READING (get ready for a TASK or two TASKS) - Employment theme - Oct., 2024

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about JOB ADS: Anna wants to work part time because she has young children. She doesn't have a driver's licence. job ad: Delivery person needed. Joe's Restaurant. 20 hrs./wk. Is this a good job for Anna?
No, it isn't.
about JOB ADS: Fatima wants to work full time. She doesn't have work experience. job ad: Cleaner. Superstore. F/T and P/T positions available. No experience necessary. Will train. Is this a good job for Fatima?
Yes, it is.
about JOB ADS: [NOTE: "minimum" means "this or more"] Joe wants to work full time. He has 5 years of experience as a salesperson. job ad: Salesperson needed. 15 hrs./wk. Minimum 2 years experience. Is this a good job for Joe?
No, it isn't.
about JOB ADS: [NOTE: "minimum" means "this or more"] Joe wants to work full time. He has 5 years of experience as a salesperson. job ad: Salesperson needed. 40 hrs./wk. Minimum 2 years experience. Is this a good job for Joe?
Yes, it is.
for the SUPERVISOR TEXT task: [NOTE: "stuck" means you can't move] Supervisor: Why aren't you at work? You're 30 minutes late. Mary: I'm sorry. My car was stuck in the snow. Supervisor: Get here soon! Mary: I will. I'm very sorry about this. Thanks. QUESTION 1: Where is Mary?
in her car
for the SUPERVISOR TEXT task: [NOTE: "stuck" means you can't move] Supervisor: Why aren't you at work? You're 30 minutes late. Mary: I'm sorry. My car was stuck in the snow. Supervisor: Get here soon! Mary: I will. I'm very sorry about this. Thanks. QUESTION 2: Is the supervisor polite and friendly? (nice, good)
No, she/he isn't.
for the SUPERVISOR TEXT task: [NOTE: "stuck" means you can't move] Supervisor: Why aren't you at work? You're 30 minutes late. Mary: I'm sorry. My car was stuck in the snow. Supervisor: Get here soon! Mary: I will. I'm very sorry about this. Thanks. QUESTION 3: Is Mary polite and friendly? (nice, good)
Yes, she is.
for the SUPERVISOR TEXT task: [NOTE: "stuck" means you can't move] Supervisor: Why aren't you at work? You're 30 minutes late. Mary: I'm sorry. My car was stuck in the snow. Supervisor: Get here soon! Mary: I will. I'm very sorry about this. Thanks. QUESTION 4: Why is Mary late for work?
Because she had a problem with winter weather and her car.
for the SUPERVISOR TEXT task: [NOTE: "stuck" means you can't move] Supervisor: Why aren't you at work? You're 30 minutes late. Mary: I'm sorry. My car was stuck in the snow. Supervisor: Get here soon! Mary: I will. I'm very sorry about this. Thanks. QUESTION 5: When will Mary get to work? (= come to work / arrive at work)
maybe 15 minutes later
for the SUPERVISOR TEXT task: [NOTE: a reason = why example: The reason why Don makes online homework is that he wants to help his students.] Supervisor: Why aren't you at work? You're 30 minutes late. Mary: I'm sorry. My car was stuck in the snow. Supervisor: Get here soon! Mary: I will. I'm very sorry about this. Thanks. QUESTION 6: Does Mary have a good reason for being late?
Yes, she does.