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1 Pre-listeningLook at the list o ofce incidents. Which ones are the most/leastserious? What measures would you suggest be taken against thepeople in question?1. A man has been ddling his expenses.2. A woman has been running a pirate CD

business rom her department.3. A man oten drinks at work.4. A woman has been writing a personal book

while she is at work.5. A managing director has lied on his CV.6. A woman phoned in sick but then went to a party.

2 Listening IListen to several people talking about the incidents rom aboveand compare your ideas.

3 Listening IIListen again. Who are they talking about? Write Speaker 1,Speaker 2, Speaker 3, Speaker 4, Speaker 5 or Speaker 6.1. This person had a bottle o whisky or vodka

under his desk.2. This person went to a party when she was

supposed to be at home.3. This person stayed in cheap hostels but put in

bills or our-star hotels.4. This person said hes studied at Cambridge University.5. This person used the ofce photocopier a lot.

6. This person was arrested by the police.

4 Language focus Modal verbsLook at this extract rom the listening, I think they shouldcarry out tests on people... The speaker has used a modalverb to give an opinion (should). Using a range o modal verbs(can / cant / should / shouldnt / must / mustnt / may / might),write sentences giving your opinions on the people mentioned inthis listening activity. For example:I think that people who phone in sick when they aren'treally sick should get the sack.

5 Discussion1. Have any o incidents similar to these happened

in your ofce? Which ones?2. Can you think o any more examples o

employees breaking company policy?3. What can be done to reduce incidents such as these?

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RECIPE

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onion soupIngredients

60 grams o butter.1.5 kilos opeeled and sliced onions.4-5 chopped garlic cloves.1 bay lea.A ew sprigs resh thyme.150 ml cider.750 ml chicken stock.

12-18 sage leaves.4 slices bread, toasted.120 grams o grated cheese.Salt and pepper.

PreparationMelt the butter in a big pot over medium-lowheat. Add the onions and saut slowly until sot,tender and browned (about 45 minutes). Addthe garlic, bay and thyme leaves and cook orve minutes, then add the cider and simmer orabout three minutes. Then, remove the herbs andadd the stock and simmer or 20 minutes. Season

with salt and pepper to taste. Put the soup intoheatproo bowls. Top each serving with a slice otoast and sprinkle the cheese on top.Grill in theoven until the cheese is melted and bubbling.Delicious!

YOU MAY BE FAMILIAR WITH THE DELICIOUS ANDCLASSIC FRENCH SOUPE L'OIGNON (ONION

SOUP), BUT HAVE YOU TRIED THE ENGLISH VERSION?

Ofce Problems

Refer to unit 6 of yourUpper IntermediateSkills Booklet for moreexplanations and exercises.

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to take the skin of ruit/vegetablesto slicevb

to cut into thin stripsto chopvb

to cut into small piecesa sprigna small shoot or twig o a plant

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to cook slowly over a low h eat

to grillvbto cook under/over a strong heat/

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an electrical appliance in thekitchen or cooking oodto meltvb

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