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6.My kids were sleeping.

7.He was very impressed with the food.

8.I was working as a sales manager.

9.He helped me design the place.

10.He presented a business proposition I could not resist.

4.2.3 Exercise

Correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1.We was sitting at the breakfast table when the phone rang.

2.She meet a lot of friendly people while she were working in Spain.

3.While the children slept, their parents was watching TV.

4.He hear a loud noise while he talked to his friend.

5.The students were eating, when the teacher was coming in.

4.2.4 Exercise

Fill each blank with the correct form of the given verbs. Use Past Simple or Past Continuous tense.

1.What were you doing when you received the news? I ______________ to my neighbour.

2.How did you react when you heard about the promotion? I __________ with excitement.

3.How did you learn about the theft?

I ____________ a phone call from the police station.

4.What were you doing when you heard that you had won a lottery? I _____________ with my child.

5.Where were you when you found out that he was missing from school?

I was in my room ________________a presentation for tomorrow’s meeting.

4.3 Intonation

4.3.1 Types of Intonation

There are different types of responses that listeners use to show polite interest when listening. These are often coupled with intonations. The three types of intonation are:

4.3.2 Exercise

Listen to the conversation between Jane and Ria. Identify the type of response given to each question — Type 1: Short phrases, Type 2: Repeating key words, Type 3: Follow-up questions.

Jane: Hi Ria, we just won the match! Ria: Great! ___________

Jane: My dad gifted me an Xbox! Ria: An Xbox! ___________

Jane: And you know what? Pam is moving to Toronto.

Ria: When? ___________

Jane: Next week. He just won the lottery!

___________

Ria: The lottery!

Jane: And the best thing...I am getting promoted! Ria: Really? ___________

4.4 Talking about the Past

4.4.1 Class Activity

Have a discussion with your partner about any one of the given topics. Remember to use the Past Simple and Past Continuous tense while talking about past experiences. Also, ask questions and observe the type of responses.

1.A day you would like to forget

2.The best gift you have ever received

3.A great vacation

4.Most memorable event in your life.

UNIT

A Day at Work 05

Objectives

The learner will be able to:

Describe roles and responsibilities in an organisation.Welcome people on various occasions in an organisation.

5.1 Describing Job Responsibilities

5.1.1 Conversation

Listen to the interview with Sue Chang who has been an art director for the past 15 years. Interviewer: What do you most enjoy about your job?

Sue: I like the challenges my work provides. The variation in the tasks makes my day exciting and action–packed. We design everything, right from the produce price signs to bathroom signs and neon signs.

Interviewer: What’s a typical day like for you?

Sue: People throughout the company send down work orders and these have different priorities. There are email to answer, meetings to arrange and to attend. It’s hard to find time to do the really creative work, so we have a ‘closed door’ hour, twice a day, so we can concentrate.

Interviewer: What is most challenging about being an art director?

Sue: As an art director, I’m responsible for what my coworkers put out. I work with them to have a consistent style and look for all the material that we put out, a consistent level of expertise. Since I am in charge of quality, my objective is to meet if not exceed, our client’s expectations. It’s a big

challenge because at times we need to work with tight deadlines to achieve targets and this may force us to compromise on creativity.

Interviewer: What’s the most common misconception about being an art director?

Sue: There’s a lot of hard work involved; it’s not just drawing a pretty picture. At times you have to deal with very demanding and difficult clients who make you redo things many times. Sometimes the design gets rejected repeatedly and at other times it’s rejected for reasons that are hard to understand. You have to work within those constraints and have the stamina to keep working through a design even if it reflects the judgments of other people more than your own.

Interviewer: What skills are most important for this job?

Sue: You absolutely need to know the basic programs such as Photoshop, a page layout program and Web layout. And you have to work hard and be able to cope with pressure.

5.1.2 Exercise

Based on the interview, state whether the following sentences are true or false.

a.Sue is the only member of her team. _________ (True/False)

b.Sue’s clients do not ask her to redo designs. _________ (True/False)

c.Sue is in charge of quality. _________ (True/False)

d.She is never able to get the creative work done. _________ (True/False)

e.She needs to ensure that all the creative work has a consistent style. _________ (True/

False)

5.1.3 Exercise

Based on Sue’s interview, complete the sentences using the correct word. The first letter of the word has been provided for you.

a.Sue is r______ for what her co-workers put out.

b.It is a challenge for her to a______ t______.

c.An art director needs to be able to c______ with pressure.

d.Sue has to d______ with demanding clients.

e.Sue is in c______ of quality.

5.1.4 Class Activity

This is an individual exercise. Talk about your job using at least six out of the following key words.

5.1.5 Exercise

Complete the blanks using words from the given list.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROJECT MANAGER

1.________ project scope, goals and deliverable

2.________ full-scale project plans

3.________ the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals

4.________ budget proposals

5.________ tasks to the team

6.________ project milestones in advance

7.________ project deliverable

5.1.6 Exercise

Across

2.I __________ the entire sales operations.

6.She is in __________ of project planning.

7.Sue is very busy as she needs to work to tight __________.

8.Jack is finding it difficult to

__________ with his angry clients.

9.Mike __________ many ideas to the team.

Down

1.Yuan is __________ for designing the Website.

3.Leeneedsto________histargetsevery quarter.

