Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Part-time Jobs & Internships 1

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a weekend retail job.

There are descriptions of eight store advertisements.

Decide which store advertisement would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Liam needs a retail job strictly on Saturdays and Sundays due to his busy college schedule. He prefers interacting directly with shoppers to improve his communication skills and wants an employer that offers reduced prices on their clothing lines.

2   Sophia is looking for a store position available only on Sundays. She enjoys working on the cash register and helping people pay for their items. She loves reading and wants a job that gives money off books.

3   Noah is available to work both Saturdays and Sundays. He wants a role in a busy supermarket greeting families and answering their questions. He also hopes to find an employer that provides free hot lunches during shifts.

4   Emma is seeking a retail role specifically for Saturday mornings. She wants to work in a footwear store, assisting buyers to find the correct sizes. She also hopes to get half-price shoes as a staff perk.

5   Oliver wants a weekend job on either Saturday or Sunday. He is passionate about gadgets and wishes to give helpful advice to technology buyers. He is looking for a shop that offers employees excellent discounts on electronic devices.

Store Advertisements

A Fashion Forward

Our busy clothing shop is hiring team members for Saturday and Sunday shifts only. In this role, you will spend your time welcoming shoppers on the floor and helping them find outfits. All employees enjoy a 30% reduction on all our latest fashion collections. Perfect for students balancing weekday classes!

B Page Turners Bookshop

We are seeking an enthusiastic student for our Sunday-only vacancy. You will be responsible for operating the tills, processing payments, and packing bags for our visitors. We offer great benefits, including 40% off all novels and magazines in store. No weekday or Saturday hours are required for this position.

C MegaMart Grocery

We need weekend staff to work both Saturdays and Sundays at our main entrance. Your main duty will be welcoming guests and directing them to the correct aisles. Our company offers an excellent 20% staff discount on all supermarket food products. Please note we do not provide free meals or snacks.

D Fresh Market

Join our supermarket team this weekend! We have openings for shifts covering Saturdays and Sundays. We need friendly individuals to stand at the front doors, greet arriving families, and handle customer enquiries. Shifts include free hot meals from our staff café, though we do not offer any store product discounts at this time.

E Sole Comfort

Our popular footwear branch has an immediate opening for Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. You will work directly with the public, helping them try on different styles and selecting the right sizes. Workers receive an amazing 50% discount on all boots and trainers. No Sunday shifts are available.

F Trend Footwear

Are you free on Saturday mornings? Our city center shoe store requires a student to help out early in the day. This position involves organizing the stockroom and unpacking new deliveries of shoes. You will get a fantastic employee discount on footwear, but you will not work directly with customers.

G Tech World

We are looking for part-time assistants for weekend work on either Saturday or Sunday. You will guide buyers through our wide range of laptops and smartphones, answering their technical questions and explaining how devices work. Employees receive a brilliant discount on all store electronics. Excellent opportunity for tech-loving students!

H Digital Zone

We have vacancies every Saturday and Sunday for students interested in technology. You will spend your time on the shop floor helping customers choose the best gadgets and computers for their needs. While we offer a competitive hourly wage and paid transport, please note that staff discounts are not available on any electrical devices.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find volunteer work in a hairdresser’s.

There are descriptions of eight hair salons.

Decide which salon would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Anna wants to welcome guests at a busy reception desk. She is only free to volunteer on Saturdays and Sundays. She also wants to use this opportunity to practice speaking foreign languages with international tourists.

2   Mark wants to learn basic beauty and haircutting skills. Because he doesn’t have a car, he needs a salon located very close to the railway station. He also hopes to get a paid job there afterwards.

3   Chloe enjoys answering telephone calls and organising schedules. She loves working with kids and wants a salon that specialises in cutting children’s hair. She also needs a place that provides volunteers with a free midday meal.

4   David wants to spend his time helping elderly customers feel comfortable. He needs to receive an official certificate when he finishes for his college studies. He also prefers a peaceful, quiet salon without loud music.

5   Lisa wants to take photographs and manage a salon’s internet pages. She drives her own car, so she needs a place with free parking. She studies all day, so she can only help in the evenings.

Volunteer Opportunities at Hair Salons

A City Style

Welcome to City Style! We need friendly people to greet clients at our front desk. Because we are in the tourist center, you can chat with visitors from all over the world in different tongues. We are looking for help exclusively on the weekend, so no weekday shifts are required!

B Hair Express

Join our busy team at Hair Express! We are located right opposite the main railway platforms. You will assist our staff and learn how to wash, dry, and style hair professionally. Best of all, successful volunteers will be offered a permanent contract to earn money with us next year.

