PART IV. Short Talks
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following talk.
(W) Most people think of the average working day as nine to five. In other words, most people are used to working during the day, usually from 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm. But some jobs start at different times. People who work “swing shift" jobs usually start work late in the afternoon, around 5:00 pm, and finish late at night, around 1:00 am. Other people work “graveyard” shift jobs. These shifts last all night, from 11:00 pm. to 7:00 am. These strange hours are necessary because some jobs can only be done at night. There are also an increasing number of people who work flexi-time. Flexi-time is convenient for workers because they can choose when to go to work For example, even if my regular hours are from 9:00 to 5:00, I could go to work from 8:00 to 4:00 instead, if I wanted.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following talk.
(M) I changed jobs about 2 months ago. My new job is much better than my old job. First, the pay is much higher. Also, I work fewer hours. In my old job, I worked ten hours a day. but in my new job I only work six hours a day. I used to be exhausted all the time, but now I have lots of energy. My benefits are also better. I have medical and dental insurance, which I did not have at my old job. Finally, my new job is closer to my home. I can walk to work which saves me a lot of money each month on gasoline and parking fees. I can arrive home much earlier than before so I also have enough time to take French classes twice a week, and I’m going to join a gym next week. |
