Older People are Happier Workers

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Directions: Practice saying the words with your
tutor.

0-1 happier /hpir /

0-2 researcher /rst /
0-3 leaving /liv /
0-4 employee /empli /
0-5 exciting /ksat /
Audio Pronunciation Guide

He is not happy with his job.

EXERCISE 1: Unlocking Word Meanings

Directions: Read and learn new words and expressions with your tutor.

1-1 value [verb] how useful something or someone is

[Example:] I value my friends gifts.

1-2 interview [verb] to ask someone questions to find out something

[Example:] The reporter will interview the actor about his new movie.

1-3 salary [noun] fixed amount paid for doing work

[Example:] My salary comes every 15th of the month.

1-4 work hours [noun] time a person spends at work

[Example:] Annes work hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

1-5 devoted [adjective] caring for something very much

[Example:] My brother is devoted to his pets.

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EXERCISE 2: Article
Directions: Read the article per paragraph.
After each paragraph there is a statement, identify if this is TRUE/FALSE.

Older People are Happier Workers

A study has reported that older people are happier with their jobs than younger workers. The
researchers interviewed workers who are 50 years and older. Nine out of ten people said that they are happy
and satisfied at work.
2-1 TRUE/FALSE: The article states that only one out of ten people is not happy and satisfied at work.
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There are several reasons why older workers are happier. First, some feel that they are given more
respect at work. Younger co-workers ask for and value their advice. Second, older workers get higher salaries
and better employee benefits than younger workers.
2-2 TRUE/FALSE: According to the article, younger workers receive better salaries and benefits than older workers.
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Most of the older people interviewed have said that they dont want to stop working. Instead of leaving
their jobs, some just choose to have shorter work hours. They are devoted to their job because they love what
they do. Their job keeps their lives exciting. Apart from the money and benefits, older workers find happiness
in working.
2-3 TRUE/FALSE: According to the interview, older people work fewer hours rather than leave their job.
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EXERCISE 3: What is the correct word?

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word or expression.

advice

reason

exciting

receive

happier

3-1 John is ______ after he moved to a new company.

3-2 Thank you for giving me ______ on my work problem.

3-3 There is a ______ why she doesnt want to leave her job.

3-4 I ______ my salary at the end of every month.

3-5 My new job is ______ since I travel a lot.

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CHALLENGE ROUND
EXERCISE 4: Do you AGREE or DISAGREE?
Directions: Read the statements below.
Decide if you AGREE or DISAGREE and tell your tutor WHY.

4-1 Most young workers are not happy at work.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-2 Older workers are better at their jobs than younger workers.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-3 People older than 61 years old should still be allowed to work.
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You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

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