Present Perfect. Review.

 

Present Perfect

 

Present Perfect.

 Reading Comprehension Activity. 

Read the next text, and answer the questions.

Present Perfect. Reading Comprehension. CONVERSATION.

Esteban and Carlos work together.  They are talking about interviews for a new sales manager position at their company.  

Esteban: We need to make a decision on who we are going to hire for the new salesperson position.

Carlos: I know. There are a lot of good applicants. So far, we have interviewed 10 people and have looked at over 50 resumes.

Esteban: Well, let’s take a look at some of the best and make a decision.

Carlos: OK, the first person is Luis. He has worked as a salesperson for 10 years in both Colombia and Mexico. Also, he has been the manager of the sales department of a large auto-parts company.

Esteban: Sounds interesting, but has he ever worked in the food sales industry?

Carlos:  No he hasn’t.

Esteban:  That might be a problem. We need someone with food experience.

Carlos:  OK, what about Karen? She has worked in the food industry for 6 years. She has been a manager of a major supermarket and worked in marketing for a large meat company.

Esteban: OK. Has she worked in international sales before?

Carlos: No, she has never worked in international sales.  

Esteban: Well, that could be a problem. This job will require a lot of international experience. I think we need someone who has worked in an international environment

Carlos: Well what about Alejandro? We haven’t met him yet but his resume looks good. He has been a salesperson in the food industry for 13 years. He has worked in The United States, Canada and Mexico, and Colombia. In the past 4 years he has learned to speak Portuguese and French.  

Esteban: Wow, sounds great!

Carlos:   The problem is we still haven’t had an interview with him. I have called him many times, but I haven’t been able to reach him.  

Esteban:  Well, why don’t you send him an email? Perhaps he will respond that way.

Carlos:  OK, I will try that. I will let you know. 

Esteban:  Great, thanks.

Answer the next questions:

 

1.      How many people have they interviewed?

a.     10    b. 50    c. 3       d. 5

 

2.      Who has worked in the food industry?

a.     Luis       b. Karen

 

3.      Who have they not met?

a.     Luis    b.  Karen    c. Alejandro

 

4.      Why haven’t they interviewed Alejandro?

a.     They haven't been able to reach him on the phone.

b.     They haven't looked at his resume yet.

c.     They haven't been able to contact him by email.

d.     They haven't had the chance to call him.