[nom] practice: A CV – exercises

Look at the job adverts and the CV and do the exercises to improve your [nom]

Preparation

Tick all the things that you write on a CV. Then look at the CV below and see if you were right.

• · date of birth
• · address
• · family
• · pets
• · education history
• · work experience
• · [nom]
• · friends
• · languages spoken
• · references
• · telephone number
• · email address
• · favourite food
• Check your understanding: multiple choice

Circle the best answer or answers to complete these sentences.

• · Where does Natasha live? a. Liverpool · b. London · c. Leeds
• · How many of her exams did Natasha pass at school? a. none · b. two · c. nine
• · Natasha doesn't have an email address. a. true · b. false · c. answer not given
• · Are all the advertised jobs for weekend work? a. yes · b. no · c. answer not given
• · Which two jobs are for weekday evenings? a. babysitter · b. waiters and waitresses · c. computer shop assistant · d. lifeguard
• · Which three jobs could Natasha apply for? a. babysitter · b. waitress · c. computer shop assistant · d. lifeguard
• Check your [nom]: gap fill – completing a CV

Use the headings in the box to complete the CV.

Languages · References · Email · Education · Address

[date de naissance]

CV – Martin Luke Moore

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_______________: 26 August 1997

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_______________: 94 Albion Street, Birmingham, B23 2TF

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_______________: [e-mail]

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_______________: [téléphone]

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_______________: 7 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science

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_______________: Cashier at a large supermarket

7 _______________: French – A2, German – A2

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_______________: Mountain biking, drawing and computer programming

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_______________: Mr Williams, Albion High School, Park Drive, Birmingham

Discussion

Have you ever had a part-time job? Do you think it's a good idea for students to do part-time work?