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ITEP AND INTERVIEW

EXPERIMENT
1.1.Listening
TIPS: There are drawings that illustrate the dialogues, which makes interpretation easier.
time for as soon as you confirm the answer and only start counting again when
another question appears. The question always appears written on the screen, making it easier in case not
listen well to the audio.

PART 1–LISTENING 1

All questions are illustrated with images, which makes interpretation even easier.
They are short dialogues (I don't remember exactly the number) with 1'30'' each and with
a question about him at the end. You have 2'30'' to answer the questions (the time of
dialogue is not deducted from these 2'30''
(IT'S MULTIPLE CHOICE, SO LOOK FOR THE ONE THAT'S MOST SIMILAR TO THIS)
REPOSAS)

1- Figure of a boy crying / Ball in the window

Figure: boy crying, angry father and mother.
The boy went to play and ended up breaking a window with the ball. The mother arrives.
and asks the father what happened. The father replies that he was playing ball with the
son and she ended up at the window.
Question: Where was the ball? (In the window)
Where did the ball go?
the ball landed/stopped in the window outside

2- Medical consultation
Figure: man on the phone and a woman with headphones and a microphone.
Dialogue: A young man who was experiencing arm pain calls to schedule a medical appointment and
The secretary asks if he can come any day of the week and what time is best.
Question: Where does the woman work? (Medical office)
Where does the woman work?
R:Doctor's Office

3- Study
Dialogue: The girl asks a boy for help to study science or math and then the
The boy says he is going to her house and will take the opportunity to have dinner there, and the girl says she will talk.
with the parents.
Question: What is the girl going to do? (Talk to the parents)
What will the girl do?
R: Talk to parents OU Ask for parents OU Ask permission from parents
4- Woman and the boss
Dialogue: The woman is talking to the boss about a guy who held a higher position.
She left and changed companies, then she asks how he is going to do it and he says he will promote.
she.
Question: What will happen to the woman? (She will be promoted)
What will happen to the woman?
Woman will be promoted
Man leaves the company

OU
Question: The woman wants to change jobs and is going to work in another one.
company?
The woman wants to change jobs and is going to work in another company?
It was not the woman, but the colleague she was talking to.

5- Couple talking
The woman tells that she is going to travel and asks if the man can feed the ...
her cat. He replies yes.
Question: What is he going to do? (Feed the woman's cat
What is he going to do?
R: To feed the cat OU Feed the cat OU feed the cat woman

6- T-shirt size
Photo: girl looking at a t-shirt
The girl asks if there is an extra wide size for her to buy for a friend.
the seller says he will check the stock.
Question: What is the seller going to do? (Look in the stock)
What should the seller/salesman do?
R: Look at stock OU to see if you have another.

7- Bus driver
Dialogue: A woman asks a man if the bus is going to the place that
She wants. He says yes and that when he arrives he will let her know.
Question: What is man? (Bus driver)
What man is?
R:Bus driver

8- Late student
The teacher tells the student that she arrived late and missed the exam.
ask if you can retake the test the next day.
Question: What is she going to do on Friday? (The test)
What will she do on Friday?
R: The Test OU Approves OU Test in school OU Proof
9- Medical consultation (2)
In a phone conversation, a man cancels an appointment with a
woman, who is the secretary; he passes several pieces of information and the time of this appointment that he
I wanted to cancel. Where does the woman work? (doctor's office)
Question: Where does the woman work? (Medical office)
Where does the woman work?
Doctor's Office

10- Work colleagues (2)

A man and a woman who work together and they are talking about
another coworker who is changing jobs and going to work elsewhere
company.
Question: The woman wants to change jobs and is going to work elsewhere.
company?
The woman wants to change jobs and is going to work in another company.
It was not the woman, but the colleague she was speaking to.

11 - Beach outing
Dialogue: Friends are talking about going to the beach. The girl can't go because she has
to finish a job and help mom at home.
Question: What is the girl going to do on the weekend?

12 - Event
Dialogue: Friends talking about an event at night. The girl says she will work until
5:30 PM and ask the friend to meet there at 6 PM.
Question: Where are they going to meet?

13- Classmates
Classmates talking about skeletons, test on leg bones.
Question: What subject were they discussing?

14- Tennis
The boy can't find his gym shoes and wants to go to the park. The mother says
the sneakers are in the washing machine because they were very wet from having
spent the night out.
Question: Why is the boy without shoes?

