Unit 8: A Hard Day's Work (pg 95-97)

Unit 8: A Hard Day's Work (pg 95-97)

Lesson 67

Poll

Which jobs in Malaysia have more women than men?

• judge

• member of parliament

• journalist

• engineer

Poll

Which jobs in Malaysia have more women than men?

• teacher

• librarian

• author

Is there any job you would ABSOLUTELY refuse to do? Which job?

Watch this short video about an unusual job.

How long has Matt been doing this job?

Reading Activity (page 96 - 97)

The four short connected sections are taken from different kinds of texts. Which text types are used in this task?

A: Information text/non-chronological report (article)

• Present tense

• Some technical language

• Descriptive and factual

• Third person

• Quotation

B: Promotion/information pamphlet (advertisement)

• Heading

• powerful adjectives

• superlative

• exclamation marks

• personal tone

• questions

• details i.e. prices/further information

C: formal letter of application

• Name and address

• formal tone

• purpose established first paragraph

• relevant details

• ending on a positive note (looking forward to hearing from you)

• formal ending

D: (internal) work email

• No address but ‘subject’ instead

• informal tone but still professional

• hyphens

• exclamation marks

• purpose for writing established

• specific details

Quiz Time!!

Activity 3 (page 97)

Multiple Choice

1. Why is Richard testing waterslides?

• a. because it is enjoyable

• b. to attract clients to the resort

• c. to make them the safest in the world

• d. because he'd like to become an expert

Multiple Choice

2. What are the elements of a slide compared to a recipe?

• a. not everyone knows how to make them

• b. both require a lot of time to make

• c. because secret recipes are exciting

• d. both need the right amount of ingredients

Multiple Choice

3. What is true about Best Choice holidays?

• a. Teenagers pay as much as parents

• b. It costs extra to fly to Malta

• c. They are only available in May

• d. Malta is the cheapest destination

Multiple Choice

4. What has George Williamson received?

• a. an attachment

• b. a phone call

• c. a letter

• d. an email

Multiple Choice

5. Why does Richard think he is suitable for the job?

• a. His three references are very good

• b. He has enclosed everything he was asked to send

• c. He has relevant qualifications and work history

• d. He can be easily reached for more information

Multiple Choice

6. What would George like Mary to do?

• a. look at all the applications

• b. choose one of the two candidates

• c. decide if experience is better than qualifications

• d. see if she agrees with him

Multiple Choice

7. Which sections mention employment?

• a. sections A, C and D

• b. sections A, B and C

• c. sections B, C and D

• d. all sections

Multiple Choice

8. What is probably true about the job?

• a. Most days aren't very exciting

• b. It involves more than having fun

• c. Few people would be interested in it

• d. It is suitable for anyone

Activity 4 (page 97)

Type out the most suitable form of words to complete the sentences.

Make corrections for your mistakes in your exercise book.

Something fun to do when you are free

Make up and unusual job. Give it a name and write a job description outlining what qualifications and/or experience would be necessary for the position.