EXERCISES UNIT 8: APPLYING FOR A JOB

PART A

1. What is not included in a CV? (additional skills / references / interests / political affiliation).

2. I hope you would (apply / consider / completed / studied) my application.

3. What is the suggested format of an application letter? (be brief / make it long / overpraised

Yourself / use bad quality paper).

4. In CV include your telephone numbers with the dialing (area / sign / code / symbol).

5. I studied (psychiatrist / accountant / account / psychology) at University of Indonesia.

6. If we start the application letter with “Dear Mr. Budi”, end the letter with (yours faithfully /

yours sincerely / thank you / yours).

7. I am (come / can / available / attend) for an interview at any time.

8. We know about the company we applied from, except (journal / magazine / newspaper /
friend)

PART B (APPLICATION LETTER)

INTERVIEW - HEARING - ATTACHED - DETAILS - ADVERTISED

FAITHFULLY - CONTACT - APPLY - POSITION - EXPERIENCE

Dear Sirs or Madam,

I am writing to APPLY (1) for the POSITION (2) of Assistant Personnel Manager which was

ADVERTISED (3) last week in your company website.

My work EXPERIENCE (4) has dealt with many challenges in that field..

I have ATTACHED (5) my curriculum vitae for your consideration and would be pleased to
discuss it

with you more detail at an INTERVIEW (6). Please do not hesitate to CONTACT (7) me if
you need

further DETAILS (8). I look forward to HEARING (9) from you.

Yours FAITHFULLY (10) Bambang

PART C (JOB VACANCY)

JOB VACANCY

To support our new business growth, we are looking FOR (1) dynamic, energetic and

highly motivated PEOPLE (2) to fill the following POSITION (3) : PROCESS ENGINEER

Qualification:

 D3/S1 in Chemical Engineering

 Fresh graduate or 1 year experience in RELATED (4) industry will be advantage
 Able to work in under PRESSURE (5) situation
 Fluent in English, both oral and WRITTEN (6)
 Has a good communication and INTERPERSONAL (7) skill
 Willing to be PLACED (8) in Gresik

SEND (9) your complete application letter with current PHOTOGRAPH (10) and CV
to Recruitment.gresik@wilmar.co.id

PLACED - PEOPLE - INTERPERSONAL - SEND - POSITION

PRESSURE - WRITTEN - PHOTOGRAPH - RELATED - FOR

PART D (JOB VACANCY)

JOB VACANCY

Japanese International Cooperation AGENCY (1) (JICA) in NEPAL (2) and Yachio
Engineering / a

Japanase COMPANY (3 ) is seeking suitable CANDIDATE (4) to fill the vacant post.

Qualification

1. Bachelor”s degree in any DISCIPLINE (5)

2. Fluent in written and SPOKEN (6)

3. Minimum 3 years work experience as a secretary

4. Good at computer

Please APPLY (7) along with your DETAILED (8) CV. Only short listed applicants will

be CONTACTED (9) for written test and INTERVIEW.(10).

DETAILED - DISCIPLINE - INTERVIEW - COMPANY - SPOKEN

CANDIDATE - APPLY - NEPAL - AGENCY - CONTACTED

 EXERCISES UNIT 9 JOB INTERVIEW
Choose the best answer

1. Bambang, the head of our class is showing good manners and consideration to other people.

He is (polite / careful / intelligent / organized).

2. Eye contact during an interview is important during an interview because it is

- signifying that we aren’t focusing

- implying that we are personally attracted to the interview

- showing that we are insecure

- indicating that we are interested in what the interview is saying

3. Sinta : (How / what / which / why) do you want to resign from your former job?

4. Joni : (How / what / which / why) is your career goal?

5. Everybody likes honest friends in their work (tempered / patient / trustworthy /

experienced)

6. Wow…..you are so good (on / for / at / about) analyzing the problems.

7. We can get the information about the company you have applied from these sources, except

(newspaper / magazine / journal / friends).

8. Diana : (How / what / which / why) do you handle pressure at work?

Ria : keep calm.

