Make or Do

Unit 2

Still a man’s world

Pre-reading tasks

Broaden your general vocabulary

Match each word with make or do.

………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. …………………………...

a decision nothing my best a noise money the right thing

………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. …………………………..

the talking a profit a mistake business progress the shopping

Make or Do

Complete the following sentences using a word from a partnership with make or do from the previous exercise. Some words have to be used in Plural.

1. Are you coming or not? Everybody is waiting for you to make ………………..

2. At first Ernesto thought German was impossible but now he’s making ………………..

3. Do be quiet! I’m working here and you’re making ………………..

4. I know it is going to be difficult but I’ll try to do ………………..

5. I’d better be going. I have to do ………………..

6. Don’t listen to what they are talking about. You did ………………..

7. I hope Corey won’t come. Last time he was the one who was ……………….. I don’t like people like him.

8. It’s Saturday tomorrow and no work to do. We can relax and do ………………..

9. Job satisfaction means much more to me than making ………………..

10. Our company does most of its ………………. with European countries.

11. Our company has not been making any ………………. recently.

12. When speaking, concentrate on communicating and don’t worry about making ………………..

3. Personality*

Do you have a “type A” or “type B” personality?

Some doctors believe there are two main types of personalities: “Type A” and “Type B.” Type A people are ambitious, aggressive, hardworking, competitive; they are sometimes impatient and are often in a hurry.

Type B people are more relaxed and don’t get bothered easily. Doctors say that because they are so hard driving. Type A personalities often suffer from stress and high blood pressure.

What is your type? Answer each questions with Yes or No.

Are you always in a hurry to finish things? Are you ambitious and always looking for new challenges? Are you always impatient with other people? Do you get upset when people are late for appointments? Do you often do two things at once, such as reading a book while eating? Do you get upset easily when things go wrong? Do you sometimes stop listening when people are talking to you? Do you expect to be the best at everything you do? Do you often interrupt people while they are speaking? Do you think the best way to get a job done is to do it yourself?

Yes ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… …………

No ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… …………

* - special thanks to Interchange. English for international communication. Level 3. Student’s book.

To score: six or more Yes answers = Type A; six or more No answers = Type B.