10 D
Students work in pairs and talk about the photos. Stimulate them to find adjectives to express how these people look (such as nervous, relaxed, angry, afraid and sleepy). Write as many suitable adjectives as students can come up with on the board. Students practise the short conversations, and then let four pairs do one each. They can refer to the board for inspiration.
Possible answers
Photo A: A: She’s yawning. B: Yes, she looks tired.
Photo B: A: He looks afraid. B: Yes, he’s biting his nails.
Photo C: A: She looks nervous. B: Yes, She’s scratching/playing with her hair. (Also: She’s looking away.)
Photo D: A: He’s folding his arms. B: Yes, he looks defensive/angry.
E
Refer students to the title of the quick quiz. Teach the meaning of Dos and Don’ts (things you can do and things you should not do/avoid in certain situations).
Check any new vocabulary in the quiz. Students discuss the correct answers in pairs or small groups. Make sure they make a note of their decisions. Do not elicit answers – students will find out from the listening activity later in the lesson.
F Set for individual work and pairwork checking.
Answers
1. d. The first impression of an applicant is formed very quickly. (The other ideas are mentioned, but no specific time is agreed.)
2. c. First impressions come from appearance and body language.
Transcript 123
Psychologists say that we form an impression of a person within a very short time of meeting. Some people say that the first three minutes are vital. Others say it’s the first 30 seconds. The point is that first impressions are very important. At an interview, the interviewer will form an impression of you very quickly. This first impression may stay with the interviewer throughout the interview, and it may even be one of the reasons why they offer you the job … or not. So, first impressions are very important. But you mustn’t forget that first impressions do not come from your answers to questions. In fact, you’ll probably only answer
Play
the recording. You can let the students read the questions before they listen, so their listening becomes more focused.
Unit 10: Finding work
one real question in the first three minutes. The rest of the time will be spent on greetings and questions like, ‘How are you?’, ‘How was the journey?’, ‘Would you like some coffee?’ So, first impressions come from your appearance and your body language during that time.
Listening skill: Recognizing signposts (2)
Work through the examples. Point out that there is often a slight pause after a signpost phrase. Then work through the second set of examples. Make sure students get the point – when you hear a two-part signpost, you should get ready for:
a. the information after the first signpost b. the second signpost
G
Students first read the Job interviews quiz on page 142 again.
1. Set for individual work and pairwork checking. Play the recording. Students check their answers
2.–3. from Exercise E.
Set for individual work and pairwork checking. Play the recording. Elicit ideas from pairs,
ideally with a visual medium of the sentences, but do not confirm or correct at first until several pairs have given ideas. Encourage them to get as close to the original wording as possible. After several suggestions or when you reach a consensus, confirm.
Answers
1. Answers relate to Exercise E. 1. Wear formal clothes. ✔ 2. Shake hands firmly. ✔ 3. Make good eye contact. ✔ 4. Sit straight in your chair. ✘ 5. Smile a lot. ✔ 6. Nod your head a lot. ✔ 7. Look away from the interviewer. ✘ 8. Touch your face and your hair. ✘ 9. Keep your hands on the desk. ? (advice varies from men to women)
10. Lean forward slightly. ✔ 11. Cross your legs. ✘ (you can cross your ankles, but not your legs)
12. Fold your arms. ✘ 2.–3.
a. Men should wear a shirt and tie with a suit or jacket and trousers. Women should wear a suit, with a medium-length skirt or trousers.
b. Male applicants should keep steady eye contact … Female applicants … can look away occasionally.
c. Male applicants should keep their hands on the table … But females can touch their face and their hair occasionally.
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