C Little Stars

Little Stars is a fun, colourful salon just for young boys and girls. We need an organised person to pick up the phone and arrange customer appointments. To say thank you for your hard work, we will buy you a delicious hot dinner every afternoon at no cost to you.

D Silver Scissors

Silver Scissors is a very calm, silent space dedicated to older members of the community. Come and chat with our senior visitors while they wait! We do not play noisy radio tracks. When your time with us is complete, we will give you a signed document proving your work experience.

E Glamour Room

Glamour Room stays open late, so we need assistants who can start after 6 p.m. If you love taking pictures, we need someone to update our online profiles and post images of our styling work. Volunteers can also leave their vehicles in our complimentary car park right outside the door.

F The Beauty Lounge

The Beauty Lounge needs a confident volunteer to answer our ringing phones and manage the front desk diary. We only accept helpers from Monday to Friday during normal working hours. Unfortunately, we cannot provide any food or drinks, so please remember to bring your own sandwiches and snacks with you.

G Modern Cuts

At Modern Cuts, we love teaching beginners the art of cutting and colouring! If you do well as a volunteer, we promise to hire you with a regular salary in the future. We are located in a quiet village far from any public transport, so you must drive a car to visit.

H Trend Setters

Trend Setters is looking for creative teenagers to take beautiful photographs of our haircuts for our social media pages. We are incredibly busy at night, so you must be available after dinner. Please note that our street is extremely busy, and there is nowhere to leave your vehicle around here.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a holiday office admin job.

There are descriptions of eight available positions.

Decide which position would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Stella is looking for temporary work during her summer vacation. She is studying commerce and wants to experience working in a corporate office. She hopes to use her advanced computer and software skills during the placement.

2   Liam wants a holiday job where he can practice his foreign language skills. He wants a full-time position that offers a permanent contract after the summer. He prefers a small company rather than a massive corporate agency.

3   Amy wants a part-time clerical job for just two weeks. She needs flexible morning hours because she attends sport classes in the afternoon. She also wants a role that includes formal training on how to handle customer phone calls.

4   Oliver is looking for a short-term winter break job in a busy commercial finance company. He wants a role where he can manage financial records and spreadsheets. He also needs a workplace that is within walking distance of the train station.

5   Sophia wants a temporary summer placement in a creative marketing agency. She wants a position that allows her to create digital designs and advertisements. She prefers a company that offers free lunches or a staff kitchen area.

Holiday Office Administration Jobs

A Apex Reception Services

We have an immediate opening for a temporary office helper to join us for a fortnight. The role is part-time, running strictly from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., leaving your later hours completely free. No previous office experience is required, as our senior staff provide excellent lessons on professional telephone communication.

B Beacon Accounting Partners

Our busy financial office is searching for a dedicated long-term administrative helper to organize spreadsheets and handle computer databases. Candidates must have excellent IT skills and be able to work full-time throughout the entire year. We are located right next to the central railway station, making travel simple.

C Lucas Media

Are you a student looking for work from Monday to Friday over the vacation period? We are offering a short-term contract to a keen young person to work with our sales team. You will get an idea of how a modern company operates, deal with customer enquiries and have the chance to help develop our website.

D Spark Design Agency

We are offering a limited summer opportunity for an assistant to join our energetic advertising team. This short-term job focuses entirely on producing digital graphics, posters, and online marketing campaigns. We provide a highly comfortable working environment, which includes a wonderful dining hall serving complimentary hot meals to all staff daily.

E Global Chat Solutions

Our local agency connects with clients worldwide and is seeking assistants for the busy summer period. We prefer individuals who speak multiple languages to assist international buyers. This full-time position is ideal for candidates seeking long-term employment, as successful temporary workers will be offered fixed, permanent agreements in September.

F Vanguard Finance Group

Our busy corporate office center needs an administrative assistant for a brief seasonal winter placement. You will assist our accounting team by organizing electronic records, inputting data, and managing financial spreadsheets. Our modern office building is conveniently situated just a short three-minute walk away from the local railway terminal.

G Horizon Imports

We are a small, friendly office seeking an enthusiastic temporary assistant for the summer vacation. The job involves speaking with international customers on the phone, so multiple languages are required. Please note that this is a strictly temporary contract for July and August only, with no possibility of extension.

H Creative Media Hub

Our digital marketing team has an open spot for a temporary summer helper to assist with building websites and online advertising graphics. This part-time role offers incredibly flexible morning shifts. Please note that we do not have any cooking facilities on-site, and staff must bring their own packed lunches.

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