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III. READING
Job advertisements
1. Work in pairs. Look at the pictures and discuss what you know about the jobs.
1. __________
Tech World Magazine Online is looking to fill two vacancies in its technology section.
We want people who understand electronic products and can communicate their opinions clearly.
We offer flexible working hours and a bonus based on the number of times people view, share, and comment on your reviews.
Contact us at [email protected]
2. __________
Heart-to-Heart Organisation is looking for four people to help at charity events.
You will be greeting and talking to guests, and sorting donations.
You need to be friendly, polite, and willing to work at weekends.
This is an unpaid role, but a great opportunity to develop new skills and make friends.
To apply, please call 09894653462 or email us at [email protected]
3. __________
We are looking for hard-working people to join our team, welcoming customers and arranging window displays.
You will need to work from Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
No experience is required. On-the-job training is given to all employees.
We offer an hourly wage plus additional benefits such as free meals and overtime pay.
Apply in person at TH Fashion, 32 Tran Hung Dao, Mon-Wed, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ask for Mrs Lan.
4. __________
The English department at Ha Noi School currently has five part-time vacancies open.
Main responsibilities:
• Supervising classroom activities
• Supporting teachers
• Checking attendance
Requirements:
• Excellent English skills
• Must be responsible, enthusiastic, and organised
Successful applicants will be required to work 20 hours per week.
If you're interested, send your application to [email protected]
5. __________
Are you looking for casual work?
We need someone to take care of a two-year-old child every morning from Monday to Friday.
The perfect candidate should be responsible, reliable, good with young children and preferably female.
To apply, call Ms Lam on 0989364731.
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2. Read the adverts and choose the correct meanings of the highlighted words and phrase. 
1. vacancies
A. jobs which are available for someone to do
B. all the jobs in a company
2. flexible
A. able to change quickly according to the situation
B. able to stick to the chosen job
3. reviews
A. articles expressing opinions about new products, books, films, etc.
B. the act of reading materials to prepare for an exam
4. on-the-job training
A. the work experience you need to get a job
B. teaching employees how to do a job at their workplace
5. casual
A. not regular: for a short period of time
B. permanent; long-term
3. Read the adverts again and choose the most suitable headline for each one.
A. Shop assistants wanted
B. Volunteers needed
C. Job vacancies: Teaching assistants
D. Babysitter wanted
E. Want to be a product reviewer?
4. Read the adverts again and decide which job is most suitable for the following people. Write 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.
| Job | |
| a. A person without any knowledge or skills for the job. | |
| b. A woman who loves playing with kids and helping them grow. | |
| c. A person who is available to do unpaid work on Saturdays and Sundays. | |
| d. A person who speaks English extremely well. | |
| e. A person who is interested in technology and can express his/her opinions well. |
5. Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
Which of the jobs in the adverts do you find the most interesting? Why?
