Applying for a JOB:

1. There is an ad in a local newspaper for a butcher’s job. Who is hiring?

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2. Read the job description, from the ad, and underline a butcher’s general responsabilities.

b) Read the dialogue below and fill in with the missing words:

apprentice, butcher, bone, standard, preparing, meat, responsibilities, cut, junior, head butcher

Me: Hi, Mark. How are you? I’ve heard you got a job as a _____________ at the _____________ market.

Mark: Hi, John. Yes, I have. I went for an interview two months ago and started the next day. They were

impressed with the way I _____________ some ribs.

Me: I had no idea you had any experience with meat.

Mark: I used to work as an _____________ two years ago, in Jim’s butcher’s shop. I didn’t have many

responsibilities there. Mostly I learned how to do everything, from _____________ the meat to selling it.

But they closed and I had to look for another job. It hasn’t been easy, you know.

Me: Do you have any _____________ now?

Mark: I’m not an apprentice anymore, I am a _____________ butcher. I cut and _____________ the flesh

to prepare it for sale, you know _____________ cuts. Sometimes I assist the _____________ with any

special meat preparations. He says I’m doing well and in a few months I can do it on my own. I am very

hopeful!

3. These are the specific responsabilities required in the ad. Do the tasks.

a) Put the words in order so you can write the first sentence.

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b) Replace the icon with the missing word.

_______, trim, ________, tie, and ________ meats, such as ________,

________, __________, and ________, to prepare meat in a cooking form.

c) What are the missing letters?

R _ _ _ _ _ e, inspect, and s _ _ _ e meat upon delivery and ensure meat quality.

d) Write at least four more sentences, offering tips to butchers , regarding the two underlined

words.

4. These are the skills and qualifications required in the ad. Fill in the missing word. You were given

the first letter of the word and a synonym in brackets, to help you.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

C _______________ as a qualified butcher. (diploma)

One year e_______________ in relevant field. (background)

Post-Secondary e_______________ or equivalent. (training, schooling)

Meat _______________ Certificate. (chopper)

Experience in a similar e_______________ preferred. (situation)

A_______________ to work in fast paces environment. (capable)

5. Read the ad. Imagine you are Richard, the head butcher in Marshalls Supermarket and you are

interviewing people for the job. What are going to ask them? Write ten questions.

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