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Communication Companion
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A.1 Another Busy Day 2
A.2 Breaking News 6
A.3 A Job for Talia 10
A.4 A Matter of Trust 14
B.1 Nicks Explanation 18
B.2 Bad News 22
B.3 An Endorsement Deal 26
B.4 No One by That Name 30
C.1 No Help for Nick 34
C.2 In the News 38
C.3 The Truth Revealed 42
C.4 Deans Challenge 46
Appendix 1 Student B Pages 50
Appendix 2 Instructions for Board Games 61
Contents
A.1
Whats the Story?
Groups of 3. In the video, you met Talia, Amy, and Tony.
Take turns describing each of these characters.
Talk about:
what they do
how they feel about their work
what kind of people they are
Answer the questions to help you retell
the story.
Why is Talia tired?
What does Amy invite Talia to do?
Why cant Talia go with Amy?
What does Tony want Talia to do?
What do you think?
Which character are you most similar to? Why?
Be Dramatic!
Pairs. Below are two conversations: one between Amy and Talia, and one between Tony and Talia. First,
match the sentences and the responses. Then put each conversation in the correct order.
Conversation 1
Amy Talia
Conversation 2
Tony Talia
Now role play the conversation between Amy and Talia. Add two or more lines, using your own
words. Then do the same with the conversation between Tony and Talia.
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Talia
Amy
Tony
Im researching the background information
for that transportation story.
Really? Thats great!
I have a big project for you to work on. I know
youve been hoping for a break.
I have something important to talk to you
about. What are you working on?
Why dont you take a break tonight? Yeah, why
not come with me to a party?
You might meet someone.
You know, youre working too hard.
I know. I always work this hard.
No, listen! Im too busy to go.
No thanks. Maybe some other time.
Another Busy Day
Level 3 Unit A.1 3
Questionnaire: Work and Play
Pairs. First, work alone. Read each sentence and fill in the blank with the simple present or the present
continuous form of the verb on the left. Then make yes-no questions and ask your partner.
Example
A: Are you working now? B: Yes, I am. / No, Im not.
A: Do you often meet interesting people at work? B: Yes, I do. / No, I dont.
Your Partner
Yes No
work I __________ now.
meet I often __________ interesting people at work/school.
learn I __________ new things at my job/at school right now.
take I usually __________ my work/studies too seriously.
be I __________ usually in a good mood at work/school.
lose sleep I __________ because of work/school these days.
find I __________ time to relax every day.
spend I __________ too much time at work/school now.
take I often __________ home a lot of work.
do I always __________ something fun on the weekend.
Now find a new partner. Tell your new partner about your first partner:
Jun is working now.
Lifestyles: Which Job Is Right for You?
Groups of 3. First, work alone. Look at the jobs below. Choose one job that is right for you and one job
that is not right for you.
actor professional athlete doctor manager reporter designer teacher
Now talk about the jobs you chose. Use the adjectives in the word pool below. For the job that is right
for you, use enough. For the job that is not right for you, use too or not . . . enough. Respond to the
statements of the other people in your group.
shy creative confident patient talented serious hard-working
lazy smart organized strong tense flexible energetic
Example
A: Im organized and hard-working enough to be a manager.
B: Thats great! What kind of manager do you want to be?
A: Id like to be a restaurant manager.
C: Really? I could never do that job.
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Guessing Game: How Do You Feel?
Groups of 4. One student chooses an adjective from the word pool. Describe to the group when you
feel this way, but do not use the actual word. Begin your sentence with I feel this way when ____. The
other students will guess how you feel. (If they dont guess correctly after the first sentence, tell them
another sentence.)
Example
A: I feel this way when I take a test. B: Do you feel __________?
nervous relaxed
exhausted cheerful
depressed bored
surprised angry
Situations: Youre Working (Too) Hard
Pairs. Student A, look at this page. Student B, look at page 50.
Read the first situation. Then role play it with your partner. When you finish, read the second situation
and role play it.
Situation 1
You and Student B work together. Student B is your boss.
You really like your job, but youre exhausted. You worked ten hours every day this
weekand last week, too. Youre not sleeping well at night because youre always
thinking about work! You want to take a long vacation. You are having a meeting
with your boss.
Use this language:
I like my job, but I ____. Im working long hours.
I feel ____. I need some time off.
Situation 2
You and Student B are roommates.
You think Student B works too much. You just got home, and Student B is working
again! Its time for a break. Theres a big party tonight, and you want Student B to go
with you to relax.
Use this language:
What are you working on? Why dont you ____?
You need to take a break. Come on!
Level 3 Unit A.1 5
Make a Decision: Weekend Plans
Whole class. First, work alone. Fill in the calendar with two fun things you plan to do on Saturday
and Sunday.
Now invite other students in the class to join in your plans. Invite one person at a time, using the
language in the charts below. Suggest activities and times to meet. Accept or decline other students
invitations. Begin your conversation with Do you want to get together this weekend? On your calendar,
write when and who you will meet.
Invite Accept Decline
Why dont we ____? Sure. That sounds great. Sorry. Im busy.
Lets ____. OK. Thatd be great. Id love to, but I cant.
Web Discussion
Groups of 4. What are companies doing to keep their
employees happy? Think about the web research you did
and your own experience (or the experiences of other
people you know). Discuss company benefits. Which
benefits are most important to you? Why?
Now imagine youre on a team at Solid Gold Productions.
Its your job to write a page for the Employee Handbook.
You need to describe the companys new benefits for
employees. Think about what will keep your employees
happy and how much each benefit will cost the company.
List the benefits on a piece of paper.
Now take turns telling the class about your companys
benefits.
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Sunday
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New Hire Orientation
Work/Family and Related Programs
Information
Child and Elder Care
Resource & Referral
Educational Seminars
Wellness
Weight Management at Work
Health Club Memberships
Flu Shots
Wellness Day
Convenience
Casual Day
Direct Deposit
On-Site 24-hr. Security
Financial
Tuition Reimbursement
Financial Aid for Adoption
Scholarship Program
Matching Gift Program
Time Management
Alternative Work
Arrangements
Short Term Disability Leave
Summer Hours
Support
and Counseling
EAP