Unit 7. The world of work

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UNIT 7:THE WORLD OF WORK
SECTION B: THE WORKER
B1/ Listen and read. Then answer the questions.
How many people are there in Tim’s family ?
A
letter
from
Tim
Jones
How many people are there in Tim’s family ?
There are four people in Tim’s family. They are Tim’s Father, Tim’s Mother, Tim and his sister, Shannon
Mr. Jones
Tim
Mrs. Jones
Shannon
I. New words
- Mechanic (n) [mi`kænik] :
- Machine (n) [mə`∫i:n] :
machine
mechanic
I. New words
thợ máy
máy
- shift (n) :
- work part- time :
- Mechanic (n) [mi`kænik] :
- Machine (n) [mə`∫i:n] :
I. New words
ca làm việc/ buổi học
làm việc bán thời gian
- local (adj) :
thợ máy
máy
- shift (n) :
- work part- time :
- Mechanic (n) [mi`kænik] :
- Machine (n) [mə`∫i:n] :
I. New words
địa phương
- day off :
ca làm việc/ buổi học
làm việc bán thời gian
- local (adj) :
thợ máy
máy
- shift (n) :
- work part- time :
- Mechanic (n) [mi`kænik] :
- Machine (n) [mə`∫i:n] :
I. New words
ngày nghỉ
- homeless (adj) :
địa phương
- day off :
ca làm việc/ buổi học
làm việc bán thời gian
- local (adj) :
thợ máy
máy
- shift (n) :
- work part- time :
- Mechanic (n) [mi`kænik] :
- Machine (n) [mə`∫i:n] :
I. New words
không nhà, vô gia cư
- play golf :
ngày nghỉ
- homeless (adj) :
địa phương
- day off :
ca làm việc/ buổi học
làm việc bán thời gian
- local (adj) :
thợ máy
máy
- shift (n) :
- work part- time :
- Mechanic (n) [mi`kænik] :
- Machine (n) [mə`∫i:n] :
chơi gôn
I. New words
không nhà, vô gia cư
- play golf :
ngày nghỉ
- homeless (adj) :
địa phương
- day off :
ca làm việc/ buổi học
làm việc bán thời gian
- local (adj) :
thợ máy
máy
- shift (n) :
- work part- time :
- Mechanic (n) [mi`kænik] :
- Machine (n) [mə`∫i:n] :
A
letter
from
Tim
Jones
Listen and Reapeat
Choose best answer a, b or c
1. Tim`s father is a ....
A. Teacher
B .Mechanic
C. Doctor
2. He usually works for about .... hours a week
A. 40
B .14
C. 44
3.The Jones family .....go to Florida on vacation
A. never
B .usually
C. always
4.Mrs Jones cooks ...for homeless people once a week
A. lunch
B .dinner
C. Breakfast
True or false.

a. Tim’s father works in a factory.
b. His mother is a housewife.
c. His father likes playing golf.
d. He prefers afternoon shift.
e. She cooks lunch for homeless people 3 mornings a week.

T
T
T
F
F
Match :
3
1
5
7
2
4
6
8
LUCKY NUMBERS
II. Comprehension questions :
LUCKY NUMBER!
LUCKY NUMBER
LUCKY NUMBERS
She works at a local supermarket
Where does Mrs. Jone work ?
What does she do for homeless people ?
She cooks lunch for homeless people
What is Mr. Jone’s job ?
He is a mechanic
How many hours a week does he usually work ?
He usually works 40 hours a week
How do you know the Jones family likes Florida ?
They always go to Florida on vacation because they have a great time
Dear Hoa,
I am …(1)… that you and your family are well. I am fine,too. Here is a photo of me,my mom and dad,and my sister, Shanon. Can you …(2)…me a photo of you?
Let me tell you more about my parents.
My mom works at home. She takes care of the family. Three mornings a week,she works …(3)… at a local supermarket. She and other women also cook lunch for …(4)…people once a week.

My dad is a …(5)… .He repairs machines in a factory. He works five days a week for about 40 hours, sometimes in the morning and sometimes in the afternoon. He prefers the morning …(6)… .He has fewer days off than my Mom.However ,when he has an afternoon free ,he plays golf.

Dad gets about seven …(7)… each year .He also has a three-week summer …(8)… .We always go to Florida on vacation. We have a great time and dad plays more golf.
Please write soon and tell me more about your family.
Best wishes,
Tim
pleased
send
part time
mechanic
public holidays
vacation
homeless
shift
Dear Hoa,
I am pleased that you and your family are well. I am fine,too. Here is a photo of me,my mom and dad,and my sister, Shanon. Can you send me a photo of you?
Let me tell you more about my parents.
My mom works at home. She takes care of the family. Three mornings a week,she works part time at a local supermarket. She and other women also cook lunch for homeless people once a week.

My dad is a mechanic. He repairs machines in a factory. He works five days a week for about 40 hours, sometimes in the morning and sometimes in the afternoon. He prefers the morning shift .He has fewer days off than my Mom.However ,when he has an afternoon free ,he plays golf.

Dad gets about seven public holidays each year .He also has a three-week summer vacation. We always go to Florida on vacation. We have a great time and dad plays more golf.
Please write soon and tell me more about your family.
Best wishes,
Tim
Remember
Comparison of countable noun :
Tim’s father has fewer days off than his mother.
Tim’s mother has more days off than his father
Compound adjectives :
A break lasts twenty minutes -> A twenty – minute break
A summer vacation lasts three months -> A three - month summer vacation
Prepare for the next lesson B2 – Unit 7.
Write a letter to your friend to tell about your parents’ work.
Good bye
Thank you for your attention
Merry Christmas