A1 English Listening Practice - Jobs

The video discusses the common topic of jobs, focusing on part-time and full-time employment. It covers personal experiences with part-time jobs during school and college, and explains the typical hours and requirements for full-time jobs in the US. The video also highlights various industries and job opportunities, including those that do not require a college degree. Additionally, it touches on work schedules, including the standard 9 to 5 routine and personal preferences for working hours.

What is a common reason students in the US take part-time jobs?

• To gain work experience

• To earn money while studying

• To avoid studying

• To travel more

At what age did the narrator get their first job?

• 15

• 18

• 16

• 17

How many hours a week do people with full-time jobs typically work in the US?

• 50 hours

• 40 hours

• 30 hours

• 20 hours

Which industry does the narrator work in?

• Marketing

• Education

• Finance

• Medicine

What is the usual work schedule for full-time jobs in the US?

• 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

• 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM