Part of the ielts speaking Test Yourself 13 Reading Your Family 14

8. Do you remember your first day of work?
Yes, four years ago. I was very nervous because I wanted to make a good impression on
everyone. But actually everything went fine. My supervisor showed me my desk, and then
she introduced me to my co-workers．Most of them were very friendly right away and told
me not to hesitate if I had any questions about the job．As I told you, they are very helpful. I
guess that’s one of the advantages of working for a small company. The supervisor explained
to me how to use the software applications, and then she gave me my first assignment. My
first day was pretty easy, actually.
9. Was it difficult to get this job?
No, not really. I sent the company my resume and they replied very quickly because
they really needed someone as soon as possible．The accounting manager called me and
asked to meet me the following day. She interviewed me and gave me the job maybe 3 or 4
days after our meeting. It went very fast.

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10.What is the most interesting thing about your job?
I enjoy attending meetings and training sessions organized by the H.R. (Human
Resources) Department. It’s a good opportunity to learn something new and usually I get
to meet new people. It’s a bit refreshing. A few months ago, we had a seminar in Xiamen for
3 days. It was nice to get away from the office. In addition, I have a lot of freedom every day,
except on the last week of each month when it gets very busy. But I have gotten used to it,
and I know how to manage my time．I like my job because I seldom need to work overtime. I
know that it’s quite common in a lot of other small businesses for employees to have to work
very late, but I never have to.
11.Do you get on well with your colleagues?
Yes, because it’s a small office we get to talk a lot and we regularly have lunch together.
It’s a good chance for us to socialize and get to know each other better. The atmosphere
at work is quite relaxed and I enjoy talking to my colleagues. When I started the job, they
helped me a lot. They are very kind and I will miss them when I quit.