[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?