Work: Write Yes/No Questions

Example:  There is a dress code¹. >> Is there a dress code?

1.  The job pays $11.00 an hour. >> ______ the _____ _____ $11.00 __ hour?  

2.  The salary⁴ is $2,000 a month. >> _____________________________________?

3.  The job starts Monday, June 17.

4.  We will make our decision⁵ by Friday afternoon.

5.  The company provides⁶ medical and dental benefits⁷.

6.  You should call us.

7.  The hours⁸ are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

8.  The work schedule is 8-5, Monday and Tuesday.

9.  This is a temporary¹¹ position.

10.     You will need to work the swing shift⁹.

1.  Does the job pay $11.00 an hour?

2.  Is the salary⁴ $2,000 a month?

3.  Does the job start on Monday, June 17?

4.  Will you make your decision⁵ by Friday afternoon?

5.  Does the company provide⁶ medical and dental benefits⁷?

6.  Should I call you?

7.  Are the hours⁸ from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.?

8.  Is the work schedule 8-5, Monday and Tuesday?

9.  Is this is a temporary¹¹ position?

10.     Will I need to work the swing shift⁹?

Current Job: Star Cafe

Current Job

#1 Star Café

Waiter/Waitress

3-1/2 years  three and a half years

¹take orders

²serve food

³operate the cash register

⁴take reservations

a.   Are you currently employed?

b.  Yes. I work at _____.

a.   And what is your position there?

b.  I’m a(n) _____.

a.   How long have you been working there?

b.  For _____.

a.   What are your job duties?

b.  I ¹_____ and ²_____. (Say 2 duties.)

a.   Do you ever ³_____ or ⁴______?

b.  Yes, I do.

      or

           No, I’m afraid I don’t, but I’m sure I could learn to do that.

Employment: Questions for Pair Work

Student A. Take turns asking the questions with your partner. Tell him if his answer is right or wrong.

Examples

a.   Are you looking for a job?                                                      è Answer:     Yes, I am.  or No, I’m not.

b.  Do you like working with numbers?                   è Answer:   Yes, I do.       No, I don't.

1.   Do you have a permanent job right now? (长 期 的, fijo)                                                 Yes, I do.                                                                                          No, I don't.

3.   Can you use e-mail?                                                                                          Yes, I can.    No, I can't.

5.   Do you work in a fast food restaurant? (McDonald’s, Burger King...)   Yes, I do.       No, I don't.

7.   Are you unemployed? (失业的, desempleado, parado)                           Yes, I am.     No, I’m not.

9.   Do you know how to use a cash register?                                      Yes, I do.       No, I don't.

11. Are you punctual? (守时的, puntual)                                                   Yes, I am.     No, I’m not.

13. Do you use an adding machine at work?                                        Yes, I do.       No, I don't.

15. Can you repair motorcycles?                                                          Yes, I can.    No, I can't.

17. Do you have a high school diploma? (高中文凭)                              Yes, I do.       No, I don't. 

19. Were you a cook in your country? (your job, not at home)   Yes, I was.                                                                                         No, I wasn't.

21. Would you like* to buy a new computer? *Do you want                Yes, I would.                                                                                         No, I wouldn't.

23. Did you have a job interview last week? (面 试, entrevista )             Yes, I did.      No, I didn't.

 
Student B. Take turns asking the questions with your partner. Tell him if his answer is right or wrong.

Examples

a.   Are you looking for a job?                                                      è Answer:  Yes, I am. or No, I’m not.

b.  Do you like working with numbers?                   è Answer: Yes, I do.       No, I don't.

2.   Are you retired?                                                                            Yes, I am.     No, I’m not.

4.   Do you like to work alone and not with other people?                         Yes, I do. No, I don't.

6.   Can you use Photoshop software? (软 件, programa informático)        Yes, I can.    No, I can't.

8.   Do you work as a janitor? (看 门 人, intendente, conserje)                   Yes, I do.       No, I don't.

10. Are you employed? = working, with a job                                 Yes, I am.     No, I’m not.

12. Do you know how to use a cash register?                                   Yes, I do.       No, I don't.

14. Are you frequently (often, 常常) late for class?                             Yes, I am.     No, I’m not.

16. Do you handle money at work? (work with, touch)                                               Yes, I do. No, I don't.

18. Can you make many kinds of food?                                           Yes, I can.    No, I can't.

20. Did you finish high school in your country?                             Yes, I did.      No, I didn't. 

22. Were you a seamstress in your country? (女裁缝, costurera)          Yes, I was.    No, I wasn't.

24. Would you like* to buy a new printer? *(=Do you want)               Yes, I would. No, I wouldn't.

Jobs: Mixed-Up Questions with Short Answers

Put the following mixed-up questions in order:

1.   laid off* did you recently* get?   Did you get laid off recently? = Did you lose your job recently?  Yes, I did. No, I didn't.

       to lay somebody off:  裁员, 解雇, despedir /suspender por falta de trabajo,  увольня́ть, يسرح من العمل
       He got laid off. = His boss/company laid him off. = His boss/company told him he couldn't work there anymore.
       recently:  最 近, recientemente, hace poco, недавно

2.   have you had a job interview* recently? Have you had a job interview recently?  Yes, I have. No, I haven't.
       an interview: 面试, entrevista de trabajo, Собеседование, مقابلة

3.    you can Microsoft Excel use and Access*?  Can you use MS Excel and Access?  Yes, I can. No, I can't.
     Microsoft Excel and Access: 电子表格软件,  数据库软件
       el software de hoja de cálculo y el software de base de datos
       Программное обеспечение электронными таблицами и базами данных
       برنامج جداول البيانات وبرنامج قواعد البيانات                                                                             

4.   are detail-oriented* you? Are you detail-oriented?  Yes, I am. No, I'm not.

       to be detail-oriented: 关注细节, 一丝不苟, se enfoca/se esmera mucho en los detalles... острый глаз на мелкие детали, الانتباه للتفاصيل

5.   know how do to operate* a cash you register? Do you know how to operate a cash register?  Yes, I do. No, I don't.

     to operate: 开动, hacer funcionar, управля́ть, يشغّل

6.   are reliable you? Are you reliable?  Yes, I am.  No, I'm not.

       to be reliable: 可 靠 的, serio, formal, cumplidor, responsable, надёжный, معتمد عليه

7.   can at least* type 45 words per minute you? Can you type at least 45 wpm?  Yes, I can.  No, I can't.

   至少, por lo menos, По крайней мере, على الأقل

8.   country did work for a you bank in your? Did you work for a bank in your country?  Yes, I did. No, I didn't.

9.   operate forklift* do you know how to a? Can you operate a forklift?  Yes, I can.  No, I can't.

       a forklift: 叉车, 叉式装卸卡车, carretilla elevadora, грузоподъемник, رافعة شوكية

10. study did you accounting* or in college business? Did you study accounting or business in college? Yes, I did.  No, I didn't.
  会计, contabilidad, бухгалтерское дело,  محاسبة

11. a bachelor's* degree you have do? Do you have a bachelor's degree?  Yes, I do.  No, I don't.

       a bachelor's degree: 文 / 理 科 学 士 学 位, licenciatura, бакалавр гуманитарных | естественных наук,  
       درجة بكالوريوس

12. good are you numbers with? Are you good with numbers?  Yes, I am.  No, I'm not.                                                      

       to be good with numbers: can add (+), subtract (­–), multiply (x), and divide (÷) numbers quickly