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5. Marcia: I'm going home now. Don't forget to turn off the printer before you leave.

Lorna: I won't.

Marcia: By the way, I'm not coming to work tomorrow. Could you give this report to Joan Sanchez for me?

Lorna: Sure.

31. Mike's roommate, Jeff, is having problems today. Check the appropriate response to each request.

this morning.

a. ____ I'm late for class, too. Sorry, b. _____ No, I can't.

32. Read Marcia Jones’ response to an e-mail from her boss. (Her answers are in bold print.) Find and correct six mistakes in making and responding to requests.

Subj: sales meeting-Reply Date: 04-11-01 12:14:39 EST

From: MarciaJones@dataline.com

To: JohnSanchez@dataline.com

CC: AnnChen@dateline.com

>>> <JohnSanchez@dataline.com> 04/11/01 10:37am>>>

The meetings are going well but they have been extended a day. Could you call please Doug Rogers to try to reschedule our sales meeting?

Not at all. I'll do it right away.

We'll need three extra copies of the monthly sales report. Would you ask Ann to take care of that?

Yes, I would. (Ann – could you do this?)

I hate to ask, but would you mind to work on Saturday? We'll need the extra time to go over the new information I've gotten.

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Sorry, but I couldn't. My in-laws are coming for a visit. But Rob Lin says he can come in to the office to help out.

One last thing. I was going to pick up those new business cards, but I won't be back in time. Would you mind doing that for me?

Yes, I would. I'll stop at the printers during my lunch break.

33. Work in a group. Make out your own schedule for the weekend. Then ask group members to help you out. Use polite requests.

Example:

A:Can you drive me to the mall Saturday morning?

B:Sorry, I can't. I'm working Saturday morning.

or

Sure, I'd be glad to.

34. Read this page from an advertisement for Capital Training Institute.

CAPITAL Training Institute

Here are the answers to questions our students often ask: Q: I can't go to college. Will I still find a job?

A: Many jobs don't require a college education. For example, administrative assistants and travel agents often move up to better positions. But be careful – you shouldn’t take a job unless it offers you a good future. At Capital, you can get the skills you need for a job with a future.

Q: What are the best jobs these days?

A: For the next ten years, the best opportunities will be in service jobs. High school graduates ought to think about fields like health care and restaurant services.

Q: How should I prepare for a service job?

A: You will need a high school education for any good job. That means you'd better not quit high school if you want to get ahead. In fact, you should plan to get more education after you graduate. And, of course, computer skills are important for almost any job.

Q: I want to start my own business. Should I get a job first?

A.: Yes. You should definitely get some experience before you start your own business. Appliance repairers and truck drivers often start their own companies after a few years on the job.

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35. Two students are looking at the bulletin board at Capital Training Institute. Read their conversations and underline the words and phrases that give advice. Then complete each conversation with the number of the correct job notice.

1.Jake just finished a job for CTX builders. He's looking for work. – He should call about number 6 . He's got a lot of experience now.

2.I want a part-time job this semester. I think I'll apply for number ___. – Maybe you shouldn't apply for that one. You have night classes, remember?

3.Pam quit her job at City Hospital because she couldn't work at night. – She ought to apply for number ____. Older people really like her.

4.The company offered Cindy number ____. – Well, she'd better not take it. She hates to drive in the city.

5.Kate and Denny are always complaining about their salaries. – Programmers can make good money. They should call and find out about number ____.

6.Tom's just finished his course in office administration. – Really? We'd better tell him about number ____. They need someone right away.

36. Choose the correct words to complete this advice for job-seekers.

Want or need a new job? When's the best time to start looking? Right now! You ought to /’d better not delay, or you'll start to feel "stuck." These tips will help:

•A lot of people wait until after the holidays to look for a job. That means less competition for you. You shouldn't / should wait!

•Too busy at work to schedule interviews? Early morning interviews have fewer interruptions. You should / 'd better not ask for interviews before nine o'clock.

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•If you are laid off, you ’d better / shouldn't immediately take a lower-paying job just to get work. If your salary is low, your employer won't appreciate your skills. If possible, you ’d better not / should wait and look for a salary that matches your skills.

•However, money isn't everything! You ought to /’d better not take a position with a company you dislike, or you won't do a good job there.

•The best way to ruin an interview is to talk about salary too soon. You 'd better / shouldn't wait – learn about the job and talk about your skills first.

37.Read this letter. Find and correct six mistakes in the use of modals that express advice.

Dear Son,

We are so happy to hear about your new job. Congratulations! Just remember – you shouldn’t to work too hard. The most important thing right now is your schoolwork. Maybe you only oughta work two days a week instead of three. Also, we think you’d better ask your boss for time off during exams. That way you’ll have plenty of time to study. You would better give this a lot of careful thought, OK? Please take good care of yourself. You’d not better start skipping meals, and you definitely shouldn’t worked at night. At your age, you will better get a good night’s sleep. Do you need anything from home? Should we send any of your books? Let us know.

With love, Mom and Dad

38.Work with a partner. Imagine that your partner has been offered a job in a country that you know very well. Give some advice about customs there. Then switch roles. Use the topics below and some of your own.

• Calling your boss by his or her first name

• Shaking hands when you first meet someone

• Calling a co-worker by a nickname

• Bringing a gift to your host or hostess

• Asking for a second helping of food when you are a guest

• Crossing the street before the light turns green

Examples:

You'd better not call your boss by her first name.

You should shake hands when you first meet someone.

39. Work in small groups. Take turns telling each other about problems you are having. They can be real problems or invented problems, or you can choose from the examples below. Let the others in the group give advice.

Examples:

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Problem: I'm having trouble making friends.

Advice: Maybe you should come to the students' lounge. I think you ought to spend more time with the rest of us ...

Other problems: I don't think I'm earning enough money. I don't have enough free time.

40. Look at a classroom at Mo's Training Institute (pic. 2). Working in pairs, give advice for ways that Mo can improve his institute. Then compare your ideas with the ideas of another pair.

Pic. 2

Example:

A:He should empty the trash.

B:Yes, and he ought to ...

41.Look at Exercise 40. Imagine you are a student at Mo's Training Institute. Write a letter of complaint. Give advice on improvements Mo should make.

42.What do you know about hosteling? Read this youth hostel brochure.

LET'S TRAVEL!

A LOT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WANT TO TRAVEL – but it's too expensive, or they don't want to travel alone.

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