WHERE DO YOU WANT TO WORK?

 Deciding where to work is an important step in life. Some people dream of working in big cities, while others prefer small towns or even working from home. This topic focuses on discussing preferences about workplaces and jobs.

Students will learn how to talk about their career goals and workplace preferences using "want to" and "would like to." They will also practice expressing reasons for their choices and asking others about theirs.

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GRAMMAR

1. Expressing Preferences with “Want to” and “Would Like to”

• Subject + want to + verb (base form).

  • Example: I want to work in a hospital.

• Subject + would like to + verb (base form).

  • Example: She would like to work in a big city.

2. Asking Questions with “Where” and “Why”

• Where do you want to work?
  • Example: I want to work in a school.
• Why do you want to work there?
  • Example: Because I enjoy teaching children.

3. Using “because” for Reasons

• Subject + verb + because + reason.
  • Example: I want to work from home because it’s convenient.

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VOCABULARY

1. Office: A place where people work, usually with desks and computers.
   Example: He wants to work in an office.

2. Hospital: A place where doctors and nurses care for patients.
   Example: She works in a hospital as a nurse.

3. Factory: A building where products are made.
   Example: Factories often have many workers.

4. Home office: A space in your home where you work.
   Example: Many people now work from a home office.

5. Big city: A large, busy city with many job opportunities.
   Example: I want to work in a big city like New York.

6. Small town: A quiet place with fewer people and businesses.
   Example: He prefers working in a small town.

7. Colleague: A person you work with.
   Example: My colleagues are very friendly.

8. Flexible: Allowing changes or choices, like working hours.
   Example: I want a flexible schedule.

9. Commute: The time it takes to travel to work.
   Example: A short commute is important to me.

10. Environment: The place and conditions where you work.
    Example: She likes a friendly work environment.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I want to work in a big city.
• She would like to work in an office.
• Where do you want to work?
• I want to work from home because it’s comfortable.
• He doesn’t want to work in a noisy environment.
• Why do you want to work in a hospital?
• What kind of job are you looking for?
• A short commute is important to me.
• She prefers working in a quiet place.
• I’m not sure where I want to work yet.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. I want to work in a big company.
2. She would like to work from home.
3. They want to work in a small town.

Negative Sentences

1. I don’t want to work in a noisy place.
2. He doesn’t want to work in a factory.
3. We don’t want to work far from our homes.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: Where do you want to work?
   A: I want to work in a hospital.
2. Q: Why do you want to work in a school?
   A: Because I enjoy teaching children.
3. Q: Does she want to work in an office?
   A: Yes, she does.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Talking About Work Preferences

John: Where do you want to work in the future?
Sara: I want to work in a big city.
John: Why do you want to work there?
Sara: Because there are more job opportunities. What about you?
John: I’d like to work in a small town. I enjoy quiet places.
Sara: That sounds nice. What kind of job do you want?
John: I’d like to work as a teacher.

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READING

Different People, Different Choices

Anna wants to work in a hospital. She loves helping people, so she thinks being a nurse is a perfect job for her. Hospitals are busy, but she likes the idea of working with a team of doctors and nurses.

Tom prefers to work in an office. He wants a stable job with a regular schedule. He likes working with computers and hopes to become a software developer.

Maria doesn’t want to work in a big city. She thinks small towns are more peaceful. She plans to open a café in her hometown where she can meet new people and serve delicious coffee.

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Questions

1. Where does Anna want to work?
   Answer: She wants to work in a hospital.

2. Why does Anna want to work in a hospital?
   Answer: Because she loves helping people.

3. What kind of job does Tom want?
   Answer: He wants to be a software developer.

4. Does Maria want to work in a big city?
   Answer: No, she doesn’t.

5. What does Maria want to do in her small town?
   Answer: She wants to open a café.