- •4.1 Anticipating the Issue
- •4.1 A. The Job that Fits
- •1. You will need the following words to speak about skills and abilities necessary for certain jobs. Think which of them apply to you.
- •3. What would be the ideal job for you, and why?
- •4. Study the following verbs describing very important ways of reacting to other people’s emotions which are essential for working in a team.
- •5. Use the words in the following sentences in the correct form.
- •4.1 B. Seeking Employment
- •1. Explain the meaning of the words in bold which are quite often to be found in job advertisements.
- •3. Don’t forget that you should also actively participate in the interview. You should also ask questions which are interesting to you, such as:
- •4.1 C. Watching and Listening
- •1. Before you listen to the tape, discuss the following:
- •2. Listen to the recording and tick only the advice and information that the speakers actually give.
- •3. Discuss the following questions.
- •4.1 D. Group Discussion. Brainstorm Ideas
- •1. Imagine you are a career adviser. What advice would you give to someone who is
- •2. Chinese astrology organizes years into cycles of twelve with each year named after an animal. The Chinese believe that the year you are born in affects your character.
- •4.1 E. Creative Consolidation
- •4.2 Raise the Issue
- •4.2 A. Words in Context
- •1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •4.2 B. Headhunters
- •1. Read the article.
- •2. Match the words with their definitions.
- •3. Find words or phrases in the text which match the definitions below.
- •4. Answer the following questions.
- •5. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d. Only one answer is correct.
- •4.2 C. Group Discussion. Brainstorm Ideas.
- •4.2 D. Watching and Listening
- •2. Sally Muggeridge is Management Development Director at Pearson plc.
- •4.2 E. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Use the following idioms in the correct form in these situations.
- •3. Aspects of employment
- •4. Common work-related expressions
- •4.2 F. Creative Consolidation
- •2. Project-Making
- •3. Study different job advertisements.
- •4.3 Raise the Issue
- •1. Fill in the following expressions in the dialogue below. You might need them to speak about your plans.
- •4. 3 A. Words in Context
- •1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •4.3 B. Inflated Qualifications
- •1. Read the article.
- •2. Match the following words from the article with their definitions.
- •4.3 D. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Complete the expressions below using these verbs:
- •2. Use the expressions in these sentences.
- •3. Use the words from the box to complete each sentence.
- •4.3 E. Creative Consolidation
- •4.4 A. Words in Context
- •1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •4.4 B. Working Environment
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following words from the article.
- •3. What is your idea of the best organization of business?
- •4.4 D. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Complete the dialogues using the following idiomatic expressions.
- •2. Use the following expressions in the sentences below.
- •3. Use expressions from the box in the correct form in the following situations, connected with climbing the career ladder.
- •5. Over to you.
- •4.4 E. Creative Consolidation
- •4.5 Raise the Issue
- •4.5 A. Words in Context
- •1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •4.5. B Global Companies
- •1. Read the article.
- •2.Match the following words with their explanations.
- •3. Explain the meaning of the following words and word combinations from the text.
- •9. Word search.
- •10. For discussion.
- •4.5 C. Group Discussion. Brainstorm Ideas
- •4.5 D. Watching and Listening
- •1. Before you listen, decide which points below you think Miguel will make about Latin America and which ones Tong will make about China. Tick the appropriate column on the right.
- •2. What are the similarities and differences between the two cultures?
- •3. Listen to the rest of the interview. Summarize how business decisions are made in China, according to Tong.
- •4.5 E. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Match the words that collocate.
- •2. Choose the adjectives that collocate.
- •4.5 F. Creative Consolidation
- •1. Case Study
- •2. Write an essay on the following topics.
- •4. Project – Making
- •4.6 Raise the Issue
- •1. Change the underlined words, using more formal and more appropriate words from the list given. Make all necessary changes.
- •4.6 A. Words in Context
- •1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •4.6 B. A Short Cut to Success
- •1. Read the article.
- •2. Match the words from the article with their equivalents.
- •3. Read the article in detail and decide which paragraph mentions the following.
- •3. Distinguish between true and false statements.
- •4. Over to you.
- •4.6 E. Vocabulary in Focus
- •3. Study the following description of the written work for courses.
- •4. The writing process and evaluation.
- •4.6 F. Creative Consolidation
- •1. Write an article for a magazine about the importance of education in contemporary competitive world, developing one of the following theses.
- •2. Write an essay expressing your own opinions on the following statements.
- •3. Project Making
- •4.7 Reading Selection
- •Vocabulary
- •4. Understanding main points.
- •5. Understanding details.
- •6. How the text is organized.
- •7. Discuss the following questions.
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Match the words from the article with their meaning.
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following phrases.
- •3. Decide whether these statements are true or false.
- •4. Answer the following questions.
- •5. Comment on the title and sum up the information of the article.
- •Vocabulary
- •5. For discussion
- •Vocabulary
- •4. Answer the following questions.
- •5. Sum up the information of the article.
- •6. For discussion
- •Vocabulary
- •3. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
- •4. Using phrases or sentences, outline the "three distinct stages of development" of the high achiever.
- •5. Comment on the title and summarize the article.
- •6. For discussion
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Find equivalents in the article.
- •2. Match the following words and expressions from the article with their definitions.
