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Název DUM The world of work

Označení DUM VY_32_INOVACE_09_1_15

Autor Mgr. Markéta Opluštilová

Datum 20. 1. 2013

Vzdělávací oblast Jazyk a jazyková komunikace

Vzdělávací obor Anglický jazyk

Tematický okruh Životní styl

Ročník 2. - 4. ročník gymnázia

Compound words

Choose a suitable word to complete the compound word in each gap.

1. In some countries parents are allowed to take ___________ leave to

take care of their children.

2. When you fall ill you do not get a salary but _______ pay.

3. She is now on maternity __________ with her first baby.

4. When you are ________ employed you can organize your own time.

5. ________ pay is the money that you actually take home after all

deductions from your gross salary.

6. The company is now offering some positions for highly _________

workers.

sick self unpaid net leave skilled

unpaid

sick

leave

self

Net

skilled

Word formation

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the brackets.

1. Try to ask for help in a _____________ (recruit) agency if you cannot

find a job.

2. Her ____________ (promote) to project manager suprised

everybody.

3. Several ___________ (employ) were made redundant during the

financial crisis.

4. Life ___________ (insure) is among the benefits provided by our firm.

5. Looking for new customers is one of her most important

______________ (responsible).

6. I think you should not hesitate and send in your ____________

(apply) for the job.

recruitment

promotion

employees

insurance

responsibilities

application

Target vocabulary questionsComplete the questions with the correct expressions and answer them.

1. What jobs are ____________ (dobře placené) in our country? What

jobs are _____________(špatně placené)?

2. What do you think is the average _______________(nástupní plat)?

3. Do your parents sometimes have to _____________(pracovat

přesčas)?

4. How long is the ____________ (zkušební doba) in most jobs?

5. Have you ever had an interview with a ___________________

(personalista)?

6. Have you ever worked ___________(na částečný úvazek)?

7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being

_____________(na volné noze)?

well paid

poorly paid

starting salary

work overtime

trial period

personnel manager

part time

self-employed

Discussion

1. What sort of job would you like to do in the future? What job would

you definitely not like to have?

2. What advice would you give to a person who is going for a job

interview?

3. What questions can you be asked at a job interview?

4. Do you think it is more important to make a lot of money or enjoy your

job?

5. Is it a good idea for students to have part-time or summer jobs?

6. Would you ever do voluntary / unpaid work?

7. Should people who are on the dole do unpaid community service?

8. What do you think may be some reasons for firing an employee?