Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Part-time Jobs & Internships 5

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a job as a lifeguard at a local pool.

There are descriptions of eight pool advertisements.

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

1   Leo is a student, so he can only work on Saturdays and Sundays. He wants to find a pool with a deep diving section. He also needs a job that will provide him with basic first-aid training before he starts.

2   Mia is an excellent swimmer and is happy to pass a practical water exam. She wants to work during weekday evenings. She is also looking for a pool where she can help teach little kids how to stay safe in the water.

3   Sam loves being outside in the sun and wants a job at an outdoor pool. He is looking for weekend shifts and hopes to work alongside a large team of other lifeguards so he can make lots of new friends.

4   Chloe needs a location right in the middle of town. She is looking for a fun pool that has big water slides. She hasn’t worked as a lifeguard before, so she expects to take a swimming assessment to prove her skills.

5   Ben likes waking up early and wants morning shifts before his college classes. He prefers a quiet environment where serious athletes train. He is very strict about pool safety and wants a workplace that shares his focus on keeping rules.

Local Pool Advertisements

A Blue Heights Leisure

We are hiring weekend staff! If you join us, you will spend your time watching over our special five-meter deep-water section. We know emergencies can happen, so all new staff must complete our medical emergency course before their first day. Experience the thrill of working at a high-level diving facility!

B City Swim Centre

We are looking for strong swimmers for our late Monday to Friday shifts. Before being hired, you must successfully complete a physical challenge in the water. Please note that this is an adults-only facility focused on peaceful exercise, so we do not offer any classes for younger age groups.

C Splash Family Club

Our family-friendly center is looking for staff available Monday through Friday after 5 p.m. You must demonstrate your physical abilities in a pool assessment prior to joining. Part of your role will involve demonstrating basic water survival skills to our youngest visitors to ensure they remain secure while swimming.

D Sunny Park Baths

Enjoy the fresh air working at our open-air facility! We currently have vacancies for Saturday and Sunday workers. Because our pool is quite small, you will be the only person on duty during your shift, which is perfect if you prefer working independently without the distraction of a big group.

E The Ocean Lido

Join our massive crew of over twenty pool attendants! We need energetic people for our busy Saturday and Sunday schedule. You will be spending your entire shift under the open sky at our outside facility. It is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and work with a great group!

F Central Square Pool

Located directly in the heart of the city, we are incredibly easy to reach. We require all applicants to pass an in-water ability check to guarantee their fitness. We provide a calm, relaxing environment with straight swimming lanes, meaning you won’t find any noisy rides or play equipment here.

G Downtown Waterpark

Situated right in the main shopping district, our facility is famous for its massive tubes and exciting rides! We are seeking attentive staff to watch the play areas. To make sure our guests are secure, all applicants must pass a timed water fitness challenge to show they can handle emergencies.

H Gold Medal Arena

We need dedicated guards starting at 6:00 a.m. to watch over our Olympic-sized lanes. This venue is strictly for professional sportspeople practicing for tournaments. We take accident prevention very seriously, so you must be ready to strictly enforce our regulations and ensure every visitor behaves properly at all times.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a summer job as a theme park ride operator.

There are descriptions of eight theme park jobs.

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

1   Leo wants to operate rides outdoors in the sunshine this year. He needs a position available during the July and August break. Furthermore, he wants the park to provide all his daily work clothes at no extra cost.

2   Maya loves entertaining massive groups of visitors. She is looking for a role managing a water ride. She also needs the theme park to provide a free bus from the city centre to get to work.

3   Sam wants to control a fast roller coaster. He is happy to wear a smart company outfit every day. Because he needs money quickly, he is looking for a job that pays its staff at the end of every week.

4   Nina is searching for a job during the school holidays. She enjoys working in extremely busy environments with thousands of guests. However, she hates the heat and needs a role located completely inside a building.

5   Tom wants to assist families and little kids on gentle, slow attractions. He is excited to wear a fun character costume for his job. He also hopes to receive an extra cash reward when the season finally finishes.

Theme Park Ride Operators

A Sunnyside Amusements

At Sunnyside Park, we need operators for our open-air spinning cups! This temporary position runs exclusively through the peak mid-year school vacation. You won’t need to ruin your own t-shirts, because we hand out complimentary branded garments to all our team members. Enjoy the fresh air while earning great money!

B Splash World

Join Splash World! You will manage the exciting river rapids, sending boats safely down the waterfalls. This attraction is our most popular, so you must enjoy speaking to huge audiences on the microphone. Don’t worry about driving; our complimentary employee coach collects you from the main square every single morning.

