A) Read the dialogue and translate it into Ukrainian

Interviewer: Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

Kate: Well, that’s a difficult question to answer; let’s just say that l see myself as a top performing employee in a leading company, like this one. I plan to gain experience and learn new skills. Hopefully, in five years’ time. I would be ready to move up to a position with more responsibility.

Interviewer: How do you tope with people who resent your success?

Kate: Do you mean how do I manage working with someone who doesn't like me? Well, fortunately that hasn’t happened very often. But. yes. I'm able to cope with being unpopular. I remember doing a summer job in a food processing factory. The person I was working with had been there for twenty years, and didn’t much like the idea of working with a business student, especially a woman. On the first day, I made the mistake of finishing more pieces than him, and he took it really badly. Of course, I soon realized that he was just feeling insecure, so over the next few days, I made sure I asked him for advice about different aspects of the job; you know, made it clear I wasn't there to teach him any lessons. Well, gradually he came round, and in the end we got on really well.

Interviewer: How do you motivate people to do their best?

Kate: Well, I think there are two important aspects to this question. The first is to create a positive atmosphere. If people feel happy about what they're doing, they’re much more motivated to work towards a common goal. So making sure they understand the objectives and the process, and that the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed - those are really important. The second thing is to give feedback, especially when somebody does a good job, not just when they get something wrong. When I worked in a restaurant a couple of years ago, I realized that knowing how well you’re doing is essential to staying motivated.

Interviewer: What are your weaknesses?

Kate: Well, of course, I'm aware that there are areas that I can improve on, but I have to say, as far as this job is concerned, I don't feel that I have any significant weaknesses. And if I do identify a problem, I take action to resolve it. Take time management, for instance, A couple of years ago, I realized I wasn't the most organized person in the world, so I followed a time management course. I applied what I learned, and now 1 would say that organization is one of my strengths.

Interviewer: Can you give an example of a situation you found stressful, and how you coped with the stress?

Kate: Yes. Last term, for example, I was on a work placement where my supervisor had to go off sick for three weeks, so the company asked me to take over responsibility for the project. It meant a huge workload, which was pretty stressful. Anyway, I sat down and planned out exactly what I had to do each day for those three weeks. I also planned an hour each evening in the gym. That really helped to ease the stress. I managed to finish the project on time, and in much better shape than when I started. Does that answer your question?

b) The candidate in the interview used these expressions. Put the words below in the correct order.

1. I applied what learned I.

2. I’m able being unpopular with to cope.

3. I see myself performing as top a a employee company in leading.

4. I plan experience to gain new and skills learn.

5. I would be ready more a move to position up with to responsibility.

6. I realized that knowing well you’re how motivated essential doing is to staying.

7. I’m aware there that on that areas are can I improve.

8. I don’t feel weaknesses I any have that significant.

9. I would say my organization is that one of strengths.

10. I managed on finish to the time project.

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