Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Part-time Jobs & Internships

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a job as a sales assistant in a media company.

There are descriptions of eight media companies.

Decide which media company would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas is a student looking for a vacation job. He wants to work on weekdays only. He enjoys communicating and wants to handle customer questions. He also hopes to use his coding skills to improve the company’s online pages.

2   Maya is studying film and needs a part-time job at weekends. She wants to learn how to produce videos and record clips. She would love a role where she can travel to different locations rather than staying in the office.

3   Tomas speaks fluent Spanish and English, so he wants to use his languages to speak with international clients. He loves planning big events and parties. Since he doesn’t drive, he needs an office very close to the train station.

4   Sarah is an excellent writer who wants a highly paid role. She wants to write interesting articles for a magazine or blog. She is also looking for an opportunity to manage the company’s social media accounts and post daily updates.

5   David loves taking professional photos and wants to use this skill in his next job. He is looking for a role that will become a permanent position later. He also wants a chance to lead and manage a small team.

Media Company Jobs

A Digital Frontline

Are you searching for a holiday contract from Monday to Friday? We need a bright sales assistant to reply to client messages and solve their problems over the phone. You will also get the amazing chance to design and build new features for our internet platform. Perfect for tech-savvy communicators!

B Action Media

We are a fast-growing television agency looking for Saturday and Sunday staff. If you are interested in creating visual media and shooting movies, this is the perfect sales and production job! You won’t be stuck at a desk, as our assistants regularly visit various outdoor filming spots across the whole country.

C Global Connect

Join our international sales team! We need friendly assistants who can communicate fluently with our buyers from overseas in multiple languages. Your main duty will be arranging exciting conferences and corporate celebrations. Our modern workspace is incredibly easy to reach, located just a two-minute walk from the main railway platforms.

D Trendsetters Inc.

We are offering an exceptionally high wage for a creative assistant to join our advertising department. You will spend your days typing up engaging stories and texts for our online publications. Furthermore, you will be entirely in charge of updating our digital networks and uploading fresh, engaging content every single day.

E Visionary Arts

We need a confident assistant who can take charge and guide a small group of junior staff. We are looking for someone with great camera skills to capture high-quality images of our products. This role starts as a short-term contract, but a fixed, long-term position is guaranteed for successful candidates.

F Web World Sales

We need an enthusiastic sales assistant who loves writing code and improving internet pages. You will work in our quiet, comfortable office from Monday to Friday. Because this is a purely technical role, you will never have to speak to buyers, answer the phones, or deal with any of their problems.

G City Hub Media

We are located right next to the central train lines, making your morning commute extremely simple. We are seeking bilingual assistants to translate documents and talk to our global customers. However, please note you will be sitting at a computer all day, as we never host any gatherings, conferences, or celebrations.

H Daily Buzz

If you want to manage digital profiles and post daily updates for thousands of followers, apply here! We need talented individuals to type up brilliant texts and news reports for our readers. This is an unpaid volunteer position, perfect for gaining experience, though we do pay for your daily lunch.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a part-time pet care job.

There are descriptions of eight pet care jobs.

Decide which pet care job would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Leo loves being active outdoors and wants to run or go on long walks. He is only available to work at the weekend. He is looking for a job where he can look after large, very energetic dogs.

2   Maya loves cats but doesn’t have a garden. She wants to take care of an animal inside her own flat. She needs highly flexible hours because her university timetable changes every single day and she cannot commit to fixed times.

3   Samir wants to work early in the morning before his school lessons begin. He prefers to look after small pets like rabbits or birds. He wants to visit the owner’s house to do the job rather than taking animals outside.

4   Chloe wants to walk dogs but cannot manage strong animals, so she needs a job with small dogs. She is only free on weekday afternoons. She hopes to find a job walking them in a local green space or park.

5   Dan wants to care for an older, quiet dog at the owner’s house. He needs a job that allows him to study and read while he sits. He is only available to work during the evenings.

Pet Care Jobs

A Mountain Hounds

Do you enjoy staying fit outside? We are looking for a strong person to take our two large, highly active golden retrievers on long runs through the countryside. We only need your help on Saturdays and Sundays. This is a fantastic opportunity to exercise and earn some great pocket money!

B Feline Friends

I travel frequently for business and need a caring person to host my friendly indoor cat, Bella. She never goes outside, so an apartment is absolutely perfect for her. Because my business trips are arranged at the last minute, you can easily organise your pet-care duties around your changing daily timetable.

