The World of Work

Form 9. Speech practice.

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Read the text again and find the reasons of people’s negative attitude to work.What should you do to be happy at work?

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2. What are Sandra’s ambitions?Why does Sandra want to become a scientist or a teacher?What abilities does she have for these professions?

The following sentences have been removed from the text.Decide where each one should go (A-D).

1. I think it’s important to save for the future.

2. And, finally, a few hours’sleep at the house he owns in Milton Keynes.

3. His name is on The Rich List 2020.

4. The main things it does are to help big business to connect to the internet, check emails for viruses and block spam, all at a very high speed

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• 1. Carl Churchill thinks he is a bit different from other teenagers.

• 2. The Rich List 2020 consists of young people who have already made a lot of money.

• 3. To be successful, Carl needs to work long hours.

• 4. Carl doesn’t have as much of a social life as his friends.

Make the sentences true (T) or false (F).

• Would you like to have Carl’s life? Why/why not?

• What are the pros and cons of making a lot of money in your teens?