IESTP RAMÓN COPAJA COMPRENSIÓN Y REDACCIÓN EN INGLÉS
LESSON 16: MAKING A CV
WARM UP: Tick all the things that you write on a CV.
1. date of birth 8. friends
2. address 9. languages spoken
3. family 10. references
4. pets 11. telephone number
5. education history 12. email address
6. work experience 13. favourite food
7. skills
EXERCISE 1: Circle the best answer or answers to complete these sentences.
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1. Where does Natasha live?
a. Liverpool b. London c. Leeds
2. How many of her exams did Natasha pass at school?
a. none b. two c. nine
3. Natasha doesn't have an email address.
a. true b. false c. answer not given
4. Are all the advertised jobs for weekend work?
a. yes b. no c. answer not given
5. Which two jobs are for weekday evenings?
a. babysitter b. waiters and waitresses c. computer shop assistant d. lifeguard
6. Which three jobs could Natasha apply for?
a. babysitter b. waitress c. computer shop assistant d. lifeguard
EXERCISE 2: Use the headings in the box to complete the CV.
Languages - References - Email - Education - Address - Date of birth - Work experience
Skills and interests - Mobile
CV – Mark James Moore
1 _______________: 26 August 1997
2 _______________: 94 Albion Street, Birmingham, B23 2TF
3 _______________: Mooro@myworld.com
4 _______________: 0778 445 288
5 _______________: 7 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science
6 _______________: Cashier at a large supermarket
7 _______________: French – A2, German – A2
8 _______________: Mountain biking, drawing and computer programming
9 _______________: Mr Williams, Albion High School, Park Drive, Birmingham
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EXERCISE 3: Select the correct alternative.
1. 'CV' stands for 'curriculum vitae' - a Latin expression meaning ______ ______.
a) current life b) hard life c) living story d) life story
2. Your CV should be ______ and ______ - only put in information which you think is
important for the job.
a) concise / relentless b) consize / relevant c) concise / relevant d) coincide /
reverend
3. A good CV should have a clear ______ and lots of ______ space.
a) white / layout b) outline / black c) layout / white d) outlay / white
4. A good CV should include as much information as possible: true or false?
a) False: you should select information carefully. b) False: you should include as little
information as possible. c) True. d) Neither true nor false.
5. The most important features are that your CV is _____ to read and looks good.
a) simple b) light c) easy d) effortless
6. A good CV won't guarantee a good job, but it could help you get ______.
a) a discussion b) an interview c) a panel d) a board
Exercise 4: Complete Nisa’s CV. Write the headings in the right place on the dotted lines
(…).
a. Education and qualifications
b. Personal details
c. References
d. Interests
e. Work experience
f. Skills
Nisa Thaoto CV
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I am a nurse with qualifications and experience. I am looking for a job in healthcare in
Beechen.
…………………………………………..
Address: 391 Newbury Road, Beechen, BE2 3AC
Email: nisathaoto@wow.com
Phone: 07746 128 497
Date of birth: 30 April 1992
…………………………………………..
2012-present: Beechen College. ESOL course. I will take Entry 1 exams this term.
2010-2011: Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Bangkok (Thailand). Diploma in Nursing
…………………………………………..
2013-present: volunteer assistant at Help the Aged (charity shop), 14 High Street,
Beechen
2011-2012: nurse at Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok
…………………………………………..
Languages: Thai (fluent); English (elementary)
Computers: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
UK driving license
…………………………………………..
I enjoy football and played for the women’s team at school.
…………………………………………..
Mr Mark Hargreaves, ESOL Lecturer, Beechen College: mhargreaves@beechen.ac.uk
Ms Pikul Dangda, Head of Nursing, Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok:
pikul_dangda@bumrungrad.com. Ms Dangda was my supervisor when I worked at
Bumrungrad Hospital.
Exercise 5: Now write your CV. Write information about yourself.
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