Entry 2 Week Obser February 25th.pptx

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Entry 2 Week Obser

February 25th, 2025

Learning objectives:

Answer the following questions in pairs/groups:

• 1. Do you always take a lunch break? Why/why not?

• 2.How often do you think it’s important to take a break during a busy workday?

• 3. What are some activities you like to do during a short break to relax?

• 4. Do you think taking breaks can help you work better, or does it slow you down? Discuss your answers with your peers.

Enter your question here

Read the sentences below and match the words and phrases in bold to their correct definitions:

• 1. I need to skip lunch today. I have too much work to do.

• 2. Abdul is a very productive worker. He can do much more than the rest of the staff in the same amount of time.

• 3. The employees have one hour allotted for lunch.

• 4. Jackie has a heavy workload today. She has no time for breaks.

• 5. A good night’s sleep can help you to focus at work.

• a. A big amount of work to be done.

• b.Able to do a lot of work in less time.

• c.Concentrate

• d.avoid , not do something that is part of your normal routine.

• e. Given, dedicated

• Reading for a general idea.
  You are going to read an article about a study on lunch breaks at work.Read the text and match the numbers with the sentences below.

• 1000 3 3 5 50 81

• a. …………….percent of people don’t take a proper break in the day.
  b……………..North American employees took part in the study.

• c.Workers who do not take a lunch break feel less productive around……………………..pm.
  d.In the UK, ………………in 10 people take a full lunch break.

• e. Skipping lunch costs small businesses…………..£ million a day.
  F.21 percent of UK employees need………….or more caffeinated drinks a day to focus at work.

Reading for comprehension
Scan the article again and answer the following questions:

• 1.What happens when workers don’t take a lunch break?

• 2.What medical problem could they have?

• 3.Why do workers feel that they can not take a lunch break?

• 4.Whta is more effective than drinking caffeinated drinks according to Dr Jenny Leeser?

• 5. What is better than taking a one-hour lunch break?

Find a word or phrase in the article that matches the following definition or synonym.

• 1………..(adj.para.1): suitable, correct.

• 2………..(v, para.1): have an influence o something.

• 3………...(v,para.2): show, suggest.

• 4……………..(noun phrase, para.3): the health of workers.

• 5…………….(noun phrase,para.4): the most effective professional procedures.

• 6……………(adj.para.7): focused, able to concentrate.

Focus on grammar: can/can’t for ability and possibility:
Study the sentences from the text and the table below:

• 1. This problem can affect creativity and productivity in the workplace.
  (-This problem is able to affect creativity and productivity in the workplace.)

• 2.They can’t find a good reason to take a break.
  (-They are not able to find a good reason to take a break.)

• 3. Many employees feel that they can’t take a break because they have too much work to do.
  (-Many employees feel that it is not possible to take a break because they have too much work to do.)

• 4.A lunch break can be more effective than drinking coffee all day.
  (-It is possible that a lunch break is more effective than drinking coffee.)

Rewrite the sentences below using “ can” or “can’t”:

• 1.He is able to work and eat at the same time.

• 2.The boss is able to meet you now.

• 3.Taking lots of breaks has the ability to make you more productive.

• 4.Is it possible for us to go home now?

• 5.Is it possible for you to park here?

• 6.Is it possible for you to smoke outside?

• 7.The battery is able to last up to 10 hours.

• 8.I’m afraid, I’m unable to help you.

• 9.Where is it possible for me to buy a coffee machine?

Grammar Practice 2:
Study the table and complete the sentences below:

Who is the most and least stressed employee? Why?

Who is the most and least stressed employee? Why?

• 1.Both Kristina and Pierre can stay calm under pressure.

• 2.Only Pierre…………………………………………………………

• 3.Only Pierre and George…………………………………………

• 4.Akiko is the only person………………………………………..

• 5.Pierre can work flexible hours, but he……………………..

• 6.Only George………………………………………………………

• 7. George, Kristina and Pierre……………………………………

• 8.Akiko, pierre and Kristina……………………………………….

Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions like in the example and complete the table:

• Example:
  “Can you work without drinking coffee?”

• “ Yes, I can”/ “ No, I can’ t”

Example:
“Can you work without drinking coffee?” “ Yes, I can”/ “ No, I can’ t”

• Thank you!