WH - Questions Activity - April 4

Focus on Vocabulary
1. Look at the picture. What are the people

doing?
They are in a formal interview
2. Discuss in pairs.
a. Who do you think is the interviewer / interviewee?
The interviewer is the man and interviewee is the woman
b. What can you say about the picture? Use the words and
expressions in the box.
The interviewer and interviewee are greeting each

other with a handshake and a smile
Example: The interviewee is smiling at the interviewer.

The interviewer is …
▪ shake hands ▪ wear smart clothes

▪ make eye contact with ▪ smile
someone ▪ introduce yourself
Listen
3. You are going to hear some of the interview. First, listen to the beginning of the interview.
Which of the phrases do you think you will hear? Listen and check.
We’ll be in
▪ Pleased to meet ▪ Hi, I’m Jack. ▪ It’s been a pleasure to
touch soon.
you. ▪ How’re you doing? meet you.
▪ See you! ▪ My name’s Jack ▪ Thank you for your ▪ We’ll let you know.
Draper.
▪ Good morning. time. ▪ Cheers
Good morning.
My name’s Jack Draper.
Pleased to meet you.
4. Now listen to the end of the interview. Which of the phrases in exercise 3 do you think you will hear?
Listen and check.
It’s been a pleasure to meet you
Thank you for your time
We’ll be in touch soon
5. Listen to the complete interview and put the questions in the order you hear them.
a. What clubs and societies did you belong to atschool? 1

b. What is your greatest strength? 3
c. Why are you a good candidate for thisuniversity? 4
d. What will you do if you are not accepted? 5
e. Where do you see yourself in four years’time? 6
f. What was your greatest achievement at school? 2
6. Listen again and answer T (true) or F (false).
a. The interviewee was in the cheerleading team at school. True

b. She doesn’t like acting. False
c. She has experience in being a team leader. True
d. She’s never late for things. True
e. She doesn’t think she will have time to join clubs atuniversity. False
f. She wants to study Law. False
Focus on Language
7. Look back at the questions in exercise 5 and choose the correct words to complete
the rules.
We use do / did to ask questions about about the
present. We use do / did to ask questions about the past.
We don’t use / We use do or did to ask questions with be.
We don’t use / We use do or did to ask questions about the future.
8. Complete questions a–f below. Use the table to help you.

a. Q: Which clubs were you in at school?
A: I was in the football club. statement question
b. Q: What sports are you good at? you will eat (What) will you eat
A: I’m very good at swimming and football. you saw (What) did you see
c. Q: What time will the interview finish? you live (Where) do you live
A: The interview will finish at six o’clock. you are (Where) are you
d. Q: Which school did your sister go go to? you were (Why) were you
A: My sister went to Bristol School.
e. Q: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
A: I enjoy cycling.
f. Q: What questions did they ask you?
A: They asked me questions about my strengths and weaknesses.
Read
11. Read the text quickly. Match the headings with the paragraphs.
a. First impressions c. Be prepared

b. Getting there on time d. During the interview
Top ten interview tips
In just three seconds, an interviewer forms an opinion about you based on your
appearance and your body language, so make a good impression! First, wear
something smart. University interviews are not as formal as job interviews, but
you still need to look your best. It’s important to be neat and tidy and present
a positive image. Smile at the interviewer, and shake their hand firmly. (a)
Remember to switch off your phone during the interview. Be positive, sit up straight and smile at
the interviewer. Answer their questions as best you can, but don’t waffle or talk too much. Talk
about your skills, experiences and abilities. Make eye contact with them while you are talking.
This will show them that you are confident and don’t stare out of the window! (d)
Do your research! Find out as much as you can about the university. Make sure you know what they
are looking for in a candidate. Make a list of possible questions, and think about what your answers
will be. Prepare some questions you can ask the interviewer. After all, you want to make sure the
university offers you what you need. (c)
Most importantly, think about how you will get to the interview. Make sure you know how long the
journey will take and be clear about how you are going to get there, If possible, do it once before
interview day to be sure. You don’t want to be stressed on the day, and you definitely don’t want
to be late! (b)
12. Read the text again and answer the questions.

Glossary
a. Why is it important to make a good first impression? ▪ waffle: hablar sin sentido
An interviewer forms an opinion of you in three seconds
b. What should you do when you meet the interviewer?
Be positive, sit up straight and smile
c. Why is it a good idea to think of questions you can ask?

You want to get as much information as you can to make sure the university offers you
what you need
d. How can you avoid being late for the interview?

you can find out how long it´s going to take to get there, and even go there once before
the interview day
Focus on Vocabulary
13. Find verbs in the text to complete the tips.
a. Wear something smart.

b. Switch off your phone.
Useful language
c. Shake the interviewer’s hand.
d. Make a good impression. It’s important to …
e. Don’t stare out of the window. Remember to …

Make sure you …
f. Check how long the journey will take
Think about how …
g. Make eye contact with the interviewer.
Listen/Write
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15. Listen. What did these four students do wrong at their
interviews? Who
a. arrived late? B
b. didn’t switch off their phone? C
c. didn’t wear the right clothes? A
d. talked too much? D
16. Which interviewee did the interviewer say this to?
I'm sorry, but you didn't make

a very good first impression.
You were late.
interviewed B
17. What do you think the interviewer said to the other
interviewees? Write sentences.
He said he asked questions that they could not answer easily because everyone looks
happy.
They presented a good interview.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Look at the picture. What are the people

They are in a formal interview

a. Who do you think is the interviewer / interviewee?

The interviewer is the man and interviewee is the woman

The interviewer and interviewee are greeting each

Example: The interviewee is smiling at the interviewer.

▪ shake hands ▪ wear smart clothes

a. What clubs and societies did you belong to atschool? 1

a. The interviewee was in the cheerleading team at school. True

8. Complete questions a–f below. Use the table to help you.

a. First impressions c. Be prepared

Top ten interview tips

12. Read the text again and answer the questions.

c. Why is it a good idea to think of questions you can ask?

d. How can you avoid being late for the interview?

13. Find verbs in the text to complete the tips.

a. Wear something smart.

e. Don’t stare out of the window. Remember to …

16. Which interviewee did the interviewer say this to?

I'm sorry, but you didn't make

They presented a good interview.

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