Wanda Nurul Wahida
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Week 15, Unit 9
Exercise 14
In each of these paragraphs, someone is talking about thelr Job. Working with another
student, Infer what the Job is. Then underfine the words or phrases that helped you guess.
1. "The minute you climb in, you start feeling excited. There's nothing so exciting for
me, not even a jet plane. You get in and start up and off you go. And then you've got
to pay attention every minute. There's always someone doing something crazy who's
likely to end up under your wheels. I sometimes think it's a miracle if I can get all the
way there with no accidents. You've always got to be thinking ahead. There's a lot of
people in this job who have stomach problems from the tension. They lose their
hearing too, because of the noise. You've got to be tough on this job, you know."
Job: A flight attendant or maybe a pilot
2. "My day starts at four o'clock in the moring. That's when my feet hit the floor. I'm at
work at five-thirty and I finish at two in the afternoon. In between I do a lot of
walking. I wear out a lot of shoes each year-maybe four or five pairs. And my poor
feet, at the end of the day they're really hurting. The other problem is the dogs.
Sometimes you can make friends with them and they'll follow you around. But other
times, they can be mean. I've been bitten a couple of times. I can't say as I care much
for dogs any more. But it's not all bad, my job. One thing I like is the way you meet a
lot of people. You learn all about their private lives, too. It never gets boring."
Job: Sales
3. "The most important thing is to understand people. You've got to know what they're
thinking. If you can figure that out you can get them to do anything. They come in
with an idea about what they want. You get them talking about themselves, about
what they like. If it's a man, you talk about baseball, or something like that. If it's a
woman, you ask her about fashions. That they comfortable with you. You ask them a
lot of questions and get them saying yes. Then they just get into the habit of saying
yes. In the end you can put them into anything you want, if you're really good. They
need a little car for the city; you send them home with a truck. Of course, I wouldn't
really do that. It wouldn't be right. You've got to sell on this job, but you also have to
be fair. It's not fair to take advantage of people too much. There are some people in
this business who'd do anything. But I don't believe in that."
Job: Business / real estate agency or smiliar
Exercise 15
In these paragraphe, the writer does not stato the main idoa directly. Working with another
student, try to infor the man Idea and writo it bolow. (Remember that the main Idea is always
a complete sentence.) Underline the worde or phrases that helped you.
Sleep: An Important Part of Life
1. Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? If so, you are not
the only one. Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating
lunch is the cause of their sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat.
However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time-about eight hours after
you wake up-your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down
and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experimental situations where
there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a
similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period
about eight hours later.
Main Idea : A drop in body temperature can trigger drowsiness
2. In many parts of the world, people take naps in the middle of the day. (A nap is a
short, daytime period of sleep.) This is especially the case in warmer climates, where
the heat makes work difficult in early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps
are good for everyone in any climate. First of all, a daily nap means a more rested
body and mind and many health benefits. In countries where naps are traditional,
people tend to suffer less from stress and stress-related problems such as heart
disease. Another benefit of taking naps is improved job performance. In jobs where
public safety is involved, a nap can make an important difference. Studies have found,
for example, that airplane pilots make fewer mistakes if they take regular naps.
Main Idea : Naps are good for everyone in any climate
3. Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may
recommend taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the possibility,
however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the
best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A nap too late in the day
may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you
sleep for too long. A nap that lasts too long may also make it difficult for you to sleep
at night. If time is a problem, try a short nap-even ten minutes of sleep can be help-
ful. Some people, in fact, find that they do not need to sleep at all. They feel rested
and awake after just lying down for a while.
Main Idea : Many working people have no time to take naps