9. Can you (speak / explain / describe / tell) me about yourself?

10. What are your interests?

- I work efficiently

- I like travelling and reading novels

- I avoid going on long holidays

- I am friendly and hard working

11. Do you have any previous work (explanation / aspiratory / prescription /experience).
12. What do you want to leave your present job?

- I will get fridge benefit

- I dive to the office more than one hour

- I earn much money

- I work with supportive people

15. What is your biggest weakness?

- I am ready to start working anytime

- I think both are important aspects in the meeting

- I sometimes focus too much and ignore other important things

- I would like to pursue my dreams

16. something – tell me – can – about – yourself – you ?

- Can you tell me about yourself something?

- Can you tell me something about yourself?

- Can tell me something about you yourself?

- You can tell me something about yourself

17. I – other – well – work – people – with

- Other people work well with I

- I work well with other people

- I with other people well work

- People with I work other well

18. are – goals – term – what – your – short?

- What are your short term goals?

- What short are your goals term?

- What goals are your term short?

19. I – more on – projects – to take – challenging – want

- I want to take more on challenging projects

- Challenging projects want to take more on I

- I want more on challenging projects to take

- Challenging projects more on to take I want

20. weakness – to be – what – consider – you – do you ?

- Do you consider to be what your weakness?

- What do you consider to be your weakness?

- Do you what your consider to be weakness?

-What do you weakness to be your consider?

21. my – my – weakness – English language – skills – are

- My skills English language are my weakness

- My skills English language are my weakness

- My weakness are my skills English language

- My English language skills are my weakness

22. MATCH THE BEST RESPOND TO ANSWER THE QUESTION

1) What is more important for sales: a quality A) Creating beautiful, efficient digital
product or excellent customer service ? products to make people’s experience with
technology memorable.
=> I think both things are important and
support each other.

2) What are you passionate about ? B) The industry offers me plenty of

opportunities to progress and to challenge
=> The industry offers me plenty of myself
opportunities to progress and to challenge
myself

3) When can you start ? C) In order to pursue new opportunities and

take myself further in my career.
=> I am available whenever you need me
including tomorrow

4) Why do you want to work in sales in D) I think both things are important and
industry? support each other.

=> ) In order to pursue new opportunities and

take myself further in my career.

5) Why did you leave your last job? E) I sometimes focus too much on the details
of a project and spend too much time
=> Losing a sale is disappointing.But I think a analyzing the finer points.
key to being a good salesperson is to avoid
taking this failure personally

6) How do you handle rejection and failure? F) I am available whenever you need me
including tomorrow
=> Creating beautiful, efficient digital
products to make people’s experience with
technology memorable.

7) What is your biggest weakness ? G) Losing a sale is disappointing.But I think a

key to being a good salesperson is to avoid
=> I sometimes focus too much on the details taking this failure personally
of a project and spend too much time
analyzing the finer points.
 SOAL-SOAL UAS BIB SEMESTER GENAP 2021/2022

UNIT 9 JOB INTERVIEW

Choose the right answers

1. The research of the company and the job will give you…………… during the interview.

A. happiness

B. luxury

C. convenience

D. confidence

2. Never ask the company about……………until after you receive the job offer

A. job desk

B. annual leave

C. benefits packages

D. the website

3. There are……………usual stages of the interview

A. two

B. three

C. four

D. five

4. You are so keen……………analyzing the problem, It is your strength

A. at

B. on

C. for
D. about

5. ……………..do you describe your personality?

A. How

B. Why

C. What

D. Which

6. are – range – what – goals – long – your - ?

a. What range are your long goals?

b. What are your long range goals?

c. What are long range your goals?

d. What your long range goals are?

7. I’d like to ask you about your previous work experience

The synonym of the italic word is …………….

