Cours à distance · Bac Pro

English · Terminale professionnelle · CEFR B1 → B1+

Week 8 Interviews and questions

By Friday, you can report questions and summarise an interview.

Understanding and reporting an interview (B1 → B1+).

Everything is in English. Need help? Read the worked example, listen to the model, then try again.

This week: 3 lessons

  1. Lesson 1 · Reported questions 35 min
  2. Lesson 2 · Read an interview with a young professional 40 min
  3. Lesson 3 · Interview a professional (role-play) 45 min

One lesson a day is enough: for example Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Lesson 1 · 35 min

Reported questions

Objective

Report questions correctly.

The lesson

In a reported question, the word order is like a statement: 'Where do you work?' → She asked me where I worked. For yes / no questions, use if or whether: 'Are you ready?' → He asked if I was ready. No question mark, no do / does.

Worked example

The journalist asked the young baker how long she had worked in the bakery. She asked if the job was difficult. Then she asked what time the baker started every morning and whether she liked working at night.

Listen to the model

asked how long she had worked, asked if the job was, asked what time the baker started: statement order, no do / does, no question mark.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Choose the right reported question.

  1. 'Where do you live?' → He asked where I .
  2. 'Are you happy?' → She asked I was happy.
  3. 'What time is it?' → He asked what time it .
  4. In a reported question, there is no question .
  5. 'Can you help?' → She asked if I help.

Your turn: a small production

Write

Report 5 questions an interviewer asked an invented candidate for a job in your trade.

Sentence starters: The interviewer asked if… · He / She asked me what… · Then he / she wanted to know whether…

Write here, on paper or in your notebook. Your text is saved on this device only. Copy it to send it on the ENT.

Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 8 · Lesson 1

Reported questions

Report questions correctly.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

if · statement · worked

In a reported question, the word order is like a : 'Where do you work?' → She asked me where I . For yes / no questions, use or whether: 'Are you ready?' → He asked if I was ready. No question mark, no do / does.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. 'Where do you live?' → He asked where I ( did live / lived / do live ).
  2. 'Are you happy?' → She asked ( that / do / if ) I was happy.
  3. 'What time is it?' → He asked what time it ( was it / was / is it ).
  4. In a reported question, there is no question .
  5. 'Can you help?' → She asked if I ( can / could I / could ) help.

3. Report 5 questions an interviewer asked an invented candidate for a job in your trade.

Take a clear photo of this sheet and upload it on the ENT. · Madame Carole Paoli Pompougnac · IP

Lesson 2 · 40 min

Read an interview with a young professional

Objective

Understand the opinions in an interview.

The lesson

In an interview, find the facts (job, place, dates) and the opinions (I love…, The hardest part is…). Look for words of contrast: but, however, although. They often show a problem or a surprise.

Worked example

Q: Why did you choose to become a carpenter? A: I've always loved working with wood. My grandfather made furniture. Q: What is the hardest part of the job? A: The early mornings, and the cold on building sites. However, I love seeing a house finished. Q: What would you say to young people? A: Try it during a placement. You'll see if it's for you.

Listen to the model

Facts: carpenter, grandfather made furniture. Opinions: loves wood, the hardest part = mornings and cold. However introduces a positive point.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Read the interview. Complete.

  1. She is a .
  2. Her grandfather made .
  3. The hardest part is the early mornings and the .
  4. However, she loves seeing a house .
  5. Her advice: try the job during a .

Your turn: a small production

Write

Write a summary of the interview (60 words) in English with reported speech.

Sentence starters: The interview is about… · She said that she had always… · She explained that… However,…

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Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 8 · Lesson 2

Read an interview with a young professional

Understand the opinions in an interview.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

contrast · facts · problem

In an interview, find the (job, place, dates) and the opinions (I love…, The hardest part is…). Look for words of : but, however, although. They often show a or a surprise.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. She is a .
  2. Her grandfather made .
  3. The hardest part is the early mornings and the .
  4. However, she loves seeing a house .
  5. Her advice: try the job during a .

3. Write a summary of the interview (60 words) in English with reported speech.

Take a clear photo of this sheet and upload it on the ENT. · Madame Carole Paoli Pompougnac · IP

Lesson 3 · 45 min

Interview a professional (role-play)

Objective

Prepare and record an interview.

The lesson

Good interview questions are open: Why…? How…? What do you like about…? Avoid yes / no questions. Listen to the answer and ask a follow-up question: Can you give me an example? End by thanking the person.

Worked example

Interviewer: What do you do exactly?

Nurse: I work in a children's hospital in Belfast. I look after young patients at night.

Interviewer: How do you stay awake?

Nurse: I sleep in the afternoon and I drink a lot of water. Coffee doesn't help me!

Interviewer: Can you give me an example of a good moment?

Nurse: When a child goes home in good health. That's the best part.

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your time.

Listen to the model

Open questions (What…? How…?), a follow-up question (Can you give me an example?), and thanks at the end.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Complete the interview questions.

  1. do you do exactly?
  2. do you stay awake?
  3. Can you give me an ?
  4. Thank you very much for your .
  5. A question after the answer is a question.

Your turn: a small production

Speak and record

Record an interview (two voices) with an invented professional of your trade: 5 open questions and the answers.

Sentence starters: What do you do exactly? · What do you like about…? / Why did you…? · Can you give me an example? Thank you for your time.

Use the voice recorder of your phone. Listen once, then record again if you want. Name the file as explained below.

Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 8 · Lesson 3

Interview a professional (role-play)

Prepare and record an interview.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

follow-up · open · thanking

Good interview questions are : Why…? How…? What do you like about…? Avoid yes / no questions. Listen to the answer and ask a question: Can you give me an example? End by the person.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. do you do exactly?
  2. ( Are / Do / How ) do you stay awake?
  3. Can you give me an ?
  4. Thank you very much for your .
  5. A question after the answer is a ( closed / yes / no / follow-up ) question.

3. Record an interview (two voices) with an invented professional of your trade: 5 open questions and the answers.

Take a clear photo of this sheet and upload it on the ENT. · Madame Carole Paoli Pompougnac · IP

I hand in my work

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  2. Complete the worksheet: on paper (printed or copied in your notebook), then take a clear photo. Or complete it on a computer.
  3. Written work: click « Copy my text » and paste it in an ENT message or a document. Oral work: record it with the voice recorder of your phone.
  4. Name your files like this: NOM_Prenom_tle_Anglais_S8_L1.jpg (or .mp3, .m4a, .pdf).
  5. Upload them on the ENT, in the space your teacher has opened for « Week 8 » (homework drop box, cahier de textes or messaging), before the date your teacher gives.
  6. No printer, no computer or a bad connection? Copy the worksheet in your notebook and tell your teacher through the ENT or the school office: another solution will be found together.