Grade 8 (Unit 10) Vacancy Announcement (Reading I)

Unit 10

 

Reading I (page 117)

Vacancy Announcement

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

a. formal public statement about something

b. the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s right

c. able to be shown

d. official permission to do something

e. a useful or valuable thing or person

Answer                      

a. announcement

b. empowerment

c. demonstrable

d. extension

e. beneficiary

 

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

a. UN Women works for…………. between males and females.

b. It is looking for …………. from Nepalese citizens.

c. Both job titles require …………. of secondary education.

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

e. An application for the post of driver should be able to have…………. in English.

Answer                      

a. UN Women works for the equality between males and females.

b. It is looking for applications from 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 application for the post of driver should be able to have fluency in English.

C. Answer these questions.

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

b. Where is the work station for both the jobs?

c. Who are UN Women working for?

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

e. How is the job made inclusive?

Answer

a. CCNE stands for Cisco Certified Network Engineer, MSCE stands for Microsoft Certified Engineer and MCP stands for Microsoft Certified Professional.

b. The work station for both the jobs is Kathmandu, Nepal.

c. UN Women is working for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human humanitarian action and peace and security.

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

e. The job is made inclusive because UN Women is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.

 

D. What other types of advertisement do you find published in different media?

Answer

Here are some common types of advertisements published across various medias:

Radio Advertising: Radio ads are broadcast over the radio airwaves. They rely solely on audio to capture the attention of listeners. Radio commercials often use jingles, catchy slogans, or persuasive narratives to convey their message effectively.

Print Advertising: This includes advertisements in newspapers, magazines, brochures, and flyers. Print ads typically feature a combination of text, images, and graphics to promote products, services, or brands.

Television Advertising: Television commercials are widely used to reach a large audience. These ads are typically short videos that air during breaks in TV shows or as standalone advertisements. They often utilize storytelling, visuals, and sound to engage viewers.

Social Media Advertising: Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn offer advertising options to businesses. These ads can appear in users’ feeds, stories, or as sponsored content.

 

Writing I

Imagine your school is looking for an office assistant. Prepare a vacancy advertisement for the position.

Vacancy Announcement

A highly reputed school of Khairahani requires an energetic, dynamic and self-motivated candidate for the following:

Post: Office Assistant

Qualifications: +2 or equivalent

Experience:  At least 2 years in an office setting

Other Qualities:

– Excellent communication and customer service skills

– Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

– Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you are interested in this position, please submit your complete biodata, photocopies of certificates and other testimonials not later than September-10, 2023 to:
The Principal,

Khairahani Secondary School,

Khairahani, Chitwan

Email: khirahanisschool@gmail.com

Phone: 056-582924

Grammar I

Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions from the box. You may use them more than once.

[in, at, on, under, before, over, behind, in front of]

a. Call me ….… the launch break.

b. Your school starts at 10 am. You came sharp at 10 am. It means you came ….… time.

c. Brush your teeth ….... the evening …..…. you sleep.

d. Our school starts ……… Monday.

e. Alka will come back ……..… a week.

f. It’s cold in there. The baby is ……..… the blanket.

g. Your father is coming. Hide ……..… the curtain.

h. We exchange cards……..…. our birthdays.

i. Palak is busy ..at.. the moment ……… the phone.

j. Put the papers …in.. the dustbin.

k. Many children are good at using electronic devices …….. the 21st century.

l. Rehan parked his bicycle …………... the house, not behind the house.

 

Answer                      

a. at

b. on

c. in, before

d. on

e. after

f. under

g. behind

h. on

i. at, on

j. in

k. in

l. in front of

 

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