Working for Free

Part 1

1 Rob's own work experience before his first job … Aamounted to little more than brief shadowing Bgave him skills he still uses today Cwas arranged through a university programme

2 According to Sam, an internship typically involves … Aa guaranteed job at the end Bpart-time study alongside a salary Cfull-time work with no pay or contract

3 Some companies have been accused of … Arefusing to take on any interns Btreating interns as a source of free labour Cpaying interns more than staff

4 The counter-argument mentioned is that internships … Ashould be banned altogether Bare only useful for large companies Coffer experience that can be hard to get otherwise

5 This week's quiz question asks the listeners to identify … Athe UK's largest employer Bthe world's oldest stock exchange Cthe most expensive city to live in

Part 2

6 James Turner is best described as … Athe head of a charity focused on education Ba former intern turned journalist Ca government minister

7 Short answer. What does James Turner suggest has become an almost unavoidable step for young people trying to get their first full-time job? (Answer in English, one sentence.)

8 Unpaid internships are said to make it harder for people to achieve … Ajob security Ba university place Csocial mobility

9 Short answer. Why does Sam imply that an unpaid internship in London would be difficult for her personally? (Answer in English, one or two sentences.)

Part 3

10 Having "established connections" refers to … Apre-existing links to a company or industry Bformal qualifications from a good school Cyears of professional experience

11 Rob's guess turns out to be … Awrong Bcorrect Cimpossible to check

12 The example Sam gives shows that getting an internship can depend on … Aa family's personal contacts Bhow hard-working an applicant is Chow large the company is

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Answer key