Разговорные темы по английскому языку. Яшина Е.А. - 24 стр.

         Comprehension check

         Listen to the dialogue again and answer the following questions:
            1. What will Bill do when he retires?
            2. How long has Bill been working for the company?
            3. Bill used to be proud of his work, didn’t he? Is he proud of it now?
            4. What is the main reason of his disappointment with his job?
            5. Do the present managers promote their friends, though they are com-
               pletely incompetent?
            6. Will it be better for Bill to stay at home?
            7. Why hasn’t Bill changed the company to work with yet?

         What do you think?

         Why do people change their jobs?
         Is it difficult to find a new job in your city?
         What are the main tips of being a success?

         Expressions connected with work

         Hours of work

         to work shift-work (nights one week, days next)
         to be on flexi-time (flexible working hours)
         to work nine-to-five (regular day work)
         Reasons for not working

         to go/be on strike (industrial dispute)
         to get the sack (thrown out of your job)
         to be fired (more formal than “to get the sack”; often used as a direct address:
         “You are fired!”
         to be dismissed (more formal than “be fired”)
         to give up work (e. g. in order to study)
         to be on / take maternity leave (expecting a baby)
         to be on / take sick leave (illness)
         to take early retirement (to retire at 55)

         Other useful verbs

         to be a workaholic (love work too much)
         to be promoted (get a higher position)
         to apply for a job (fill in forms, etc.)

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