Theme 3.4: Jobs, Part-Time Work and Career Ambitions - Worksheets, Questions and Revision

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ES.R12 Theme 3.4: Jobs, Part-Time Work and Career Ambitions

AQA 8692 · Calculators not allowed · about 45 minutes
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Name: _______________________________    Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Write full sentences in English where the question asks for an explanation. There are 42 marks in total. Spend about 45 minutes on this pack. Note: accents and the enye have been omitted from the Spanish passages for printing; in production exams these would be present.
1
Read this job advert for a part-time shop assistant in Madrid. Fill each gap with one word from the box. There are three extra words you do not need. Word box: mes, disponibilidad, cobrar, iniciar, amabilidad, experiencia, tarde, semana.
(a)Gap 1: buena (1) ______(1)
(b)Gap 2: cuatro dias a la (2) ______.(1)
(c)Gap 3: tener (3) ______ previa(1)
(d)Gap 4: salario se pagara cada (4) ______.(1)
(e)Gap 5: Es importante tener buena (5) ______ para atender a los clientes.(1)
(f)One extra correct option from the box that is not used in the text.(1)
(Total for Question 1 is 6 marks)
2
Look again at the job advert from Question 1. Decide whether each statement is True, False or Not mentioned in the advert. Write T, F or NM. Use the advert text only.
(a)The job is suitable for someone who can work mornings.(1)
(b)The employer prefers someone with previous experience.(1)
(c)The work includes dealing with customers.(1)
(d)The job is full-time.(1)
(e)The shift starts at 16:30.(1)
(f)The salary is negotiable.(1)
(Total for Question 2 is 6 marks)
3
Below are four young people who read the advert. Match each person (1-4) to the job they would most likely accept from the list A-D. Write the letter. Use the advert only.
(a)1. Priya is available only on weekday afternoons and has no previous job experience.(1)
(b)2. Kwame can work mornings and evenings but not in the afternoon.(1)
(c)3. Amelia prefers a full-time job with set daytime hours.(1)
(d)4. Yusuf wants a weekend-only position.(1)
(Total for Question 3 is 4 marks)
4
Read these short messages from three students who saw the advert. For each student, say which job they want and give one reason in English based on the advert. Each answer is worth 2 marks (1 for correct job, 1 for justified reason).
(a)Message 1: 'I finish school at 15:30 and need work that starts in the afternoon. I am friendly but have not worked before.'(2)
(b)Message 2: 'I can work only weekends. I have some market experience helping family on Saturdays.'(2)
(c)Message 3: 'I prefer a full-time contract and morning shifts. I cant do afternoons.'(2)
(Total for Question 4 is 6 marks)
5
Read this short personal account about a week of work experience at a veterinary clinic. Fill the gaps with one word from the box. Word box: animales, aprender, limpieza, paciente, recepcion, temprano.
(a)Gap 1: llegar (1) ______(1)
(b)Gap 2: ayudar en la (2) ______ de la consulta.(1)
(c)Gap 3: trabajar con los (3) ______(1)
(d)Gap 4: Pude (4) ______ muchas tecnicas basicas(1)
(e)Gap 5: persona de (5) ______ contestaba las llamadas(1)
(Total for Question 5 is 5 marks)
6
Based on the work experience account in Question 5, mark each statement True, False or Not mentioned. Write T, F or NM. Use the text only.
(a)The student did not enjoy the experience.(1)
(b)The student learned basic techniques.(1)
(c)The student worked only with cats.(1)
(d)The student helped at reception sometimes.(1)
(Total for Question 6 is 4 marks)
7
Translate these short Spanish sentences about career ambitions into English. Each sentence is worth 1 mark.
(a)Quiero ser enfermero cuando sea mayor.(1)
(b)Me gustaria trabajar de ingeniero en una empresa de energia.(1)
(c)Mi objetivo es estudiar veterinaria en la universidad.(1)
(Total for Question 7 is 3 marks)
8
Match each student ambition (A-D) to the most likely reason from the list 1-4. Write the number. Each correct match is 1 mark. Ambitions: A I want to be a teacher. B I want to be a chef. C I want to study computer science. D I want to be a mechanic. Reasons: 1 I enjoy fixing engines and working with my hands. 2 I like helping others learn and I babysit younger children. 3 I love programming and play with computers in my free time. 4 I enjoy cooking for my family and experimenting with recipes.
(a)A I want to be a teacher.(1)
(b)B I want to be a chef.(1)
(c)C I want to study computer science.(1)
(d)D I want to be a mechanic.(1)
(Total for Question 8 is 4 marks)
9
Read the forum post below about future career plans. Then answer the two questions in English. The post: 'Desde pequeno siempre me han interesado los ordenadores. Hice un curso de programacion el verano pasado y ahora quiero estudiar informatica en la universidad. Me gustaria trabajar en una empresa tecnologica y participar en proyectos innovadores. Tambien pienso que la experiencia laboral en verano me ayudara a encontrar mejores oportunidades.'
(a)Which subject does the writer want to study at university? (1 mark)(1)
(b)Give one reason from the post why the writer wants work experience in the summer. (1 mark for a correct reason; 1 additional mark for explaining it in English).(2)
(Total for Question 9 is 3 marks)
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