B1 Preliminary (PET) Practice Paper 19

Mariana started her first job at The Sunny Café three months ago. She works as a barista, making coffee and serving customers. At first, she was nervous because she had never worked in a café before, but her manager, Tom, was very helpful. He showed her how to use the coffee machine and taught her the names of different drinks. Now Mariana enjoys her job because she meets interesting people every day. Most customers are friendly, and some even ask her for coffee recommendations. Last week, a regular customer gave her a small gift to say thank you for always remembering his favourite order. However, the job can be tiring, especially during busy mornings when many people come in before work. Mariana has decided to stay at the café for at least another year. She would like to become a supervisor one day because she wants to help train new staff, just like Tom helped her. She has also learned that working in a café has taught her important skills like communication and time management, which will be useful for any future job.

My First Week at the Office I started my new job last Monday, and it was quite different from what I ___1___ before. My colleagues ___2___ very welcoming, and they helped me understand how everything works. On the first day, I received training about the computer systems, which ___3___ a bit confusing at first. However, by Thursday, I ___4___ more confident. The office ___5___ located near the train station, so it's easy ___6___ get there. I usually arrive at 8:30 and finish at 5 o'clock. My supervisor suggested that I ___7___ notes during meetings so I wouldn't forget important information. This advice ___8___ really helpful. Now I feel ready for the challenges ahead.