15- Insufficient Food

Dialogue: Friends talking about a little party, but the girl is worried that she won't go.
there will be enough food, so she will bring more food.
Question: What is the girl going to do?
PART 2–LISTENING 2

The second part of the Listening has an audio of 3:00 minutes and an audio of 3:30 minutes. They are
five questions about each audio.

Father and daughter

Dialogue: In this, it is the daughter talking to her father, saying that her daughter has given
work to sleep, that she tells a story, says good night and the girl always makes things up
something and asks for another story. The father asks if she reads and she says yes. Then he says
So it's kind of her fault, if the girl knows that she can have 2 stories, because
Is she going to settle for just one? And she says she also went through the same phase when she was a child,
that kept him and her mother awake all night and he was going to work the next day
dying of fear of prescribing something wrong or making a mistake in a diagnosis. Then the
the girl asks what he did and he says he asked a friend for advice who had read
several books and he said that the girl needed a routine. He advises her to read one
just a story, to give a goodnight kiss and leave, no matter what the girl does or says.
She says it will require a lot of willpower from her, but she will do it.
Questions:
Doctor
What is the father's profession?
He is a doctor
What tip did he give? (To read only one story for the daughter)
What tip did he give? Or What advice does he give?
He advised her to read only one story to the child, give a goodnight kiss, and leave.
the room / get out.
What was the problem according to him? (That the daughter always read two stories and the child
used to
What did he say about the problem? Or what was the problem according to him?
The problem was that his daughter always read 2 stories and the kid got used to it.
Daughter was guilty, as always read two stories.
Where did he learn what to do? (From a friend who has read many books about it)
Where did he learn what to do?
R:With a friend who knew
R:With a friend who read several books about
What was the mother's problem (with her daughter)? (That the daughter has been difficult to put to sleep)
What was the mother's problem (daughter)?
R: She was in trouble in time to put her daughter in bed
The child does not sleep
2- Debate game
Dialogue: a girl talking to the coach about a debate championship that
she was going to participate. She tells him that she has a problem and he asks if she is
sick and will be voiceless because she is the main one in the team and she says no, but she does.
a grandparents' wedding anniversary party to go to on Friday night, so I wouldn't be able to
traveling with the team, so she wanted to talk to him about the alternatives. Then she says
that her dad would take her on Saturday, but she would only arrive at lunchtime, for the second shift
of the tournament, and the boss says no because she is the main one and they needed her to advance.
for the first stage. She says that then her sister could take her after the party, but they
they would arrive in the early morning. The guy asks if they can't leave a little earlier and
She says no because her sister is a guitarist and her band would be playing at the party.
So the coach agrees and the girl says that, arriving at dawn, she would wake everyone up.
her room and disturb her rest. The technician says he will book a room for her
and the sister. Then she says that the sister won't be able to stay for the tournament because her band is playing.
at a party on Saturday night, then she would return on the team's bus.
Questions:
P: What did the girl talk to the coach about? (Who had a problem)
What was the girl talking to the coach about?
She has a problem
Why was he afraid that she was sick? (Because she is the main one on the team)
Why was he afraid of her being sick?
R:Because it is the principal in the debate team.
P: Why couldn't she go or what was the problem? (Because there's a party)
grandparents' wedding anniversary to go Friday night)
Why she could not go or what the problem was, something?
It has a wedding anniversary party of grandparents to go on Friday night.
P: What is the solution so that they don't bother anyone? (he is going to book a room for them)
2)
What is the solution for them to not bother anyone?
He will book/reserve their room
Why won't the sister be able to stay for the tournament? (Because her band is playing on Saturday)
night
Why can't her sister stay for the tournament?
Because her band plays at a party on Saturday night.
Trip to NY
A woman talking to her son's teacher because he would have to lose
some classes because they were going to travel and spend 3 weeks in NY, and she wanted a list of the
tasks for the son to do while traveling so as not to miss the material covered in school, to
she could give it to him, and then he wouldn't fall behind the other students. Then the teacher
He says he lived in NY, that he grew up there. He talks about the Statue of Liberty and its origin.
brought from France) and about the zoo.
Questions:
Were they changing or just traveling to NY? (Traveling)
Were they changing or just traveling to NY?
Traveling
Did the professor live there when he was a child or during college? (When he was a child)
Did the teacher live there as a child or during college days?
R:When he was a child
P: What is the Statue of Liberty? (A gift from France)
What is the Statue of Liberty?
A gift from France
What did he ask the boy to do while he was there? (see what the bear
polar come)
He had asked the pro boy what to do while there?
R:See what the polar bear eats / See the polar bear
What did the mother ask the teacher? (the subjects for the 3 weeks they were going to travel)
What does the mother ask the teacher?
The materials 3 weeks / Lessons 3 weeks
Are visits to the crown of the statue still allowed?
Are visits to the statue's crown still allowed?
R:

