Speaking SVIP

Fill in the blanks with the jobs to match their suitable descriptions.

1. : helping manage classroom tasks, assisting teachers, and recording attendance

2. : welcoming visitors, engaging in conversations, and organizing donated items

3. : trying out products and writing feedback or evaluations

4. : greeting shoppers, setting up store displays, and handling sales

5. : caring for children in the parents' absence, entertaining them, ensuring their safety, and providing meals

Listen to the conversation and choose the adjectives used to describe teaching assistants.

Put the adjectives into the correct columns.

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation.

A. when explaining the same point many times

B. and volunteering can also give you experience

C. because you meet new customers

D. since you must stay patient every day

E. being an event volunteer could be an interesting option

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Lan: For me, working as a teaching assistant is really rewarding because I can support students.

Linh: I agree with you, but it seems quite challenging .

Lan: Yes, and it could also feel repetitive .

Linh: That's true. Another idea could be working as a shop assistant in a busy store.

Lan: That sounds exciting , arrange displays, and sell different products.

Linh: But don't forget it can also be stressful and tiring, especially during the weekends.

Lan: Good point. Personally, I think .

Linh: Really? You don't get any salary for that, so why would you choose it?

Lan: Because I can meet many interesting people and also practice important communication skills.

Linh: Yes, that helps to find a better job.

Lan: I see. That does make sense, and it actually sounds quite useful overall.

Linh: Exactly, and that's why I believe it would feel rewarding in the long run.

Read the conversation again and match the questions with their answer.

Lan: For me, working as a teaching assistant is really rewarding because I can support students.

Linh: I agree with you, but it seems quite challenging since you must stay patient every day.

Lan: Yes, and it could also feel repetitive when explaining the same point many times.

Linh: That's true. Another idea could be working as a shop assistant in a busy store.

Lan: That sounds exciting because you meet new customers, arrange displays, and sell different products.

Linh: But don't forget it can also be stressful and tiring, especially during the weekends.

Lan: Good point. Personally, I think being an event volunteer could be an interesting option.

Linh: Really? You don't get any salary for that, so why would you choose it?

Lan: Because I can meet many interesting people and also practice important communication skills.

Linh: Yes, and volunteering can also give you experience that helps to find a better job.

Lan: I see. That does make sense, and it actually sounds quite useful overall.

Linh: Exactly, and that's why I believe it would feel rewarding in the long run.

Choose the phrases used to state personal opinions.

Lan: For me, working as a teaching assistant is really rewarding because I can support students.

Linh: I agree with you, but it seems quite challenging since you must stay patient every day.

Lan: Yes, and it could also feel repetitive when explaining the same point many times.

Linh: That's true. Another idea could be working as a shop assistant in a busy store.

Lan: That sounds exciting because you meet new customers, arrange displays, and sell different products.

Linh: But don't forget it can also be stressful and tiring, especially during the weekends.

Lan: Good point. Personally, I think being an event volunteer could be an interesting option.

Linh: Really? You don't get any salary for that, so why would you choose it?

Lan: Because I can meet many interesting people and also practice important communication skills.

Linh: Yes, and volunteering can also give you experience that helps to find a better job.

Lan: I see. That does make sense, and it actually sounds quite useful overall.

Linh: Exactly, and that's why I believe it would feel rewarding in the long run.

Choose the correct answer to a make logical conversation.

a. Emily: For me, being a tour guide sounds exciting because you can travel and meet people.

b. Emily: Fair enough, but guiding tours would help me improve my communication skills.

c. Sophia: Maybe, but I prefer a quieter job where I don't need to speak so much.

d. Sophia: I agree, but it also seems tiring since you're always walking and talking.

e. Emily: That's true, but personally, I think it would be very rewarding.

Choose the correct answer to a make logical conversation.

a. Phoebe: Not for me. I think it's exciting to try new products and give my honest opinion. Besides, writing reviews could help me build better communication skills.

b. Elena: I see. That actually makes sense, especially if you enjoy writing and technology.

c. Elena: I think working as a shop assistant is an exciting job. You can meet many customers, arrange nice displays, and learn how to sell different products.

d. Elena: Really? You just sit alone testing things and writing opinions. Doesn't that sound boring?

e. Phoebe: I agree, but it seems like a tiring job. You'll have to stand for hours and stay polite even when customers are rude. Personally, I'd rather be a product reviewer.