Progress Test A

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Date Mark Teacher

I – Reading

Read the text.

Part-time jobs
When I was a teen, I had ambitious dreams of
becoming a famous movie star/singer/writer/circus
artist. But considering I couldn’t afford anything that
wasn’t free, I decided I should get a part-time job until
5 the whole artist thing happened. It can teach you to be
more responsible, the value of saving and it can
prepare you for your future job interviews.
Here are some things to take into consideration
when you’re looking for one of your first jobs.
10 1.______________: It’s important to be able to get to
your job easily and relatively stress-free. Not only because you’re more likely to show up
because you didn’t miss that third bus you had to take, but because it’ll leave you in a better
mood while you’re working.
2.______________: Make really sure the job you’re applying for fits your daily routine. If the
15 job requires you to work a morning shift and you’re in class, it’s not going to work. If you
want to be in two places at once without defying physics, try standing on a state border with
one foot in each state. But for now, choose a job that you’ll be able to balance with school.
3.______________: Make sure to note what kind of know-how is needed for the job before
you apply. For example, becoming a lifeguard requires CPR1 training. While some swimming
20 pools offer the training, others don’t. It’s kind of like applying to be a waitress without ever
trying the restaurant’s food. Crazy, right?
4.______________: One last thing to think about is what kind of person you are. If you think
stocking shelves is the absolute worst thing you could do, you’re probably not going to want
to be a grocery store assistant. There are a lot of options out there, so it’s a good idea to
25 choose one that doesn’t make you sick every time you think about it.
Alice
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A There are four titles missing from the test. Match the gaps 1-4 to the titles. There are two
extra titles.

1 • • a Experience

2 • • b Schedule

3 • • c Education

4 • • d Personality traits

• e Location

• f University

B Find synonyms in the test (lines 1-14) for the following words/expressions:
1. didn’t have enough money ___________________________
2. not spending money _________________________________
3. with no trouble ______________________________________
4. disposition __________________________________________
5. everyday ____________________________________________

C Complete the sentences according to the text.

1. Teenagers should find out what the part-time job involves _____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. If you hate stocking shelves in a supermarket, __________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

D Answer the questions about the text.

1. What reasons did Alice have for finding a part-time job?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. What is the most important thing to consider when a student is looking for a job?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
3. What do you think is the best piece of advice in this text? Explain your answer.
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

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II – Vocabulary

A Look at the pictures and complete the sentences.

1 2 3 4 5

1. I sometimes receive some _______________ from my parents.

2. _______________ is a quality a worker should have.
3. I’ve worked so hard to get this _______________ ! I’ll be Head of Department next week.
4. It’s time to get a job and _______________ some money.
5. We all have some personal _______________ every month.

B Complete the text with the words/expressions in the box.

balancing interview apply for CV work skills schedule

David worked as a summer camp monitor last August. He decided to 1. _____________ this job
because he wanted some money to get his driving licence. The summer camp called him for
an 2. _____________ in April and they asked him to send his 3. _____________. David wrote
about his 4. _____________ and the reason why he could be the right person for the job.
It was David’s first 5. _____________ experience. One of the best things about a summer job is
that you don’t have to be worried about 6. _____________ school and work. However, it
doesn’t mean your 7. _____________ is going to be a piece of cake. It’s quite hard to get up
very early in the morning.

III – Grammar

A Complete the sentences with the reporting verbs in the box. There is one extra option.

invited asked explained said told

1. The employer ___________________ him when he had completed his studies.

2. Her father ___________________ her not to forget to switch off her mobile phone before the
interview.
3. She ___________________ to her friends what her job was about.
4. My parents ___________________ my colleagues to come to dinner.

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B Change into reported speech.

1. Alice: “I’m looking for my new photograph to attach to my CV.”
Alice said ____________________________________________________________________________
2. Alice’s father: “Alice, don’t be late for your interview.”
Alice’s father told ____________________________________________________________________
3. The interviewer: “Alice, what are you studying?”
The interviewer asked ________________________________________________________________
4. Tom: “What did you do yesterday?”
Tom asked Alice ______________________________________________________________________

IV – Writing

Imagine you want to apply for a part-time job. Write a letter to your future employer.
In your letter, mention:
• the job you are applying for;
• your reason(s) for applying;
• your strengths/qualities for the job;
• the schedule that is best for you;
• etc.

Dear Sir/Madam,
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

Best regards
_____________________________

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Answer Key

I – Reading
A. 1. e 2. b 3. a 4. d
B. 1. couldn’t afford (line 3) 2. saving (line 6) 3. easily (line 11) 4. mood (line 13) 5. daily (line 14)
C.
1. … because they need to be prepared before they apply.
2. … you can’t be a grocery store assistant.
D.
1. Alice couldn’t afford the things she wanted. She also thought a part-time job could teach
responsibility, the value of money and it could prepare her for a future job interview.
2. The most important thing to consider when a student is looking for a job is the schedule. It has to fit
into the student’s daily routine.
3. Personal answer

II – Vocabulary
A. 1. pocket money 2. Punctuality 3. promotion 4. earn 5. expenses
B. 1. apply for 2. interview 3. CV 4. skills 5. work 6. balancing 7. schedule

III – Grammar
A. 1. asked 2. told 3. explained 4. invited
B.
1. … (that) she was looking for her new photograph to attach to her CV.
2. … Alice (her) not to be late for her interview.
3. … Alice (her) what she was studying.
4. … what she had done the previous day/the day before.

IV – Writing
Personal answer

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