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KEY MODULE 2
THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE RIGHT JOB
SECTION 1: Page 36
BEFORE READING
1.
Context: A job interview
Speakers: Interviewer / Applicant
Message implied: The applicant is a true optimist.
2.
a) peculiarity – attribute – characteristic
b) recruited – employed
c) The most relevant qualities of a competent employee.
WHILE READING
Students’ own answers.
Sample answer: The text states that in a job interview you should provide a
concrete example of your personality traits and the applicant in the dialogue did
so.
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AFTER READING
Students’ own answers.
Sample answer: According to the text, both types of skills are equally important.
However, if two candidates have the same hard skills, the soft ones will probably
make the difference.
VOCABULARY BUILDING
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LEXIS AND GRAMMAR: ABILITIES, QUALITIES, LIKES AND DISLIKES
Expressing qualities
● Subject + AM/IS/ARE + ADJECTIVE.
● Singular Subject + AM/IS/ARE + A/AN + ADJECTIVE + SINGULAR NOUN.
Expressing abilities
● Subject + CAN + INFINITIVE VERB (without “to”) + …
● Subject + AM/IS/ARE + GOOD/BAD + AT + -ING VERB + …
● Subject + FIND(S) + IT + ADJECTIVE + “TO” INFINITIVE VERB + …
● Subject + AM/IS/ARE + ADJECTIVE + ENOUGH + “TO” INFINITIVE VERB
+…
Expressing likes and dislikes
● Subject + VERB OF EMOTION + -ING VERB + …
CHECK YOUR PROGRESS 1
1.
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1. like working
2. is good at working with others and contributing to
3. he finds it hard to share
4. is cautious enough to find
5. doesn’t like taking
6. an effective multitasker
7. can easily come out of her role
2.
1. finds it hard to think and plan
2. is good at setting
3. can mobilize
4. find it difficult to take
5. can make
6. can recognize
7. are flexible enough to adapt
8. cannot do
9. doesn’t enjoy doing
10. is bad at generating
11. finds it easy to think up
3.
1. A team player (Opposite: An individualistic person)
2. A multitasker (Opposite: A single-tasker)
3. A cultural fit (Opposite: A cultural misfit)
EXPRESSING YOURSELF
En esta actividad se deberá desplegar e integrar todo el conocimiento de la lengua
adquirido hasta el momento. Para su corrección, el docente le indicará el modo de
presentación.
BINGO TIME!
In-class activity guided by the tutors.
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GRAMMAR STOP
a)
1. Multitaskers are people who are capable of engaging in different activities.
2. A strategist is a person that is skilled in planning action or policy.
3. Deciders are people who find it easy to reach decisions.
4. Cautious employees are the ones who always make a list of pros and cons
before making any decision.
5. A team player is a person who plays or works well as a member of a team.
b)
Students’ own answers.
Sample answers:
● Cultural fits are people who can adapt to the core values of any company.
● Independent thinkers are people that generate their own ideas and express
them confidently.
CHECK YOUR PROGRESS 2
a)
1. My colleague Jennifer finds it easy to work under strict deadlines. / She
doesn’t find it difficult to work under strict deadlines.
2. Both John and Sarah can handle multitasks.
3. Sam is a hard-working and reliable employee.
4. I’m not good enough to lead a team but I am an excellent team player.
5. Helen is a committed and responsible worker.
6. I find it difficult to make decisions.
7. I’m a little disorganized but I’m trying hard to change this.
8. Jane is not creative enough so she won’t make much progress in the
company.
9. Jason doesn’t find it easy to deal with people. / Jason finds it difficult to
deal with people.
10. Sophie is good at working under pressure and meeting deadlines
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b)
1. Although
2. attributes
3. However
4. characteristics
5. if
6. Therefore
7. hire
8. after
9. plan
10. due to
11. responsibility
12. As
13. balance
14. Despite
15. views
16. get along well
17. What’s more
18. collaborative
19. Before
20. values
c)
1. What does it mean?
2. Can you give (me) an example?
3. Do you know / How do you know if I am a good candidate?
4. ’m not a strategist
5. Do you make decisions easily?
6. difficult / hard
7. Do you work in groups? / Do you like working in groups?
8. a good team player
9. What do I need to be hired?
10. decider
11. team player
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12. I want to get a job
d)
1. are
2. is carefully made
3. should write
4. is prepared
5. will have
6. are finally called
7. may want
8. can speak
9. are not considered
10. should refocus
11. will be given
TIME FOR FICTION II: Page 56
BEFORE READING
a)
1. A small boy / An ogre / A group of children
2. In a big garden
3. In winter / In spring
4. A bad-tempered Giant who changes his character for the better.
5. Sad / Moving / Unexpected
WHILE READING
Part 1
b)
A. 7
B. 6
C. 1
D. 4
E. 8
F. 2
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G. 10
H. 3
I. 9
J. 11
K. 5
AFTER READING
Part 2
a)
1. False. They played every day.
2. False. The Giant built a high wall.
3. True
4. False. They made a hole in the wall.
5. True
b) Ss
Students’ own answers.
Sample answers:
1. The Giant was selfish and ugly at the beginning of the story. They are
unfavorable because he is alone and it is always winter in his garden.
2. Perhaps because he didn’t know them.
3. He changed his attitude when he saw the little boy in his garden. The special
action was when the little boy kissed him.
4. The little boy represented “Jesus” because he appeared to make the Giant
change and then, in the end, to take him to paradise.
5. Because he understood that good actions bring good consequences.
CHECK YOUR PROGRESS 3
a)
a) approached + 3) was crying
b) were running + 1) watched- enjoyed
c) entered + 2) was lying
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d) looked + 5) was dressing
e) understood + 4) were sleeping / were resting
b)
1. went
2. stayed
3. When
4. were using
5. built
6. passed
7. However
8. came
9. woke up
10. were sitting
11. were laughing
12. noticed
13. let
14. but
15. woke up
16. Therefore
EXPRESSING YOURSELF
En esta actividad se deberá desplegar e integrar todo el conocimiento de la lengua
adquirido hasta el momento. Para su corrección, el docente le indicará el modo de
presentación.
CHECK YOUR PROGRESS TOWARDS MID-TERM TEST 1: Page 65
a)
1. is based
2. is asked
3. can
4. don’t want
5. if
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6. as
7. however
8. lost
b)
These are sample answers.
1. He/She should be a decider. / We need a decider.
2. You must improve that trait. / You are a bit insecure.
3. What do you think about me?
4. What kind of employee are you looking for? / What kind of person would
you prefer?
5. Why do you think we need a multitasker?
c)
These are sample answers.
1. He carried out the experiment as he wanted to find out the reason why
he sometimes did atrocious things.
2. When the Giant arrived at his castle, the children were playing in his
garden. He found it hard to share his things. Therefore, he threw them
out.
d)
This is a sample paragraph.
I think I am a multitasker. Yes, that’s the word for me. I have a lot of energy and
I don’t find it difficult to do different things. I am a fast learner and I can easily
adapt to changes. I like learning new things as I am curious. I’m sociable so I am
very good at dealing with people. Although I’m not organized enough, I am very
responsible.
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