Japanese Continuers
The world of work
Listenings
Listen to the item then answer the following questions in ENGLISH. Check your answers with the resources at the end.
Item 1
JWoWLi_1.mp3Explain the discussion between the two speakers. (2 marks)
Item 2
JWoWLi_2.mp3Why would the man be surprised at the woman's last statement? (3 marks)
Item 3
JWoWLi_3.mp3What point has the boy reached in planning his future? (2 marks)
Item 4
JWoWLi_4.mp3What issues does this item highlight? (2 marks)
Item 5
JWoWLi_5.mp3How will Hugh combine his interests in his future career? (2 marks)
Item 6
JWoWLi_6.mp3How would you describe the girl's attitude to her future? (3 marks)
Item 7
JWoWLi_7.mp3What are the advantages of the boy’s part-time job? (3 marks)
Item 8
JWoWLi_8.mp3What decision do you think the father will make about her request? Justify your answer with reference to the text. (3 marks)
Item 9
JWoWLi_9.mp3Why does Sachiko say "urayamashii"? (3 marks)
Item 10
JWoWLi_10.mp3Justify the decision Kelly might make with reference to the text. (5 marks)
Listening resources
Readings
Activity 1
Task 1 (PDF 225KB) – response to an interview (reading and responding type A)
Activity 2
Task 2 (PDF 26KB) – response to an advertisement (reading and responding type B)