Discussion

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 495.

1. Now that you've read the article would you give a different answer to some of the questions you discussed before reading it?

2. Do you consider work only as a way to earn a living or do you think it is psychologically important to people?

3. What is more important about work: the salary or such factors as personal interest and social status?

4. Do you think people should have a job even if they don't depend on a salary as a source of income?

5. What do you think of working at home?

6. What kind of person is a workaholic?

Exercise 3. Replace the clauses given in italics with participle constructions.

E.g. As he had done the work quickly he had some free time.

- Having done the work quickly, he had some free time.

1. Championships which take place in different parts of the world are often shown live on sports channels.

2. People who seek fame and fortune often choose a sports career.

3. Movie stars who are admired by their fans usually avoid showing up in public places.

4. The leaflets which are being handed out call on amateurs to take part in a charity sport competition.

5. The man who is being questioned by the police witnessed the crime.

6. The news program which is being shown on TV hardly conveys the real meaning of what is going on in the country.

7. As the minister was being interviewed by reporters, he couldn't address the problem immediately.

8. As the girl knew her proper place, she kept in the background.

9. As good accountants are in great demand, they can afford to be choosy about jobs and salaries.

10. As Mr O'Hara is a self-made man, he knows what real trouble means.

11. As David didn't know how to pay off his debt, he turned to his relatives for help.

12. After Mr Simson had sorted out the problem of getting a bank loan for his business, he started looking for trained personnel.

13. As Mr Joystone had agreed to take the responsibility for everything, he practically took over the company.

14. After the country broke off diplomatic relations with its neighbours, it started getting ready for war.

15. As John was invited to take part in the race for the first time, he felt proud and happy.

16. After Alison was told who had been following her, she realised she had had a lucky escape.

17. As the girl had been left in the dark for nearly half an hour, she was close to tears.

18. As the boss had been involved in similar affairs before, he knew how to deal with the situation.

19. As the local residents had been warned of a possible flood, they were leaving their homes.

Exercise 4. Read the following article and describe the lifestyle of a workaholic. What negative consequences can being a workaholic lead to?