4.John has been sent for training. He needs to improve his work __________.

5.We need to __________ relationships within an organisation.

6.Tim just resigned. He could not __________ with the pressure.

5.1.7 Class Activity

Interview someone you know on the following points:

His/her designation

His/her roles and responsibilities

How many years has he/she worked there

What does he/she like about the job

What does he/she not like about the job

What makes him/her suitable for the job

Once done, present a report on the same to the class.

5.2 Welcoming People

5.2.1 Employee Induction

Janet is conducting an induction session for a new set of employees who have recently joined the organisation.

Firstly, a warm welcome to all of you to this induction program. I am Janet and I am your HR manager. Over the next five days, we will talk to you about Medivics and the various departments within it. I will take the opening session today till 1 PM after which we will all break for lunch. The rest of today’s session will be taken by Albert Dukovic, our CEO, where he will talk about the organisation’s history, vision and mission. Does anyone have any questions so far?

5.2.2 Exercise

Listen to the presentation and then answer the following questions.

1.Who is Janet?

2.How long is the induction session?

3.What time will they break for lunch?

4.Who is Albert Dukovic?

5.What will Albert talk about?

5.2.3 Class Activity

Work in pairs. You and your partner have started a new business. You have announced a product launch meet and have invited several people from the industry. Discuss amongst yourselves what you would like to do and then prepare a short five minute presentation to welcome visitors on the first day.

UNIT

Places of Interest 06

Objectives

The learner will be able to:

Describe tourist destinations.

Discuss tourist attractions and accommodation.Use common phrases in conversations.

6.1 Health

6.1.1 On a Tour

Have you ever felt unwell while on a holiday? What happened?

What did you do?

6.1.2 Exercise

Complete the dialogues by using the given phrases. Feeling unwell:

Laura: I can’t go sightseeing today. Steve: What’s wrong?

Laura: ________________ (1). I think I have a slight fever. Steve: Do you want us to cancel today’s plans?

Laura: No, please don’t. You carry on. ________________ (2) Steve: OK then. _____________ (3)

Laura: Thanks!

Fixing an appointment with the doctor:

Anita: Dr. Clark’s office. How may I help you?

Laura: ______________________________________(4)

Anita: Can I have your name please?

Laura: I am Laura Becker. I’m from Germany. __________________(5)

Anita: OK. Can you come at five in the evening?

Laura: Yes, I can. Thanks!

At the doctor’s:

Laura: Hi! I am Laura. I have an appointment for 5 PM.

Anita: Ah yes! ________________________ (6)

Laura: I am a tourist here.

Anita: No problem! That’s going to be 20 dollars for today’s visit.

Laura: OK. ________________ (7)

Anita: Thank you!

Back in the hotel:

Steve: Ah! Good to see you. _________________ (8)

Laura: Yes, I’m much better. Thanks!

Steve: Good! _____________________ (9)

6.2 Tourist Destinations

Have you gone abroad for a holiday? Where did you go? How was the experience?

6.2.1 Conversation

Steve Dale is a musician who now lives in the UK. Listen to him talk about his native country. Interviewer: Hi Steve! Where are you from?

Steve: I am from New Zealand, a land where there are more sheep than people. Interviewer: Really! I didn’t know that! What else is special about New Zealand?

Steve: Oh there are a lot of things that make New Zealand unique. For example Gisborne, a city in New Zealand, is the first city in the world to see the sun each morning. Also, since it’s so isolated, it was the last country in the world to be populated by humans. It has a population of just 4 million

people.

Interviewer: That’s it? What about the New Zealand economy?

Steve: Well, agriculture is a major industry in New Zealand. The manufacturing and fishing sectors are also growing steadily. In recent times, tourism has become a major source of income as there are close to two million visitors every year.

Interviewer: So what is there for people to see in New Zealand?

Steve: New Zealand has a unique landscape and an unrivalled variety of landforms. The country runs roughly north-south with mountain ranges down much of its length. There are two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, with a third smaller island in the South, Stewart Island. In a couple of day’s drive, you can see everything from snow-topped mountain ranges to sandy beaches, lush rainforests, glaciers and fiords and active volcanoes. You can also enjoy many outdoor pursuits such as skiing, diving, hiking, kayaking, horse riding and sailing.

Interviewer: Is the wildlife here as different as Australia’s, your neighbour?

Steve: Since the ecology developed in isolation, the wildlife here is unique. You’ll be surprised to know that we have no snakes on the island and there are almost no poisonous or dangerous animals in the wild. Also, there are more flightless bird species here than anywhere else.

Interviewer: That’s quite interesting. I didn’t know that! How do you find living in Britain compared with being in New Zealand?

Steve: I like it here in the UK. There are so many big cities, roads and beautiful buildings everywhere. I am also fascinated by its rich and diverse culture. There is so much to learn here. New Zealand is just natural wilderness. You can go for miles and miles and not meet a single human being. However, there is one thing I miss about New Zealand and that is no matter where you live, you are probably less than an hour from the ocean and less than 4 hours from a ski field. Which means on the same day you can mountain bike, snowboard and surf!

4.There are lots of snakes in this country. 5. How is New Zealand different from Europe?

_________ (True/False)

5.Steve does not like it in the UK. _________

(True/False)