Key To Unit 3

UNIT 3 – BEING PROFESSIONAL - Answer Keys
SECTION 1 – WHAT IS IT TO BE A PROFESSIONAL?
PAGE 80
1.
a. an article
b. answers may vary.
c. For some, being professional might mean dressing smartly at work, or doing a
good job. To others, being professional means having advanced degrees or
other certifications, framed and hung on the office wall. Professionalism
encompasses all of these definitions. But, it also covers much more.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines professionalism as "the conduct, aims,
or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person";
and it defines a profession as "a calling requiring specialized knowledge and
often long and intensive academic preparation."
d. answers may vary.
PAGE 82
3. answers may vary.
SECTION 2– QUESTIONS IN A JOB INTERVIEW
PAGE 84
PAGE 85
1.
a. Are you married? / what´s your marital status? (It may be illegal in some countries)
b. when did you graduate/ finish your programme?
c. what are your learning and development goals? Are you planning to enroll a post graduate
course? What are you going to do/study…?
d. how would you describe your ideal working environment? / What is a good working
environment like to you?
e. Do you play any sports?
f. what were your responsibilities and tasks in your last position? / What did you have to do?
/What did you do…?
g. Do you speak any foreign languages? Can you speak English fluently?
SECTION 3 – THE JOB INTERVIEW

PAGE 87
1.
“How would you explain the internet to a caveman?” / How would you describe the colour green
to someone who can’t see if you were asked? / If you were a popsicle flavor, what would you
be?/ What three items would you bring to a deserted island if you stayed there for 3 months?
What advice would you give your parents if you had to change roles?
2.
STRANGE QUESTIONS: a curious question/ unexpected / Out-of-the-box questions
3.
the importance of strange questions
4.
an opportunity to see the “real” candidate. / they serve as points of interest to some employers./
Asking these questions may contribute to the interviewer’s confidence in your ability to perform
well in the position.
PAGE 90
et s practise. magine that you are at a job interview and the interviewer asks you thesquestions.
What would you answer?: Answers may vary.
SECTION 4: PREPARING FOR THE JOB INTERVIEW
PAGE 92
1. preparing for the interview /the day of the interview / after the interview
2.1 answers may vary.

SECOND STAGE: “During the Job Interview”
PAGE 96
4.
B 1. Do your grades reflect your potential?

A 2. How would you describe your background in brief?
C 3. How long have you worked for IBM?
B 4. What did you do in the last year to improve your knowledge?
C 5. Why did you leave your job as a clerk in 2020?
D 6. What are your goals for the future?

D/B 7. Are you going to pursue additional education?
D 8. Where do you see yourself in five years?
B 9. Did you do an internship in Siemens last summer?
C 10. Have you ever worked in customer service?
5.
6 I expect to sign on with a national retail organization where I can eventually

advance to a role as a regional sales manager.
3 I have worked there since I was in my first year at university. Recently I have had
the chance to be promoted due to many on company courses.
2 I come from a small town, where opportunities were limited. Since good schools
were a rarity, I started using online learning after secondary school to stay up to
date with the best. That’s where I learned to code and then I went on to get my
certification as a computer programmer. I graduated in 2022.
7 Yes, I am going to enroll in a postgraduate course at Unlam next semester. I have
already paid the fee.
10 Yes, I have been in charge of regulations desk in this area for one year.
4 I read a lot of journals to keep abreast of the latest ideas in my field and
sharpened my skills by taking some online courses.
9 No, I was attending many subjects at university. Therefore, I didn´t accept that
proposal.
PAGE 101
6.
1 have prepared
2 spent
3 have developed
4 have been
5 have been
6 rose
7 have had
8 have worked
9 did not realize
10 worked
11 decided
12 did
13 have worked
14 have spent
15 worked
16 have had
17 have done
18 has been
19 completed
21 went
22 has made
PAGE 103
7.Read the interview and circle the right option.
Interviewer- What do/are/ will your future plans?
Interviewee- It is become / to become/ become a professional. It is something I dream/ dreamt /

have dreamt for years. Now I am just applying / just apply/ am just going to apply for a place in
your company, and I know I have a long road ahead of me. But I see the meaningful purpose in
his job and I hope it helps/ is going to help / will help me gain the experience I need. Also, I will
apply /apply /am going to apply for an internship in the area where I live. I am having / am going
to have / have a meeting with my university tutor next Monday.
Interviewer- What are you hope/ will you hope/do you hope to accomplish within the next five
years at this company?
Interviewee- n the next five years at ailor s hoes and lothes hope to increasing/
increase/have increase my own sales rate. I will accomplish /am going to accomplish this by
taking a more hands-on approach to interact with customers and helping them find the exact
clothing and shoes they are looking for/ look for / will look for at the store when they contact us.
Currently I take/ am taking/ have taken workshops aimed at improving the customer service
experience and generating more sales, which I expect start/ starting/ to start my sales plan and
help me reach my goals in a shorter amount of time.

Key To Unit 3

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Key To Unit 3

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Key To Unit 3

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

UNIT 3 – BEING PROFESSIONAL - Answer Keys

SECTION 1 – WHAT IS IT TO BE A PROFESSIONAL?

b. answers may vary.

good job. To others, being professional means having advanced degrees or

other certifications, framed and hung on the office wall. Professionalism

encompasses all of these definitions. But, it also covers much more.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines professionalism as "the conduct, aims,

or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person";

and it defines a profession as "a calling requiring specialized knowledge and

often long and intensive academic preparation."

d. answers may vary.

3. answers may vary.

SECTION 2– QUESTIONS IN A JOB INTERVIEW

4. answers may vary.

b. when did you graduate/ finish your programme?

SECTION 3 – THE JOB INTERVIEW

STRANGE QUESTIONS: a curious question/ unexpected / Out-of-the-box questions

the importance of strange questions

SECTION 4: PREPARING FOR THE JOB INTERVIEW

2. answers may vary.

2.1 answers may vary.

B 1. Do your grades reflect your potential?

C 5. Why did you leave your job as a clerk in 2020?

D 6. What are your goals for the future?

C 10. Have you ever worked in customer service?

6 I expect to sign on with a national retail organization where I can eventually

9 did not realize

7.Read the interview and circle the right option.

Interviewer- What do/are/ will your future plans?

Interviewee- It is become / to become/ become a professional. It is something I dream/ dreamt /

You might also like