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Module 1. CAREER
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Exercise 1. Listen to the song “She's not just a pretty face" and fill in the gaps accordingly
Http://www.Englishexercises.Org/makeagame/viewgame.Asp?Id=3292
ACTIVATING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Exercise 2Exercise 1
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Exercise 2. Work can be a source of pride, pleasure and success. Unfortunately, it can also be seen as a chore, repetitious, boring and rather unfulfilling. Of course, for most, employment lies somewhere in between. It's something we have to do - even want to do - but, sometimes, we wish we could have more free time, or be able to dedicate less time to work and more time for family and friends and having a good time.
As such, work is one of the central themes in everyone's life .
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Read “Deep Ideas about Work”:“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to
work a day in your life” Confucius
“If you're not willing to work hard, let someone else do it. I'd rather be with someone who does a horrible job, but gives 110% than with someone who does a good job and gives 60%” Will Smith
Evaluate each quote using these questions.1. Does the quote take a positive or negative
outlook on work? How?2. Does the quote seem to suggest an alternate to
work?3. Does the quote provide a 'key' to happiness at
work? If yes, what seems to be the key?4. Does the quote caution you about something
concerning work?5. Which quote best reflects your own philosophy
about work?
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1ACTIVATING LANGUAGE
JOB * - DO (FOR A LIVING) * - OCCUPATION * -
POST / POSITION * - BUSINESS * - CAREER* – TRADE
* - PROFESSION * - WORK* - LINE* - VOCATION *
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Exercise 1. Read the words and make sure you understand the difference between them.
*Consult the dictionary
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DO (for a living)When you want to know about the type of work that someone does, the usual questions are What do you do? What does she do for a living? etc.What does your father do? - He's a police inspector.
OCCUPATION Occupation and job have similar meanings. However, occupation is far less common than job and is used mainly in formal and official styles.Please give brief details of your employment history and present occupation. People in manual occupations seem to suffer less from stress.
POST/ POSITION The particular job that you have in a company or organisation is your post or position.She's been appointed to the post of deputy principal. He's applied for the position of sales manager.Post and position are used mainly in formal styles and often refer to jobs which have a lot of responsibility.
BUSINESSThe general area of work that you are involved in.What business are you in? - Antiques, mostly. In our business the first rule is that the customer is always right.
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Your career is your working life, or the series of jobs that you have during your working life.The scandal brought his career in politics to a sudden end. Later on in his career, he became first secretary at the British Embassy in Washington.Your career is also the particular kind of work for which you are trained and that you intend to do for a long time. I wanted to find out more about careers in publishing.
TRADE A trade is a type of work in which you do or make things with your hands.Most of the men worked in skilled trades such as carpentry or printing. My grandfather was a bricklayer by trade.
PROFESSIONA profession is a type of work such as medicine, teaching, or law which requires a high level of training or education.Until recently, medicine has been a male-dominated profession. She entered the teaching profession in 1987.
WORKA job you are paid to do or activity that you do regularly.My father started work when he was 14. There isn't a lot of work at this time of the year.
LINEThe kind of work someone does.What line of business is he in? He is in the building / retail, etc. line. The type of thing that someone is interested in or good at.I'm afraid cookery isn't really in my line.
VOCATION A job that you do because you have a very strong feeling that doing this job is the purpose of your life. Teaching isn't just a job - it's a vocation.
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Exercise 2. Complete each sentence by using a word from the box. The
words can be used more than once. business job living work profession vocation trade career occupation line post / position
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1. Please state your age, address, and ___in the space below.
2. Mark makes his___ working as a journalist.
3. There are a lot more women in the legal___.
4. He was offered the___of ambassador in China.
5. The scandal destroyed his___ in publishing.
6. As a teacher she feels she has finally found her___.
7. The cost of___has risen greatly over the recent years.
8. I can't come out tonight. I've got too much___to do.
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business job living work profession vocation trade career occupation line post / position
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9. Stop interfering! This is none of your___.
10.Kate has a very good___in an international company.
11.I wish I had your___- it sounds really interesting
12.I didn't realize we were in the same___of business.
13.Most of the men worked in skilled___such as carpentry or printing.
14.There are still too many people without___.
15.They worked very hard and now they have their own___.
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Exercise 3. Arrange the following words in the appropriate groups. Compare job requirements in Belarus and the USA/Great Britain
lawyer dentist hairdresser mechanic
architect priest farmer vet
librarian physiotherapist child-minder police officer
refuse collector
accountant scientist chef
firefighter civil servant tailor/dressmaker
designer
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cleaner engineer
Jobs that require considerable training and 1 or qualification
Trades (skilled manual jobs)
requiring on-the-job and other
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Unskilled jobs
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Exercise 4. Sam wants a summer job. Will he get the job in the café? Watch the video to find out
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/phrasal-verb-videos/job
Check your understanding: Multiple choice
Practise your phrasal verbs: Gap fill - in context
Practise your phrasal verbs: Multiple choice – meanings
Practise your phrasal verbs: Gap fill - using the verbs
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5Exercise 1. Look at the job adverts and do the exercises to practice and improve your reading skills
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading-skills-practice/finding-job
Check your understanding: multiple choiceCheck your understanding: true or falseWorksheets and downloads
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Exercise 2. Read the following job advertisements:
1. Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd., 17 Browning Street.2. Are you looking for a part time job? We require 3 part time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience required, applicants should between 18 and 26. Call 366 - 76564 for more information.3. Computer trained secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? Would you like a full time position working in an exciting new company? If your answer is yes, give us a call at 565-987-7832.
