Job interviews

I can identify the attitude of a speaker.

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1 Complete the text with words below.

(Hoàn thành đoạn văn với các từ dưới đây.)

During my recruitment interview, I sat anxiously as a ¹ _____ while representatives from different ² _____ observed me closely. In this intense ³ _____, their questions varied, probing my abilities and potential fit. Despite my nerves, I found excitement in showcasing my ⁴ _____ and engaging with each unique ⁵ _____ member’s perspective.

Listening Strategy

When you listen, pay attention to what words each speaker uses to express his/her attitude. Words with a similar meaning may have different connotations.

(Chiến lược nghe

Khi bạn lắng nghe, hãy chú ý đến những từ ngữ mà người nói sử dụng để bày tỏ thái độ của mình. Những từ có nghĩa giống nhau có thể có ý nghĩa khác nhau.)

2 Read the Listening Strategy. Then listen to four dialogues and choose the word the second speaker uses.

(Đọc Chiến lược nghe. Sau đó nghe bốn đoạn hội thoại và chọn từ mà người nói thứ hai sử dụng.)

1 The second speaker describes the new person she met as shy / bad-mannered.

2 The second speaker says that the singer's costume was creative / colourful.

3 The second speaker describes the footballer as being shrewd / judgemental.

4 The second speaker thinks the politician is open-minded / single-minded.

a critical

b approving

c disbelieving

4 Say these lines from the dialogues. Try to express the attitude in brackets.

(Nói những dòng này từ các cuộc đối thoại. Cố gắng diễn đạt thái độ trong ngoặc.)

1 Hey, did you enjoy the party? Who was there? Tell me all about it! (enthusiastic)

2 Did you see the outfit that Rihanna was wearing at the Music Awards? Rather bright, wasn't it? (critical)

3 I wish that footballer would keep his views to himself. He's always got too much to say about the other players. (annoyed)

5 Listen and match speakers (1-4) with sentences (A-E). There is one extra sentence.

(Nghe và nối người nói (1-4) với câu (A-E). Có một câu bị thừa.)

A The speaker is angry about the lack of accuracy in news reporting. ☐

B The speaker is critical of people's lack of interest in improving society. ☐

C The speaker admits to an interest in celebrity gossip. ☐

D The speaker feels that news about celebrities is unrealistic. ☐

E The speaker feels that news reporting is pessimistic. ☐