Unit 19 Britain at work in 2010
19.1
Say whether the sentences describe future events
that you think are certain or are only possible.
1 I think the internet will be
very important. ..................................
2 You can do all the
administration at home. ..................................
3 Many people from Britain
might emigrate to Spain. ..................................
4 The workplace will still be
important. ..................................
5 Working life may become
much more unstable. ..................................
6 They'll live for the moment. ..................................
7 People may adopt a `live for
today' lifestyle. ..................................
19.2
In each sentence there is one wrong word.
Underline the wrong word and write the correct
one on the right.
1 If we were emigrate to Spain, it will be cheaper.
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2 If people getting the opportunity, they will
choose to work from home.
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3 If people feel that they have no impact on
politics, they didn't think about the future.
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4 We see lots more global trade if the internet
becomes more important.
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5 I phone you if I hear any news.
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6 I won't go to Paris if I can ¯y there.
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7 We will enjoy life more if we stopping working.
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19.3
Underline the words you think speaker B will
say with extra stress to communicate a
difference in opinion from speaker A.
1
A: If we move the factory, 350 people will lose
their jobs.
B: Yes, but if we don't move and expand, we
won't be able to increase production.
2
A: If I go by train tomorrow, it means that I'll
have to get up at 5.30 am.
B: If you don't go by train though, you'll have to
drive 200 miles.
3
A: If we buy cheaper raw materials, we can save
thousands.
B: But if we buy better quality materials, we
might increase our market.
4
A: If we just offer training to the sales team, we
can reduce our costs.
B: But if we offer it to everyone, we will have
total product awareness.
5
A: If we reduce the R&D budget, we can invest
more in sales.
B: But if we do that, we won't have as much to
sell in the future.
6
A: If we go on holiday in October, the prices will
be lower.
B: But if we go on holiday then, the weather
won't be as good.
Test mark /20
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