Live to work or work to live Theme

Live to work or work to live? Theme: Profession Ушакова Татьяна Александровна Лицей № 590 Красносельского р-на

Before we start Which of these statements do you agree with? 1. Work is the most important thing in life. 2. Work is just a way to get money so you can do the things you enjoy.

Reading n Read what three people say about their jobs. Complete the chart with notes on the good and bad things about Anna’s, Tony’s and Erika’s jobs.

Ann, 18 n ‘I work in a factory. My working hours are 8. 00 a. m. to 5. 00 p. m. , Monday to Friday. I have a one-hour lunch break at 12. 30. The routine is the same every day. My job is very boring but the pay is quite good. My colleagues and I don’t really talk to each other, but I have a lot of friends outside work. My job is just a way to earn money. ’

Tony, 23 n ‘I ‘m a computer programmer. I work a 40 -hour week. We have flexible hours so I can start and finish when I want. If we are very busy then I work overtime-I get paid extra for this. There always problems to solve. This can be difficult, but it can also be quite creative. I earn a good salary, but my job doesn’t rule my life. I like to do different things in my free time. ’

Erika, 25 n ‘I’m a doctor in a large hospital. I work very long hours-60 or 70 hours a weekoften in the evenings and at weekends. The work is really interesting but it can also be quite stressful. I love my job and my colleagues are also my friends. I don’t have time for a social life. When I get home , I’m too tired to do anything except have dinner and watch TV. ’

Write down advantages and disadvantages of Anna’s , Tony’s, Erika’s jobs Names Anna Tony Erika Advantages Disadvantages

Vocabulary n 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Match the highlighted words in the quotes with the definitions 1 - 8. The people you work with ………. The number of hours in the week you spend doing your job ………. The money you receive every month for the work you have done ………. The things you do , usually with other people, outside work. . The time you have for eating in the middle of the working day. . The time you spend at work after your normal working hours. . A system where you can choose when to start and finish work. . . . The usual order and way that you regularly do things. .

Speaking Speak about advantages and disadvantages of your future job. What traits of character are necessary for it?

Writing n n You want to apply for the job in the advert below. Are you fun-loving, sociable and not afraid of a challenge?

The advert n n Sundream Holidays is looking for holiday reps for the following regions: Spain, Greece, Italy. Successful applicants will have some experience of the tourism industry and be able to speak English at a reasonable level. Some knowledge of the countries involved would be an advantage. Please apply in writing to: Sundream, Charter House 1, London NW 1 3 E D

Complete the set phrases with the words in the box Forward, response, experience, post, hesitate, qualities, interview, qualifications 1. I am writing in ……. . to your advertisement, which I saw in a local newspaper. 2. I would like to apply for the ……… of tour guide. 3. I believe I have the personal ………necessary for this post because I am good at organizing people.

Complete the set phrases with the words in the box 4. I have some. . of this kind of work because I work every summer in my uncle’s hotel. 5. My. . include an ‘A’ at Cambridge First Certificate and a Diploma in Tourism. 6. I am available for. . at your convenience. 7. Please do not. . to contact me for further information. 8. I look. . to hearing from you.

Working model Read the answer to the writing task. Use the set phrases from exercise to complete the gaps. § Dear SirMadam, 1. . , which I saw in the ‘Daily Mirror’ on the 12 th of September. 2. . . holiday rep. I am particularly interested in working in Greece. 3. . I am out-going and I am used to be dealing with members of the public. I enjoy to meet new people and helping them with any problems they might have.

Working model 4. . . I have spent the last two summers to work in a bar on Santorini. This involved serving customers and organizing social events, such as quiz nights. My. . . 5. . Cambridge First Certificate in English with an ‘A’ grade and a First Aid Certificate. I also have a driving licence and speak basic German. I. . . . 6. . at any time. Please. . 7. . if you require further information. 8. . . . . Yours sincerely, Kostas Pappas

Get real n Interview someone you know about their job, e. g. a relative or family friend. Ask them what they like and dislike about their job. Find out if they live to work or work to live. Prepare to tell the class about them in English.

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