Starting up

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 535.

Jobs and Careers

UNIT 1

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In groups collect information about cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication. Use the Internet or other sources. Prepare a quiz for your groupmates.

Read the text again, then ask and answer questions based on it.

banks control machines

factories calculate the bill

homes look after patient records and medicines

hospitals provide entertainment and information

shops control our money

Task 10 Now fill in the gaps in this paragraph about computer uses.

Computers are now part of our everyday life. In shops, they ¹_____.

In factories, they ²_____. In ³______, they look after

patient records and medicines. When we have a bank account, a computer

⁴______. In our homes, computers ⁵_______.

“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life”

Confucius (551-479 BC), Chinese philosopher

A. Work in groups. Discuss these questions:

1. Are you ambitious? Why or why not?

2. Do you have a career plan? Where do you want to be in 10 years' time?

3. Which of the following would you prefer to do?

a) work for one company during your career

b) work for several different companies

c) work for yourself

4. Which of the following areas would you like to work in?

a) Sales and marketing

b) Finance and banking

c) Management and logistics

d) Tourism

e) Engineering and electronics

f) Public administration and personnel

g) Production (food, drink, etc.)

h) Research and development (R&D)

5. What should you do to get ahead in your career? Choose the most important tips for you:

a) be energetic and enthusiastic at all times;

b) be the last to leave work every day;

c) find an experienced person to give you help and advice;

d) study for extra qualifications in your free time;

e) attend all meetings;

f) use charm and sex appeal with your superiors;

g) have a sense of humour;

h) work hard;

i) be on time;

j) be adaptive (open to new ideas);

k) get on with people (being friendly);