How are things at work
How are things at work
Рабочая тетрадь Spotlight 8. Workbook. Страница 25
1. Match the questions with their responses. — Сопоставьте вопросы с ответами.
2. Choose the correct response. — Выберите правильный ответ.
3. Use the phrases to complete the dialogues. — Используй фразы, чтобы закончить диалог.
• full training • personal assistant • tough deadlines • previous experience
4. Listen and complete the missing information. — Послушайте и дополните пропущенную информацию.
If you love teaching and are looking for a challenging new career why not consider the Brentford Secondary School in Helsinki? Here at Brentford our teachers help students develop their problem solving abilities and strengthen their communication skills. Our focus is on higher learning and preparing our students for the future.
Currently, we are looking for educators in the field of English and Science to join our team. Applicants must be energetic, friendly, native English speakers and have no less than 2 years teaching experience with teenagers. Furthermore, all candidates must be available to start in August of 2009.
There will be an open day on 12th May between 9 am to 2 pm for all interested applicants. Members of the teaching staff will be there to greet visitors as well as give guided tours. All those who attend should remember to bring a detailed CV, reference letters and a recent photo.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will be held throughout the month of June.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Brentford Secondary School.
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Если вам нравится преподавать, и вы ищете возможность сделать новую карьеру, почему бы вам не подумать о Брентфордской средней школе в Хельсинки? Здесь, в Брентфорде, наши учителя помогают учащимся развивать свои способности к решению проблем и укреплять свои навыки общения. Наше внимание сосредоточено на более высоком уровне обучения и подготовке наших студентов к будущему.
В настоящее время мы ищем преподавателей в области английского языка и науки, которые присоединились бы к нашей команде. Претенденты должны быть энергичными, дружелюбными, носителями английского языка и иметь не менее двух лет опыта преподавательской работы с подростками. Кроме того, все кандидаты должны быть готовы приступить к работе в августе 2009 года.
День открытых дверей состоится 12 мая с 9:00 до 14:00 для всех заинтересованных кандидатов. Преподаватели будут встречать посетителей, а также проводить экскурсии. Все присутствующие должны иметь при себе подробное резюме, рекомендательные письма и свежую фотографию.
Для собеседования будут привлекаться только квалифицированные кандидаты. Собеседования будут проводиться в течение всего июня.
Мы рады приветствовать вас в Брентфордской средней школе.
Для получения дополнительной информации о нашем дне открытых дверей или программах и мероприятиях, предлагаемых в нашей школе, посетите www.brentfordsecondary@school.fi.
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Spotlight 8, Workbook, 3b
На данной странице находятся упражнения с ответами по английскому языку из рабочей тетради (Workbook) 8 класса УМК Spotlight. Упражнения из 3b.
1) Do you have a part-time job?
2) Did your dad get a promotion?
3) What does Tony do for a living?
4) Does Sam work in an office?
5) How long has she been working for this company?
6) How are things at work?
7) How does she like her job as a nurse?
8) Did you hear that Joe lost his job?
9) What exactly does her work as an operator involve?
a) He’s a graphic designer.
b) No. He works as a freelancer from home.
с) For two years.
d) I’m afraid he didn’t.
e) The same as ever.
f) Really? What happened?
g) No, I work 9-5 Monday to Friday.
h) She connects telephone calls at a telephone exchange.
i) She hates working the night shift.
1) Do you have a part-time job? – No, I work 9-5 Monday to Friday.
У тебя неполный рабочий день? – Нет, я работаю с 9 до 5 с понедельника по пятницу.
2) Did your dad get a promotion? – I’m afraid he didn’t.
Твой папа получил продвижение по службе? – Боюсь, что нет.
3) What does Tony do for a living? – He’s a graphic designer.
Где работает Тони? – Он графический дизайнер.
4) Does Sam work in an office? – No. He works as a freelancer from home.
Сэм работает в офисе? – Нет. Он фрилансер и работает дома.
5) How long has she been working for this company? – For two years.
Как долго она работает на эту компанию? – В течение двух лет.
6) How are things at work? – The same as ever.
Как дела на работе? – Как всегда.
7) How does she like her job as a nurse? – She hates working the night shift.
Как ей работа медсестрой? – Она не любит работать в ночную смену.
8) Did you hear that Joe lost his job? – Really? What happened?
Ты слышал, что Джо потерял работу? – Правда? Что произошло?
9) What exactly does her work as an operator involve? – She connects telephone calls at a telephone exchange.
