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General Listening Quiz

“Career Search”

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Level Topic Speakers Length
Intermediate Jobs and Careers Man – Woman 01:35

Pre-Listening Exercise

What jobs are popular among men and women in your country? Are there social or cultural rules that influence what jobs people do?

Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.

  • In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.

  • In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?

  • For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and check your progress.

  1. Finding a job is more about who you know than what you know.
  2. Online job applications are less effective than networking in person.
  3. Job interviews test confidence more than actual skills.
  4. Companies should value work experience more than degrees.
  5. A short, one-page résumé is always better than a long one.
  6. It is fair for employers to check an applicant’s social media before hiring.
  7. People should accept any job first, even if it is not their dream job.
  8. Working for a famous company is more important than the type of work you do.
  9. Job seekers should always negotiate salary, even for their first job.
  10. Rejection in job hunting is a sign to change your approach.

Idioms

“learn the ropes” = learn how to do a specific job
“It took me a few months to learn the ropes at my new job.”

“pull one’s weight” = do a person’s share of the work
“If you can’t pull your own weight around here, the boss is going to fire you.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

In the past, what kinds of jobs were mainly done by men or women (a registered nurse, a secretary, or childcare worker)? Is this still true today, or is this trend changing? What are the reasons for these changes: social, religious, or economic?

Online Investigation

Use the internet to find out how the workplace is changing in a different country in terms of men’s and women’s roles and cultural diversity. Interview a classmate from a different country if possible to understand their views on this topic. Here are some possible questions to consider:

  • Are women often more qualified than men to work in positions that were traditionally held by men? If so, what has caused this change?
  • Are there any religious principles within certain faiths that influence the degree to which women work outside of the home?
  • How do people view men who work in jobs that are often held by more women (nursing, elementary school teachers, secretaries, office clerks, etc.)?
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