Task 1. Choose the best answer to each question. On the day of the interview, you should … 1. … be …
a. a little late so the person interviewing you won’t be embarrassed if he / she is late, too.
b. punctual.
c. a little early.
2. … wear …
a. your favorite NBA colours.
b. smart clothes.
c. smart-casual clothes.
d. a party dress.
3. … eat …
a. nothing at all so you look thinner.
b. a big, heavy meal.
c. a light meal or snack.
4. … drink …
a. some water to quench your thirst.
b. a cup of coffee to perk you up.
c. a glass of whisky, or two, to calm you down.
In the interview, you should … 5. a. … walk into the room laughing to show you are a happy person.
b. … walk into the room and sit down. c. … run into the room to show enthusiasm.
You should sit …
6. a. … with your head down, to show you are humble.
b. … upright and alert.
c. … way back in your chair to show you are relaxed and easy going.
d. … with your feet on the table to show them who’s boss!
When the interview begins, you should … 7. a. … smile at the most handsome / beautiful teacher – he/she looks so cute!
b. … tell the interviewers you are feeling very nervous.
c. … show off your latest tattoo – it’s still fresh!
d. … smile politely at all the people interviewing you.
When the interview begins, you should … 8. a. … scratch your head.
b. … say ‘What?’ as loudly as possible.
c. … ask politely if the interviewer could repeat what he / she said.
d. … look stupid, hoping for the next question to come quickly.
When asked a question, you should … 9. a. … answer as quickly as possible because ‘time is money’.
b. … say ‘Hmm’ and ‘Erm’ to give yourself more time.
c. … listen carefully and then answer clearly.
d. … slap the interviewer on the back and say ‘That’s a great question, man.’