A. next

B. after

C. future

D. former

II. Complete the sentences with words from the below

A. personal C. measured E. aligned G. replicated

B. stability D. report F. responsible

8. Maria changed jobs because she was looking for more B. stability

9. She must D. report to HR manager on her first day work

10. She feels E. aligned with company requirements

11. Her ideas can be G. replicated for the next project

12. Performance will be C. measured by the interviewers

13. She was F. responsible for research and development

14. She is used to take a A. personal approach to R & D

 EXERCISES UNIT 10 BIB
TALKING ABOUT JOBS AND COMPANIES
1. I work (in / as / for) an International Company

2. I worked (in / as / for) my father for five years

3. Working (in / as / for) hospital must be challenging

4. She has a dream to work (in /as / for) a film as a princess

5. Rita has worked (in / as / for) a cashier as I was in Jakarta

6. Working (in / as / for) tourism sector makes you meet some people

7. I like working (in / as / for) a teacher

8. Last June as many as 21,999,256 Indonesian (is received / received / has received / receives)

First vaccinations

9. This is extraordinary. World (has never seen / see / has saw / seen) this situation : Many

children are out of school at the same time

10. Covid-19 patients (need / are needing / needs / are needed) higher protein for speedy
recovery

11. A lot of people have recovered from Covid-19, government spokesman (say / tell / speak /

said) in last night conference

12. Covid first (come / came / comes / is coming) from Wuhan

13. On February 24, 2021 the Indonesian Government (will hold / held / is holding / has held)

The first vaccination

14. Corana virus cases is now falling down, but in some countries (are struggling / is
struggling/ struggles / has struggled) to control

15. During Covid-19, it (is / was / had been / being) normal to have a distance to other people
 EXERCISES UNIT 11 BIB
AGREEING – DISAGREEING
OFFERING – REQUESTING
1. Your friend says something you disagree. You say (I don’t agree / I am not agree / I not
agree/ I’m afraid I agree)

2. You are discussing with your friend, and you “halaf”agree with his opinion. You say (I don’t

Agree with you / I agree up to a point)

3. We’d better stay at home during Covid. You say (I agree with you / I agree to you / I’m
agree Are you agree?)

4. Ani; There is no way I would be able to do that kind of heavy lifting

Ali: (would you like to drink / Can you tell me / Shall I help you / Do you want me to
leave?)

5. I suggested to buy Dilan by Pidi Baiq for our friend’s birthday. (Are you agree / you agree /

What do you think / did you agree)

6. Susi: Would you like some more salad? // (I am not sure / Let’s go / Just a small glass /

(No thanks. I’ve got enough)

7. (Shall I / Do you mind / Can I / May I) if I don’t come to the meeting tomorrow?

8. (Could / Couldn’t/ Won’t / Wouldn’t) you turn on the AC, please. It is hot in here.

9. (It seems to me (SAMA SEPERTI IT MY OPINION) / I don’t think / Don’t you think /
opinion) if you start up your own business It means that you are out of your comfort zone.

10. Studying from home can be challenging (Don’t you think so / you agree / you think that /

What your opinion)

 EXERCISES UNIT 12 BIB: PRESENTATION
I. Choose the right answer

1. Good morning. My name is Windu. (I going / I’d like / I’d be / I will) to talk about our

product.

2. I’ll start (to / show / with / go on) the overview of our sales

3. I’m going to (talk / explain / online / outline) about this month profit, KECUALI

4. Let me (now / present / on the moment / in the moment) turn to the annual report of the

product

5. This is the end of our presentation. Thank you for your (intention / dedication / attention /

patient)

6. Below you can see the example of a bar graph which is the most widespread for (presenting
/ refusing / removing / deleting) statistical data.

7. We will begin in ten minutes, if you are (complete / finish talking / ready / happy)

8. New students must (can / could / may / be able to) adapt in new class.

II. Choose the suitable answer below

A. occasion B. honorable C. deliver D. introduce E. welcome F. yours

Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention. The presentation is about to begin.

honorable (9) Mr. Agus Hidayat, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning.

