Transcriptions.
(Read the dialogues below.)
A. I feel so burned out.
B. Me, too! We’ve been working overtime for weeks now.
A. It’s a busy month, so all the full-time staff seem to be working extra hard. Almost all of us are all work and no play.
B. Yeah. I hope I get a promotion for all this hard work.
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A. Good afternoon! So, what’s our agenda for today?
B. Our agenda for today is the end-of-the-year report of the company’s sales.
A. I see. So based on the report, did we meet our annual target?
B. Yes, we did. In fact, our sales have significantly increased.
A. That really is great news! Every employee’s hard work has paid off.
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
target - alvo/meta
Example: Our boss is disappointed because we did not meet our group target.
Nosso chefe está desapontado porque não atingimos a meta do nosso grupo.
employee - empregado
Example: The new employees are now in training.
Os empregados novos estão em treinamento.
overtime - hora extra
Example: I am willing to do overtime just to finish my tasks.
Eu estou disposto a fazer hora extra só para terminar minhas tarefas.
full-time - Período-integral
Example: Full-time staff should report to work from 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays.
A equipe que trabalha em período integral deve se apresentar no trabalho das 8h as 17h nos días de semana.
promotion - promoção
Example: Finally! After two years of hard work, I got a promotion!Finalmente!
Depois de dois anos de trabalho duro, eu consegui uma promoção!
Expressions
Expressões
Our agenda for today…
Na nossa agenda para hoje...
Example: Our agenda for today is the company’s plans to hire more staff.
Na norra agenda para hoje temos os planos da empresa para contratar mais funcionários.
All work and no play
Só trabalho e sem diversão
Example: It would be so boring if you’re all work and no play.
Seria tão entendiante se você fosse só trabalho e sem diversão.
Burned out.
esgotado
Example: I feel so burned out. I’ve been doing so many tasks lately!
Eu me sinto tão esgotado. Eu tenho feito muitas tarefas ultimamente.
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
A. I heard you got a __________________.
B. I did! From being a part-time staff to a ___________________________ staff.
A. That’s excellent news! If you work even harder, you might even become the _____________________ of the Year in no time.
B. Actually, that’s my _________________________. That’s why I always do my best.
2. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
Complete o diálogo com suas próprias respostas. Você pode utilizar qualquer vocabulário ou expressão nova, se possível.
A. What is your dream job?
B. My dream job is ___________________.
A. I didn’t know that. Why?
B. I like it because my _______________________________.
A. Sounds like a great job! I hope you can get to do that in the future.
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. Name at least three jobs that you would like to try.
2. What jobs would you never want to do?
3. At what age do most people in your country start applying for jobs?
4. Is it easy to find a job in your country? Why is that so?
5. Would you consider yourself a workaholic? Why or why not?
2. Say It!
1. Discuss with your tutor the things you usually consider when looking for a job.
Discuta com o seu professor sobre as coisas que você considera quando está procurando um emprego.
2. Describe your ideal workplace. Explain why you prefer this kind of working environment.
Descreva seu local de trabalho ideal. Explique por que você prefere esse tipo de ambiente de trabalho.
3. You are applying for a job at your tutor’s company. Convince him/her to hire you by presenting your skills.
Você está se inscrevendo para um emprego na empresa do seu professor. Convença-o de que ele deve te contratar falando sobre suas habilidades.
4. You are about to establish a company. Discuss with your tutor the kind of company you want to create and why you chose this kind of business.
Você está prestes a abrir uma empresa. Discuta com o seu professor o tipo de empresa que você quer criar e por que essa
escolha de negócio.