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4. Teacher Needed: Tommy's Kindergarten needs 2 teacher/trainers to help with classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applicants should have appropriate licenses. For more information visit Tommy's Kindergarten in Leicester Square No. 56.5. Part Time work available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time at the weekend. Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customer's information. For more information contact us by calling 897-980-7654.6. University positions open: The University of Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, Religion, Economics or History. Please contact the University of Cumberland for more information.
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Comprehension QuestionsWhich position is best for these people? Choose ONLY ONE position for each person.
Jane Madison. Jane recently retired and is looking for a part time position. She would like to work with people and enjoys public relation work.The best job for Jane is _____
Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics two years ago. He would like an academic position. The best job for Jack is _____
Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 21 years old and would like a part time position to help her pay her university expenses. She can only work in the evenings. The best job for Margaret is _____
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Alice Fingelhamm. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of experience. She is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full time position. The best job for Alice is _____
Peter Florian. Peter went to business school and studied computer and secretarial skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full time position. The best job for Peter is _____
Vincent san George. Vincent loves working with children and has an education license from the city of Birmingham. He would like to work with young children. The best job for Vincent is _____
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Exercise 3 a. This is the preparation material about employment, work and jobs. It contains common idioms you might use in the workplace with your future boss or with your future colleagues. It also includes conversation questions relating to one’s job such as what a typical work day is like, what your positions is, what the company you work for is like, whether you enjoy our job and more.
Download discussion about jobs (http://www.englishwithjo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/751-Tim-WorkOptions.mp3)Read a transcript of the discussion
Exercise 3 b. Idioms and other expressions used for talking about work.
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Idioms we might use when talking about jobsIn the bad books – If you are in someone’s bad books, they are angry with you. Likewise, if you are in their good books, they are pleased with you.Above and beyond the call of duty – to show a greater degree of courage or effort than is usually required or expected in their job.I’m in two minds about what to do – If you are in two minds about something, you can’t decide what to do. “I’m in two minds about what to do with John. On the one hand, he is very good at his job but on the other hand, he has a very bad manner.To crack the whip – to make someone work harder by pushing them to make more effort and by being strict.Call it quits – When people temporarily stop doing something or put an end to an activity.Learn the ropes – to learn how to do a job properly.
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Questions about the audio discussion
1. Do you agree with Jeff that people who wear uniforms get more respect?
2. Do you prefer flexible work hours like Jeff or do you prefer to have an arranged start and finish time?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having flexible hours?
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Exercise 4. Open this link and listen a few times to the job interview http://esl.about.com/library/media/audio/job_interview.mp3. If you have difficulties understanding, go to http://esl.about.com/od/jobinterviewing/a/Job-Interviewing-Listening-Comprehension_2.htm to see a transcription of the job interview.
Act out the dialogue with your partner.
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Conversation questions about work and jobs
1. What is a typical day at your work like?2. What is the most difficult thing about your job?3. What are the things you like the most about your
job?4. What are the things you like the least?5. Do you have to work long hours? Do you ever
work overtime?6. How do you motivate your team members?7. Do you get on well with your boss?8. What are the people like that you work with? Is
there anyone you don’t get on with?9. What skills do you need to do your job?10. Do you stay in the office all day or do you go out
and about?11. Is it very competitive in your company?12. Has the recession and global economic situation
affected your business?13. Do you have the opportunity to travel abroad with
your company? Or get an international transfer?
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14. Would you like a job that involved a lot of travel? Why or why not?
15. How long do you plan to work for your company?16. What is the best thing about your company? Do
you think your company is well run?17. Does your company look after its staff well?18. Do you have any programs like employee of the
month of employee of the year?19. What are your career plans for the future?20. Where did you work before this job?21. Would you ever like to have your own business or
do you prefer working for a big company?22. What influenced your choice of job? (Why did you
choose your job?)23. Who among the people you know has the most
interesting job? What is it?24. Is it common for people from your country to have
one job for life?25. Do you ever have to do presentations in your job?26. What sort of technology do you use?27. Do you have international conferences over
telephone or computer?28. What is your office like, do you have your own
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WRITING1. Look at the job advert and email and do
the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice/summer-jobs
2. You are a university student and you’re looking for a summer job. Read the advert and then write an email to apply for a job. Think about these things:
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself. What do you do? Why are you writing this email?