Что именно включает ее работа в качестве оператора? – Она соединяет телефонные звонки на телефонной станции.
1)
A: We’ve just heard that David lost his job.
B: (a) That’s too bad. (b) The money’s great.
2)
A: How long has your brother been out of work?
B: (a) The same as ever. (b) For two months.
3)
A: Guess what! I got a scholarship.
B: (a) That’s fantastic. (b) Really? That’s too bad.
4)
A: I’ve got some good news. I got a pay rise.
B: (a) That’s great! Well done! (b) Oh, no.
5)
A: I’m going to start my new job next week.
B: (a) Wow! That’s brilliant! (b) Really? You must be very upset.
1)
A: We’ve just heard that David lost his job.
B: That’s too bad.
– Мы только что услышали, что Дэвид потерял свою работу.
– Это очень плохо.
2)
A: How long has your brother been out of work?
B: For two months.
– Как долго твой брат без работы?
– В течение двух месяцев.
3)
A: Guess what! I got a scholarship.
B: That’s fantastic.
– Представляешь? Я получила стипендию.
– Фантастика!
4)
A: I’ve got some good news. I got a pay rise.
B: That’s great! Well done!
– У меня хорошие новости. Мне повысили зарплату.
– Это здорово! Молодец!
5)
A: I’m going to start my new job next week.
B: Wow! That’s brilliant!
– На следующий неделе я собираюсь начать свою новую работу.
– Уау! Великолепно!
• full training • personal assistant • tough deadlines • previous experience
– Why do you need a personal assistant?
– Because we have some tough deadlines to meet and we need extra help.
– Зачем тебе личный помощник?
– Потому что у нас есть работа, которую надо закончить в сжатые сроки, и нам нужна дополнительная помощь.
– I’m afraid I have no previous experience in this field of work.
– Don’t worry. Our company offers full training to everyone.
– Боюсь, что у меня нет опыта работы в этой сфере.
– Не волнуйся. Наша компания проводит полное обучение всех.
Exercise 4. Listen and complete the missing information.
Упражнение 4. Прослушайте и заполните пропуски недостающей информацией.
how are things
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A Matter of Habit
I never used to go anywhere without the car. I regarded it as an essential
part of myself. But when the price of petrol doubled in one year, I resolved not to use
the car except when absolutely necessary.
For example, I always used to take the car when I went to fetch the papers on Sunday mornings, although our newsagent’s is only 10 minutes’ walk away;
now I go on foot.
I tell myself that I’m not only economising on petrol but keeping fit at
the same time. It’s all a question of habit really. I’m sure you can get used to
anything if you try and I already feel that I rely on the car less than I used to.
Besides, now that we live in the suburbs, I can walk down the road and
catch a bus to the office or to any other part of the town. We used to live
in the country about 15 miles from town and then I would frequently drive
to and from twice in one day. That meant I would use 15 gallons of petrol
and more in a week; now I need half that amount.
The trouble is that I am also getting used to the petrol prices.
They don’t seem so very high to me any more. Perhaps it’s easier to get
accustomed to expensive petrol than it is to doing without the car.
A Helpful Neighbour
Mr. Williams: I’ve just brought your ladder back, Mr. Fielding
Thanks for lending it to me. Where shall I leave it?
Mr. Fielding: Just lean it against the wall there. How are you settling down
in the new house?
Mr. Williams: Oh, fine, thanks. All the neighbours have been very kind. We think
we’ll be very happy there.
Mr. Fielding: I’m sure you’ll soon feel at home. Use the ladder again any time.
Mr. Williams: Thanks. Er. Do you mind if I borrow one of your drills?
Mr. Fielding: There are all my drills. Which one do you want?
Mr. Williams: Any one will do. I only want to drill some holes in the wall to put up some shelves.
Mr. Fielding: Well, take the electric one. It bores holes through anything.
Mr. Williams: How does it work? I don’t want to ruin it.
Mr. Fielding: It’s child’s play. Anyone can use it. You just plug it in and press
this switch; release the switch and it stops again.
Mr. Williams: I’ll need some long screws as well. They’re out of stock at Smith’s hardware stores. Do you know where I can buy some?
Mr. Fielding: Try Thorn’s in Paul Street; you can usually find anything you want there. Hang on a minute though; I’ve got lots of screws in
that tin there. Help yourself if there are any the right size.
Mr. Williams: That’s very generous of you, Mr. Fielding. Thank you very much.
Mr. Fielding: You’re welcome, Mr. Williams. Always glad to oblige a neighbour.