First of all, I’d like to welcome (10)you all this presentation. In this occasion (11) we would

like to have a presentation from Jaya Nusantara. Before the presentation begins, allow us to
introduce 12) the presenter. This is Mr. Nugraha Adi, he is the Production Manager of Jaya

Nusantara company. Without further delay, I would like to welcome the presenter to deliver
(13) the presentation. Alright, Mr Adi, the floor is yours.(14)
III. Choose the suitable answer below

A. Korea B. parts C. third D. research E. summarize

F. chance G. Seoul National H. background I. start J. partner

Good morning. I am very happy to have this chance (15) to give my presentation. Before I

start (16) my speech, let me introduce myself first. My name is Park Dan Dan, from Korea 17)
I am now studying in Seoul National (18) University. Today I will share my research 19) with
you. Let me introduce the outline first, my presentation will be given in five parts (20) The first
part concerns about the background (21) of my research. And the second part relates to the
system, which I and my partner (22) are developing. In the third (23) part, I will describe what I
have done. And in the fourth part, we will discuss the future prospect. Finally, I will summarize
(24) my presentation.
 EXERCISES UNIT 13 BIB: MEETING

1. Please join me in (seeing / welcoming / see / welcome) Mr. Edwin

2. So, if there is nothing to discuss …………………(which is NOT appropriate)

a. let’s move on to the next agenda

b. I’d like to move on to today’s topic

c. shall we get down to business?

d. I think we can postpone the meeting

3. I’m afraid we are (running / needing / saving / wasting) out of time

4. I think we’d better (leave / ready / understand / conclusion) that for another meeting

5. Are we ready to make a/an (call / decision / decide / ending)?

6. I have received apologies for the (absent(kata sifat) / absence(kata benda) / present /
presence) from Ms. Rita, because she has to attend another meeting in Bandung.

7. We should (can / could / be able to) support each other

8. Our manager (can / could / be able to) not be here because he is sick

9. Copies of the (proposal / summary / plan / agenda) for the meeting were distributed to the

Heads of departments

10. She made sure that everyone was able to express their points of (view / opinion / idea /

impression)

11. She thanked the director (with / on / in / for) behalf of her company for inviting her to this

special event
 UNIT 13
Meeting
General Objective : To meet people in business and get to know them
Specific Objectives : To introduce yourself and other people
To practice small talks
To address people
Grammar Points : Sentences pattern with BE

Activity 1.

1. Individual and team meetings are one of the modes of

a.. none of the above c. internal communication
b. external communication d. no communication

2. In order to create new ideas and initiatives

a. individual or team meetings play the c. email and text messaging play the most
most important role important role
b. none of the above d. letters and presentations play the most
important role

3. At the end of a meeting it is most important to ensure that everyone is aware of

a. who said nothing c. who said the least
b. who is responsible for carrying d. who said the most
outdecisions made

4. Meetings are convened to find out facts and

a. decrease information overload c. waste valuable time
b. keep employees busy d. devise alternatives

5. Internal communication can by providing better understanding of the corporate goals.

a. increase confusion c. all of the above
b. decrease morale d. increase productivity

6. Individual and team meetings predominates in most businesses because

a. they are not costly c. they are one type of internal
communication
b. they are quick d. most people prefer face-to-
facecommunication

7. Business need to be aware of the limitations of meetings such as high cost and
a. low attention c. low technology
b. availability d. generating ideas

8. If properly executed meetings can improve

a. selective perception c. morale and productivity
b. the written word d. dd. filtering

9. The is the tool that controls the meeting.

a. time sheet c. meeting agenda
b. feedback d. minutes
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10. Using charts, diagrams and posters can help
a. change perceptions c. reduce costs
b. the audience better understand you d. controlling the meeting

Activity 4. Complete the sentences with can or could where possible. Where can and
could aren't appropriate, use be able to.

e.g. Would you be able to meet me on the 24th?

a. I CAN (not) take the minutes -I'll e. It looks as if we CAN use room 207.
be away. f. I enjoy walk to the office.
b. Is she going to BE ABLE TO g. I COULD (not)mail it - it wasn't
make themeeting? ready.
c. I'd like to BE ABLE TO type h. You must BE ABLE TO
properly. reach himsomehow.
d. We should BE ABLE TO meet on
27th.

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Useful language
Are you (still) OK for...?
It's taking place at [2 p.m.] on...
We're meeting to discuss...
I'll send you a copy of the agenda.
I'm having some problems at this end. The meeting has been put off until...
It looks like [Friday] is going to be difficult. Would you be able to meet at/on...? We'd
better meet on/at... instead.

