I. Prepare a short personal statement about yourself. Be positive, but don't exaggerate your qualities too much!

Example: I'm a skilled technician who likes a challenge. I'm a dependable (надёжный), energetic worker who is happy to work independently or as part of a team.

II. Work in pairs, a and b.

Student A: You are the interviewer for the job of Stage Technician. Write a list of questions to ask the applicant. Give the candidate a chance to ask you questions about the job.

Examples

•What work experience have you had?

•Why do you want this job?

•Why do you think you would be good at this job?

•What comes first on your priority list: status or money?

•What are your strengths?

•In what cases can you lose your temper?

•Describe a difficult situation you handled well.

•What is your idea of success?

Student B: You are the applicant for the Stage Technician job Westgate theatre. List the questions you think the interviewer will ask. Prepare answers to them.

Examples

• Which subjects did you enjoy most in your course?

(Think of reasons why you enjoyed particular subjects. Explain why your qualifications will be important for the job).

• What work experience have you had?

(Describe any part-time work, voluntary work or work placement you have done).

• Why do you want this job?

(Think of reasons why this job is important to you).

• Why do you think you would be good at this job?

(Think about your qualifications, work experience and

interests. Consider what kind of person you are. List your good points).

• What do you do in your free time?

(List any sports or other interests).

Think of three questions to ask the interviewer about the job.

Examples • Who would I work with?

• What training is there for the job?

Unit 2. Company Profile Grammar Focus Past Simple Active

Formation: V1+ed/V2 “ +“1) Yesterday I started to learn the theory of semiconductors. 2) I spoke about Zhores Alferov’s biography a week ago. did not (didn’t) + V1 “–“1) Yesterday I didn’t start to learn the theory of semiconductors. 2) I didn’t speak about Zhores Alferov’s biography a week ago. (Wh-word) did ______ V1? “?“ 1) Did you start to learn the theory of semiconductors yesterday? 2) Did he speak about Zhores Alferov’s biography a week ago?

Task 1. Read the text about Shimano Company.

Shimano’s History

In 1921 Mr. Shimano founded the Shimano Iron Works to produce bicycle components. In 1936 Shimano moved to present-day headquarters in Sakai City, Osaka. In 1957 it manufactured first bicycle gears. In 1971 the company opened a factory in Düsseldorf, where it produced first components for racing bikes. In 1972 company Shimano entered the market for fishing equipment. In the same year it launched the first specific components for mountain biking. In 1997 the company established Action Sports Division to produce new products for snowboarding. In 1999 it launched the first products for golf market. In 2001 Shimano celebrated its 80^th anniversary. In 2002 it introduced hydraulic brake system as part of their top mountain bike range.

Answer the questions:

1. What did Mr. Shimano found the Shimano Iron Works for?

2. Where are the headquarters of the company located?

3. When did Shimano produce its first bicycle gears?

4. Did it manufacture components for racing bikes in Düsseldorf?

5. Did the company produce the components only for bicycles?

6. How did Shimano improve the brake system of a bike in 2002?

Task 2. Complete the text about Nissan Company with the Past Simple of the verbs in the boxes.