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Story 11

📘 Lesson Title: “A New Job”

Level: Intermediate

VOCABULARY WORDS

  1. Interview – (IN-ter-vyoo) /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/
    Type: Noun / Verb
    Meaning: A meeting where someone is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a job
    Synonyms: meeting, discussion, evaluation
    Sample Sentence: He had a job interview at 9 AM.

  2. Resume – (REZ-oo-may) /ˈrez.juː.meɪ/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: A document listing your education, work experience, and skills
    Synonyms: CV, curriculum vitae
    Sample Sentence: She updated her resume before applying.

  3. Nervous – (NUR-vus) /ˈnɜː.vəs/
    Type: Adjective
    Meaning: Worried or anxious about something
    Synonyms: anxious, uneasy, tense
    Sample Sentence: I felt nervous before the interview.

  4. Confident – (KON-fi-dent) /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/
    Type: Adjective
    Meaning: Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities
    Synonyms: self-assured, certain, bold
    Sample Sentence: She gave confident answers during the interview.

  5. Position – (puh-ZIH-shun) /pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: A job or role in a company
    Synonyms: job, role, post
    Sample Sentence: He applied for a position at a marketing company.


STORY: A New Job

Lena was looking for a new position because she wanted to grow in her career. She found a job ad online and sent her resume right away.

A few days later, she was called for an interview. Lena felt a bit nervous but also excited. She prepared well by practicing questions and learning about the company.

On the day of the interview, she wore professional clothes and arrived early. During the meeting, she tried to stay confident and answered the questions clearly.

A week later, she got a call. She got the job! Lena was so happy and felt proud of herself.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. Why was Lena looking for a new position?

  2. What did she send after seeing the job ad?

  3. How did she feel before the interview?

  4. What did she do to prepare?

  5. What did she wear to the interview?

  6. How did she act during the interview?

  7. What happened a week later?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever had a job interview? What was it like?

  2. How do you usually prepare for an interview?

  3. What do you include in a resume?

  4. What makes someone confident during an interview?

  5. How do you calm your nerves before something important?

  6. What kind of job would you like to have? Why?

  7. What is your dream position?

  8. What questions do you expect in a job interview?

  9. What do you wear to a professional interview?

  10. How important is first impression in an interview?

  11. How do you feel after a successful interview?

  12. What skills are important for job seekers today?

  13. What’s more important: experience or education?

  14. How do you know if a job is right for you?

  15. How would you help a friend prepare for their interview?


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