Lesson 1ª: Reading Comprehension

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Reading Read the following job advertisements, and then answer the questions.

A) Job Advertisements

St. Mary's Junior School
Heath Drive, Ware,Herts
SG12 ORL

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Required from: November 2002 - Term time only, four mornings weekly

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic teaching assistant to work in a Y3 classroom to work alongside children who require extra support. Experience of working with children is essential. You will be part of a friendly and committed staff team and we shall offer opportunities to help you develop professionally.

Please telephone Jane Hannibal, School Secretary for further details. Visits are welcomed. Letters of application and CV with the details of 2 referees should be sent to Liz Neville, Head teacher by October 14.

 

B) Job Advertisements

CONTRACTS MANAGER

Diamond PLC has been providing a quality service for over 25 years, specialising in refurbishment and major alterations for Local Authorities & Housing Associations in the London area.

Our continued success is due to the commitment of our dedicated team of professionals. We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager, able to demonstrate the drive necessary to lead a team of Surveyors, Site Managers and Trades, reporting to the Contracts Director.

You will be responsible for controlling projects of all sizes up to £3m using the company's management control process and our fully computerised ICT system.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with a proven track record of delivering projects on time & within budget whilst able to maintain our mission statement of 'Building Quality on Time'.

If you feel this is the challenge for you, please apply in writing with a full CV to:

Sarah Curry
HR Department
Diamond Plc52
Stamford Road
London
N15 4PZ

 

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Comprehension Questions

1. Read through the advertisements again and make a list of all the words and expressions used to describe:

a) The job requirements
b) The benefits offered by the job.

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2. Look at the job advertisement labelled (B) and answer the questions.

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