Paragraph 2: Write about your skills. What are you studying? What can you teach? What are your hobbies?
Paragraph 3: When can you work?
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3. Answer the questions to post your comments: Have you ever had a summer or weekend job? What job would you like to do in the future? Do you have a part-time job? Do you think teenagers should work while they are at school?
For leaving your comments go to: http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/phrasal-verb-videos/job
4. Watch the video “How to choose the right career” *
Follow the recommendations.
Read a transcript of the video http://lingualeo.com/ru/jungle/28648#/page/1
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http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/25/opinion/granderson-what-do-you-do/index.html
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HUMOUR MATTERS
Looking for a New Job?Consider My Work History
My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned: couldn't concentrate.Then I worked in the woods as a lumberjack, but I just couldn't hack it, so they gave me the axe. After that I tried to be a tailor, but I just wasn't suited for it. Mainly because it was a so-so job. Next I tried working in a muffler factory but that was exhausting.I worked as a pilot but eventually got grounded for taking off too much.Then I tried teaching but I couldn't make the grade.I spent a few years as a Psychiatrist but everyone's problems drove me crazy. I wanted to be a barber, but I just couldn't cut it.
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Then I tried to be a chef--figured it would add a little spice to my life but I just didn't have the thyme. I attempted to be a deli worker, but any way I sliced it, I couldn't cut the mustard. My best job was being a musician, but eventually I found I wasn't noteworthy.I was a pretty good eye doctor, but I could not stay focused on the job.I worked a long time as a doctor. I gave it my best shot, but I didn't have enough patients. Next was a job in a shoe factory; but it never touched my sole. The Energizer Battery Company hired me but then expected me to keep going, and going, and going... I became a professional fisherman, but discovered that I couldn't live on my net income. Thought about becoming a witch, so I tried that for a spell. I managed to get a good job working for a pool maintenance company, but the work was just too draining.
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Of course, I tried being a secretary, but it turned out not to be my type of work.My years as an exterminator were pretty good, but I got tired of the rat race.Next, I found being an electrician interesting, but the work was shocking even thought it kind of turned me on. I was a gardener for a while, but I didn't grow with the job even though I was racking in the money.My career as a comedian was a stand-up success, but the critics thought I was a big joke. After many years of trying to find steady work I finally got a job as a historian until I realized there was no future in it.My last job was working at Starbucks, but I had to quit because it was always the same old grind. You got any ideas? I'm opened for suggestions......maybe you have something that WORKS.....cause I don't!!
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WORK OPTIONSTRANSCRIPT
Tim: So, you know, we're talking a little bit about jobs. I'm kind of curious. Do you prefer working in a group or do you prefer working alone? Jeff: That's a tough question. Tim: It definitely is because there is good things about both.Jeff: That's right. That's right, so I guess I'm good at working by myself because I am self-motivated so if I am doing something I like and I can get it done quickly I like to do it by myself, but if I'm working with a good team, a fun team, people who work hard and they all want to do a good job and get the job done well, then I think a team is fun, but you need guys, you need people, men and women, who work hard to do a good job so I prefer working in a team. Tim: Yeah, well, that's understandable. How about, do you prefer working and having a uniform or do you prefer putting on whatever you want to put on? Jeff: I think uniforms are pretty cool .
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Tim: Oh, really. Jeff: I think if you have a uniform too, sometimes you get respect. If you are are fireman or a policeman, you tend to get a bit of respect from the public but I wouldn't want a cheesy uniform with, you know, sort of like a strange hat or a funny looking bowtie. I wouldn't be into that, so. Tim: Have you had any jobs with uniforms? Jeff: Any jobs with uniforms? No, I don't think I ever had. If you call a shirt and tie a uniform, then yeah, but no, no funny hats or bow ties or anything. Tim: So, how about a working schedule? Would you prefer working a flexible schedule with like flex time, or would you prefer set hours: come at this time, finish at this time. Jeff: Definitely, definitely flex hours. Tim: Yeah, why is that? Jeff: I think that a nine-to-five job is difficult to do. If you want to take some holidays, be with your family, or go on a vacation, or if the surfs up and it's a nice day you can go and just grab your board and go for surf but if you're on a nine-to-five job, you have no flexibility so definitely flex hours.
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Tim: Yeah, why is that? Jeff: I think that a nine-to-five job is difficult to do. If you want to take some holidays, be with your family, or go on a vacation, or if the surfs up and it's a nice day you can go and just grab your board and go for surf but if you're on a nine-to-five job, you have no flexibility so definitely flex hours. Tim: So we are talking a little bit about hours. Do you prefer being paid by the hour or do you prefer a salary? Jeff: I think salary maybe is a better way to go because then if take holidays you get paid and if you're working paid by the hour, that style of work, you can't take anytime off because you know when you're not working, you're not getting paid so I think salary is a good way to go but as long as I'm getting paid, I don't really mind which way it is. Tim: Yeah, that's understandable.
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