6. A Job Interview

Write a resume. Use Rosa's resume on page 101 as an example. You can use real or imaginary information. Then, roleplay a job interview with a partner. Take turns being the interviewer and the candidate. Use the script below to help you complete the interview.

Example:

A: How long have you been a lab technician?

B: I've been a lab technician for five years.

Interviewer: How long have you been a(n)______?

Candidate: I've_________________________

Interviewer: And how many jobs have you had since_____?

Candidate: I've__________________________

Interviewer: I see from your resume that you live in How long have you lived there?

Candidate: _________________________________

Interviewer: Your English is quite good. How long have you studied it?

Candidate: ________________________________

Interviewer: How long_______________________?

Candidate: ________________________

Interviewer: Well, thank you very much. We'll be in touch with you.

7. The Best Person for the Job

A business college is going to hire a new math teacher. Look at these two resumes. In small groups, decide who to hire and why. Use for and since in discussing their qualifications. Here are some things to consider: years of teaching experience, number of jobs, number and types of classes, awards, and number of published articles.

Examples:

A: Allen Baker has had the same job since he sot his Ph.D.

B: Erika Jones has a lot of experience. She's been a teacher since 1970.

Allen Baker Education: 1984 Ph.D. in Mathematics (UCLA) Teaching Experience: 1984-present Bryant College Courses Taught: Algebra Trigonometry Calculus Business Mathematics Publications: "Introducing Computers into the College Math Class" (The Journal of Mathematics, 1986) Awards: Teacher of the Year 1986 Distinguished Professor 1993

Erika Jones Education: 1970 Ph.D. in Mathematics (UCLA) Teaching Experience: 1990-present NYC Technical College 1985-1989 UCLA 1976-1984 University of Wisconsin, Madison 1973-1975 Brown University 1970-1972 UCLA Courses Taught: Mathematical Analysis 1 Mathematical Analysis 2 Publications: "Imaginary numbers" (MJS. 1975) "Number Theory" (Mathematics, 1976) "How real are real numbers?" (Math Education, 1978)

KEYS

Introduction

Read and listen to this biographical excerpt.

West German-born Steffi Graf (1969 - ) has been a tennis player for more than twenty years. She began playing amateur tennis at the age of four and has played professionally since 1981. Since 1987 she has won several major tournaments including Wimbledon and the French and U.S. Opens. Today Graf is considered one of the top tennis players in the world.

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2. 2. Yes, she has. 3. No, they haven't. 4. Yes, he has. 5. No, they haven't.

6. Yes, she has. 7. No, he hasn't.

3. 2. for 3. for 4. Since 5. Since 6. for

4. 2. How long have you had your MA degree? I've had my MA degree since 1989 or for five years.

3. Have you had any more training since you got your MA? Yes, I have.

4. How long have you been a physical education teacher? I've been a physical education teacher since 1989 or for five years.

5. How long have you been a sports trainer? I've been a sports trainer since 1987 or for seven years.

6. How long have you taken classes in self-defense? I've taken classes in self-defense for two months.

7. Have you won any awards since then? Yes, I have.

8. How long have you been a member of the NEA? I've been a member of the NEA since 1990 or for four years.

5. 2. 1980 3. 1992 4. two years 5. they got married

6-7. Answers will vary.