SPEAKING Work with a partner. Do this role-play using the polite requests from the Speaking bank.

Speaking Role-Play: Summer Job Interview

This exercise is a role-play activity focusing on polite requests when inquiring about a summer job. Student A prepares questions, and Student B provides information (some from page 148, some invented).

Student A: Prepare questions to ask for information about the job at Cinerama Cinemas.

Student B: You have information about the job at Cinerama Cinemas on page 148. Invent any extra information if necessary.

Scenario:

Possible questions for Student A to ask (focusing on polite requests):

• Could you please tell me about the dates of employment?
• Would it be possible to know the wages for this position?
• I was wondering if the job is full-time or part-time?
• Could you describe the necessary personal qualities for this role?
• Would you mind informing me if experience is necessary or not?
• May I ask about the working hours?
• Is there a possibility to start as soon as possible?
• Could you let me know if there are any specific responsibilities I should be aware of?