Activity 9. Make notes in preparation for a meeting to discuss the implications of

smoking for your company in groups

Smoking in the workplace

Items for the agenda:

 Production considerations Hold a meeting to discuss smoking in
 Special areas for smokers the workplace.
 Company policy on smoking  a. Adapt the above agenda to your
 Counseling for smokers needs.
 Resistance of smokers b. Use the list of phrases provided
 Penalties to help you
 Reaction of hourly workers c. Refer to the article above, as
 Positive action (anti-smoking necessary.
posters, etc.)

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 UNIT 14
REVIEW

I. Structure & Vocabulary

Cross A, B, C or D for the most appropriate answer

1. As you can ................................. , the production this year is not as successful as

last year.
A. say C. look
B. see D. show

2. Don’t forget to make your presentation ………………………..

A. colourful C. boring
B. interesting D. dull

3. I didn’t catch the question. Could you please,.................................. ?

A. answer my question C. repeat it
B. say again D. talk to me again

4. Last year I went to France to study ....................... for 6 months.

A. Franches C. French
B. Francies D. France

5. John : People should work more hours so they can get more money.
Mary : ………………………………………………………………….
(Disagree)
A. I’m not sure about that C. You are quite true
B. Yeah D. You’re probably right

6. My name’s Alicia Mourn. I’d like to talk about our new marketing strategy. To
start ..... , look at this graphic.
A. off C. over
B. with D. on

7. So, you live outside the centre of town, that is usually called
the…………………..
A. station C. suburb
B. city D. residential area

8. My brother has one daughter, her name’s Santi. She is my ……………..

A. aunt C. niece
B. sister D. nephew

9. A : I’m broke. Could you please ...................... me some money?

A. borrow C. lend
B. borrowing D. lending
10. It’s cold, would you mind .................................the window?
A. to close C. closing
B. close D. to closing

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11. Let’s ................................... to the next presentation.
A. go back C. turn
B. turn on D. move on

12. What made you choose this company?

A. The terms of employment are attractive C. The pays are terrible
B. The holidays are not long enough D. We don’t get any fringe
benefits
13. Ali has strong desire for success, he is very………………….
A. dependable C. even-tempered
B. organized D. ambitious

14. Please do not hesitate to ........................... me.

A. introduce C. tell
B. contact D. notice

15. I would be very ............................. if you would consider my application

A. happy C. appreciate
B. like D. interest

16. I’ll...................................... an overview of the total sales.

A. start with C. start off
B. go on D. finally start

17. Don’t forget .......................... the minutes!

A. circulating C. circulate
B. to circulate D. to circulating

18. The job which was advertised in the Tribune International Post, ............. both my
personal and professional interest.
A. apply C. matches
B. involves D. discuss

19. I report............................. the Head of Administration.

A. to C. for
B. about D. on

20. A: Do you think we should expand the company?

B ....................................................... (agree)
A. Don’t, it’s a bad idea C. Baloney
B. I don’t care, actually D. Definitely

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II. Match the expressions on the left with their functions on the right. Write
the letters next to each sentence!

1. Shall I carry this bag for you? (C) A. Personal Qualities

2. I am even-tempered, efficient and B. Getting started
Trustworthy (A)
3. For todays presentation, I want to talk C. Offer
about the Sun (G)
4. Can I meet her tomorrow? (E) D. Introduce the speaker
5. I am Michael and I work for Panasonic (B) E, Make an
appointment
F. Introduce the next
speaker
G. Introducing a topic

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 UNIT 14
REVIEW

I. Structure & Vocabulary

Cross A, B, C or D for the most appropriate answer

1. So, let’s to next subject.

A. go back C. start off
B. move on D. sum up

2. To be a good presenter you should pay attention to your audience so don’t forget to
have
A. a creative use of visual C. good eye contact
B. a strong voice D. a thorough subject

3. Last year was a very good year for our company, because sales picked well in
the first three months.
A. up C. by
B. over D. off

