Class 8 English Unit 10: Reading I: Vacancy Announcement

 

Unit 10

Getting started

Discuss the various occasions and ways of invitation. Ask them to create certain situations in multiple ways by making invitations and talking about the pictures in the text. The pictures might be:

First picture: I would like to invite you to have dinner together. Is it okay?

Second picture: Please, have a seat.

Third picture: Shall I bring you a coffee?

Fourth picture: I would be pleased if you could attend my birthday party.

Reading I: Vacancy Announcement

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhSViPiytf4 

Vocabulary

·        vacancy - /ˈveɪkənsi/ (noun), unoccupied position

·        announcement - /əˈnaʊnsmənt/ (noun), public statement

·        enshrined - /ɪnˈʃraɪnd/ (verb), preserved or protected

·        elimination - /ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ (noun), removal or eradication

·        empowerment - /ɪmˈpaʊəmənt/ (noun), giving power or confidence

·        beneficiaries - /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəriz/ (noun, plural), those who benefit

·        commitment - /kəˈmɪtmənt/ (noun), dedication or obligation

·        demonstrable - /ˈdɛmənstrəbl/ (adjective), able to be shown

·        extension - /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ (noun), lengthening or addition

·        administration - /ədˌmɪnɪsˈtreɪʃən/ (noun), management or governance

·        asset - /ˈæsɛt/ (noun), a valuable resource

·        diversity - /daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ (noun), variety or difference

·        indigenous - /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ (adjective), native or original  

 

A.   Find the correct words from the text for the following meanings.

a.      a formal public statement about something: announcement

b.     the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights: empowerment

c.      able to be shown: demonstrable

d.     an official permission to do something: authorization (But it is not given in the text)

e.      a useful or valuable thing or person: asset 

B.    Complete the sentences with correct words from the text. Use one word only.

a.      UN women work for equality between males and females.

b.     It is looking for applications for Nepalese citizens.

c.      Both job titles require completion of secondary education.

d.     If someone wants to submit an online application, they should visit the given website.

e.      An applicant for the post office driver should be able to speak in English.

 

C.    Answer the following questions.

a.       What do CCNE, MCSE, and MCP stand for?

CCNE stands for Cisco Certified Network Engineer, MCSE stands for Microsoft Certified System Engineer, and MCP stands for Microsoft Certified Professional.

b.     Where is the workstation for both jobs?

The workstation for both jobs is Kathmandu.

c.      Who are UN women working for?

UN Women are working for women and girls who are discriminated against in the society.

d.     Why do you think the working duration is only for a year?

I think the working duration is only for a year because the UN program may not be expanded.

e.      How is the job made inclusive?

The job is made inclusive by inviting applications from minority, disabled, and indigenous groups.

Pronunciation

Pronounce the following words correctly and notice what sounds '–tion' and

'–sion' make.

Mission - /ˈmɪʃ.ən/                                       Occupation - /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Action - /ˈæk.ʃən/                                        Collision - /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Suspension - /səˈspen.ʃən/                           Decision - /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Comprehension - /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/           Explosion - /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/

Infusion - /ɪnˈfjuː.ʒən/                                 Revolution - /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən/

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