Unit 5: Working 9 to 5

Quick Check

A. Vocabulary. Match the words with their meanings.

1. d satisfaction
2. e status
3. f entail
4. g appreciates
5. b income
6. a cooperate
7. c respectful

B. Comprehension. Name the job or jobs.

1. Which job requires that the person be willing to accept responsibility? air traffic controller.
2. Which jobs require a medical degree? surgeon.
3. Which job requires a person who likes nature? zoologist.
4. Which job requires the person have kindness and consideration? nurse.
5. Which job requires the person not be scared of taking risks? race car driver.

2. Pair Work

With a partner, create your own clues for two or three jobs. Read the clues to your class. See if your classmates can guess the jobs.

I keep all the night awake and alert. I keep my eyes focused on cameras watching. I always carry a gun while performing my duty. I have to report any subsection events immediately to my supervisor.

3. Grammar

A. Rearrange the words and phrases to form sentences.

1. he / that / bring his résumé to the interview / he recommended

He recommended that he bring his résumé to the interview.

2. I / to tell me / want / you / about any problems you have

I want you to tell me about any problems you have.

3. not / demanded / the boss / he / be late again / that

The boss demanded that he not be late again.

4. that / you go home early / I / if you’re not feeling well / insist

I insist that you go home early if you’re not feeling well.

6. you / applying for the job / like / to consider / I’d

I’d like you to consider applying for the job.

7. I look for a job in sales / suggested / that / my job counselor

My job counselor suggested that I look for a job in sales.

8. not / that you / quit your job before you find a new one / it is essential

It is essential that you not quit your job before you find a new one.

9. the waiting room / the nurse / that / be kept quiet / requests

The nurse requests that the waiting room be kept quiet.

10. that / race car drivers / it is important / the necessary safety precautions / take

It is important that race car drivers take the necessary safety precautions.

B. Look at the pictures. What do you think is being said?
Write a sentence for each using the subjunctive or I’d like you / I want you + infinitive.

1. I recommend you cut your hair short.

2. I suggest that you try this one.

3. It's important that we catch this train.

4. It's essential that you brush well twice a day.

5. I want you to stop smoking.

6. It's essential that you study the new proposals very carefully.

7. I'd like you to take two pills every morning.

C. Write sentences for these situations. Use the subjunctive and I’d like you / I want you + infinitive.

1. It's essential that you quit smoking.
2. I recommend you to stop eating fast food.
3. I suggest you to do some exercises.
4. I want you to get enough sleep.

4. Conversation

About the Conversation

1. Why does Adnan ask Rob to cover for him?

Adnan asks Rob to cover for him while he has an interview for another job.

2. How does Rob initially react to the request?

At first, Rob doesn't want to cover for Adnan since he worked for him another time recently.

3. What Favor does Rob ask of Adnan?

Rob asks Adnan to find out if the video game development company might need someone else. He is interested in applying for the job.

7. Vocabulary Building

A. You will see these words in the reading on pages 74 and 75. Match the words with their meanings.

1. g analyses
2. c determine
3. f identifying
4. h allergens
5. b identical
6. e flair
7. d captive
8. a infection

8. Reading

After Reading

Answer the questions.

1. What is Lily Martinez’s job?

She is a fashion designer for doll clothing.

2. What are some of her responsibilities?

She studies fashion trends, chooses fabrics, draws pictures of her designs, and watches fashion shows.

3. Describe what a flavourist does.

A flavourist makes natural and artificial flavourings to put into food.

4. What are some of the benefits of manufactured Flavors?

Manufactured Flavors last longer, have stronger flavour, smell better, and have fewer allergens.

5. What does giving an elephant a pedicure entail?

An elephant pedicure entails scraping the bottom of the elephant's feet to get ride of calluses, dirt, and rocks, and trimming, filing, and shaping the nails.

6. Why is it important to give pedicures to captive elephants?

Captive elephants cannot wear down their nails naturally, and rocks and dirt in their feet can cause infections.

10. Writing

A. Read about some more unusual jobs and complete the job title. Work in pairs. Compare your ideas in class.

• Noise consultants: The people who advise construction companies and manufacturers on vibration and noise problems and suggest solutions.
• Art authenticators: The people who differentiate between true/authentic and fake paintings.
• Riding consultants: The people who advise riders on how they can have the most comfortable horseback ride with the most suitable riding accessory.

11. Form, Meaning and Function

A. Read the conversation between the bank teller and a customer. Use could, would and question tags to complete the conversation.

A: Excuse me, I’d like to withdraw 500 euro from my account in 50-euro notes.
B: Of course, Madam. (1) can/could I have a form of identity, please?
A: Sure. Here you are.
B: Thank you. So, you want the total amount in 50-euro notes, (2) don't you?
A: Yes, that’s right.
B: Is there anything else I can do for you today, Madam?
A: Yes, please. I’d also like to change some American dollars into Saudi riyals? You charge commission, (3) didn't you?
B: Yes, Madam, we do. Our rates are displayed on the board.
A: I see, thanks. (4) would you mind telling me how many riyals I will get for 1000 dollars?
B: Of course. At today’s exchange rate you will get …

C. With a partner, discuss what you have to and must do in the situations shown on the international traffic signs.

1. You must not park here.
2. You must not overtake on this road.
3. You must not drive faster than 70./ you have to adhere the speed limit of 70.
4. You must not drive down this road.