4- Conversation with professor

Dialogue: Mother talking to the teacher, because her son is in the 5th grade, he is very
interested in learning and robotics. Alex is building a robot, and he wants
participate in a national robotics competition that will take place next week. He
will only miss the classes on Monday and Friday, as Monday is the project presentation and
The announcement of the winner will be on Friday.
The teacher praises the mother's attitude for encouraging her son's interests and asks about
the project. I understood that it is something like an alarm clock that gently wakes you up. She
jokes about the son building a robot that prevents the husband from snoring.
The teacher suggests that Alex show his project to the classroom. The mother says that
The son is very shy, but the teacher could talk to him and it would be good.
for him to practice the speech.
(5 questions about the audio)
5- Problems with the son (2)
Father and daughter talking about her son. The boy (Peter) is 2 years old and does not
She likes to eat healthy food. She says that he tests the limits and that she is worried.
because it does not have enough nutrients. She has tried everything, made different recipes, but
the vegetables keep falling to the ground. They have already mixed in with the pasta and also promised
chocolate for him to eat.
The father said that she should reconsider giving sweets as a reward because that won't
help Peter enjoy healthy food. He recommends that the family have dinner together and that
She and her husband show their son that they also eat healthy food. Take everything out.
the distractions, keep calm and positive. She is going to change the dinner time to 6pm,
crazy when your husband comes home, but not sure how the husband will react to it
change.
Perguntas: (5 perguntas sobre o audio)
 1.2 Speaking
TIPS: There are two questions, one you have 45 seconds to answer and the other 1
minute. Speak as much as possible, it's better to run out of time and you keep talking than
stop talking without having finished the time.
Here are the questions and my answers (personal), I didn't remove them because some people
they don’t really know what to respond and also to give you an idea of the size of the
response to give approximately this time.
When I studied, I would send myself audio messages on WhatsApp answering the questions to have
the concept of time that responded to each question, I had good results with that, because thus
I didn't know if I should speak faster, slower, or even leave out a part.
or increase my answer.
The questions from 1 to 29 OF THIS FILE are the ones that usually appear on the ITEP so
focus more on these for study. And the other questions (from 30 to 57) are the ones we agents
They usually ask in interviews.

1.2.1 ITEP

What do you like to do with children?

I like to read because I think reading is one of the best things to do with children.
because there are a lot of benefits, like learning about culture, learning new words, calm
the child, improve their imagination, among others. Besides that, make the kids
more creative.
I also like to cook, I think that is a good way to enjoy with the kids, like trying to make
cakes and other simple dishes. It’s a good way for them to become more
independents.
I like to create games or plays, using recyclable materials to make toys, for example.
I also like going out, going to the park, playing outdoors, and swimming.

2) How do you think children should have fun?

I think children should have fun in many ways, with educational plays for example.
I think it’s so important to then have fun with plays that improve their imagination.
I think reading is one of the best things to do with children.
because there are a lot of benefits, like learning about culture, learning new words, calming
the child, improve their imagination, among others. Besides that, make the kids
more creative.
I think children should have fun also with sports practice, outdoor plays, with
cooking simple meals is a good way to enjoy time with the kids,
like trying to make cakes and other simple dishes. It’s a good way for them to become more
independents too.
I think it’s good to create games or plays, using recyclable materials to do toys.
To go out cycling with their parents and to go to the movies I also think is good.
Form for children to have fun.

What would you do if your host kids are fighting over a toy?
I would keep calm and would be impartial, after I would try to reassure the kids.
explain to them how the division is important and to suggest that they play
together. If it doesn’t work I would keep the toy for them understand anyone will
play if they fight. When they are calmer I would give the toy for the kids to play
together or share time for everyone have your time with the toy. I also could create
a more interesting situation than the toy, introducing other ideas.

