MSL ENGLISH WORKBOOK · 10. KLASSE M10
Unit 1
Working in the UK
job market · careers · eco-friendly travel · housing
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Grammar
job market · careers · eco-friendly travel · housing
Relative clausesThe adviser who spoke to us works at the careers centre.
Whose / whomUse whose for possession and whom in formal object position.
Past perfectBy the time the fair opened, we had prepared every display.
Past vs past perfectUse past perfect for the earlier of two past events.
Adverbscarefully · more confidently · most clearly
UK work & lifejob fair · apprenticeship · housing · travel
A · Relative clauses.
The careers adviser ___ spoke to our class has worked in Preston for years.
The engineer ___ project won the prize started as an apprentice.
The manager to ___ I sent my application replied this morning.
The training programme ___ the company offers lasts two years.
Applicants ___ can explain their strengths clearly usually make a better impression.
B · Past perfect and simple past.
By the time the job fair opened, the organisers ___ every stand.
I ___ my CV before I spoke to the first employer.
After Maya ___ her apprenticeship, she moved to Leeds.
Before the train arrived, we ___ nearly an hour on the platform.
We ___ the lost-property form as soon as we noticed the bag was missing.
C · Comparing adverbs.
Sophie answered the interview questions ___ than I did.
Of all the applicants, Ben explained his ideas ___.
The new bus route is ___ connected to the city centre than the old one.
Please speak ___; the customer cannot hear you well.
The mechanic worked ___ than expected but still checked every detail.
D · Grammar in context.
The cottage ___ we rented was only ten minutes from the station.
Before we opened the account, the clerk ___ our documents carefully.
Because the roads were icy, the bus moved ___ than usual.
That is the colleague ___ idea improved our presentation.
We ___ the lost wallet to the desk before we left the station.
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Dialogue
Real-life communication · precise answers
Dialogue strategy Read both parts carefully. Choose the reply that fits meaning, register, tense and situation - not just one familiar word.
At the careers fair
Use precise, professional English and respond to the situation.
“What kind of work are you interested in?” - “___”
“Have you brought a CV?” - “___”
“Why does this apprenticeship appeal to you?” - “___”
“Could you tell me more about the working hours?” - “___”
“Who should I contact after the fair?” - “___”
“What did you do before you applied?” - “___”
Living, travel and services
Choose the response that is natural, specific and useful.
“Why did you choose a holiday in Mid Wales?” - “___”
“Where did you report the missing bag?” - “___”
“What do I need to open this account?” - “___”
“What is the main problem with housing in this area?” - “___”
“Would you rather live in the city or the country?” - “___”
“Why did you include Northern Ireland in your poster?” - “___”
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Sentence Structure
Build accurate M10-level sentences with the grammar of this unit.
Build it right Every word is needed. Identify the finite verb and verb phrase first; then place objects, adverbs, clauses, place and time precisely.
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Listening
Listen for gist first, then for precise details, attitude and reasons.
Listening strategy Read the questions before playing the track. On the second listening, focus on names, time references, reasons, contrasts and reporting verbs.
TRACK 1
At the careers fair
What surprised Leah about the apprenticeship?
What should Leah do by Friday?
TRACK 2
A lost backpack
Where did Ethan change trains?
Which detail makes the backpack easier to identify?
TRACK 3
Housing and work
Why does Nadia share a flat?
How long does her bus journey take?
TRACK 4
An eco-friendly holiday
How did the family travel to Mid Wales?
Which feature of the cottage is mentioned?
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