World of work. Do we live to work or work to live

Reading

Lead-in

Lesson 2.1.3. Typical working day in different countries

Grammar in use

Ex 4. Match the sentences on the left with their replies on the right. Pay attention to the use of the verb to be.

1) What's wrong with your son?;2) The Browns are nice people; 3) There is nothing to be seen; 4) I don't think it's difficult; You shouldn't give in; 5) Have you finished the book? 6) It is not anybody's fault. 7) I don't like watching the news. 8) Why haven't you finished the work in time? 9) He comes to see me every day and tries to persuade me.10) I am trying to choose the topic 11) Why are you so rushing about?

a) Don't be in a hurry, we've got enough time; b) I am not interested in politics; c) I am through with it; d) I am sick and tired of his words; e) I am against going there;

f) He is starting a cold; g)It is a pity you haven't made up your mind; h) I am for inviting them to dinner; i) The problem is worth solving; j) Nobody is to blame, for my essay; k) Who is responsible for it?

Ex 5. Give the interrogative and negative forms of the following sentences.

1, He has a lot of experience, 2. She has a bath every day. 3. She has got a lot of jewelry. 4. They have a Io1 of rare plants in their garden. 5. She usually has a rest after dinner. 6» They had late supper tonight. 7. We have got a lot of problems now. 8. They had a pleasant voyage last summer. 9. Her mother has a flat in the High Street. 10. The president has a bad cold.

Ex 6. Put the verb into correct form.

1. The swimming bath (open) at 9 o’clock and (close) at 18.30 every day.

2. What time (the banks/ close) in Britain?

3. I have a car but I (not/ use) it very often.

4. How many cigarettes (you/ smoke) a day?

5. What (you/ do)? I’m electrical engineer.

6. Where (your father/ come) from? He (come) from Scotland.

7. If you need money, why (not/ you/ get) a job?

8. I (play) the piano, but I (not/ play) very well.

9. I don’t understand the word “deceive”. What (“deceive”/ mean)?

What can you tell about the typical working day in your country

Read and translate the text

What’s a typical working day?

a. In Italy it’s not unusual for people to start at 7.30 a.m. Lunch is taken seriously and shops and business begin to close for lunch from 1 p.m. If they can, people will go home or to restaurants, many to take a three course lunch before returning to work at 4 p.m. the day is over by 6 p.m. and work is definitely left in the office.

b. In Denmark starting time is 8-9 a.m. and people take an hour’s lunch between 11.30 a.m. Most companies have cafeterias to ensure staff have a healthy meal. People generally work an eight-hour day, finishing their work between 4 and 5 p.m., but those in managerial positions may stay later. Some people take work home with them.

c. In the USA people are at work by 8-9 a.m. lunch is often fast and you can have food delivered to eat at your desk. People finish their work at any time from 5.30 to 10 p.m. They tend not to take work home.

d. A working day in France may start at 9.30 a.m., then comes lunch at around 1 p.m. There is no eating at desks here. People have a proper sit-down meal, sometimes with wine, lasting up to an hour and a half. Business lunches are common, and can stretch to two hours. Finishing time is 6-7 p.m. is the norm, and most people don’t take work home – they value their family time.

e. Most people in Japan start at 8.30 a.m. lunch is at their company restaurant. It is a fast-service, set-menu place. Women are allowed to take longer than men! Some people work until 11 p.m., but 5-7 p.m. is the norm. they don’t take work home.

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