Work and holidays
u Would you be influenced by the amount of paid holiday when applying for a job?
参考答案:
No. I don’t mind the length of paid holiday provided that I can get my teeth into the job and feel challenged.
get your teeth into something
informal to start to do something with a lot of energy and determination 专注于某事
I can't wait to get my teeth into the new course. 我简直是迫不及待地想要开始学习这门新课。
u Do you think companies should be able to contact staff when they are on holiday?
参考答案:
No. Every employee will arrange his work in advance and another person can take on his responsibility to deal with any emergencies. On the other hand, a telephone may disrupt the whole holiday.
u Should staff be allowed to take holidays whenever they like?
参考答案:
No. If an employee can take holidays whenever they like, then the business will be in trouble and the other staff may feel unfair of always taking on extra responsibility.
u Do you think that people work more effectively after they have had a holiday?
参考答案:
Yes. After holidays, people can feel refreshed and can put more energy into their work.
1. Oral practice.
When you eat out, what are the criteria to choose a suitable restaurant for you?
Location?
Atmosphere?
Cleanliness?
Speed of service? ……
2.
l You are a Project Team Leader. You have had to cancel your next project meeting because some of the member of your team will be abroad.
l Write a memo of 40-50 words to your project team:
Informing them of the cancellation and giving the reason
Stating a new date and time for the meeting
Requesting suggestions for the agenda.