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    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

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    Comprehension quiz

    1. Where did Yuki have her interview?

      • A) At a restaurant
      • B) At a school
      • C) At a radio station
      • D) At a hospital
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. 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
    5. 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
    6. What is the name of the man who came to meet Yuki?

      • A) Martin
      • B) Marco
      • C) Miguel
      • D) Mario
    7. 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
    8. Yuki ate a large breakfast before her interview.

      • A) Not stated
      • B) True
      • C) False
      • D) Not mentioned
    9. 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?"
    10. 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 ↗

    Free Daily English · Level B1 (Intermediate) · Topic: a job interview

    Yuki Steps Into the Spotlight

    Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

    Yuki had been preparing for this moment for weeks. On the morning of her interview at the radio station, she woke up earlier than usual, checked her notes one final time, and chose her outfit carefully. She ate a light breakfast, though her nerves made it difficult to enjoy. As she rode the bus, she quietly rehearsed her answers, reminding herself that she was well-prepared and capable. When the large glass building of the radio station came into view, she felt a mixture of excitement and apprehension. She straightened her back, took a slow breath, and told herself, "This is your chance, and you are ready for it." She stepped off the bus with purpose. The reception area was modern and welcoming, with soft background music drifting through the air and framed photographs of well-known radio presenters lining the walls. A receptionist looked up from her screen and greeted Yuki warmly.

    "Good morning," said Yuki, keeping her voice steady. "My name is Yuki, and I have an interview scheduled for this morning." The receptionist smiled and replied, "Of course! Please have a seat, and someone will be with you shortly." Yuki sat down, placed her bag neatly beside her, and took a moment to absorb the atmosphere of the place she hoped to work in. She noticed the quiet hum of activity beyond the doors, voices and laughter mixing with the distant sound of a microphone being tested. It made the opportunity feel real. A few minutes later, a professional-looking woman appeared in the doorway and introduced herself as the station manager. "Yuki? I am Petra.

    It is lovely to meet you," she said, extending her hand. Yuki shook it firmly and replied, "The pleasure is mine." They walked together to a bright interview room, where Petra asked thoughtful questions about Yuki's experience, communication skills, and passion for broadcasting. Yuki answered each question with clarity and genuine enthusiasm, drawing on examples from her past experience. By the final question, she felt completely at ease. Petra closed her notepad and said, "Yuki, I have to say, you have made a very strong impression today." Yuki smiled gracefully and replied, "Thank you so much. I would genuinely love to be part of this team."

    Key vocabulary

    apprehension (noun)a feeling of worry or fear about something that might happen“Yuki felt a mixture of excitement and apprehension as she approached the building.”
    rehearse (verb)to practice something, such as what you plan to say, before the real event“She quietly rehearsed her answers on the bus to calm her nerves.”
    receptionist (noun)a person whose job is to greet visitors and answer calls at the entrance of a building“The receptionist greeted Yuki warmly and asked her to take a seat.”
    atmosphere (noun)the mood or feeling created by a place or situation“Yuki took a moment to absorb the atmosphere of the radio station.”
    broadcasting (noun)the sending out of programs on radio or television“Petra asked Yuki about her passion for broadcasting during the interview.”
    enthusiasm (noun)a strong feeling of excitement and interest about something“Yuki answered every question with clarity and genuine enthusiasm.”
    impression (noun)the effect or feeling that a person or thing creates in someone's mind“Petra told Yuki that she had made a very strong impression.”
    clarity (noun)the quality of being easy to understand or expressed clearly“She answered each question with clarity and confidence.”

    Useful phrases

    • at ease — feeling relaxed and comfortable in a situation“By the final question, Yuki felt completely at ease.”
    • make a strong impression — to have a very positive and memorable effect on someone“Petra said that Yuki had made a very strong impression during the interview.”
    • the pleasure is mine — a polite response to being greeted or thanked, meaning you are equally pleased“When Petra said it was lovely to meet her, Yuki replied, "The pleasure is mine."”
    • draw on experience — to use knowledge or skills gained from past events“Yuki drew on her past experience when answering the interview questions.”
    • come into view — to become visible, especially as you move closer“When the radio station came into view, Yuki felt a rush of excitement.”
    • with purpose — in a determined and confident way, as if you know exactly what you are doing“Yuki stepped off the bus with purpose and walked towards the entrance.”
    • be with you shortly — a polite way of saying someone will come to help or meet you very soon“The receptionist said, "Someone will be with you shortly."”
    • be part of a team — to belong to and work together with a group of people“Yuki told Petra that she would genuinely love to be part of the team.”

    Word search

    Find all 8 key words from the story. They can read forwards, backwards, up, down or diagonally.

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    Comprehension quiz

    1. What does the word 'apprehension' mean as used in the story?

      • A) A feeling of tiredness after hard work
      • B) A feeling of anger towards others
      • C) A feeling of worry or fear about something that might happen
      • D) A strong sense of excitement and joy
    2. What did Yuki do on the bus to prepare herself?

      • A) She rehearsed her answers quietly
      • B) She called the radio station
      • C) She listened to the radio
      • D) She read a book about broadcasting
    3. How is the reception area described in the story?

      • A) Dark and quiet with no decoration
      • B) Noisy and crowded with many people
      • C) Modern and welcoming with background music and framed photographs
      • D) Small and plain with a single desk
    4. What does 'broadcasting' mean?

      • A) The sending out of programs on radio or television
      • B) Writing scripts for films
      • C) Recording music in a studio
      • D) Editing audio files on a computer
    5. Who interviewed Yuki at the radio station?

      • A) A radio presenter named Sofia
      • B) A producer named Marco
      • C) A receptionist named Clara
      • D) A station manager named Petra
    6. What phrase did Yuki use when Petra said it was lovely to meet her?

      • A) "Thank you for having me."
      • B) "Nice to see you too."
      • C) "I am very pleased."
      • D) "The pleasure is mine."
    7. Yuki had been preparing for the interview for weeks.

      • A) True
      • B) False
      • C) Not mentioned
      • D) Not stated
    8. What did Yuki notice beyond the doors of the reception area?

      • A) A group of journalists taking photos
      • B) A live concert being broadcast
      • C) People arguing loudly
      • D) Voices, laughter, and a microphone being tested
    9. What does 'make a strong impression' mean?

      • A) To repeat your main points at the end of a speech
      • B) To dress smartly for a formal occasion
      • C) To have a very positive and memorable effect on someone
      • D) To speak very loudly so everyone can hear you
    10. Yuki left the interview feeling disappointed with her performance.

      • A) False
      • B) True
      • C) Not mentioned
      • D) Not stated

    Answer key (B1 (Intermediate))

    1. C 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A

    Word search answer key (B1 (Intermediate))

    Columns are lettered from the left, rows numbered from the top. The arrow shows the reading direction from the word's first letter.

    apprehension: N2 ← · atmosphere: N12 ↖ · broadcasting: L3 ↙ · clarity: I11 ← · enthusiasm: L1 ← · impression: L12 ↖ · receptionist: B1 ↓ · rehearse: N7 ↙

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