Welcome after a short break. Time works wonders and we are going back to work – indeed…

I. Finish the sayings connected with the world of work. Don’t work yourself up to a lather, please:

1.A woman’s work is……..                                                                          a) light work

2.All work and no play…….                                                                         b) hurt anyone

3.Little work never…..                                                                                  c) makes Jack a dull boy

4.Many hands make…..                                                                               d) work for idle hands

5.The devil finds……...                                                                                 e) never done

6.To work like  …….                                                                                      f) fingers, the bone

7.To work your ………. to ………                                                                  g) a dog, beaver/!/,mule, slave  

II. Work your way through some examples of  word formation: 

a) I felt helpless-the solution to the problem seemed absolutely ……… .

b)The company is famous for its excellent …………….. .The quality of their products is unbeatable.     

c) He works 24/7 - he must be ……………. .                                                        WORK

d) This essay is far from perfect- you have to ………… it.

e) She never takes time off work and hasn’t been on holiday for ages. I think she is a real ………… .

f) The …………… conditions in that factory are really appalling. 

III. Keep up the good work and fill in the missing prepositions: 

-I know we disagree  on many points but I believe we can work it all ____ .

-She got all work _____  about the bad news.

-If you have problems in your relationship, you should work them______ with your partner.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Answers:

I.1e, 2c,3b,4a,5d,6g,7f

II. a) unworkable, b)workmanship, c)overworked, d)rework, e)workaholic, f)working

III. -out, -up,- through/out