10A 8 In groups. Look at some more situations and problems. Think of some solutions.
Selma
Selma was a teacher, but now she has a young baby. Her husband works full-time. She wants to work full-time as a teacher again, but she is not free during the day.
Jeff
Jeff works for a big insurance company. He has a lot of good ideas, but his boss doesn’t listen to him. He feels frustrated.
Nevin
Nevin is a web designer and she works from home. She never speaks to anyone and gets very bored being alone in the house.
Hans
Hans is an electrician and he’s self-employed. He has too much work and not enough time.
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Think of some situations you have been in recently where you faced a problem. What did you do? How did you find a solution?
10 Imagine your dream job. Write a description of it. Think about:
• working alone or as part of a team • the people you work with • where you work • what hours you work • who you work for.
11 Read other people’s descriptions in 10. Would you like to do their jobs? Give your reasons. 152 English for the 21st Century • Unit 10