Who is the most important person in your life?

nowadays?
The most important person in my life is my twin sister Joice. She helps me in
everything that I do and support me in everything that I think to do. In my best
and worst moments she has been and will be with me. She is my best friend, I like
everything that she does, I feel very proud of her, for the person she is, for the
dreams she has, to be the best person that I know. I can’t imagine my life without
her and I’m very happy to have a person I know that I can trust forever.
And about my heroes, I can speak about my mother Maria and my father Geres.
Both were coming from the interior and always worked very hard to give their best.
education for me and my sister. Besides that they are always encouraging and
supporting me to realize my dreams and in all our decisions. I’m very proud of
them too.
5) How and where did you meet your best friend?
I met my best friend in the belly of my mother. My best friend is my twin sister.
Joice. She is the most important person in my life. She helps me in everything.
that I do and support me in everything that I think to do. In my best and worst
Moments she has been and will be with me. She is my best friend, I like everything.
that she does, I feel very proud of her, for the person she is, for the dreams she
has, for being the best person that I know. I can’t imagine my life without her and
I’m very happy to have a person I know that I can trust forever.

6) Talk about your best friend in school.

My best friend in school was my twin sister Joice. We always studied together.
She is the most important person in my life. She helps me in everything that I do.
and support me in everything that I think to do. In my best and worst moments
She has been and will be with me. She is my best friend, I like everything about her.
I feel very proud of her, for the person she is, for the dreams she has, for
be the best person that I know. I don’t imagine my life without her and I’m very
Happy to have a person I know that I can trust forever.

What would you like to change in your old school?

I changed many things in my old school. First the organization, implementing
new rules more rigid, to be more respected for the students. I also increase the
spaces for sports, hire more qualified teachers and would implement new projects
with important issue to social life.

What is your favorite subject in school?

My favorite subject in school was math. I always found math easy to learn and take.
good results in school. I preferred exact sciences area than human and
Biological sciences, because of this I chose engineering for graduating. There are
a lot of math and physics that I like too much too.
 9) Would you have problems if you have to change your school?
No, I would not have problems to change my school. I already changed my school.
Once, I went to a school with the best education and I didn’t have problems. It was
good for I know new people and have a new experience. Besides that I have
facility to adapt in new circumstances, because I’m a dynamic person.

If a friend is visiting you, where do you take him?

It would depend on how much time we have and what he likes. I could take
se encuentra en Vale Verde, un parque ecológico en mi ciudad. Es un parque muy hermoso y nosotros
can do picnics, can see some animals and there is a big green area.
There are many leisure activities to do there too. Also have a good
restaurant. I could also take him swimming, play bowling, go to the theater or
visit waterfalls if we have more time. In my state there are a lot wonderful
waterfalls.

What do you consider right or wrong?

Thinking by the rules, I think the laws dictate what is right and what is wrong. I
consider the right to follow our laws, which were created to maintain order and civility
among people and wrong the things that some people can do that will infringe the
law.
But if we think about the emotional side, I consider the things you do to be right.
without harming people and wronging the things that you do that can harm people.

How was your first time riding a bicycle?

It was very well, I bought a bicycle when I was about 10 years old, in Vila Velha.
ES, where my father has a beach house. I learned to ride a bicycle very fast.
Although I take some falls, I usually didn't ride a bicycle at home in Minas.
In general, because in my neighborhood there are a lot of hills. So, whenever I travel
Monto en bicicleta mucho, me encanta porque me siento libre.

What do you like to do with your family and friends?

I like to do many things with my family and friends like going to the movies.
bowling, to swim, to cook and make a barbecue in my home. My family is very
big and we always have a great time together. I also love to travel and know new
places with my family and friends, they’re so important for me. I also like to go clubbing.
go to the mall and go to the amusement park.

What do you like to do the most in your free time?

I love to travel, this is my favorite hobby. I love to travel because I love to know new.
traveling to new places and meeting new cultures and people makes me very happy and it makes
I feel free. I also like to go to the movies, to go bowling, to swim, to go to the mall,
to go to the amusement park, to read books, to cook and make a barbecue in my
home.

15) Talk about your personality and interests.

I consider myself a warm and extroverted person because I'm sociable and I like
to talk and interact with other people. I consider myself as a responsible, patient
and independent person.
About my interests, I always intend to be in constant learning and show that I can.
to realize my dreams without hurting anyone, in this way growing personally and
professionally. I’m helpful, friendly, easy-going, creative, and a dedicated person.

16)Talk about a book you read and why you recommend it.
Wonder - I read and I recommend this book, it tells the boy's story that when he
was born, he was diagnosed with a genetic disease that deformed his face.
Auggie is a wonderful little boy, but he just wanted to be a child like any other but
He could never live like children his age.
And when his parents decide to put him in school, he already knows that this will
be his biggest challenge. He has to convince colleagues that despite the unusual
appearance, he is a boy like all the others. I recommend this book because After
I read it I began to see the world and people differently.

