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SELF STUDY 17- OFFICE PROBLEMS

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4 questions
Learn the new words and answer the questions below
8
Use the different workplace problems to complete the sentences below


  • The new employee had _____________________ and he didn't know what to do at work.
  • The employees get _________________ so they don't have more money to relax.
  • I have __________________________ . She is always arguing with everyone.
  • We were given _____________________ so we had to fix them ourselves.
  • Andrew does______________________ . He works at the weekend and doesn't rest.
  • There's_______________________ in the office. No one wants to do any work.
  • Julia has _________________ . She does the same uninteresting things every day.
  • Leonid has _____________________ so he called in sick.
Other Answer Choices:
faulty equipment
a health problem
lack of motivation
low bonuses
a boring job
a difficult colleague
a lot of overtime
no job training
8

Match the adjectives and their opposites

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
badly paid
well paid
fast-paced
exciting
motivating
quiet
repetitive
relaxing
lonely
permanent
temporary
sociable
stressful
slow-paced
noisy
demotivating
Watch the video and answer the questions below
8
Complete the sentences with 'too' or 'enough'

  • The manager is __________ rude. He shouts at everyone in the office.
  • My office is not quiet __________. I love quiet offices.
  • Her job is not exciting __________. She is thinking of changing jobs in the summer.
  • Being a Programmer is __________ stressful. You don't have time to do anything else.
  • Call centers are __________ fast-paced for me. I like slow-paced jobs.
  • I don't like my job. It is __________ repetitive.
  • My bonuses are not high __________. I need to ask for an increase.
  • Being a BIM Engineer is __________ lonely. You don't speak with a lot of people.
10

Put the phrases in the correct category below

  • What do you suggest?
  • Have you got any ideas?
  • What would be the best solution?
  • Have you thought about + gerund
  • If I were you, I would + infinitive without to
  • My advice would be + infinitive
  • You could always + infinitive without to
  • It would be better + infinitive
  • What would you recommend?
  • Do you think I should + infinitive without to?
  • Phrases to ask for advice
  • Phrases to give advice