Exercises for Text A

A. Choose the best answer according to the text.

1. The writer wanted to find a part-time job because ________.

A. he was in need of a computer

B. he didn’t have enough money

C. his parents didn’t have much money

D. he wanted to gain work experience

 

2. When the writer entered the restaurant ________.

A. he was disappointed

B. he was tired and dirty

C. he was refused again

D. there were five other students

 

3. The boss required ________.

A. a clean boy

B. a hard-working boy

C. a clean and hard-working boy

D. a clever boy

 

4. The boss expected the writer to work ________ every day.

A. 2 hours

B. 3 hours

C. 4 hours

D. 5 hours

 

5. By the end of the story, ________.

A. the writer was employed by the boss

B. the boss agreed to give the writer a try

C. the writer was refused by the boss

D. the boss asked the writer to wait for his call

 

B. Identify the reasons for the development of the story in Text A. (Some of the reasons listed below may not be appropriate.)

 

C. Make a dialogue with your partner according to the situation described below.

This is a dialogue between the writer and the boss based on Text A. Fill in the blanks with the information provided in the text with your partner. Remember you have to add something where necessary. Then read the conversation aloud in class. (“W” stands for the writer and “B” for the boss.)

 

W: Hello…

B: You are too late.

W: But sir, I’ll do my best.  I’m from the countryside and I’m good at hard work. And I  can work two days for free as a trial .

B: I want a boy who  not only works hard but also keeps clean . Remember it is a restaurant. But  look at your hands and clothes !

W: Yes, I’m not very clean now. But you know,  I have been hunting for a job for a whole day .

B: Really? It is  difficult  to look for jobs nowadays.

W: Oh, sir,  I’ll keep myself clean and tidy . I promise  I will work very hard, sir, if only you could give me this chance .

B: All right, all right, I’ll give you a try .

W: Thank you, sir!

B: Leave me your  telephone number and  references . I need to have more personal information about you.

W: Oh, no problem. Here is  my resume .

B: That’s good. Let’s see. You may come to work here  the day after tomorrow .

W: All right! I will  be here on time .

B: OK, you can go now.

W: Thanks again. See you  the day after tomorrow .