[pew rete 6a How was life different 200 years ago? Complete the sentences with used to or didn’t use to and these verbs. be eat have learn play throw travel walk 1 People by horse, 2 They computers, 3. They from ane place to another more than they donow. 4. Generally they. healthy food 5. Simpleilinesses very dangerous, 6 People ‘musical instruments, not CDs. 7 Most people: ‘away so much rubbish as they do now. Latin. Educated people 6b In which sentences in 6a can you replace used to with would? 7 Complete the text with used to and would with the verbs given, or the past simple form of the verbs given. Sometimes there is ‘more than one possible answer. When both used to or would are possible, use would. My grandfather i 8, but when he was ayoung man he ta) (work) asa postman. He (b) (ike) hisjob: He) (get up) eariy every morning and collect all the letters. those days, people d) thot have) computers, the intemet or email so they (@) ite) leters quite often. The only problems my grandfather had were with dogs. When he was a postman, he () thate) them! (Not now ~ now he has three dogs in his housed) One day, this enormous dog (g) Gump) out. (bite) him really badly and my grandfather i) {need} t0.g0 to hospital. But in general | remember that he (). {ft complain) about his job, Complete these sentences so they are true for you. Copy your finished sentences onto a piece of paper. 1 Lused to at the weekends, but now I don't, 2. I didn't use to at the weekends, but now Ido, 3. used to in the evenings, I dirt use to {at school, but now Ido, 4 5 When | was at primary school, | would 6 Once when | was at primary school, Sb SPEAKING Your teacher is going to read out some of the sentences. Who do you think wrote them? ee 1 Phrasal verbs connected with work ‘Match the phrasal verbs in bold in sentences 1-7 with their meanings a- 1 Ifyou want to get ahead, you need to work hard, 2. He applied for a job in an intemational company bout they turned him down, 3. She took over the projectlast year. k'shers now, 4 They're going toset up anew office in Tokyo. 5 6 This new jobs hard but 'm going to keep at it. We're working on 3 new product to get it just right. 7 Toapply for the job, you must fill in this form, spend time producing or improving something start (3 business, organization, etc) ‘continue working at something even if you want to stop progress faster than other people 2 write information such as your name and address an adacument f not accept an offer, request or application 9. take control of something consist ofa verb and one or two. Particles (prepositions or adverbs), The meaning of Phrasal verbs is not always easy to guess from the vverb or particles. Use a dictionary but be careful because the same phrasal verb can have different ‘meanings, STUDY SKILLS » page 145 Phrasal ve" Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in 1. 1. Donttstop trying! it 2. Imambitious.I want to and get to the top of the company, 3. Don't forget to this section of the questionnaire with your address. 4. They offered me promotion but 1 it because | didn't want any mare responsibility 5. Youneed a lotof money and original ideas to anew business. 6 Lets this project first and when we finish we can lookat something els. 7 We used to bean independent company, but a big Japanese company. us lest year Complete the questions with the correct particle. Then ask and answer the questions in pairs. 1 Areyou working school at the momen? 2 When something is cfficult, do you usually ke itor not? i; 3. Have you everflled an official form? Why? 4) What qualities do you think you possess to get ina job? 5 What business would you like to set_....? any assignments at —— elThe language Cross-curricular — Economics Learning English for work 1. Look at the football players in the photos and answerthe eres Pesan Past ere) Beene Pee eos Read the article, then look atthe tite. Do you: Peer ee Cea An Non-EU football stars j have to take English test lees and managers Firs san English test in the UK under new immigration Football stars from outside che European Union ate considered skilled workers, They need to have demonstrate th basic knowledge of English before they receive work visas lasting up t0 three yeats, However, thei wives and girlfriends do not need to pass @ language test Liam Byrne, he immigration minister, said the Goverment ed about rot including South American though ‘long and k and African stars i the rules, but decided thar would be ‘un-Brits He added, ‘Most of them will be ‘well-off enough to afford a decent Top English teams have taken many non-EU players. The Argentine Carlos’Tevez was said co have had problems with the language when he joined his first English club. Thi Brazilians Alfonso Alves and Elano also appear to be less than fluent in English Meanwhile, the Government has calmed fears chat new rules could affece foreign musicians and actors They will receive short visas 10 cover the period of their vist. This isa also applies to sports stars in competitions such as the Oly The restrictions on skilled workers, including teachers, nurses and engineers, form part of the Government's poins-based immigration system. They follow new rules already announced for ly-slled’ migrants such as jgeons, computer specialists and As well as using she English tests, companies now need to show they could not find British workers to Ado the job by advertising in Job nttes They also have to show hat the employees they take on re qualified and earn more than 4,000 a yea Some people think thar the ne points system will be good because i will give British job-seekers the fist to apply for jobs and only the However, others warn Britain must not shut its borders to those people who can help the country’s economy diversify and grovt They say that Britain needs to look for top global ralen, not give jobs to British people just because they are British How the points system works Tier one: Highly skilled ‘Wealthy sled professionals considered automaticaly 1 have enough points to work in Britain, whether they have ajob offer oF no. eee They need to have ajob offerand enough points on skils and qualifications. They need to speak English and their ob has to be advertised fist inthe UK ener! Includes obs in foad processing and agriculture ‘The Government thinks these vacancies can be filed from the European Union, ‘Only for recognized courses and institutions oaieicu eee Covers snort stars and musicians coming infor single events. INSIDE INFORMATION.Read the article again and complete the sentences. Useno SPEAKING What about you? eee st oces errinie article Tovrea ans Wh ‘What do you think of the Idea of doing a language test to 1 Non-furopean footballers have to have a live and work in a new country? Explain your opinion. of English in order to get a work visa 2 Liam Byrne thinks that the majority of foreign players are to pay for language lessons. 3 People fiom other countries who are touring Britain will get Scr isiay Match the words and definitions. to be abe to enter the county 1 immigration a visting one place ater another 4 The changesin the immigration system affect 2. afford people who are looking fora job workers 3. touring ¢_official lines separating countries 5. Bitsh companies can only take on foreign workers after engender the job to British people. Grane something 6 cet PET PERRIS ss 6 jobeskers @ develop new products or atvties See 10B8 ee alveys ol 7 borders doctorwho does operations Hin ieed Weeds needs a 8 diversify people who travel toa diferent 7. Highly skilled workers do not need a t v. country to stay there bbe able to enter the UK. 8 The government expects foreign people who work in farming 3 and agriculture in the UK to be from the 9) Non-European students have to study at colleges or academies. the process where people enter a country to live there Sisk S — Cross-curricular — Language Learning workplace jargon 5 Lookat these words and expressions. They are all ‘examples of ‘workplace jargon’. Work with a partner. Can you guess the meaning of the words and ‘expressions? 1 deskfast 5 knife-ande-forkit aad, 2. aldesko 6 think outside the box 3 alacar 7 blue sky thinking 4 eat reality sandwiches 8 win-win olution 6 stews @ 107 Ustentoa profesor oflingustcs explaining what the words and expressions in 5 mean. Make notes about what he says = 7 @ Usten again and complete the sentences. F Use no more than four words in each space. 1 Afdesto is based onan phrase which means eating 2. Ala carte means choosing what you want to eat from 3. Some people don't ike workplace jargon because it makes Blue sky thinking sometimes has a meaning. 5 The example of a win-win solution is when you a product in a supermarket and 8 SPEAKING What about you? 1. Doyou use any language that only teenagers use? 2 Doyou thinkjargon is a good or bad thing? » unit2 23