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8.3 a I’ve lived in this city all my life, but there are parts I’ve never visited. It’s not easy to go to some places because there are no trains or buses. But now, because I use the bike scheme, I can go anywhere. And as a result, I’ve discovered lots of new places.
b I like the idea, but there are problems with it. The bike station near my house wasn’t working last week. So I couldn’t get a bike and I was late for work.
c I drive every day and I’ve noticed a lot more cyclists on the roads recently. A lot of people hire these bikes because they think cycling is fun. But they cycle dangerously because they haven’t ridden a bike for years.
d The bike scheme has been really useful for me. I like to exercise, but it’s not easy because I’m very busy. I have a lot of exams at the moment so I don’t have time to go to the gym. But now I cycle to university every day. Problem solved!
Slideshow – What can we learn from ants? Ants can tell us a lot about successful teamwork. Ants live and work together in huge communities called ‘anthills’. Here’s one in Switzerland. Very impressive! Every ant is part of a team. Cooperation is key to a team’s success. ‘Cooperation’ means working together towards a common goal. Players in a football team, doctors and nurses, members of a spaceship crew and firefighters, are all examples of team members who cooperate. Each team member has a role. Some roles are more difficult than others. In a restaurant kitchen, one person chops, another person mixes and another cooks. They need to coordinate so that the process moves smoothly from one person to another. Team members need to stick together in tough situations. Helping out teammates who are in trouble is key to the team’s success. As Iceman says in the classic 80s movie Top Gun: ‘Never leave your wingman’. However, despite their reputation, some ants are not great team players. A recent study showed that about a quarter of all ants do very little. Meanwhile, a tiny proportion – about 3% – do most of the work. That’s so unfair! But perhaps the ‘lazy ants’ are thinking great thoughts. Bill Gates, the former CEO of Microsoft, once claimed: ‘I always hire a lazy person to do a difficult job’. Why did he say that? What did he mean? Sometimes a team member has to speak up if he or she thinks the team is going in the wrong direction. For a lot of people, this can be very difficult. On the other hand, most teams have an ‘extrovert’ – a team member who loves to speak up. As often as possible. Extroverts love to demonstrate their skills. This one’s into windsurfing! At work, these people are usually good at giving presentations. But they may not be so strong on planning or working with the rest of the team.
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A good team member works hard for the team against tough competition. But at the same time they have to keep to the rules. No foul play. Problem-solving is also a big part of teamwork … … the trick is not to give up halfway. Team leaders play a vital role. And different leaders have different styles. Some leaders can be pretty bossy. This can lead to some team members getting stressed. So, leaders must know when to stop pushing. And they have to ensure that their team members get enough rest. Overwork can be a real problem. Meanwhile, some leaders think getting to the top first is the goal. They like to ‘lead by example’. And other leaders think that their most important role is to keep the team together. What do you think? Are you a strong team player? What style of leader do you prefer? When the work is done, after all that hard work and running around in circles, the team deserves some time to relax.
Unit 9
9.1 Jack
Jodie Jack
Jodie Jack
Jack How do you keep fit, Jodie?
I like cycling at the weekend. How about you? I like going to the gym and doing a few weights. I don’t like going to the gym. It’s too crowded. I know what you mean. How about your diet?
Jodie Well, I want to lose weight, so I’m not eating meat at the moment.
Good idea. I want to stop eating so much sugar, but I love eating cakes.
Jodie Oh, dear. Jack
I know. I want to run a marathon next month, so I really must get fit.
9.2 1 Interviewer So Mrs Carter, how do you like to manage your staff?
Boss
Rules are important. My staff have to start work very early and work hard. And they have to look smart, too.
Interviewer Do they have to wear suits? Boss
Yes, the men do. They have to wear trousers, a shirt and a tie. And they can’t grow beards. Women have to wear skirts or dresses. They can’t wear trousers.
Interviewer What about the weekends? Do they ever have to work on Saturdays?
Boss
Yes, of course they do! And they have to keep their phones switched on 24 hours a day so I can contact them in an emergency. If I send someone an email at 3 a.m., they have to reply immediately.
Interviewer Really? That seems a bit unfair.
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