C Feathered Care

I urgently need a responsible teenager to visit my apartment every day at 6:30 a.m. Your task is to feed my two colourful parrots and clean their cages before the busy day begins. You won’t need to take them anywhere, just make sure they are comfortable in my living room. Perfect for an early riser!

D Tiny Paws

We are searching for a gentle walker to take our three little pugs to the nearby green areas for some fresh air and play. We require someone from Monday to Friday just after 3 p.m. Our pets are tiny and incredibly easy to control, making this a completely relaxing stroll for anyone.

E Peaceful Pups

My senior greyhound sleeps most of the time and simply needs a caring person to keep him company in my house from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. He is completely calm, so you can easily bring your schoolbooks and finish your homework on the sofa while you watch him. No walking required!

F Weekend Strollers

Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday and Sunday mornings? We urgently need an animal lover to take our two energetic little terriers for a run in the local woods. Although they are tiny, they love moving fast. We pay a fantastic hourly rate for your valuable time!

G Evening Purrs

I am searching for a reliable student to visit my house every evening at 7 p.m. to feed and brush my three beautiful cats. They love attention, so you will need to spend an hour playing with them in my living room. This job has a very fixed daily schedule.

H Sunset Hounds

I work late shifts and need a strong individual to take my large, powerful German Shepherd for a long walk around the city streets every Monday to Friday evening. He often pulls hard on his lead, so you must be physically fit. Unfortunately, there is no time to sit down or relax!

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a tutoring job helping younger children.

There are descriptions of eight tutoring centers.

Decide which tutoring center would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Anna wants to help primary school students improve their math skills. Because of her college classes, she needs a position that starts late in the afternoon. She also hopes to receive training on how to stay calm when teaching.

2   Ben loves literature and wants to assist younger kids with understanding books. He is looking for a role he can do from his own home on his computer. He is available for evening shifts once children finish their lessons.

3   Chloe wants to support children who find reading difficult. She is looking for an unpaid position because she just wants to help the local community. She needs a tutoring center located right in the middle of town.

4   David wants to teach basic numbers and calculation to kids. He is too busy during the week, so he strictly requires weekend hours. Furthermore, he is hoping to find a role that pays a very good hourly rate.

5   Elena wants to assist pupils with both their vocabulary and their numbers. She has a lot of experience and naturally stays relaxed with slow learners. She requires shifts that happen right after normal classes end during the week.

Tutoring Centers

A Number Ninjas

If you want to guide young learners through their arithmetic and shapes, join our team! We offer shifts starting at 4:00 p.m. when pupils leave their daily studies. Working with children can be challenging, so our managers provide excellent workshops to teach you how to remain relaxed and understanding.

B Math Masters

We are searching for talented people to explain equations and arithmetic to primary-aged pupils. We offer excellent afternoon schedules as soon as kids finish their daily education. However, we expect you to already have excellent behavioral management skills, as we do not offer any preparation courses for new staff.

C Storytime Online

Share your passion for novels and poetry by helping juniors improve their literacy! You will log in via webcam to chat with pupils, meaning you never have to travel to an office. Our digital sessions take place between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, making it perfect for busy college students.

D Virtual Bookworms

Help kids discover the magic of written texts through our digital platform. You can do everything from your living room sofa using a headset. We only run our internet classes on Saturdays and Sundays, which is fantastic if your Monday to Friday schedule is completely full with other activities.

E City Literacy Charity

We are a downtown organization looking for kind-hearted individuals to guide youngsters through texts and vocabulary. We do not provide a salary, as this is a charity project to benefit local families. Our building is situated right on the main square, making it incredibly easy to reach by public transport.

F Weekend Calculators

Are you brilliant with figures and logic? We need energetic staff to guide primary learners through basic geometry and addition. We offer an incredibly competitive wage that is much higher than average. Our classes operate exclusively on Saturday and Sunday mornings, leaving your weekdays completely free for other tasks.

G Smart Steps Center

Earn an amazing salary by teaching both literacy and basic counting to young kids. We offer top wages in the education industry. Please note that all our lessons happen from Monday to Friday before midday, so you must have a completely clear weekday morning schedule to join our team.

H Bright Sparks Academy

We need instructors to handle both arithmetic exercises and spelling tasks for juniors. Some children learn slowly, so we strictly require individuals who never get frustrated and maintain a gentle attitude. Your working hours will begin at 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, immediately following the end of the regular school day.

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