Listening questions - part-time jobs - Higher
Part-time jobs
You hear the following radio adverts for part-time jobs. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.
Question
For this job you need:
| A | Previous experience |
| B | To be over 18 years of age |
| C | Available in the evening and at weekends |
| D | To know a lot about coffee |
| A |
| Previous experience |
| B |
| To be over 18 years of age |
| C |
| Available in the evening and at weekends |
| D |
| To know a lot about coffee |
The answer is C.
Transcript:
Vous êtes à la recherche d’un petit emploi ? Nous avons des postes pour vous. Le Café Gourmand recherche des serveurs et serveuses : une atmosphère vibrante, un salaire compétitif, des collègues sympathiques ! Le job idéal pour l’été ! Aucune expérience nécessaire mais vous devez être travailleur, aimable avec les clients et disponible le soir et le weekend.
Are you looking for a part-time job? We have jobs for you! The Café Gourmand is looking for waiting staff: a vibrant atmosphere, a competitive salary, good colleagues! The ideal summer job! No experience necessary but you must be hard-working, friendly with customers and available evenings and weekends.
Question
For this job you must be:
| A | Qualified as a babysitter |
| B | Reliable |
| C | Available at short notice |
| D | Over 17 years of age |
| A |
| Qualified as a babysitter |
| B |
| Reliable |
| C |
| Available at short notice |
| D |
| Over 17 years of age |
The answer is B.
Transcript:
Nous cherchons une fille ou un garçon disponible le mardi et le jeudi soir de dix-sept heures à vingt heures, pour s’occuper de nos enfants pendant que nous travaillons. Il n’est pas nécessaire d’avoir de l’expérience comme babysitter, mais il est essentiel que vous aimiez les enfants et que nous puissions compter sur vous. Téléphonez aujourd’hui pour poser votre candidature.
We are looking for a girl or boy available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 17:00 until 20:00, to look after our children whilst we’re at work. Previous babysitting experience is not necessary but it is essential that you like children and that you are reliable. Phone today to apply.
Question
You should apply for this job if you like:
| A | Fashion |
| B | Serving food |
| C | Computers |
| D | Money |
| A |
| Fashion |
| B |
| Serving food |
| C |
| Computers |
| D |
| Money |
The answer is A.
Transcript:
Aimez-vous la mode ? Voulez-vous gagner un peu d’argent ? Êtes-vous disponible le samedi ? Nous recherchons des vendeurs et vendeuses pour travailler le samedi dans notre magasin de mode. Posez votre candidature en ligne sur notre site web.
Do you like fashion? Do you want to earn a bit of money? Are you available on Saturdays? We are looking for sales people to work on Saturdays in our fashion shop. Apply online through our website.
Question
This job comes with:
| A | Training for beginners |
| B | A free swimming costume |
| C | Free use of sports facilities |
| D | A training qualification |
| A |
| Training for beginners |
| B |
| A free swimming costume |
| C |
| Free use of sports facilities |
| D |
| A training qualification |
The answer is C.
Transcript:
La piscine recrute des maitres-nageurs pour les mois d’été. Le salaire est très raisonnable et vous pourrez utiliser le centre sportif gratuitement ! Si vous avez un certificat de secourisme et une expérience de maitre-nageur, posez votre candidature dès maintenant.
The swimming pool is recruiting swimming teachers for the summer months. The salary is very reasonable and you can use the sports centre for free! If you have a lifesaving certificate and experience as a swimming teacher, apply immediately.
