Ii. read the text “a job for life” when helen was a teenager, she wanted to study for a vet. when she looked for a summer job, she could not find anything connected with her interest. then she applied for a voluntary position (неоплачиваемая должность) in a vet surgery ( ветеринарная больница). to be a volunteer means to work for free. she stayed at the surgery for a year, working there a couple of hours a week. she really liked the job, and was very good at it. the employer appreciated (оценивать) her enthusiasm and abilities. he saw that she was the right person for the job. after a while he made up his mind to offer her a part-time job ( работа на неполный день) at the reception (регистратура). he plans to employ her full-time after she finishes college. iv. answer the questions what did helen want to do after school? what job did she want to do in summer? what does a “voluntary position” mean? was helen good at her job? what kind of job did helen get after a while?
2) What job did she want to do in summer? She applied for a voluntary position in a vet surgery.
3) What does a “voluntary position” mean? A “voluntary position” means to work without paying, for free.
4) Was Helen good at her job? She really liked the job, and was very good at it.
5) What kind of job did Helen get after a while? After a while she had a part-time job at the reception.