4. to what I said earlier that the production this year is not as successful as last
year.
A. As I said C. Going back
B. Have a look D. As I mentioned

5. I’m going to Brazil next month and now I’m studying , so I can communicate well.
A. English C. French
B. Portuguese D. Spanish

6. A : My mother’s grandchildren are all boys.

B : So how many do you have?
A. aunts C. nieces
B. uncles D. nephews

7. Janet : I’m so tired of working because I live outside of town. It takes me hours to get
to my office.
Greg : Why don’t you find a place close to the station? I think it could save some
time.
Where does Janet live?
A. Near the station C. In a residential area
B. In the city D. In the suburb

8. Paul : The government should band smoking in universities.

Ann : (agree)
A. I’m not sure about that. C. Absolutely.
B. Actually I don’t agree. D. That’s ridiculous!

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9. It’s very dark here, would you mind the lights?
A. switch on C. to switch on
B. to switching on D. switching on

10. A : You look sick. .make you a cup of tea?

A. Would you like C. Would you like to
B. Shall I D. Would you mind

11. What do you like about your previous job?

A. The pay and holidays are good C. We don’t get enough payment
B. We don’t have any fringe benefits D. The pays are terrible

12. Interviewer : How would you describe your personality?

Applicant : Well, I am able to work well without wasting time. I also like to
work with other people and I show attention to details.
The applicant is :
A. trustworthy, organized, extrovert C. decisive, polite, energetic
B. attractive, dependable, patient D. efficient, co-operative, careful

13. A : ?
B : I’d like a post with more responsibilty.
The most suitable question would be ..........
A. What do you want? C. What’s your goal in life?
B. What kind of job are you looking for? D. What do you like?

14. I feel that my qualifications your requirements.

A. match C. interest
B. suitable D. appreciate

15. I look forward to from you

A. hear C. hearing
B. see D. contact

16. Please find enclosed my

A. name C. address
B. curriculum vitae D. signature

17. I am the position of Marketing Staff.

A. writing to C. apply for
B. applying for D. write to

18. The position of Head Clerk was in The Jakarta Post last week.
A. advertised C. applied
B. involved D. noticed

19. Shall we since no one agrees on either of the suggestion.

A. talk C. speak up
B. vote D. circulate

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20. The Director will be in Germany for three days. I think we shoud the meeting
until the end of the month.
A. cancel C. postpone
B. end D. stop

II. Match the expressions on the left with their functions on the right.
Write the letters next to each sentence!

1. These graphics show that our product is the best. (F) A. Request
2. Would you like a cup of coffee? (D) B. Job experience
3. Can you tell me why you are interested in this job?(E) C. Personel Qualities
4. I’ve worked as a manager for a shoe shop for ten years (B) D. Suggestion
5. I’m good with figures and can take shorthand (C) E. Interviewing
F. Using visuals

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 III. Complete the Application Letter using the following words

A. applying B. position C. matches D. advertised

E. notice F. experience G. resume H. In addition
I. interested J. consideration K. competitive L. reached
M. involved N. speaking

John K.Alberts
27 University Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11288

February 24, 2011

Ms. Mary Jones

Director of Campus Relations
Giant Corporation
54 West Third Street
Albany, NY 10056

Dear Ms Jones,

I am interested (1) in applying (2) for the sales representative position recently
advertised (3) in The New York Times. The skills I have developed from my work
experience (4 ) and academic background support my candidacy for the announced
position (5)
As you can see from my resume, the internship I had with ABC Corporation provided an
opportunity for me to gain practical experience with account maintenance and cold-calling
new accounts. In addition (6) , I have worked as a waiter for the past four years, learning
first hand how to effectively deal with customer and their demands.
Please see my resume (7) for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached (8) anytime via email at alberts.john@yahoo.com or phone (718) 545-
0098 Thank you for your time a n d consideration (9) . I look forward to speaking (10)
with you about thisemployment opportunity.

Yours sincerely,

John Alberts

John K. Alberts

1. interested 6. . In addition
2. applying 7. resume
3. advertised 8. reached
4. experience 9. consideration
5. position 10. speakinG

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