- •3. Explain the meaning of each adjective used by the author to characterize the ‘blessed barons’.
- •Vocabulary
- •2. What do the following phrases mean?
- •3. Explain the meaning of the following sentences.
- •4. The author paraphrases the common phrase ‘ vicious circle’ into ‘virtuous circle’. What is the difference between the two?
- •6. For discussion
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Match the phrases below with their meaning in the context.
- •2. Find the following expressions and phrases in the article. What are the meanings out of context (literal meanings)? Now decide what they mean in the context (figurative meanings).
- •3. Answer questions 1-5 by choosing a, b, c or d.
- •4. Does the author approve or disapprove of meetings? What pros and cons does he bring? Sum up his arguments.
- •Culture
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Find ten words and phrases in the text associated with each of the following:
- •2. Read the text again in detail to complete the following statements.
- •3. For discussion
- •4.8 Group Discussion
- •4.9 Panel Discussion
- •4.9 A. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box.
- •4.9 B Watching and Listening
- •1. Listen to the first part of the interview and answer the following questions.
- •2. Listen to the second part of the interview and choose the best answer.
- •3. After you listen to the third part of the interview answer the following questions.
- •4.9. C. Brainstorm Ideas
- •4.10 Creative Consolidation
- •2. Write an article developing one of the following theses.
- •4.11 Group Project-Making
3. What is your idea of the best organization of business?
4.4 D. Vocabulary in Focus
1. Complete the dialogues using the following idiomatic expressions.
It’s been dead all day. I can fit you in on Thursday.
I’m tied up till after lunch. It’s been one thing after another.
I’ve been on the go all day. We’ve been rushed off our feet!
1. Everything’s gone wrong today, hasn’t it? – Yes………….. .
2. Shall we go for a drink after work? – No, thanks. I’m tired. …………….. .
3. So, is Wednesday a good day for you? - No, but ………………. .
4. Have you had many customers today? – No, …………….. .
5. You’ve had a lot of customers in this morning, haven’t you? – Yes, ……………… .
6. Can I talk to you about a problem that’s just come up? – Sorry, ………………….. .
2. Use the following expressions in the sentences below.
a steady job a short-list
in the pipeline the top of the tree
a dead-end job a new branch
Imagine just putting letters in envelopes all day. What a ………………!
It’s going to be a busy years for us. We’ve got two major projects to finish and an even bigger one ………………. .
Marks and Spencer’s are opening ……………… in town next summer.
I just had a really good job interview. I’m on ………………. of five.
Where is there to go once you’ve reached …………………..?
A lot of people are happy with ……………….. even if it is not very interesting. The main thing is the security it offers.
3. Use expressions from the box in the correct form in the following situations, connected with climbing the career ladder.
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Breathe down my neck, land a great job, find your feet, hold a job down, standing in for him, take on staff, climb the career ladder, go over his head |
Do you think it’s worth me doing a part-time MBA? It’s a lot of work. – It depends how much you want to …………..
My new job’s OK but there are lot’s of things I’m still not used to. – That’s normal. It always takes a few months before you really ………………
I suppose your busiest time is around Christmas, isn’t it? – Yes, we always ………….. extra ……………. just for that period.
Are you working late again tonight? – I’m afraid so. Peter’s …………… for last month’s sales figures.
I’m going to have a word with Jack and try to change my holidays. – Jack’s on a coarse this week and Marie is ……………. , so you’d better wait till he gets back. You know what she is like!
You know Frank’s not going to put your idea on the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting, don’t you? – Isn’t he? In that case I’ll have to …………… and talk to his head of department.
I bumped into Paul last week. He’s just started a new job selling insurance. – I wonder how long that’ll last. He can’t ………….. for longer than six months.
8. Where’s Andrew working nowadays? – Haven’t you heard? He’s
just …………..a great ………….. with that new American bank
in the City.
4. Read the text below. It is part of the introduction to a report. The report has been prepared by a company which is considering employing a team of specialists to reduce accident and sickness rates in the company. For each gap (1-10), write one appropriate word.
Concern has been expressed at various levels in our company at the rate of absenteeism (1)………….. to injury and ill health in our company, which is well above the industry average. Accidents can be caused by the lack of appropriate protective clothing such as helmets and safety glasses, as well as by other factors. The Employers’ Federation has suggested that we have an ergonomic audit to ascertain the causes and apply solutions.
Ergonomics is a science (2)…………… is concerned with physical and environmental conditions of work and (3) ………….. these conditions can be improved. Ergonomists study how people do their work. In other words, they analyze the physical relationship (4) …………. a person and the machine or tool he or she is working with, the movements and body position used, the design and layout of an office or work station, the lightning and environmental conditions, and so on. (5) ……………. Designing solutions, the underlying ideas is to fit the job to the person (6) …………… than the person to the job. Good design, achieved (7) ……………. the application of ergonomics, enhances the safety of tools, machines, job tasks and the working environment. (8) …………….. only does this lead to a reduction in the number of work-related accidents, it also (9) ……………. in better worker health, improved worker morale, increased efficiency and (10) …………….. productivity on the job.
The report that follows examines why we need to employ a team of ergonomists, describes in detail the options available and assesses the long-term implications for the company. The report concludes that substantial improvements can be made in terms of productivity, staff morale and estimated long-term savings.