C The Haunted Castle

The Ghost House is a dark, indoor attraction perfect for operators who want to escape the hot sun during the August break. We only allow small, quiet groups inside at one time, so it is a very peaceful and relaxing place to work. Staff receive a free lunch daily.

D Adrenaline Heights

We are hiring operators for the terrifying ‘Dragon’s Flight’, our highest-speed track attraction. You must look professional, so we supply a special printed jacket and trousers for your shifts. We know our staff work hard, so we transfer your wages into your bank account every single Friday without fail.

E Action Studios

Our massive 4D Cinema experience is looking for hosts during the busy July and August rush! You will be managing queues of hundreds of excited tourists at once. Because the entire attraction is contained within our dark, air-conditioned theater, you will stay perfectly cool and protected from the weather outside.

F Fairy Tale Village

The Fairy Tale Village needs enthusiastic operators to run our miniature train and slow boat attractions for toddlers. Staff must dress up in magical animal outfits to entertain our youngest guests. We pay a very competitive hourly wage, though we do not offer any extra financial rewards at the end.

G Pirate Cove

Welcome to Little Explorers! We need friendly people to control our gentle, miniature cars for toddlers. You will be required to wear a bright, colourful pirate suit during your shifts. If you stay with us until the park closes in September, we will give you a special financial prize!

H Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland is searching for ride operators for our outdoor ice-skating attractions! We provide all staff with thick, branded winter coats and hats to keep you warm in the cold air. This role begins in November and finishes in January, making it perfect for university students seeking winter work.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a farm fruit picking position or activity.

There are descriptions of eight farm fruit picking options.

Decide which farm fruit picking option would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Tom wants a temporary summer job harvesting fruit. He prefers starting his shifts before dawn when it is cool. He is fast and wants his wages to depend directly on the total weight of the crop he collects.

2   Elena is looking for a permanent farm position. She is busy in the mornings and can only work late afternoon shifts. She wants a reliable, fixed hourly salary rather than being paid for how much she collects.

3   Liam wants to volunteer on a farm on Saturdays and Sundays without pay. He wants to learn about growing food without chemicals and needs the farm to provide a free room for him to stay overnight.

4   The Green family wants a fun one-day fruit picking trip. They want a guided walk around the fruit trees to learn about the farm’s history, and hope to buy some bottles of traditional sweet spreads before returning home.

5   Sophia is a student looking for a holiday job where she can choose her own weekly hours. She wants to look after farm animals as well as pick crops, and needs a location easily reached by bus.

Farm Fruit Picking Options

A Sunup Harvest

Join our team for the busy summer months! We are recruiting short-term fruit harvesters who love rising early, with shifts beginning at 5 a.m. sharp. There is no set hourly wage here; instead, your pay is calculated by the exact number of baskets you fill. The faster you work, the more money you make!

B Sunset Fields

We offer long-term positions for reliable workers looking for a permanent role on our farm. Our shifts run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. every day, which is ideal if you have morning commitments. We guarantee a steady, fixed payment for every hour you work, regardless of how much you gather.

C Organic Haven

Spend your weekends helping out at our eco-farm! We need enthusiastic volunteers to help us care for our natural, chemical-free vegetables and berries on Saturdays and Sundays. Although we cannot offer any money, we provide all our weekend helpers with a comfortable, free cabin to sleep in on-site.

D Orchard Trails

Come to our beautiful farm for a fantastic day out with your relatives! Learn about our long past on an informative walk led by our expert farmers. You can pick your own sweet strawberries directly from the fields, and visit our gift shop to buy delicious jars of homemade fruit preserves.

E Valley Farm

We are seeking student helpers for the vacation period. We offer completely flexible schedules where you can choose your own calendar each week. Your duties will include picking apples and feeding our sheep and chickens. Our gate is located directly opposite the village bus stop, making travel simple.

F Dawn Delights

Looking for short-term summer work? We need fast pickers to harvest our fields starting at 4:30 a.m. every morning. It is a fantastic seasonal opportunity to work outdoors. Please note that we pay all our staff a fixed hourly rate, so your earnings do not change based on how much you pick.

G The Jam Pot

Enjoy a wonderful weekend trip to our historic orchard. We offer excellent guided tours around our ancient fruit trees where you can hear all about our farm’s history. Our farm shop is packed with brilliant homemade jams and honey to take home. Note that we do not allow visitors to pick fruit.

H Animal Acres

We have great holiday jobs available for students. You can enjoy flexible weekly hours picking fresh summer berries and helping us clean the stables for our horses and cows. We are situated in a deep, beautiful valley, so you will need your own car to reach our remote farm.

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