17) Speak about a movie you enjoy and the reasons you recommend it.
It’s difficult because I like movies very much. I can talk about 'A Possible Dream.'
It tells the story of the football star Michael. He only gets the chance to show his talent.
on the field when he is adopted. His willingness to go to college to play football
At the university, the team is greater than any obstacle. I like this movie first of all.
because it’s a real story, and besides that it’s a story of overcoming and love.
recommend this book because it shows that with effort it’s possible to realize our
dreams.

18) Talk about a thing that was very difficult for you and how you dealt with it.
overcame it.
I didn’t have anything that was very difficult in my life. But a difficult moment was
when I was separated from my sister in class. We are twins, and always had
studied together in the same class, at that time was difficult because we were
children and didn’t understand how it would improve our life. Today we see that
It was the best thing for us, because in this way we became more independent.

19) Talk about some fear you have

I'm afraid of losing someone in my family or friends, it's very difficult thinking you
I can lose someone that I love a lot and could not see again. I'm afraid of that.
violence, because nowadays a lot of people do terrible things to prejudice and
hurt someone only to make money or feel better. I’m afraid these people who make
everything to get what they want, going over anyone.

20) Why do you want to become an au pair?

I choose the Au pair program because, first of all, I love children; I love to take care.
and play with them, befriending children and teaching them new things. I also want
know new places, cultures and having incredible experiences in another country,
besides to be a better experience to improve my English. I believe it will be a
better experience for me because I have never traveled so far and I know it will
add a lot to my life experience.

How do you expect your host family to be? What do you expect from being
their au pair?
I expect them to be patient with me and my English mainly at the beginning, and
that they be a good family without bad intentions. I expect it to be a better experience
for me and for the host family because I’m sure we have a lot of experiences to
share and I will dedicate my best for the kids.

22) Tell about a movie or a book you like and what you learned from it.
Wonder - I read and I recommend this book, it tells the boy's story that when he
was born, was diagnosed with a genetic disease that deformed his face. Auggie
is an extraordinary little boy, but just wants to be a child like any other but he
could never live like children their age.
And when his parents decide to put him in school, Auggie already knows that this
will be his biggest challenge. He has to convince colleagues that despite the
unusual appearance, he is a boy like all the others. After reading the book I began
to see the world and people differently.

23) What country would you like to visit and why?

I would like to visit the United States, because I think I will like the culture a lot.
Besides that, I would like to visit there because I want to know some tourist points.
of the United States, like the Grand Canyon, because I love nature, outdoor
walking and landscapes. That’s why I think I would love this place. Other place
I would like to visit Disney in the United States, I have always wanted to visit.
there, because I love amusement parks, and there is special, because there are
some amazing shows besides that it’s one of the best parks in the world. I also
I would like to know about Central Park, Hollywood, Miami Beach, among others.
places.

24) Which place would you like to visit? Why?

I would like to visit the Grand Canyon, because I love nature, outdoor walking.
and landscapes. That’s why I think I would love this place. Other places that I
I would like to visit Disney in the United States; I have always wanted to visit there.
because I love amusement parks, and it is special because there are some
amazing shows besides that it’s one of the best parks in the world. I also would
I would like to know Central Park, Hollywood, Miami Beach, among other places.

25) Tell us about something you've been afraid to do and why?

I'm afraid to change my job because I have a new opportunity but I don't know.
if it would be better or not. But I’m afraid to regret something that I didn’t do.
Because I prefer to regret something that I do than regret not knowing how it is.
would be if I had tried. I'm afraid of that because I think life is too short for us.
be afraid and lose any chance to be happy or lose any opportunity that could
improve our life.
 26) How did you learn what is right and wrong when you were a child?
I learned what is right and wrong from my parents, they always explained it to me.
what I could and what I could not do. I also learned from my first teachers.
and with basic rules in school. And I understood when I was a child that it is right
the things that you do without harming people and the wrong things that you do
that can harm people. Nowadays I also think the laws dictate what is right and
what is wrong. I consider it right to follow our laws, which were created to
maintain order and civility among people and correct the things that some people
can do that will infringe the law.

27) Talk about an interesting family history

This question is very hard, but I can talk about twins in my family. There are a
A lot of twins in my family, as I remember my grandmother was a twin, I have a twin.
My aunt has two twins who are pregnant, and I am also a twin.

