Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Part-time Jobs & Internships 2

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find hotel reception work.

There are descriptions of eight hotel jobs.

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

1   Sara is a student seeking a role for fewer than 20 hours a week. She hopes to welcome visitors from abroad and needs a hotel where she can practice her spoken Spanish at the reception desk.

2   Leo wants to work full-time. He only speaks English, so he prefers dealing with local tourists. Because he is moving to a new area, he urgently needs a job that provides a free room to live in.

3   Nina is looking for evening shifts that don’t take up her whole week. She wants to experience working in a highly luxurious, five-star hotel. She doesn’t drive, so the workplace must be near the train station.

4   Jamal speaks excellent German and wants to use it to assist foreign travelers. He is looking for a short contract just for the summer holidays. He wants a reception job that involves planning sightseeing trips for visitors.

5   Maya wants to work short shifts early in the morning. She has never worked in a hotel before, so she requires complete training. She also hopes the hotel provides free food for staff during their breaks.

Hotel Jobs Available

A The Global Inn

Our guests fly in from every continent, making our front desk a vibrant place! We currently need a friendly person for a short weekly schedule of just fifteen hours. Because many of our travelers arrive from South America, the ability to converse easily in the language of Spain is essential.

B The Countryside Lodge

We are a popular destination for British families enjoying domestic holidays, so no foreign languages are required here. We are seeking a dedicated receptionist for a complete forty-hour schedule. As a bonus, the successful person will receive their own comfortable apartment in our staff building at no extra cost.

C The Grand Palace

Experience the highest quality of service at our premium, top-class hotel. We need a polite individual to manage the front desk from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., three days a week. We are conveniently located directly opposite the main railway platforms, making your journey home incredibly easy and fast.

D Explorer’s Rest

We need an energetic front desk worker for July and August only. You will regularly chat with European tourists, so fluency in the language of Germany is absolutely necessary. Your main daily duty will be arranging exciting local city excursions and guiding our guests to the best historical landmarks.

E Sunrise Suites

Are you an early bird? We need someone to cover the front desk from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m., three days a week. Complete beginners are welcome, as our managers will teach you everything. You will also receive a delicious hot breakfast straight from our kitchen without paying anything.

F The Spanish Villa

We receive hundreds of visitors from Madrid and Barcelona every month, so excellent Spanish communication skills are required. You will love greeting our diverse travelers at the front desk! However, please note that we are looking for a dedicated professional who can commit to a full forty-hour working week.

G Railway Inn

Located just a minute’s walk from the train tracks, our basic, budget-friendly hostel is always busy! We are currently looking for a friendly receptionist to work short evening periods, usually between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. We offer a simple, relaxed environment rather than an expensive, formal atmosphere.

H Summer Stays

We are hiring for the busy months of July and August! Many of our guests come from Berlin, so you must be able to speak their language smoothly. Please be aware that this role is entirely focused on preparing breakfast in the kitchen, not working at the reception desk.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a job in a customer service call center.

There are descriptions of eight call center advertisements.

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

1   Samuel wants a full-time position of about 37 hours a week. He is excellent at calming angry people down and solving their complaints. He is looking for a company that offers clear opportunities for future career promotion.

2   Lara needs a part-time job during the evenings to support her studies. She loves computers and gadgets and wants to help users solve technical issues. She also requires a role that includes fully paid training before starting.

3   Carlos speaks both fluent English and Spanish and wants to use his languages at work. He can only work during the day on weekends. He is looking for a call center that offers a high basic starting salary.

4   Monica wants a remote job where she can work entirely from home. She needs flexible shifts to take care of her young son. She prefers taking incoming calls to help passengers book international flights and holidays.

5   David has never worked in a call center before and needs an entry-level role. He dislikes speaking on the phone and prefers answering customer emails and text chats. He also wants great health benefits like a free gym membership.

Call Center Advertisements

A Global Connect

We are seeking dedicated agents to work a complete 37 hours per week. Your main responsibility will be fixing serious problems and managing dissatisfied clients with patience. Our large organization prides itself on helping staff climb the company ladder, offering excellent chances to advance into managerial roles later.

B TechAssist Partners

Join us for night shifts starting after 6 p.m. on a part-time basis. Agents will guide users through hardware and software difficulties over the telephone. New hires will earn money while completing our introductory preparation course. You do not need any advanced IT degrees to apply, just a passion for digital devices.

