MSL ENGLISH WORKBOOK · 9. KLASSE M-KLASSE
Unit 4
News from New Zealand
New Zealand · careers · retail · Maori · natural disasters
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Grammar
New Zealand · careers · retail · Maori · natural disasters
Going-to futureI am going to apply for a placement.
Past vs present perfectI visited last month / I have visited twice.
PassiveProducts are delivered before the shop opens.
Careersstrengths · training · application
Internshipsupervisor · stock · report
New ZealandMaori culture · earthquakes · future plans
A · Going-to future.
I ___ apply for a work-experience placement in a design company.
The class ___ visit a careers fair next Thursday.
___ you going to ask the interviewer about training opportunities?
We have compared several options and ___ choose the engineering course.
She is not ___ accept the first offer without checking the working hours.
B · Passive voice.
I ___ two different workplaces since the beginning of the school year.
Last month, our class ___ a local company and interviewed three employees.
___ you ever worked with customers before?
My supervisor ___ me how to use the system on my first day.
We have not received the reference letter ___.
C · Simple past in work contexts.
Fresh products ___ to the supermarket before it opens.
The shelves ___ several times during a busy day.
My application ___ by the manager yesterday afternoon.
Applicants ___ to arrive ten minutes before the interview.
The final decision ___ after all candidates have been interviewed.
D · Careers and New Zealand vocabulary.
A period of practical learning in a workplace is an ___.
A person who can be trusted to do what they promise is ___.
A written document explaining why you want a job is a letter of ___.
A business that provides products to a shop is a ___.
A sudden movement of the ground caused by tectonic activity is an ___.
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Dialogue
Real-life communication · precise answers
Dialogue strategy Read both parts carefully. Choose the reply that fits meaning, tense and situation - not just one familiar word.
Careers advice
Use natural, complete English. Pay attention to context and tone.
“What kind of work are you looking for?” - “___”
“Have you had any relevant experience?” - “___”
“What are you going to do before applying?” - “___”
“Which quality would you emphasise?” - “___”
In retail
Use natural, complete English. Pay attention to context and tone.
“Why are these boxes still in the storeroom?” - “___”
“Who checks damaged products?” - “___”
“What did you learn on your first day?” - “___”
“Has the order arrived yet?” - “___”
Job interview
Use natural, complete English. Pay attention to context and tone.
“Why do you want to work with us?” - “___”
“Tell me about a difficult situation you handled well.” - “___”
“What would you like to know before we finish?” - “___”
“When could you start?” - “___”
Visual communication
Use the photos as speaking prompts: describe the situation, make one inference and formulate one suitable question.
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Sentence Structure
Build accurate sentences and use the grammar of this unit.
Build it right Every word is needed. M-level sentences are longer: identify the verb phrase first, then place objects, adverbs, place and time precisely.
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Listening
Listen for gist first, then for precise details.
Listening strategy Before playing a track, read the questions. On the second listening, focus on names, times, reasons and key verbs.
TRACK 1
Careers advice
Why does the adviser suggest work-experience visits?
What two interests does Maia mention?
TRACK 2
An internship in retail
What does the supervisor demonstrate?
Why does Liam write notes?
TRACK 3
Natural forces
Why are earthquakes common in New Zealand?
What do schools do to prepare?
TRACK 4
The interview
Which example does Hana give?
When will successful applicants receive an answer?
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