We will read
today more one good text to practicing the English. The text is
about a dialog between two students who are going to graduate at the
University.
(Rich)
Why is that?
(Rich)
But on the other hand…
Read
the dialog and pay attention to the idioms:
(Rich)
So, Angie, have you made
up your mind
about what kind of job you want?
(Rich)
Didn’t you want to work for a big company?
(Rich)
Really? Not even with a big salary and the job security?
(Rich)
That’s true. But still, a well-paid job with health and dental
plan… The opportunity to be promoted after a while…
Think about it!
(Angie) Well, they have a lot more freedom to
create and to implement their ideas. You’re responsible for
many different things and learn a lot. Tony’s friends said
that you usually have to wear
many different hats
when you work for a startup.
(Angie) On the other hand,
startups can be unstable, pay is usually lower than in a big company
and the
hours
can be crazy. I don’t know what I’m gonna do… I
guess I’ll mull
this over
for a while and try to talk to a few more people before I make a
decision!
(Angie) Nope. I’m still
going through the employment pages in the newspapers, but I haven’t
seen anything interesting yet.
(Angie) Yes,
but that was last month… I’ve talked to my cousin Tony
- he works for a large multinational. The perks
are
good, but I don’t want to be stuck
behind a desk
all day!
(Angie)
Well, of course a big salary is attractive!... But how safe can an
office job really be? You could be
laid off
any minute.
(Angie) I know… I’m just not sure
that that’s what I want anymore. I’ve talked to some of
Tony’s friends who work for small startups...
Their jobs sound so exciting!
Test your comprehension about the text now:
Q.1) Which sentence is true?
A. Rich and Angie are talking about career possibilities. x B. Angie knows exactly what she wants for her career. C. Rich is excited about working in a startup. D. Rich thinks a job in a big company doesn't pay well. |
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Q.2) Which sentence is false?
A. Angie thinks a job in a startup could be exciting. B. Rich prefers the security of a job in a big company. C. Angie has talked to her cousin's friends. D. Rich and Angie have made up their minds about where they want to work. x |
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Q.3) Choose the alternative that describe the characteristics of a job in a big company, according to the text:
A. You get health and dental plans and have to wear many different hats. B. You have job security and the freedom to create. C. You get a big salary and the perks are good. x D. You get lower pay and the hours are crazy. |
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Q.4) Rich says that a job in a big company offers security, and Angie...
A.agrees with him. B.decides to look for an office job. C.thinks startups are safer than big companies. D.thinks that there isn't any real security in an office job. x |
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Q.5) Which alternative is true?
A. Rich likes the idea of working for a big company but was convinced by Angie that a startup job offers bigger rewards. B. Angie is excited about the possibility of working in a startup but she'll give it some more thought before she decides what to do. x C. Tony's friends talked to Angie about the experience of working for big companies. D. Angie has found a few interesting possibilities while reading newspapers. |
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Transform these sentences in NEGATIVE e INTERROGATIVE – Simple Present:
Rich and Angie are talking about career possibilities.
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Rich and Angie have made up their minds about where they want to work.
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You get a big salary and the perks are good
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She thinks that there isn't any real security in an office job.
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Angie is excited about the possibility of working in a startup but she'll give it some more thought before she decides what to do.
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