28) Tell me one thing you did and it was really hard to do for the first time.
time and how did you overcome it?
I didn’t have anything that was very difficult in my life. But a difficult moment was
when separated me and my sister in the class. We are twins, always did all
together and always we were in the same class, at that time was difficult because
we were children and didn’t understand how it would improve our life. Today we
See, that was the best thing for us, because in this way we became more
independent.

29) Which city would you like to visit? Why?

I would like to visit Orlando because I want to visit Disney, I always
I wanted to visit there, because I love amusement parks, and it is special.
because there are some amazing shows besides that it’s one of the best parks in
the word. I also would like to visit the Grand Canyon, because I love nature,
outdoor walking and landscapes. That’s why I think I would love this place. Other
place that. I also would like to know the central park, Hollywood, Miami Beach,
among other places.

1.2.2 INTERVIEW

Do you really like children or just chose this exchange program for
the cost-benefit ratio?
I really like children. I choose Au pair program first of all because I love children,
I love to take care of them, I love to play with them, and I love to teach them new things.
things. Besides that, I think children can teach me a lot of things. And I know that
this is the perfect program for me, because I can do something that I like and to
learn at the same time. Besides that, with this exchange I can know new places,
cultures and having incredible experiences in another country, besides being a
better experience to improve my English.
 31) Why do you choose the au pair program, and not some other?
I choose the Au pair program first of all because I love children, I love to take care of
them, I love to play with them, and I love to teach them new things. Besides that,
I think children can teach me a lot of things. And I know that this is the perfect
program for me, because I can do something that I like and learn at the same time
time. Besides that, with this exchange I can know new places, cultures and having
incredible experiences in another country, besides being a better experience to
improve my English.

32) In your opinion, what qualities should an au pair have?

In my opinion, an au pair needs to love children first of all and love to take care of them.
them. She also needs to have patience for all the situations that could happen, to
be a sociable person and like to talk and interact with other people, besides that
I think an au pair needs to be a creative, dedicated, educated, easy going,
friendly, helpful, independent, patient and responsible person.

33) Why should I recommend you to be an au pair?

Because I know that I have the qualities to be an Au Pair. I have experiences with
kids, I’m patient for all the situations that can happen, I’m a sociable person and
I like to talk and interact with other people, besides that I’m creative, dedicated,
educated, easy going, friendly, helpful, independent, patient and responsible
person and I know this is very important.

34) How do you think your family is going to be?

I think my family is going to be patient with me and my English mainly at the
beginning, and that they are going to be a good family without bad intentions. I
think they are going to help me to adapt in my new life in the United States,
helping me in the beginning. I think it is going to be a better experience for me and
for the host family because we have a lot of experience to share and I will dedicate
my best for the kids.

35) Where do you imagine your host family lives?

I imagine they live in a house, not in an apartment, certainly in a safe place.
because children need more space. I imagine that if they live in an apartment it
will be a very big apartment. I think that they live close to the main places like,
supermarket, drugstore, bakery and places like that. I imagine that the mother
and father work.

36) What are your expectations for the trip? For the year? What do you
What do you hope to obtain as an au pair?
My expectations are the best because, first of all, I love children, I love
to take care of them, I love to play with them, and I love to teach them new things.
Besides that, I think children can teach me a lot of things. And I know that this is the
perfect program for me, because I can do something that I like and to learn at the
same time. I hope during the year to know new places, new cultures, new people
and to have incredible experiences in another country, besides to be a better
experience to improve my English.

37) Tell me everything you like and what you think is cool to do
with children
I like to play with them and I like when they take the initiative to play. Because
They have a great imagination.
I like to read because I think reading is one of the best things to do with children.
because there are a lot of benefits, like learning about culture, learning new words, calming
the child, improve their imagination, among others. Besides that, make the kids
more creative.
I also like to cook, I think that is a good way to enjoy with the kids, like trying to make
cakes and other simple dishes. It’s a good way for them to become more
independents.
I like to create games or plays, using recyclable materials to make toys, for example.
I also like to go out, to go to the park, to play outdoors and swim.

38) How long have you been driving? Do you drive on highways? Are
Are you afraid of driving in the United States?
I love to drive, I got my driver's license when I was 18 years old. I’m responsible,
careful, and patient and I have never been in a car accident. I drive every day
and I feel comfortable driving with kids, elderly people, and anyone I have to take.
with me in the car. I understand that I take a lot of responsibility to take children in
the car. I drive on highways and I’m not afraid to drive in the United States.

