体验商务英语综合教程2（第二版）

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5.2 Listen to the second part of the interview and answer this question.What are the two main ways in which In Equilibrium helps companies deal withstress@
5.3 Listen to the third part of the interview. Choose the correct answer,according to Alan Bradshaw. Then discuss whether you agree with him.
1 Men/Women report less stress.
2 Men/Women are better at asking for and getting support.
3 Men/Women don't like to appear vulnerable.
4 Men/Women are in fact often more vulnerable.
5 Men/Women cope with pressure better.
In your opinion, which of the following apply more to men or women. Why@
Men / Women
1 are better time managers.
2 are less worried about deadlines.
3 have more pressure outside work.
4 are less ambitious.
5 worry more about making mistakes.
6 pay more attention to detail.
7 are better at doing many things at the same time.
8 are more likely to become angry when stressed.
A Before you read the article, discuss these questions.
1 Do you prefer a slow or a fast pace of life@ Why@
2 What can people do to have a good work-life balance@
3 Some people say they would like to 'leave the rat race'. What do you think they mean@
B Read the article below. Then decide whether these statements are true (T) orfalse (F).
1 Philomena had always wanted to be a market research consultant, but shesoon fo und the job too stressful.
2 One day, she realised she was not giving enough care to her husbandbecause of her job.
3 It took her more than five years to achieve a good work-life balance.
4 She did not write her first book exclusively for business people.
5 These days, she works up to 70 hours a week, but she is happy.

 

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