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Ms. Lopez: __________?

Lily: This programme really speaks to me since I want to do something for my community.

Mr. Johnson: __________?

Jack: Well, I see myself as an extrovert. And I suppose I'm a nature-lover.

Mr. Reeves: __________?

Michael: I'd say that I'm hard working, and most people say I'm dependable.

Ms. Adams: __________?

Elizabeth: Hmm… it was when I had to serve food for hundreds of people a day at a homeless shelter. It was tough, but rewarding.

Ms. Skylar: What kind of summer programme are you looking for?

Jim: __________.

a. Sophia: I'd love to work in a café this summer.

b. Sophia: I enjoy meeting new people and working in a busy environment.

c. Mr. Carter: Why are you interested in working in a café?

a. Mr. Johnson: What motivates you to teach English in such a setting?

b. Maria: I want to help them have better opportunities in life through education.

c. Maria: I would love to teach English to poor students in my neighbourhood.

a. Jake: I enjoy preparing food, and it feels good to help those in need.

b. Jake: I'd like to help with cooking at a community kitchen.

c. Ms. Lee: What interests you in helping with cooking?

a. Tom: One of the biggest challenges I've faced was managing a team project at school.

b. Mr. Clark: What made it so challenging for you?

c. Tom: It was hard to coordinate everyone's ideas, but I learned a lot about teamwork.

a. Mr. Wilson: Why was it so difficult for you?

b. Maya: A big challenge I faced was working on a group project with tight deadlines.

c. Maya: It was hard to manage everyone's tasks, but I learned how to communicate better and stay organized.

a. Mr. Davis: I see. What makes you want to get involved in this kind of work?

b. Lucy: I want to make a positive impact and learn more about different people's lives.

c. Lucy: I'm interested in a programme where I can volunteer and help the community.

d. Mr. Davis: What kind of summer programme are you looking for?

a. Jack: I think being hardworking helps me stay focused, and being friendly helps me work well with others.

b. Mr. Harris: That's great to hear. How do these qualities help you in your work?

c. Mr. Harris: Can you tell me what type of person you are?

d. Jack: I consider myself a hardworking and friendly person.

a. Ms. Roberts: What would you say are your strengths?

b. Tom: They help me stay on top of tasks and handle challenges effectively.

c. Tom: I'm very organized and I'm good at solving problems.

d. Ms. Roberts: How do you think these strengths will help you in the job?

a. Mr. Lee: What made it difficult for you?

b. Mr. Lee: Can you tell me about a challenging experience you've had?

c. Sarah: One challenge was when I had to lead a team during a school project.

d. Sarah: It was hard to make sure everyone stayed on track, but I learned how to communicate better.

a. Emily: I once had to organize an event with a very limited budget.

b. Mr. Scott: Can you describe a challenging situation you've faced?

c. Emily: It was hard to balance everything and make sure the event was still successful with such a small budget.

d. Mr. Scott: Why was it difficult for you?

a. Mr. Taylor: I see. And what type of person would you say you are?

b. Mr. Taylor: That's great to hear! I'm sure your qualities would make you a great fit.

c. Anna: I'm a caring and patient person, which is why I think I'd be good at this job.

d. Anna: I'm hoping to work at a local animal shelter.

e. Mr. Taylor: What kind of summer job are you looking for?

a. Mr. Brown: How do these qualities help you in your work?

b. Mr. Brown: What would you say are your strengths?

c. John: They allow me to keep everything on track and work well with others.

d. John: I'm a good communicator and I'm very organized.

e. Mr. Brown: That sounds like a great combination.

a. Sophia: One challenge I faced was managing a group project with a tight deadline.

b. Sophia: It was hard to get everyone to work together, but I learned how to stay calm under pressure.

c. Mr. Harris: Can you tell me about a challenging experience you've faced?

d. Mr. Harris: What made it so difficult for you?

e. Mr. Harris: It sounds like you gained valuable experience from that challenge.

a. Liam: I'd love to work with children, helping them with their studies.

b. Mr. Green: It sounds like you would be a great fit for such a project.

c. Liam: Yes, definitely! I enjoy teaching and helping kids learn.

d. Mr. Green: What type of work are you interested in this summer?

e. Mr. Green: That's great. If a project involves teaching children, would that interest you?

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversations.

A. What kind of summer job are you looking for?

B. I'd say I'm hard-working and most people say I'm reliable.

C. Why does this type of work interest you?

D. Tell me about a challenging experience you've had.

E. I see myself as quite friendly, and I suppose I'm an optimist.

Mr Smith:

Emma: I'd like to do something that involves helping children.

Mr Smith:

Emma: I want to do something useful, and I enjoy meeting new people.

Mr Smith: Tell me about yourself. What type of person are you?

Emma:

Mr Smith: What would you say your strengths are?

Emma: That's a good question.

Mr Smith:

Emma: Let me see. A challenging experience in my life was when I moved to a new school. It was difficult at first, but I made good friends.

Mr Smith: That sounds positive. Would a project that involves teaching sport interest you?

Emma: That would be great, thanks.

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversations.

A. It was when I had to lead a group project at school.

B. I'd like to do something that involves environmental conservation.

C. What type of person are you?

D. What would you say your strengths are?

E. I've always been passionate about protecting nature.

Ms Green: What kind of summer programme are you looking for?

Liam:

Ms Green: Why does this type of work interest you?

Liam:

Ms Green: Tell me about yourself.

Liam: I see myself as a creative person, and I suppose I'm a bit of a problem-solver.

Ms Green:

Liam: That's a good question. I'd say I'm detail-oriented, and most people say I'm a good communicator.

Ms Green: Tell me about a challenging experience you've had.

Liam: Let me see.

Ms Green: That sounds great. Would a project that involves environmental science interest you?

Liam: That would be perfect, thank you.