Eiken 2_7

DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Job Interviews

Nowadays, many people apply for jobs at top companies. However, job interviews are not easy. Applicants should prepare for their job interviews by reading background information of companies. They should know such information to help them be more confident when answering questions about the company, and by doing so they can have a greater chance of getting employed at top companies.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can applicants have a greater chance of getting employed at top companies?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Please look at the pictures and describe the situation.
Describe each picture in 2 sentences.

 
Your story should start with the following sentence:
One day, Takuya was talking to her sister about his job interview.

PICTURE

2-7

1st picture:
One day, Takuya was talking to her sister about his job interview.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that most companies prefer applicants from top universities.
What do you think about that?

ANSWER

I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, some students work part-time to support their studies.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.