A full-skills MSA practice unit about starting a weekend job. Practise Listening, Reading, and Writing, just like the real Mittlerer Schulabschluss exam.
You will hear each recording twice, just like in the real MSA exam. Listen carefully, then answer the questions below — you won't be able to play a recording more than twice.
1 What time does the shadowing period start?
2 What is not allowed in the kitchen?
3 How long is the break?
4 How should staff report being late?
5 When is payday?
6 What should Jake learn before his first shift?
7 What discount do staff get?
8 Who makes the final decision about shifts?
Read the texts below, then answer the questions — just like Reading Parts 1 and 2 in the real MSA exam.
Barista Wanted: Make coffee and chat with regular customers. Friendly personality essential — you'll be at the counter all shift.
Kitchen Porter Wanted: Wash dishes and keep the kitchen clean. Quiet, behind-the-scenes role — little contact with customers.
Waiter/Waitress Wanted: Take orders, carry plates, and serve tables. Good memory and a calm attitude under pressure needed.
Delivery Cyclist Wanted: Deliver orders around town by bike. Must enjoy being outdoors in all weather.
1 Aisha loves talking to people and making drinks. She should apply for the role.
2 Noah is shy and prefers working alone, away from customers. He should apply for the role.
3 Leon has a great memory and stays calm even when it's busy. He should apply for the role.
4 Mia loves being outside and cycling, whatever the weather. She should apply for the role.
🧼 Staff must wash their hands at least every thirty minutes during a shift.
📵 Phones are not allowed on the shop floor, but may be used in the staff room.
🍽️ Free staff meals are provided for anyone working a shift longer than six hours.
👕 The dress code is all black clothing, with closed-toe shoes.
5 Staff never need to wash their hands during a shift.
6 Phones may be used in the staff room.
7 Every staff member gets a free meal on every shift, no matter how short.
8 Open-toe shoes are allowed under the dress code.
Choose ONE of the two prompts below and write 80–100 words, just like Writing Part 3 in the real MSA exam. This section is graded by your teacher, not automatically.
Prompt 1: Describe your first day at a new weekend job. What did you learn, and how did you feel?
Prompt 2: Imagine you are writing to a friend about a job you would love to try. Explain why it would suit you.
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