Main Topic 1: Business Introductions Today, you will practice your Reading and Listening Skills as you study texts related to ADVERTISEMENTS. I. READING Exercise 1: What s missing? (5-6 minutes) Lesson 1: Job Advertisements (18-25 minutes) Read the following ADVERTISEMENT carefully. Choose the best word that would fill in the blanks. Save the Environment and Earn Money! Go Green Co., an environmental resources firm, encourages all Environmental Scientists to grab this exciting opportunity and to take part in our on making the world a 1.a. company b. campaign c. circulation d. classified ad better place. If you want to establish a long-term association with a company that supports, encourages, and develops staff, apply now! Supporting the development of various programs and assisting site departments in the operation the key roles required. Other responsibilities include recommending 2.a. is b. have c. are d. has new processes, ensuring requirements are met, and developing proposals. If you: are a female have a degree in environmental science have at least three years of experience in the same field, and, then you have a good chance of becoming a part of 3. a. had strong work ethics b. have strong work ethics c. has strong work ethics d. should have strong work ethics our growing company. Interested applicants may submit their resumes to 90313 SMC Building, New York, New York; or you can email us at hiring@gogreen.com. We also accept walk-in applicants. Please hand in your applications to Mr. Andre Federer, our human resource specialist. Then we ll call you to schedule the interview. We are looking forward to meeting you! Page 1
Exercise 2: Reading Check-up (3-4 minutes) Answer the following questions based on the previous text. 1. Who is qualified for the position offered by Go Green Company? 2. After the applicant passes her resume, what is the next step? Exercise 3: Compare and Connect (3-5 minutes) Read the following EMAIL and try to answer the questions that follow. TO: hiring@gogreen.com FROM: monina.frank@yahoo.com SUBJECT: Application ATTACHMENT: mfrankresume.doc Dear Mr. Andre Federer, Good day! For the past seven years, I have been a witness to Go Green Company s tremendous expansion. I have read numerous articles featuring the company. Your endeavor has reached and inspired millions of people around the world. I have been faithful to your mission of making the world a better place. As soon as I read your job post for an Environmental Specialist position in a local newspaper, I grabbed the opportunity to email you and express my intention to fill the said position. I have had the privilege of working contractual in the same field in various Non-Government Organizations. Details of the projects I have contributed and spearheaded are included in the resume attached herewith. In line with this, I would like an opportunity to discuss with you where my skills and experiences would be of great value in your company. Please call me at your most convenient time. My contact information is written in my resume. I am looking forward to meeting you. Sincerely, Monina Frank Questions: 1. How did Monina Frank learn about the advertisement? 2. If Monina Frank worked at the same field with another company, what could probably be her major in the university? 3. What would happen after Monina Frank sends this email? Page 2
II. LISTENING (1-2 minutes) Exercise 1: What s in the photo? Study the following picture carefully. Then listen to the audio clip that follows. Question: Which of the following statements is true about the picture? AUDIO 1 cdn.rarejob.com/material/intermediate/toeic/audio/toeic2mc_001.mp3 Exercise 2: Fill in the details (3-4 minutes) Listen to the following audio clip once then try to answer the exercises that follow. AUDIO 2 cdn.rarejob.com/material/intermediate/toeic/audio/toeic2convo_001.mp3 Page 3
Read the following sentences carefully. Try to supply the missing word or phrase based on the listening clip. 1. I emailed you last week about the I saw on the newspaper. 2. You are applying for the Environmental Specialist. 3. But I can assure you that your is currently being processed. CHOICES: application classified ad resume position Exercise 3: Answering Questions (3-4 minutes) Read the following questions about the audio clip then choose the best answer from the four choices. You may opt to listen to the clip one more time with your tutor. 1. Who did Monina Frank want to speak with? a. Andrew Federal b. Alex Federich c. Andre Federer d. The boss of Go Green Company 2. Why did Monina Frank call? a. She was wondering if she could get an interview. b. She was wondering if her email got through. c. She was wondering if she was hired. d. She was wondering if the boss had read her resume. 3. Where did Monina Frank see the classified ad of Go Green Company? a. in the internet b. on TV c. in a magazine d. in a newspaper Page 4
4. What position was Monina Frank applying for? a. Environmental Specialist b. Human Resource Specialist c. IT Specialist d. Receptionist 5. What assurance did Andre Federer give her? a. Her application is currently being read by the boss. b. Her application is currently being processed. c. Her application has been approved. d. Her application has been denied. Page 5