Career Choices
Lesson 5.3 covers a Listening Section 2 monologue in an Irish accent on career choices, plus writing introductions.
- Follow a single-speaker Section 2
- Catch list and date items accurately
- Write a Task 2 introduction in 5 minutes
Listening · Section 2 (IE)
A single speaker presenting non-academic information — a tour, a service, a course.
[Voice 1 — male, IE]: Good morning everyone, and welcome to the West Coast Career Fair. My name is Liam and I'll be your host today. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is organised across three zones. Zone A focuses on healthcare and education roles. Zone B covers IT and engineering — the largest zone, with over 40 employers. And Zone C — at the back of the hall — is dedicated to apprenticeships for school-leavers. We also have a CV-clinic running every hour in Room 2, free of charge. Don't miss it.
ElevenLabs audio
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| Q | Item | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | End time of the fair | 4 p.m. |
| 2 | Sector in Zone A | healthcare and education |
| 3 | Number of employers in Zone B | over 40 / 40+ |
| 4 | Group targeted in Zone C | school-leavers |
| 5 | Free service in Room 2 | CV-clinic |
Writing · Task 2 introduction in 5 minutes
Pathway focus · Academic intro phrasing
Exam Strategy
- Exam Tip
Always answer the actual question in the intro — not a related one.
Independent Practice
Write 3 different intros to 3 prompts in 15 minutes total.
Key Takeaways
- A clear intro saves the rest of the essay.