Intern A
I've been a script-development intern since March. Working on scripts that you know are going to become films one day is really exciting. We get a broad variety of genres sent to us. Personally, I love anything that's been adapted from a book, especially if I've read the book. I read scripts, sometimes I attend meetings with writers, and I’ve also researched potential writers and directors online. Although I'm only paid expenses, I haven’t taken on any more paid work. To avoid burn-out, interns need time off and a bit of work-life balance. My placement was due to come to an end this month but I've been asked to stay on and be paid for it! Had I not been, I would have been a bit surprised as I knew they were really happy with me.
Intern B
I left Lithuania two years ago to study fashion and won an internship with a famous fashion designer after entering a competition. The designer can be a bit of a slave driver but she treats everyone equally, whether they're paid staff or interns. When I started in June, I was working on the archive, so I had the opportunity to see past collections up close, which was really fascinating. I work 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but the build-up to Fashion Week will mean we'll really have our noses to the grindstone and will be expected to work much longer hours. It might seem exploitative but, in fashion, if you want to establish yourself over the competition, you have to show your willingness to work hard and for free. If you don’t, others will be only too happy to take your place.
Intern C
I’ve been interning at an emergency relief charity since March. Over the past few years I've been doing volunteer work for NGOs in Calcutta, Bogotá and Tehran, so it's quite hard to come to terms with being back in the UK. Most of my friends are buying houses and have cars and go on holidays. But I never feel I missed out, because I’m making a real contribution. I'm really fortunate that I can live with my mum, although it does mean my commute can take up to two hours. Without my family, I don’t think I could be doing this. Next month I am starting a six-month placement abroad. After that, I might actually be in a position to earn a salary. If I was thirty-five and still working unpaid I would think, ‘What am I doing?’ but I'm still young and the sacrifice is more than worth it.
Intern D
I've just finished secondary school and will be devoting my summer to interning at the parliamentary office of a local politician. About two years ago some people from the same political party came canvassing at my door, asking if I'd like to help out. About five seconds later I was out canvassing with them! I wouldn’t say there is an average day, but there are always emails from constituents to deal with. To be able to reply to these people individually gives you the sense that you are actually making a difference. I am lucky enough to be staying with my aunt and uncle who live nearby. A lot of incredibly able people are closed off from the opportunity of an internship in parliament because they can’t afford to travel or live in London.
Intern E
I came to London in February with no plans and I didn't know how long it would take to get a job. I'd resigned myself to staying on a friend's sofa and relying on her generosity. Contrary to my expectations, luck was on my side and I found a job as a seamstress. My placement at the gallery came along a week later. I've helped set up exhibitions and create gallery publications.
One of the most exciting tasks was helping an artist create an installation. Because some of the piece is sewn, my seamstress skills came in handy. The main advice I would give any intern is that you have to be very proactive. Find out how things are done. Otherwise, you'll be putting yourself under a lot of unnecessary stress. That's what happened to me so I learned to ask questions — the hard way.
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In which section does each of the young women talk about (each letter should be used only ONCE):
An important upcoming event? → Intern B (Fashion Week is coming, and they will have to work longer hours.)
A fortunate change in her employment conditions? → Intern A (She was initially unpaid but then was asked to stay on and be paid.)
A quick decision she made? → Intern D (She immediately decided to start canvassing when the political party came to her door.)
How long it takes her to get to work? → Intern C (She mentions that her commute takes up to two hours.)
Information she didn’t have when she began the internship? → Intern E (She didn’t know how long it would take to find a job and had to rely on a friend’s generosity.)
Ответы:1 - B2 - A3 - D4 - C5 - E
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2.
1a. Which intern says that getting clear information about work practices is crucial?
Intern E
1b. Prove your answer:"The main advice I would give any intern is that you have to be very proactive. Find out how things are done. Otherwise, you'll be putting yourself under a lot of unnecessary stress."
2a. Which intern says that direct contact with people gives her a sense of the value of her work?
Intern D
2b. Prove your answer:"To be able to reply to these people individually gives you the sense that you are actually making a difference."
3a. Which intern says that she expected to be able to stay on and earn some money?
Intern A
3b. Prove your answer:"Had I not been, I would have been a bit surprised as I knew they were really happy with me."
4a. Which intern says that other interns may find challenging conditions unacceptable?
Intern B
4b. Prove your answer:"It might seem exploitative but, in fashion, if you want to establish yourself over the competition, you have to show your willingness to work hard and for free."
5a. Which intern says that it’s unwise to work too hard?
Intern A
5b. Prove your answer:"To avoid burn-out, interns need time off and a bit of work-life balance."
6a. Which intern says that the demands of the job will increase?
Intern B
6b. Prove your answer:"The build-up to Fashion Week will mean we'll really have our noses to the grindstone and will be expected to work much longer hours."
7a. Which intern says that the rewarding work makes up for not having much money?
Intern C
7b. Prove your answer:"I never feel I missed out, because I’m making a real contribution."
8a. Which intern says that not everyone can take up an offer such as the one she had?
Intern D
8b. Prove your answer:"A lot of incredibly able people are closed off from the opportunity of an internship in parliament because they can’t afford to travel or live in London."
9a. Which intern says that she was not optimistic about her future?
Intern E
9b. Prove your answer:"I came to London in February with no plans and I didn't know how long it would take to get a job."
10a. Which intern says that working as an intern would be less tolerable in other circumstances?
Intern C
10b. Prove your answer:"Without my family I don’t think I could be doing this."
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