Задание

Read the text. For questions 1-5 choose the correct answer.

Dirty Work (by Joanna Summers)

I've always been impressed by modern offices. All those skilled workers with their suits and ties and smart skirts. And I've always thought that one of the perks of working in such places is that everything is so clean. But according to a recent scientific study if you're a white-collar office worker you should think about asking for sick leave or even start working from home. Because your workplace is filled with germs.

A team from the University of Arizona discovered that the average office desktop has 400 times more bacteria than the average office toilet seat! And surprisingly, women's workstations are home to far more germs than those of their male colleagues. On average, female employees have three to four times more germs in their work area.

One reason why women's desks have more bacteria is that women spend more time with small children and so are more likely to catch their germs. Another problem is that women use make-up and lotions which help to transfer bacteria. And many women, especially if they have to work long hours, like to grab a little something to eat while they are on duty. So they tend to keep snacks in their desks drawers: an ideal place for bacteria to grow. Professor Charles Gerba found that 75% of female employees kept food in their work area. He admitted that he was really surprised how much food there was in a woman's desk. If there's ever a famine, that's the first place he'll look.

However, before all you poor male workers run to your boss to complain about your working conditions, and to threaten to go on strike unless you get a bonus for working with all those women, you should know one thing: men's wallets are the most convenient places for all those nasty little office bugs. Your wallet is in your back pocket, a warm and nice place. It is a great incubator for bacteria.

But don't hand in your resignation and apply for a job on a pig farm or at the municipal dump just yet. Before informing your employer that you're leaving for a more hygienic occupation, you should find out if anyone has done a similar study for blue-collar workers involved in manual labour.

1. The writer says he used to find offices impressive because

2. A woman's desk

3. Which of the following is NOT gives as a reason why women's desks have germs on them?

4. Man's wallets are full of bacteria because of

5. The writer advises the reader to

Complete the questions (6-10) using the correct expressions. Answer the questions.

6. Do your parents work hours?

7. What, in your opinion, makes good conditions?

8. Would you like to work home? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

9. If you were for a job, what would you give as "your greatest strength"?

10. Which of these people should not, in your opinion, go on : doctors, nurses, teachers, firefighters, street cleaners, dustmen, bus drivers? Why?