World of work. Do we live to work or work to live

What’s a typical working day?

a. In Italy it’s not unusual for people to start at 7.30 a.m. Lunch is taken seriously and shops and business begin to close for lunch from 1 p.m. If they can, people will go home or to restaurants, many to take a three course lunch before returning to work at 4 p.m. the day is over by 6 p.m. and work is definitely left in the office.

b. In Denmark starting time is 8-9 a.m. and people take an hour’s lunch between 11.30 a.m. Most companies have cafeterias to ensure staff have a healthy meal. People generally work an eight-hour day, finishing their work between 4 and 5 p.m., but those in managerial positions may stay later. Some people take work home with them.

c. In the USA people are at work by 8-9 a.m. lunch is often fast and you can have food delivered to eat at your desk. People finish their work at any time from 5.30 to 10 p.m. They tend not to take work home.

d. A working day in France may start at 9.30 a.m., then comes lunch at around 1 p.m. There is no eating at desks here. People have a proper sit-down meal, sometimes with wine, lasting up to an hour and a half. Business lunches are common, and can stretch to two hours. Finishing time is 6-7 p.m. is the norm, and most people don’t take work home – they value their family time.

e. Most people in Japan start at 8.30 a.m. lunch is at their company restaurant. It is a fast-service, set-menu place. Women are allowed to take longer than men! Some people work until 11 p.m., but 5-7 p.m. is the norm. they don’t take work home.

Найдите в тексте ответы на вопросы.

a) 1. When do people start their working day in Italy? 2. When do people return to work after lunch in Italy? 3. Do they take work home or leave it in the office?

b) 1. What is the starting time for work in Denmark? 2. Who takes an hour’s lunch? 3. Why do many companies have cafeterias? 4. Who may stay in the office later than 5 o’clock p.m.?

c) 1. When do people come to their work in the USA? 2. What does a “fast” lunch mean?

d) 1. Where do they often start work at 9.30 a.m.? 2. Lunch comes at around 3 p.m., doesn’t it? 3. Do they enjoy a fast-service lunch in France? 4. Why don’t most people take work home?

e) 1. Where do people in Japan usually have their lunch? 2. What kind of place is a company restaurant there? 3. Who is allowed to eat longer? 4. When do they go home after work?

2. Найдите в тексте следующие выражения и запишите их по-английски.

Не является необычным;

воспринимается всерьез;

на обед (ланч);

съесть обед из трех блюд;

в четыре часа дня;

уходят на обеденный перерыв, который длиться один час;

иметь здоровое питание;

с собой;

находятся на работе;

стремятся не брать работу на дом;

примерно в час дня;

там за письменными столами не едят;

являются обычным делом;

некоторые люди работают до…