Use the following parts of words to change the words written in bold letters so that they can be put in the text. Changes in spelling and form may be necessary.
-ness, -ed, -ledge, -ee, -or, -eeism, -ic, -al, -ful, -ure, -ly, - ment, -ous, -ance, - ship, un-, -cy
Job stress has become a common and cost problem in the workplace, leaving few workers touch. Studies report one-fourth of employ view their jobs as the number one stress in their lives. Another survey says 40% of American workers describe their jobs as very stress.
In today's economy upheavals, downsizing, mergers and bankrupt, millions of workers have lost their jobs. Millions more have been shifted to familiar tasks within their companies and wonder how much longer they will be employed. Millions face the press of fewer health and retirement benefits and the feeling they have to work longer and harder just to maintain their current economy status. The thing they all have in common is job stress.
There are many job conditions which can cause stress. Heavy workload, few rest breaks, long work hours and shift work, tasks, which do not utilize workers' skills, experience and know and provide little sense of relevance can be very stress. Another cause may be the manage style characterized by lack of workers´ participation in decision-making, poor communication in the organization or lack of family-friend policies. Other risk factors include bad social environment, lack of support from coworkers and supervisors, uncertain job expectations, too much responsibility as well as unpleasant or danger physical conditions such as crowding or noise.
The loss of a job can be devastating, putting unemployed workers at risk of physical ill, marital strain, anxiety, depression and even suicide. It affects every part of life, from what time you get up in the morning, to whom you see and what you can afford to do.
Job-related stress is particularly likely to become chronic because the time spent at work is a large part of our day life. Job stress takes a serious toll on your health. Early signs of job stress are usually mood and sleep disturb, low concentration, upset stomach, headaches and disturbed relation with family and friends. Typical symptoms of lasting job stress are chronic insomnia, absent, depression, addiction, smoking, extreme anger, frustration, risk taking and physical ill e.g. heart disease, chronic headaches, stomach and back problems. A number of studies suggest that chronic job-related stress is as great a threat to health as smoking or not exercising.
Stress has become an integral part of our profession lives. We cannot avoid it. But we should try to cope with it. Surely, your job is important but it is just one part of your life. You should spend quality time with your family and friends who are an excellent source of emotional and moral support. If you feel you are no more able to control stress at work, you should consult a health specialist.
upheaval – prevratná zmena, strain – napätie, anxiety – úzkosť, toll – tu: daň
KEY
costly, untouched, employees, stressor, stressful, economic, bankruptcies, unfamiliar, pressures, economic, knowledge, stressful, management, friendly, dangerous, illness, daily, disturbances, relationships, absenteeism, illnesses, professional
LIKE, AS, THAN
a. He likes hockey ................. me.
b. You should do it ................. this.
c. She loves thrillers. She doesn't like romatic films ................. this.
d. ................. you surely know, the exhibition was real success.
e. The dress you are wearing is horrible. It's ................. an uniform.
f. Look at his red face. It looks ................. if the man was angry.
g. What is it ................. becoming a celebrity overnight?
h. Stop it. You are behaving ................. a child.
i. Don't look at me ................. that.
j. I like trilling stories., such ................ Hannibal.
k. For 400 years this building was used ................ a monastery.
l. Your results are better ................ I expected.
m. The same lame excuses ................ usual.
n. ................ a child, she was often ill.
o. Last month I earned more ................ usual.
p. Not so fast! You are driving ................ an F1 driver.
r. ................ an F1 driver, he is used to dangerous situations.
s. Greg is American, ......... are Dick and Harry.
t. You should do ................ I've told you.
u. Old ................ I am, I can still fight.
v. It sounds ................ a telephone ringing.
KEY
than - l, o, like - a, b, c, e, g, h, i, p, v , as - d, f, j, k, m, n, r, s, t, u
FALSE FRIENDS ALEBO SLOVÁ, KTORÉ ZVYKNEME ZLE PREKLADAŤ
lokál = bar, bar room
a local označuje o. i."miestnu krčmu, kde dotyčný chodieva" in my local
marmeláda = jam, jelly; marmalade = len lekvár z pomarančov
masívny t. j. robustný, pevný = solid, robust
massive = "veľmi rozsiahly/početný" on a massive scale
maturita = secondary school leaving examination
maturity znamená "zrelosť, dospelosť, dokonalý stav, splatnosť pohľadávky“ to bring sth to maturity; the investment reaches maturity
momentálne = currently, at the (very) moment
momentarily znamená "prechodne, na chvíľu" momentarily unconscious; v americkej angličtine znamená "o chvíľočku, za moment" she'll be here momentarily.
Telephone Language
An appointment - Part III/Termín - Časť III
What´s the matter? Has something come up? - Čo sa deje? Niečo do toho prišlo?/Niečo sa stalo?
I'm afraid I'm busy on Monday. - Obávam sa, že v pondelok nemám čas.
That's not ideal I'm afraid. Do you have any other possibilities? - ..., že to nie je ideálne. Nemáte žiadne iné možnosti?
I can't manage Monday I’m afraid. - ..., že v pondelok to nestihnem/sa mi to nepodarí.
I have a meeting at three. I can´t put it off . – O 3-tej mám poradu. Nemôžem ju odložiť.
I am seeing someone at 3 but I´m free at 5. - Mám stretnutie o 3-tej, ale o 5-tej som voľný/-á.
I have a meeting but it can be put off.- Mám poradu, ale je možné ju odložiť.
Unfortunately I can´t keep the appointment. - ..., nemôžem dodržať termín.
I have to postpone the meeting to Monday/till next month. - Musím odložiť poradu na ...
I must cancel the meeting. - Musím zrušiť poradu.
Hi Tom. Bad news about next week´s meeting I´m afraid. (informal)- Ahoj Tom, obávam sa, že mám zlé správy ohľadne ....
Hello, Mr Charleston. I´m afraid I have bad news about next week´s meeting. - ... Obávam sa, že mám zlé správy ohľadne ....
It was OK with me but I have to go to a meeting at 10. - Mne to vyhovovalo, ale musím ísť na poradu o 10-tej.
I can´t make tomorrow´s morning meeting. Something has come up. - Nestihnem zajtrajšiu rannú poradu. Niečo mi do toho prišlo.
Can we re-arrange our appointment? - Môžeme zmeniť termín nášho stretnutia?
We said Friday, didn't we? Could we say Monday instead? - Povedali sme piatok, že? Nemohol by to byť na miesto toho pondelok?
Would you like to arrange another date? - Chceli by ste dohodnúť iný deň?
Could we reschedule for the Monday of the week after? - Mohli by sme zmeniť termín na pondelok o týždeň neskôr?
Could we postpone it to Monday? -… to odložiť na pondelok?