Free Daily English · Level A2 (Elementary) · Topic: a job interview
Yuki's Big Day at the Radio Station
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Yuki woke up early that morning. She felt nervous but excited. She had a job interview at a radio station. She wanted to work there very much. She put on her best clothes. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She ate a small breakfast. She was too nervous to eat a lot. She picked up her bag and her papers. She checked everything two times. She left her home and walked to the bus stop. The bus came quickly. She sat near the window. She took a deep breath and told herself, "I can do this." Yuki arrived at the radio station.
It was a big building with glass doors. She walked inside and found the reception. A friendly woman sat at the desk. "Hello," said Yuki. "My name is Yuki. I have an interview today." The woman smiled and said, "Welcome! Please take a seat." Yuki sat down on a soft chair. She looked around the room. She could hear music playing quietly. There were photos of radio presenters on the walls. She read their names slowly. She put her bag on her lap. She waited and tried to stay calm. She took out her notes and read them one more time. A man came to the reception after a few minutes.
"Yuki?" he said. "Yes, that is me," she answered. "I am Marco. Please follow me," he said with a smile. Yuki stood up and followed him. They walked down a long hallway. Marco opened a door to a small room. "Please sit down," he said. The interview started. Marco asked her many questions. Yuki answered clearly and slowly. She felt more confident with every answer. At the end, Marco said, "Thank you, Yuki. You did very well today." Yuki smiled and said, "Thank you for this opportunity." She left the building feeling very happy.
Key vocabulary
| interview (noun) | a meeting where someone is asked questions to see if they are right for a job“Yuki had a job interview at the radio station.” |
| reception (noun) | the area near the entrance of a building where visitors are greeted“Yuki walked to the reception and spoke to the woman at the desk.” |
| nervous (adjective) | feeling worried or a little afraid about something“Yuki felt nervous before her interview.” |
| confident (adjective) | feeling sure about yourself and your abilities“She felt more confident with every answer she gave.” |
| opportunity (noun) | a chance to do something good or useful“Yuki thanked Marco for the opportunity to interview.” |
| presenter (noun) | a person who introduces and speaks on a radio or television program“There were photos of radio presenters on the walls.” |
| hallway (noun) | a long passage inside a building that leads to other rooms“They walked down a long hallway to reach the interview room.” |
| calm (adjective) | relaxed and not worried or excited“Yuki tried to stay calm while she waited.” |
Useful phrases
- take a seat — to sit down, often used as a polite invitation“The woman at the reception said, "Please take a seat."”
- take a deep breath — to breathe in slowly and deeply, often to feel calmer“Yuki took a deep breath before she got on the bus.”
- follow me — used to ask someone to walk behind or with you“Marco said, "Please follow me," and walked down the hallway.”
- feel nervous — to have a worried or anxious feeling, often before something important“Yuki felt nervous but excited on the morning of her interview.”
- do very well — to perform or complete something in a good way“Marco told Yuki, "You did very well today."”
- look around — to turn your head and look at the things near you“Yuki looked around the reception and saw photos on the walls.”
- check everything — to look at all your things carefully to make sure nothing is missing“Before she left home, Yuki checked everything two times.”
- I can do this — a phrase used to encourage yourself when something feels difficult“On the bus, Yuki told herself, "I can do this."”
Word search
Find all 8 key words from the story. They can read forwards, backwards, up, down or diagonally.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Y | T | I | N | U | T | R | O | P | P | O | Y | T |
| 2 | L | U | B | P | I | A | I | R | H | H | B | C | X |
| 3 | X | M | F | G | S | N | X | Y | A | Z | E | X | M |
| 4 | M | C | S | C | K | B | T | L | O | N | P | X | G |
| 5 | Y | N | U | C | W | A | L | E | O | W | H | W | R |
| 6 | C | C | O | J | O | W | Y | I | R | K | M | E | U |
| 7 | A | C | V | L | A | N | T | L | J | V | T | M | N |
| 8 | L | O | R | Y | L | P | F | N | X | N | I | B | R |
| 9 | M | J | E | I | E | V | V | I | E | U | S | E | Q |
| 10 | N | C | N | C | Y | W | J | S | D | I | U | Q | W |
| 11 | I | T | E | E | Y | C | E | I | P | E | I | W | P |
| 12 | U | R | A | O | V | R | X | D | U | W | N | U | Z |
| 13 | V | G | I | P | P | D | G | M | J | N | D | T | C |
Comprehension quiz
Where did Yuki have her interview?
- A) At a restaurant
- B) At a school
- C) At a radio station
- D) At a hospital
How did Yuki feel when she woke up that morning?
- A) Happy and relaxed
- B) Nervous but excited
- C) Sad and bored
- D) Angry and tired
What did Yuki do on the bus?
- A) She ate her breakfast
- B) She called a friend
- C) She took a deep breath and encouraged herself
- D) She slept
What does the word 'reception' mean in the story?
- A) A small room used for interviews
- B) A long hallway in a building
- C) A type of music room
- D) The area near the entrance where visitors are greeted
What was on the walls of the reception area?
- A) Windows with a view
- B) Maps of the city
- C) Photos of radio presenters
- D) Posters of music bands
What is the name of the man who came to meet Yuki?
- A) Martin
- B) Marco
- C) Miguel
- D) Mario
What does 'confident' mean?
- A) Feeling very tired after working hard
- B) Feeling angry about a situation
- C) Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities
- D) Feeling afraid of other people
Yuki ate a large breakfast before her interview.
- A) Not stated
- B) True
- C) False
- D) Not mentioned
What did Yuki say at the end of the interview?
- A) "Thank you for this opportunity."
- B) "I am very happy to be here."
- C) "I hope I get the job."
- D) "Can I come back tomorrow?"
How did Yuki feel when she left the building?
- A) Very happy
- B) Confused and unsure
- C) Tired and worried
- D) Angry and disappointed
Answer key (A2 (Elementary))
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. A 10. A
Word search answer key (A2 (Elementary))
Columns are lettered from the left, rows numbered from the top. The arrow shows the reading direction from the word's first letter.
calm: A6 ↓ · confident: D5 ↘ · hallway: J2 ↙ · interview: E2 ↘ · nervous: C10 ↑ · opportunity: K1 ← · presenter: E13 ↗ · reception: B12 ↗