Unit 10 – Types of Work

Task 1. Vocabulary matching

Match the types of work (1–8) with their definitions (A–H).

1.   full-time

2.   part-time

3.   freelance

4.   temporary

5.   permanent

6.   internship

7.   shift work

8.   flexitime

A.   work that continues for a limited period of time

B.   a job for 35–40 hours per week, usually with fixed salary

C.   working hours can start and finish at different times (with core hours)

D.   working independently for different clients, usually project by project

E.    a short period of work (often unpaid or low-paid) to gain experience

F.    a job that continues for many years with the same company

G.   working less than full-time (e.g. 20 hours a week)

H.   working in different periods during the day (morning / afternoon / night)

Task 2.  (Present Simple / Continuous)

Complete the sentences with the correct type of work. Use each word/phrase only once. Use Present Simple or Present Continuous.

remote work • contract • per diem • freelance • internship • shift work • part-time • permanent

1.   She works from home three days a week — she really likes __________.

2.   I’m doing a three-month __________ at a big management company this summer.

3.   He has a __________ position — he’s going to work there until he retires.

4.   Nurses and doctors often do __________, so they sometimes work at night.

5.   This job is only for six months — it’s a __________ position.

6.   She earns money by writing articles for different websites — she is a __________ journalist.

7.   When I travel for business the company pays me a __________ rate for food and hotel.

8.   Anna studies at university, so she can only find a __________ job (20 hours a week).

Task 3. Advantages & Disadvantages

 Choose two types of work from the list below. Write and then tell your partner:

•     2 advantages

•     2 disadvantages

Use this table format:

Type of work                    Advantages                             Disadvantages

freelance             1. …                                          1. …

2. …    2. … shift work     …      …

Types to choose from: freelance, remote work, shift work, internship, part-time, flexitime, temporary contract

Task  4.true/false

Read the job advertisement and decide if the statements are True, False or Not Stated.

Job advertisement We are looking for a full-time permanent Office Assistant. 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00. Salary: $2,800 per month. We also offer one part-time position (20 hours/week) and several freelance translation projects (you work from home, flexible deadlines).

1.   The company offers only permanent jobs.

2.   The full-time position includes work on Saturday.

3.   Freelance translators can choose when to finish their tasks.

4.   The part-time job pays more than the full-time job.

5.   There is a possibility to work remotely in the full-time position.

Task 5. Writing – “Choose your future”

Imagine you will start working in 2–3 years. Write 6–8 sentences about your ideal type of work. Use at least 5 different expressions from Unit 10.

Example: In the future I would like to have a … position because … I prefer … because … I don’t want to do … because