Which of the businesses in 1a do you think would have a dress code? What kind? Look at the highlighted expressions above. Match the explanations A–J with the expressions (1–10). A to create a new concept F to be in a better position compared to others B to earn enough money to buy what you need G your major project in life or business C something that can also be problematic H to try to deal with a problem D to make something possible I can be bought or used without any problems E it counts more than something else J to be believed or trusted Match the statements with functions A or B. A a situation or state which is still true B a finished action which is important now 1 Workplaces have demanded that females look and dress a certain way for more than a century. 2 People say it’s never been easier to follow your individual dress code. 3 I have just bought a bright red pair of shoes. 4 Since the early 1900s the amount of control that women have over their clothes has depended largely on their type of job. 5 Uniforms have always simplified the choice of workwear. 6 However, many unofficial rules that govern what women should wear in specific jobs have not yet changed. 7 I have already worn high heels to chair meetings, but this is not generally accepted. 8 The young generation has become more concerned about comfort recently. Notice the position of the highlighted time expressions in 4a. Then add them to the sentences below. Find someone who: 1 has bought business clothes . recently 5 has achieved something today. What was it? already 2 has passed a test or an exam. just 6 has lived in this town less than 10 years. for 3 has learned to ski. Why not? never 7 hasn’t eaten anything this morning. since 4 has done well in interviews. always 8 hasn’t done what they needed to do today. yet Ask questions to find who the statements in 1–8 are true for. Find out more about each situation. Example: A: Have you bought business clothing recently? B: Actually, yes, I have. I’ve had to buy a white shirt for my part-time bartender job. In pairs, tell each other what you found out about your classmates. Media task. Go online and find out about some new development in fashion or food or business. Choose a topic that interests you and make notes using the present perfect tense and time expressions where appropriate. Tell the class what you found out in your own words. b During the last four decades dress codes have become much more liberal. (7) It’s often more about proving yourself through the quality of your work than having to follow dress codes. However, many unofficial rules that govern what women should wear in specific jobs haven’t yet changed. Uma Creswell, vice president of City Women Network, says “you need to dress a certain way in certain sectors (8) to have credibility; smart, flat shoes, skirts and dresses. I have already worn high heels to chair meetings, but this is not generally accepted.”With the introduction of flexible working and the dressed-down world of start-ups, the working world has become a lot more casual, she says, but the banking sector is still pretty formal. Also, first impressions still matter a great deal. We all make quick judgements based on what people are wearing, which (9) is not without its challenges. If you want (10) to get an advantage over your colleagues, successful businesswomen claim that you can learn to use style to impress others. After all you project a personal brand and an image. Yet, this only works if you feel good in your outfit. The young generation has become more concerned about comfort recently. They often claim that your work suffers if you feel uncomfortable in your clothes, so there is a personal limit to compromising. So, wear your unique, comfortable style as a “power tool”, stand out more and you’ll be more memorable if you perform well. Vocabulary Talking about trends and new developments 3 1 Grammar reference and practice, p. 186 Grammar refresher Present perfect and time expressions 4 a b recently Speaking 5 a b 6 30 Language skills Extras Explore 3 Success Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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