C Omni Talkers

We require multilingual team members who speak English plus Spanish for our weekend daytime department. You will assist international callers with basic information. While the starting wage is unfortunately rather low and relies on sales bonuses, we offer fun team events, free snacks, and a very friendly environment. No evening hours are available.

D Vocal Solutions

Our weekend team is expanding! We have immediate openings on Saturdays and Sundays during daylight hours. We are specifically looking for bilingual speakers who are fluent in both Spanish and English. We reward our talented staff with a generous fixed monthly pay that is much higher than the industry average.

E Horizon Travel

Work entirely from your living room! Our digital contact center lets you answer incoming inquiries from people wishing to book flights and cruises. However, because our holiday schedules are strictly set in advance, agents must follow a fixed timetable without any possibility to alter their weekly shifts.

F Cloud Journey

You can do your job without leaving your house with our modern remote setup. Our agents answer incoming requests to assist callers with purchasing global airplane tickets and vacation packages. Best of all, you can choose your own weekly schedule to fit your lifestyle and family commitments perfectly.

G WriteCare Ltd

No previous call center background is necessary to apply for our entry-level digital position. You will never have to answer phone queries because we communicate only via web chat lines and emails. Please note that we do not offer any gym memberships, health insurance, or medical bonuses.

H NetMessage Inc.

This position is perfect if you are completely new to the industry as no history in the field is required. Our agents answer written inquiries and text messages instead of talking on the phone. Our excellent employment package also includes a pass to the local fitness center completely free of charge.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a summer job as a waiter or waitress.

There are descriptions of eight summer cafes.

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

1   Lucas is looking for a summer waitstaff job near the sea. He needs evening hours because he studies during the day. He also wants to practice speaking English with foreign visitors to improve his language skills.

2   Maya, aged 19, wants to work as a waitress during the busy summer holidays. She hopes to learn useful customer service skills for her future career search. She prefers a cafe that serves traditional hot meals.

3   Sam wants a job in the middle of the city. He needs to earn a good salary to pay for his college books. He is also very keen to learn how to prepare professional coffees.

4   Nina loves baking and wants to serve in a cafe famous for its delicious cakes. She needs a position with weekend shifts only. Because she drives, she requires a place that offers free staff parking.

5   Tom is 18 and wants a summer job outside in a park environment. He hopes to work alongside a large team of other young people. He also needs a cafe that provides free lunches for workers.

Summer Cafe Waitstaff Jobs

A The Corner House

We need energetic waitstaff for the busy July and August period. You must be an adult over eighteen to apply. This is a brilliant opportunity to build your CV and gain experience before your future career search. Our busy kitchen prepares amazing cooked lunches and dinners, so it gets very fast-paced!

B Green Spaces Pavilion

Join our massive crew of teenage and young adult servers this season! Set in beautiful public gardens, you will be delivering drinks and snacks to tables in the fresh air. Applicants must be eighteen or older. We take care of our staff by providing complimentary midday meals during your shift.

C Ocean View Cafe

Located right on the beach, we welcome thousands of international tourists, giving you the perfect chance to use your foreign language abilities. We are looking for waiters to work from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. every day. Staff get a good wage, but you must bring your own food.

D The Harbor Lounge

Situated right on the coast, our cafe is extremely popular with international tourists, making it perfect for practicing your languages. We are currently hiring friendly waiters for our late shifts, starting at 6 p.m. until midnight. Enjoy the beautiful ocean breeze while you work hard and earn great tips.

E Central Bean

Located right in the heart of the business district, we are a fast-paced cafe looking for enthusiastic servers. We offer excellent hourly pay to help you save up. No previous barista experience is required, as our experts will train you to create the perfect hot espresso and cappuccino drinks.

F Sweet Treats Bakery

We are known throughout the area for our award-winning chocolate sponges and fruit pastries. We need part-time waitstaff who are available to work exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays. Our location is on a very busy street with strict traffic rules, so staff must travel here using public transport or walking.

G The Sugar Cabin

If you have a sweet tooth, join us! Our cafe is celebrated locally for our fantastic freshly baked desserts. We are looking for cheerful servers to cover our Saturday and Sunday shifts. There is a complimentary vehicle area right behind the building, so you won’t have to pay for your car.

H The Community Kitchen

Are you 16 or 17 and looking to gain useful customer service abilities for your CV? Spend your summer helping us serve hot, cooked dinners to the local community. This is a completely unpaid volunteer role, but it is a fantastic way to prepare yourself for the working world next year.

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