Listening 2_Unit 4: New Perspectives “When you change the way you look at things, the things you

u change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Wayne Dyer

Activity 1. Show me new perspectives! Life as a(n) 3………………… of a big bank

Activity 2a. (pp. 67-68) Advantages Disadvantages
Activity 2b. Listen to the talk. Reorder the information boxes on the left, and
- very well-paid - a lot of stress
match some of them with the ones on the right. (pp. 68-69)
[Some of the statements below are intentionally presented in the past tense to - 4……………………… - 5……………………… and
serve the purpose of the task] stomach problems
- expensive sports car
1.__ a. sold the possessions. - difficult to build a 6……………
- big apartment.
………………
2.__ b. needed a change.
Life as a(n) 7…………………
3.__ c. lived near his parents in… 12.__ South America Advantages Disadvantages
- very fulfilled - salary is significantly 8…………
4.__ d. explored… 13.__ Iowa
- 10…………………… pace of life - don’t eat out often
5.__ e. thought about the future. 14.__ Europe
- more time to make 11………… - can’t purchase a new car
6.__ f. worked for a bank on… 15.__ a local hospital - better relationship with family - can’t pay for a(n) 9………………

7.__ g. assisted sick and old people at… 16.__ Mexico - 12………………. ……………
Reflection corner
8.__ h. looked for a job. 17.__ Wall Street 1. I could complete ___/12 at the 1st attempt. 4. My mistake(s) (if any) was:____
1. I could complete___/12 at the 2nd attempt. ___________________________
9.__ i. lost his job. 18.__ their homes 1. I could complet ___/12 at the 3rd attempt. ___________________________
2. The task was easy/ OK/ challenging. 5. After all, I felt 
10.__ j. felt happy and satisfied. 3. After checking the answers, I got ___/12.
with my result.

11.__ k. worked as a home-care assistant in… Activity 2d. Listen again and answer the following questions. (pp. 68-69)
1. What did the speaker do at his first job?
Reflection corner
1. I could complete ___/18 at the 1st attempt. 4. My mistake(s) (if any) was:____
…………………………………………………………………………………
1. I could complete ___/18 at the 2nd attempt. ____________________________ …………………………………………………………………………………
1. I could complete ___/18 at the 3rd attempt. ____________________________ 2. What does the speaker do at his second job?
2. The task was easy/ OK/ challenging. 5. After all, I felt    …………………………………………………………………………………
3. After checking the answers, I got ___/18.
with my result.
…………………………………………………………………………………
Activity 2c. Listen again and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE
THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. (pp. 68-70) Reflection corner
Downshifting 1. I could complete ___/2 at the 1st attempt. 4. My mistake(s) (if any) was:___
1. I could complete ___/2 at the 2nd attempt. ___________________________
Advantages Disadvantages
1. I could complete ___/2 at the 3rd attempt. ___________________________
- less responsibility - less 1……………………… 2. The task was easy/ OK/ challenging. 5. After all, I felt 
3. After checking the answers, I got ___/2.
- more free time and 2…………… - less money with my result.
……………… to enjoy life Activity 2d. (p. 67) + Activity 2e. (p. 68)
Activity 3a. Listen and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN Activity 4: Time for a change!
THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS for each blank.
Program: 1………………………
Host: Jack || Guest: Barbara Ehrenreich– a(n) 2………………………
Book 1. Nickel and Dimed
Research aim: to find out if she could support herself in 3………………………
Data collection: Maine
Minnesota
Jobs she worked undercover:
 a waitress
 a(n) 4……………………
 a maid
 a(n) 5……………………
 a supermarket clerk
Length: 6……………… per job
Places: [see the figure] 7…………………
Findings:
Financial struggles: High 8…………………… vs. Low 9…………………
Health: felt physically 10………………………
People in this sector had to work 11……………………… to survive.
Achievement: The book became a(n) 12……………………… best seller, which
made the author 13………………………. Total Concept Design Inc. Lighting:
Book 2. Bait and Switch 76-78 Manning Way - large lamp in corner near 1…………
Research aim: to see if people with good jobs could find another same-level job Camden Town - 2………… around walls
easily after being 15………………………. London SW1 6TR - change main light to 3……… and raise
Data collection:
Changed her 14………………………. Window treatment:
Played a role of a white-collar 16……………………… Customer name: Mr&Mrs Harris - change blinds to 4…………
Prepared a great 17………………………. Address: 5 Chevas Avenue, London - colour? Maybe 5…………
Results Contact details: 01208 985 0763 Flooring:
Failed to find a new job. Room: Lounge - replace carpet with 6………… flooring
Conclusion: Life can be hard for people 18………………………. Extras:
Reflection corner - maybe add 7…………… near TV
1. I could complete ___/18 at the 1st attempt. 4. My mistake(s) (if any) was:_____
1. I could complete ___/18 at the 2nd attempt. ____________________________ Reflection corner
1. I could complete ___/18 at the 3rd attempt. ____________________________ 1. I could complete ___/7 at the 1st attempt. 4. My mistake(s) (if any)
2. The task was easy/ OK/ challenging. 5. After all, I felt    1. I could complete ___/7 at the 2nd attempt. was:___________________________
3. After checking the answers, I got ___/18.
with my result. 1. I could complete ___/7 at the 3rd attempt. 5. After all, I felt   
2. The task was easy/ OK/ challenging.
with my result.
Activity 3b. (p. 72) + Activity 3c. (p. 73) 3. After checking the answers, I got ___/7.