Lesson 3 - Level B1

Lesson 3 - Level B1 1

I'm Stressed To The Limit!
(30 min.)















Objectives:

Describe people's job; make recommendations using should;
and discuss work-related stress.







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Modals


Have to

I
You
We
They

have to
don't have to



work at night.
He
She
has to
doesn't have to
Do
Does
I/you/we/they
he/she
have to work at
night?


Should

I
You
He/She
We
They

should
shouldn't


do the job for free.

You use has to / have to to show that it is necessary to do something.
Everyone has to pay taxes.
We all have to use the same computer program.

When you want to show that it isn't necessary to do something, you
can use doesn't have to/don't have to.
He doesn't have to travel much in his job.
We don't have to dress formally for work.

You use should or shouldn't to show that it is a good or a bad idea to
do something.
You should use the internet for getting new ideas.
You shouldn't work so hard if you want to live an old age.





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Exercises: Complete the sentences in an appropriate way. Use
has to, have to, doesn't have to or don't have to and the verbs in the
box.

get up wear sign get do go


1) Our company has a 'casual Friday' policy which means you
_________ formal clothes in the office on Fridays.
2) All visitors to the factory __________ a register.
3) To get to work on time he _________ at 5:30 a.m.
4) I like holidays because you ________ anything.
5) Every Monday morning we ________ to a departmental meeting.
6) You ________ a visa if you travel to certain countries.



Speaking:

Using the words/phrases inside the box, make two sentences with has
to/have to/ doesn't have to/don't have to. Discuss with your partner.



Example:




a) An air traffic controller has to take decisions very quickly.
(It's necessary)
b) A factory worker doesn't have to be creative.
(It's not necessary)




air traffic controller factory worker
take decisions be creative
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1) Middles managers CEO's solve day-to-day
problems take strategic decisions

a) ____________________________________.
b) ____________________________________.


2) Lawyer secretary wear a suit type letters

a) ____________________________________.
b) ____________________________________.


3) Accountant telephonist use a computer
be honest

a) _________________________________________.
b) _________________________________________.


4) Teacher engineer tell people what to do
wear a tie

a) _______________________________________.
b) _______________________________________.


5) Lorry driver taxi driver drive long distances
memorize street maps

a) ____________________________________________.
b) ____________________________________________.










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Reading:
Promotion? Anyone?


Ambition pushes people at work to
succeed, receive praise, and eventually move up
in the company. With the promotions and
increased responsibilities, people also dream
about new cars, bigger homes, more exotic
vacations, and perhaps an earlier, more fulfilling
retirement. But new research out of Britain
showed without a doubt that promotions at work
may actually harm the health of people.
Research indicated that the mental health
of people worsened with a promotion. The negative effects weren't for
the short term, and continued for a long time. Mental strain increased
by an average of 10%. In addition, people were more likely to skip
visits to the doctor. These people most often cited stress and not
enough time because of the new job. The research also showed that a
promotion didn't offer any health benefits at all.
Past studies have shown that stress can be a silent and deadly
killer. It affects every part of the body. Stress can lead to heart disease,
cancer, depression, and even more cases of the common cold. All of
this occurs because stress slows or shuts down important bodily
functions like digestion, physical growth, and parts of the immune
system. Although the negative effects are just temporary if the stress
is removed, frequent and severe cases cause the slow down to occur
again and again. The effects add up over time.
The findings came from an annual survey which also included
information from roughly 1,000 newly promoted people. And although
the poor economy and the threat of joblessness are presently large
enough to cause stress for some, there's now something else to worry
about too: recognition and job promotion.

Discussion Questions:
1) What are some areas that generally cause stress at work?
2) Do you agree that the new job responsibilities that come with a
promotion are stressful?
3) Have you ever heard the term "work-life balance?" What do you
think it means?