Jane: How are things, Ron?
Ron: Not bad, Jane. I’m involved in too many problems and it’s a long working day, but I’m used to that, so it doesn’t bother me too much.
Jane: How do you like the commuting to London every day? Don’t you find it
6.30 train. But it’s bearable now that I’m used to it.
Jane: Don’t you think it’s an awful waste of time? I couldn’t bear to spend three
hours sitting in a train every day.
Ron: I used to feel the same as you, but now I quite enjoy it.
Jane: How do you pass the time?
Ron: In the morning I just sit in comfort and read the papers to catch up
with the news; on the way home at night I relax with a good book, or have
a nap, or chat with friends or even have a game of bridge.
Jane: I suppose you know lots of people on the train now.
Ron: Yes, I bump into someone I know on the platform every day. Last week
I came across a couple of old school friends and we spent the entire journey
Jane: It sounds like a good club. You never know, I may join it!
Notes: Forms and Patterns
1 (a) used to (b) habitual ‘would’
(a) I always used to take the car on Sundays. (I always took the car.)
When he was single he used to go out every Friday. (X. he was going out. X)
‘Used to’ is used for actions done habitually in the past but now no
longer done. The simple past is possible in these cases, but the past
continuous is not often suitable.
We used to live in the country, but now we live in the suburbs.
My son used to believe in Father Christmas. (He believed before but he
doesn’t now.)
States or situations which continued for a period of time in the past can
be indicated by ‘used to’.
I didn’t use to like commuting much.
Ron used not to understand bridge.
I never used to go anywhere without the car.
The negative form ‘didn’t use to’ is used in conversational English by
many speakers, others both write and say ‘used not to’. For habitual
negatives, ‘never used to’ is widely used.
(b) I would frequently drive to and fro twice. (I used to/I drove.)
I would often use 15 gallons in a week.
‘Would’ is an alternative to ‘used to’ for habitual actions, but not for
states or situations (X We would live in the country, but now. X).
2 to use / used to / to be used to / to get used to
I don’t use the car except when necessary. (I don’t make use of it.)
I used to think the same. (I don’t now.)
I am used to hard work. (Hard work is familiar to me, a habit.)
I am getting used to the prices. (They are becoming acceptable/familiar.)
I’ve got used to getting up early. (I’ve learned the habit.)
You can get used to anything. (It doesn’t matter what.)
Anyone can use it. (It doesn’t matter who.)
You can use it any time. (It doesn’t matter when.)
Any drill will do. (It doesn’t matter which drill.)
Used in an affirmative sentence, ‘any’ has this special meaning.
regard as Dickens is regarded as one of England’s greatest novelists.
economise on We managed to economise on heating because of the mild winter.
a question of I can do it for you, but I’m busy now. It’s a question of time.
rely on A friend should be a person you can rely on.
to and fro The school isn’t far. The children walk to and fro twice a day.
do without I can’t do without a cup of coffee at ten o’clock.
bring back Can I borrow your car? I’ll bring it back in an hour.
settle down Jane was unhappy at first, but she soon settled down in her new school.
child’s play He thought the exercise was child’s play but he made ten mistakes.
plug in You can plug in your radio over there by the bed.
out of stock This shop sells ladders, but they’re out of stock at present.
hang on «I’m going now.» «Hang on a second. I’ll come with you.»
how are things «How are things at work these days, Fred?» «Not bad, thanks, Paul.»
involved in He was involved in several dishonest affairs.
can’t bear I can’t bear loud radios.
catch up with I was ill last week so I’ve got a lot of work to catch up with.
bump into «Have you seen Ted lately?» «Yes. I bumped into him at the cinema last week.»
come across I came across your letter while I was tidying up my office.
I’m even used to catching the 6.30.
It used to seem a waste.
I catch up with the news, or have a chat.
You can spend the whole time in the bar.
Jane: Getting used to commuting yet, Ron?
Ron: Oh yes, I’m even used to catching the 6.30 now.
Jane: But it must bother you, sitting on a train for three hours a day.
Ron: Well, it used to seem a waste, but I quite like it now.
Jane: What do you do to pass the time? Read?
Ron: Yes, I catch up with the news, or have a chat or a game of cards.
Jane: It sounds just like a club.
Ron: It is. And you can spend the whole time in the bar.
Drill 1 (R) I don’t like chocolate now. when I was a boy
But I used to like chocolate when I was a boy.
Do you like whisky now?
Yes, but I never used to like whisky.
Drill 2 (R) We don’t mind where you put it.