39) Talk about your family. Do you have brothers or sisters? Discuss.
your relation with them.
My parents came from the countryside and always worked very hard to give the best.
education for me and my sister. Besides to support us in all our decisions. I’m
very proud of them. About my sister, I don’t have enough words to express her
importance in my life. She helps me in everything that I do and supports me in
Everything that I think to do. In my best and worst moments she has been and will be.
with me. She is my best friend, I like everything that she does, I feel very proud
of her, for the person she is, for the dreams she has, for being the best person that
I know. I'm very happy to have a person I know that I can trust forever. She also
will be an Au Pair. All my family are very supportive of my exchange, they
I know it’s going to be very important for my life, in this form I can grow more.
independent person, improve my English and learn about other culture.

Who do you live with?

I live with my mother, my father, and my twin sister.

Are your parents supporting you?

Yes, all my family are very supportive of my exchange, they know it’s
going to be very important for my life, in this form I can grow more independent
person, improve my English and learn about other culture.
 42) What are your responsibilities at home? Do you have a housemaid?
I have to cook and help my mom and my sister clean the house. We don’t have
a housemaid.

43) Do you have a graduation course? Why did you choose it?
I’m studying civil engineering at Fumec University. I’m in my fifth semester and I will ...
take a break from college to do my Au Pair program. When I return to Brazil, my
Priority will be to finish college, with more maturity and life experiences. I choose
civil engineering because it was always my dream to be an engineer and It
involves materials that I like that are mathematics and physics.

I’m studying International Business at Fumec University. I’m in the sixth semester.
and I will take a break from college to do my Au Pair program. I choose it because
I like this area of business, and learn about the supply chain and logistics of the
other countries.

How do you think your routine will be?

I think that will be dynamic, because the kids need a lot of attention. I imagine
that I will have to wake them up, make their breakfast, take them to school,
and to wash your clothes. I think I will have to play with them, to follow your
homework.

How do you think your adaptation is going to be?

I think my adaptation is not going to be difficult, because I’m easy-going, and I’m easy.
to adapt to new circumstances and I never had problems adapting myself to new
situations. Besides that, I like new experiences and challenges because I'm a
dynamic person.

46) Do you think that this experience you are going to have in the United
Will the States be different from your life here in Brazil? Do you think it
It will be different to take care of children in the United States than here.
in Brazil?
Yes, I think this experience will be different because in the United States the
Culture and the mores are different from Brazil, but I think it will be good.
difference because with this I will be able to learn about other lifestyles. And about to
Taking care of children in the United States, I think, won't be very different than here.
in Brazil, because although the culture and customs, the way to take care of
children don’t change very much.

What are you going to do when you come back to Brazil?

When I come back to Brazil, my priority is going to be finishing college, with more
maturity and life experiences. I am also going to look for a job in my area, I think with
My English and experiences will be easier. I hope I studied Spanish too, because
It's a language that I have an interest in practicing.
 48) How do you consider your English? And how long have you studied?
English?
I consider my English intermediate, I studied for four years, and I practice with
movies and TV shows.

Do you have any piercing or tattoo?

No, I don’t have.

50) Do you have any first-aid course?

Yes, I have a first-aid course. I did the online course by Sul Mineira College, with
a workload of 200 hours. The course introduced basic first aid techniques, and
its contents subjects how First Aid Basics and in the Traffic, Guide and Technical
First Aid and First Aid Emergencies.

