Vocabulary

● Find the words in the text that mean the following:

a) to pick something up with a scoop, a spoon, or with your curved hand ____________

b) something which is difficult to achieve ____________

c) too big, bright, or expensive in a way that other people disapprove of ____________

d) something you need or usually have that you are prevented from having ___________

e) very tired and without any energy ___________

f) to receive so much of something that you cannot easily deal with it all ___________

g) to avoid a problem or rule that restricts you ___________

h) interesting or valuable ___________

i) a very strong attack against someone or something ___________

● Connect the expressions with their definitions.

1) take a job a) how permanent your job is likely to be

2) part-time/full-time job b) be very experienced at the work you do

3) apply for a job c) try to get a job

4) job satisfaction d) keep a job

5) change jobs e) not have a job

6) hold down a job f) a job that is likely to continue

7) job security g) accept a job that is offered to you

8) Saturday/summer/ h) used to say that it is not your fault if you have

holiday job to do something in your work that other people do not like

9) steady job i) get a different job

10) be out of a job j) a job that you only do on Saturdays etc

11) know your job k) a job you do for only part of the day or week,

or all of the day or week

12) I’m only doing my job 1) to fail to do something you were supposed to do

13) fall down on the job m) the enjoyment that you get from doing your job

● Complete these sentences using one of the words listed below in each space.

1. After the broadcast, we were ______________________ with requests for more information.

2. Marc always drove large ______________________ cars.

3. She could not withstand such a sudden ______________________.

4. Steve felt so ______________________ he could hardly make it to the car.

5. People suffered terrible ______________________ during the war.

● Read the text.

Jobs: a look into the future

What changes are going to happen in our way of life? According to writer Patrick Goldring, more people are going to have part-time jobs. This is going to be true for most workers. People have many interests. Full-time jobs do not allow time for these interests. People are going to have two or three different part-time jobs.

According to David Jenkins in his book Job Power, workers are going to have more power in their companies. They are going to have more power over their jobs and their hours. Groups of workers and company leaders are going to meet to find answers to company prob­lems. Some companies don’t want change. Workers are demanding it, however. What is the result of „job power”? According to Jenkins, the result is a good feeling toward the company.

● Are the following statements true or false?

1. Patrick Goldring’s book is about „job power.” ______________

2. Workers are going to meet with company leaders. ______________

3. All workers are going to have part-time jobs. ______________

4. Part-time jobs are good for people with many interests. ______________

5. „Job power” for workers is good for companies. ______________

6. According to David Jenkins, people are going to have two or three part-time jobs. ______________

7. Workers want change, according to Jenkins. ______________

● Underline the correct completion for each sentence.

1. This reading is about jobs: a) in the past; b) today; c) in the future.

2. One change is going to be an increase in: a) full-time jobs; b) part-time jobs; c) jobs for women.

3. Full-time jobs do not allow time for: a) lunch; b) people’s interests; c) work.

4. Workers are going to have: a) no power; b) less power; c) more power over their jobs.

5. The ideas in this reading come from: a) two writers; b) a book; c) the government.

● Is the following information in the reading?

1. The name of Patrick Goldring’s book. ____________

2. These changes are going to happen soon. ____________

3. Most workers are going to have part-time jobs. ____________

● Answer the questions.

1. What is your opinion of Patrick Goldring’s ideas about full-time and part-time work?

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2. What do you think of David Jenkins’ ideas about job power? ___________________

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3. In your opinion, are these changes going to happen? __________________________

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