You can put it anywhere you like.
They don’t care what he does.
He can do anything he likes.
Drill 3 On Sundays we always used to get up late. And have breakfast in bed.
Yes, and sometimes we’d have breakfast in bed.
Then we used to go for a walk. And take a boat on the river.
Yes, and sometimes we’d take a boat on the river.
1 On Sundays we always used to get up late. And have breakfast In bed.
2 Then we used to go for a walk. And take a boat on the river.
3 Mary used to cook lunch. And roast a chicken.
4 The children used to play football in the park. And get home late.
5 I used to wash the dishes. And make the tea.
6 In the afternoon we used to watch television. And play cards.
7 In the evening the boys used to do their homework. And write letters.
8 I often used to go to the pub at eight o’clock. And see Bill there.
Drill 4 Do they often swim in the winter?
Yes, they’re used to swimming in the winter.
Have you always lived in a hot country?
Yes, I’m used to living in a hot country.
1 Do they often swim in the winter?
2 Have you always lived in a hot country?
3 Does Bill always get up early?
4 Have they paid a high price for petrol for long?
5 Do you like living by yourself?
6 Has she always worked at night?
7 Do they always drink a lot of whisky?
8 Do you always go to bed late?
Drill 5 Are you beginning to like your new job now?
Yes, I’m getting used to my new job now.
Did he learn to work harder?
Yes, he got used to working harder.
1 Are you beginning to like your new job now?
2 Did he learn to work harder?
3 Had he learned to get up early in the morning?
4 Has he begun to enjoy living in France?
5 Will he be able to speak French soon?
6 Are they beginning to like these cigarettes now?
7 Will they be able to walk all that way every day
8 Did he learn to eat snails and garlic?
‘Use «used to'» where suitable, otherwise Past Simple or Past Continuous
1 When I (be) a little boy I (smoke) cigarettes occasionally.
2 I (stop) smoking completely, however, before I (reach) the age of 10.
3 We (live) by the sea in those days and my brothers and I often (walk) along
the beach to a deserted spot where we (smoke) our cigarettes in secret.
4 My big brother (steal) the cigarettes from my father’s pocket while he (sleep).
5 At that time my father (smoke) more than forty cigarettes a day and he
never (notice) when Jack (take) a few from one of his packets.
6 One day my father (see) us while we (smoke) on the beach, but to our
surprise he only (smile) and (say) nothing.
7 After that we (buy) cigarettes from time to time and, although our smoking
(be) no longer a secret, we still (go) to our favourite spot to smoke them.
8 A few months later, however, we (lose) interest and I have never smoked
since then.
Учебник Spotlight 8. Student’s Book. Страница 45
3b. Listening & Speaking — Слушаем и говорим
4. Use the table below to act out short exchanges for the following situations. — Используйте таблицу, чтобы разыграть короткий диалог для следующих ситуаций.
Giving good news — Подаем хорошие новости
Reacting — Реагируем
Giving bad news — Подаем плохие новости
Reacting — Реагируем
5. Choose the correct answer. Listen and check. — Выберите корректный ответ. Послушайте и проверьте.
6A. Look at the job advertisement below. What type of information is missing? — Посмотрите на объявление о приеме на работу. Какая информация пропущена?
6B. Listen and complete the missing information. Compare with your partner. — Послушайте и дополните пропущенную информацию. Сравните со своим партнером.
The Windmill Bakery is looking for a part-time shop assistant — Пекарня на ветряной мельнице ищет продавца-консультанта на неполный рабочий день
Join us. Your duties will include: — Присоединяйтесь к нам. В ваши обязанности будут входить:
No previous experience required — full training given. — Опыта работы не требуется, всему обучим.
7A. Read the box, then listen and repeat the echo questions in the example. — Прочитайте текст в рамке, затем послушайте и повторите эхо-вопросы в примере.
Echo questions show that the speaker did not understand what was said before. This is achieved by rising intonation as well as repeating part of what the other speaker has said using wh-words. — Эхо-вопросы показывают, что говорящий не понял, что было сказано ранее. Достигаются путем повышения интонации и повторением части того, что сказал собеседник, с использование вопросительных слов.
7B. React to the comments below. — Отреагируйте на комментарии.
8. Portfolio: What do your parents do for a living? Use the questions in Ex. 3 to act out a similar dialogue. Record yourselves. — Портфолио: Чем зарабатывают ваши родители на жизнь? Используйте вопросы из упражнения 3, чтобы разыграть похожий диалог. Запишите себя.