This document provides activities and questions for applying for a job in Europe. It covers speaking, writing, reading, vocabulary, grammar and listening sections. The speaking, writing and reading sections include sample questions or prompts for personal responses. The vocabulary activities ask the applicant to match words related to applying for a job. The grammar activities ask about verb tenses in sample sentences. The listening activities provide transcripts of interviews and tips for interview preparation and performance.

1. APPLYING FOR A JOB IN EUROPE - ACTIVITY KEYS
SPEAKING
Activity 1
Personal answer
Activity 2
Personal answer
Activity 3
Personal answer
WRITING
Activity 1
1 source-2educationandqualifications-3workingexperience-4skills-5enclosures-6closingsalutation.
Activity 2
1 I'm writing to apply
2 part-time sales assistant
3 I obtained
4 I'm interested in
5 fluently
6 European Computer Driving Licence -
7 Please find enclosed
8 considered favourably
9 I look forward
10 interview
Activity 3
Personal answer
Activity 4
Personal answer
Activity 5
Personal answer
READING

2. Activity 1
6-3-5-1-4-2
Activity 2
1. Because they are jobless
2. Because of the financial crisis which started in 2008.
3. It’s a noisy, vibrant place.
4. They live in flats.
5. Yes, it is.
6. He lives at home with his parents in the city of Alcala de Henares.
7. He went to work in a restaurant in London.
8. He doesn’t have to pay bills and rent, he doesn’t have to cook and make his bed.
9. It’s respect.
10.It’s love.
VOCABULARY
Activity 1
1. Apply for
2. Applications
3. Applicants
4. Application form
Activity 2
1F – 2C – 3G – 4E – 5A – 6D – 7B
Activity 3
1c-5b-4a-3d-2e
GRAMMAR
Activity 1
1. Am meeting
2. Won’t get
3. Am going to apply
4. ‘ll do
5. Will increase
LISTENING
Activity 1
1. 30th of April 1989
2. Brazilian

3. 3. Accountancy
4. Hairdressing
5. Art
6. Sales Assistant
7. Spanish
8. Word processing
9. Director
10. Headteacher
Activity 2
Interview preparation:
1. Find out as much as you can about the company and the field they work
2. Prepare your answers to the questions an interviewer is likely to ask you
3. Write down questions and answers
4. Stage a mock interview
5. Prepare a few questions to ask the interviewer
The interview:
1. Try to have a positive attitude during the interview
2. Try to be well dressed
3. Avoid bad habits
4. Sit up straight
5. Maintain eye contact
6. Answer all the questions as fully as you can
7. Avoid ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers
8. Be yourself
9. Answer questions honestly
10. Emphasize what you can do for the company
11. Thank the interviewer for meeting you.