51) Talk about your experiences with children. What do you usually do?
with them?
Jessica
My first experience with kids was with Izabelly. When I started to take care of
She was a newborn and had 4 days of life. She was very calm and she only
became agitated when she had infantile colic. My tasks were bathing, bottle.
feeding and put to sleep.
I worked as a volunteer in a daycare center. I helped to take care of 24.
children between 4 months to 1 year and eleven months old. I helped with daily
tasks how give a shower, food, to entertain and play, put to sleep and changing
diapers.
I also took care of Joao Gabriel, 5 years old. He is affectionate and friendly.
boy. My main tasks were to prepare breakfast and lunch, help in both, help
with his homework and takes him to school.
Joice
My first and biggest experience with children was taking care of 3 kids. Mateus
Felipe,10 years old, Lucas Gabriel, 4 years old and Pablo Emanuel, 1 year
old. They are amazing kids, educated, and very affectionate. I took care with
then doing many activities like preparing meals, putting them to sleep, bathe in
children, helping them brush their teeth and helping them with their homework.
I took care of them for 2 years and 6 months, about 40 hours per week.
After this job, I started working at a company, Usifast, and I was already in.
the college, so in my free time I took care of my cousin, about 3 hours per day.
He was 1 year and 8 months old when I started taking care of him and I took care
of him about 10 months. There, I used to take care of his hygiene, change
diapers, play with him, and after all those things, I fed him and helped him take
a nap. He is really sweet and it was great to spend time with him.
When I started work at Jabil Company, where I still work, I had to stop taking care
of my cousin because of the schedule. So, I started work as a volunteer in a
daycare. I worked on this daycare for 6 months, from 06/2015 to 12/2015 with
about 24 children. They were between 4 and 11 months old and I worked there.
about 10 hours per week, when I wasn’t at Jabil Company. In this daycare I
used to give shower, to give food, to entertain and play, to put children to sleep,
to change diapers, and other things.

Have you already worked? Talk about it.

Jessica
My first experience with kids was with Izabelly. When I started to take care of
She was a newborn and had 4 days of life. She was very calm and she only
became agitated when she had infantile colic. My tasks were bathing, bottle.
feeding and put to sleep.
I also work as an Office assistant and my tasks were receipt and checking of
goods, Telephonic service, invoice issuing, among others.
I worked as a volunteer in a day care center. I helped to take care of 24.
children between 4 months to 1 year and eleven months old. I helped with daily
tasks such as giving a shower, feeding, entertaining and playing, putting to sleep, and changing
diapers.
I also took care of Joao Gabriel, 5 years old. He is affectionate and friendly.
boy. My main tasks were to prepare breakfast and lunch, help in both, help
with his homework and takes him to school.
Joice
Yes, I have already worked with children and also with foreign trade. I’ll talk first
about my children's experiences. My first and biggest experience with children
was taking care of 3 kids. Mateus Felipe, 10 years old, Lucas Gabriel, 4 years
old and Pablo Emanuel, 1 year old. They are amazing kids, educated, and very
affectionate. I took care with them doing many activities like preparing meals,
putting them to sleep, bathing the children, helping them brush their teeth and
helping them with their homework. I took care of them for 2 years and 6 months,
about 40 hours per week.
After this job I started working in a company, Usifast and I was already entered
the college, so in my free time I took care of my cousin, about 3 hours per day.
He was 1 year and 8 months old when I started to take care of him and I took care
of him about 10 months. There, I used to take care of his hygiene, change
diapers, play with him, and after all those things, I fed him and helped him take
a nap. He is really sweet and it was great to spend time with him.
When I started work at Jabil Company, where I still work, I had to stop taking care.
of my cousin because of the schedule. So, I started work as a volunteer in a
daycare. I worked on this daycare for 6 months, from 06/2015 to 12/2015 with
about 24 children. They were between 4 and 11 months old and I worked there
about 10 hours per week, when I wasn’t at Jabil Company. In this daycare I
used to give shower, to give food, to entertain and play, to put children to sleep,
to change diapers, and other things.
About my foreign trade, I worked as a Commercial Trainee in a company called
Usifast. My responsibilities were direct services to clients and legal.
representatives, do service by phone and email, attend business meetings and
execute implementation reports. And actually I'm working as a buyer trainee in
a multinational company, called Jabil. There my responsibilities are to execute
buyer routines like opening purchase orders, reports on implementation, follow
up with national and international suppliers, among others.

What typical dish of your country would you teach or cook for your
host family? Why? Do you have any skills?
I would like to cook cheese bread, tropeiro beans, and brigadeiro for my host family.
or barbecue. Because it's traditional meals from Brazil that I like a lot.

54) What difficulties do you expect when being an au pair?

Maybe a little difficulty in adapting. I know I will have difficulties but I think it will
not be many because it’s an experience that always wanted to have.

Do you have skills?

Yes, I like to cook and I’m creative, I like to create games and plays using
recyclable materials to make toys for example.

56) What is your education, what courses did you take and what are your talents?
My education was very good, I do civil engineering course and besides this I did an
online first-aid course by Sul Mineira college, with a workload of 200 hours. The
course introduced basic first aid techniques, and its contents First Aid Basics and
in the Traffic, Guide and Technical First Aid and First Aid Emergencies.

What profession do the people who live with you have?

My mother is an office assistant and my father works at Petrobrás.