to get people to buy things by creating commercials on television, radio, and in
print.

application → I filled out a job application.

A written request to be accepted to something, usually a job or school.

client → I have a meeting with a client at two o'clock.

A customer, someone who pays for a service from a company or professional-

contract → We just signed a contract to buy the house.

A legal agreement signed by at least two people or companies.

experience → Jen has experience working with advertising agencies.

What a person has learned to do from doing things in the past.

field → Julia is an expert in the field of child psychology.

Area in which someone works.

income tax → I make more money now, so I pay more income tax.
Money a person pays to the government that is a percentage of what he or she earns at a job.

planning meeting → In the planning meeting, we discussed what each of our tasks will be for the
next month.
When people get together to decide on what to do or how they will do something in the future.

promotion → Rita's a good worker and deserves a promotion.

A job given to a worker that is at a higher level than the one he or she has been doing.

raise → I asked for a raise in my salary.

A rise in the amount of money someone is receiving to do his or her job, an increase in pay.

resume → William is preparing his resume so he can look for a job.

A list of someone's work and educational experience.

temporary position → We can offer you a temporary position for the summer.
A job offered for a specific length of time, such as three months.
Match the words to the correct definitions. There are more words than you need.

Definitions → Words
a job offered for a specific length of time, such as three months → temporary position
when people get together to decide on what to do or how they will do something in the future
→ planning meeting
a legal agreement signed by at least two people or companies → contract
a company that tries to get people to buy things by creating commercials on television, radio,
and in print → advertising agency
an area in which someone works → field
a list of someone's work and educational experience → resume
a written request to be accepted to something, usually a job or school → application
money a person pays to the government that is a percentage of what he or she earns at a job →
income tax
a rise in the amount of of money someone is receiving to do his or her job → raise
what a person has learned to do from doing things in the past → experience
a customer, someone who pays for a service from a company or professional → client
a job given to a worker that is at a higher level than the one he or she has been doing →
promotion

Type the sentences that you hear in the dictation. Pay attention to punctuation.
Writing:

We need to hire an advertising agency to think of ways to sell our cars.

I filled out a job application.
I have a meeting with a client at two o'clock.
We just signed a contract to buy the house.
Jen has experience working with advertising agencies.
Julia is an expert in the field of child psychology.

I make more money now, so I pay more income tax.

In the planning meeting, we discussed what each of our tasks will be for the next month.
Rita's a good worker and deserves a promotion.
I asked for a raise in my salary.
William is preparing his resume so he can look for a job.
We can offer you a temporary position for the summer.
Complete the collocations by dragging the correct word from the bank to column B. There are
more words than you need.

A→B
work → experience
advertising → agency
income → tax
planning → meeting
temporary → position

Fill in the blank/s with the correct answer/s.

Sue: Okay, what do we have to take care of today?

Hank: We have to set up a planning meeting to discuss our projects for the next few months.
Sue: How does next Wednesday at two o'clock sound?
Hank: That sounds good. Can you let everyone know?
Sue: Sure.
Hank: Do you know if Paula hired a new engineer?
Sue: Not yet. She's still reading all the applications and resumes she received.
Hank: We also need to decide on raises and promotions for some of the employees.
Sue: I definitely think that Paula deserves a promotion.
Hank: Should we offer her a 5 percent raise?
Sue: She has done excellent work these last few months. I want to increase her salary by 10 percent.
Hank: Okay. She really is one of the best in her field. I just hope she won't have to pay a lot more
income tax after her raise.

promotion - contract
fields - income tax
clients - planning meetings
contract - promotion
application - experience
promotions - experience
Drag the correct answer/s into place. There are more words than you need.

Allen: So tell me, Betty...why do you think you would make a good employee for our advertising
agency?
Betty: I'm very creative, and I have six months experience working at the Thompson Agency.
Allen: Did you bring a copy of your resume?
Betty: Yes, it's right here. It has all the information on my education and work experience, of course,
and a list of references.
Allen: Hmmm...I see you don't have experience working directly with clients.
Betty: No, but I'm very good with people.
Allen: Why did you leave the Thompson Agency?
Betty: The job was only a temporary position, while one of the employees was sick. My contract with
them ended two weeks ago.
raise - promotion

TEST

The ___ created some very funny commercials.

planning meeting.
advertising agency
resume
contract

I gave in ____ to try and get a loan from the bank.

a contract
a raise
an application
a promotion

The ___ ordered work to be done by our company.

planning meeting
client
application
temporary position
I got a new job, and I'm signing ___ tomorrow.
a resume
income tax
a contract
an advertising agency

We're looking for a manager with at least four years of ___ .

promotion
income tax
contract
experience

I've worked in the ___ of medicine for 17 years.

field
temporary position
advertising agency
planning meeting

If you earn money from working, you have to pay ___ .

raise
experience
income tax
application

Let's set up ____ to decide what the next magazine articles should be about.
a planning meeting
a temporary position
an advertising agency
a client

I'm getting ___ and a higher salary!

a field
an application
a resume
a promotion

If I don't get a raise, I'll look for a job that pays better.
raise
contract
temporary position
client
My ___ has all the details of my education and work experience.
promotion
contract
income tax
resume

I'm working in the mall right now, but it's only ___ .
an advertising agency
a temporary position
experience
a planning meeting