UNIT 8
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1 Read the text Quickly. then match each of these headings (a-g) with
the paragraph (1-7) to which it best corresponds.
a-5
b-6
c-4
d-1
e-7
f-3
g-2
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2 Match these key terms (1-4) with the examples (a-d).
1-c
2-a
3-d
4-b
3 Answer these questions.
1 - What does the phrase construed as discriminatory in paragraph 2 mean?
The phrase "construed as discriminatory" means something portrayed as arbitrary
or unjustifiable.
- What do you think would be involved in proving that a job advertisement
could be construed as discriminatory?
Proving that a job advertisement could be construed as discriminatory involves
checking the facts, analyzing the text of the advertisement and therefore proceed
filling a charge or complaint.
2 What do you understand by the phrase reasonable adjustments in paragraph
3?
I understand that some changes are needed to help disabled persons do their job
well, such as providing extra equipment or support.
What factors do you think might be taken into account when deciding if an
adjustment is reasonable?
Creating an environment that is caring and supportive and to make sure that a
disabled worker has the same access to everything that is involved in doing and
keeping a job as a non-disabled person.
3 What do you think compensation for [ ... ] injured feelings in paragraph 6
refers to?
This refers to damages awarded for the upset, distress or anxiety that a worker
might have suffered as a result of discrimination.
What kinds of work-related situations do you think could result in such a
claim for compensation?
If the employee was fired because of his race, sex, national origin.
4 Match the words to form collocations as they appear in Reading 1.
1-c
2-d
3-a
4-e
5-b
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6 Look at the title and read the first paragraph of the text. What do you think
case bonanza means? Why will there be a case bonanza?
I think case bonanza means a large amount of cases to work on. There will be a
case bonanza to outlaw discrimination in the workplace
7 Read the first two paragraphs. What does each of the three planned
directives deal with?
The first directive would cover, inter alia, discrimination based on age and religion.
A second one would deal with outlawing discrimination on the grounds of race and
ethnicity more generally, while a third envisages a 'programme of action',
providing practical support and funding for education on race-discrimination issues
and for groups which target race discrimination.
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8 Read the whole text and decide whether these statements are true or false.
1-F
2-F
3-F
4-T
9 Match these words or phrases from the text (1-4) with their synonyms (a-d).
1-c
2-d
3-b
4-a
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12 This email was sent by Gwen to Jane as promised in the telephone
conversation. What documents are attached to the email? Underline the sentences
she uses to refer to them.
· I attach the revised entry of appearance form which you requested.
· Please find attached a documentproviding a complete factual account of the
circumstances of the theft.
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13 Although Jane and Gwen have a friendly working relationship and are on a
firstname basis with each other, the style of Gwen's email to Jane is polite and
formal. Which words or phrases contribute to the politeness and formality of the
email?
· Sincerely
· If you require further information
· Kindly let me know
· Many thanks
14 Match these formal expressions (1-10) from the email on page 110 with their
more informal counterparts (a-j).
1-d
2-e
3-i
4-h
5-j
6-b
7-a
8-f
9-c
10 - g
