En C1 L07 final
Level C1 Lesson 7
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
OBJECTIVES
Greetings and Check-in New Words and Expressions Topic: 100 Best Companies to Work For Review Assignment from Last Lesson Grammar: Active – Passive Voice (2) Assignment for Next Lesson
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
WORDS
Do you know these words and expressions? credibility
poised
camaraderie
maze
ethical
corporate culture
workplace practices
candor
bottom-line
articulate
turnover
transform
recruiting
high-performance
morale
succinct
economic meltdown
collaboration
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
Brands of some of the best companies
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
This year’s release of the 2009 100 Best Companies to Work For® list provides welcome and much needed good news to employees, employers, and the broader public. The workplaces represented on this year’s list have, on average, 90% of their employees saying that their organizations are great places to work. Over 81,000 employees completed the Trust Index© survey as part of the list competition, with 26,000 of those employees representing the companies that made the 100 Best list. They offered their views on the credibility of their leaders, the respect they experience, and the fairness of policies and practices in the workplace. They also spoke of the pride they feel in the work they do and reputation of their companies, and of the tremendous camaraderie they experience among their co-workers.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
What’s special about these Best Companies? Well for starters, 90% of employees believe that management is honest and ethical in its business practices – what a relief to know that there are many, many places where integrity and reliability have not gone out of fashion. Ninety-two percent of employees believe that they make a difference at work, while 90% experience pride when they consider their accomplishments. Who wouldn’t be proud to work for one of these great companies! As has been the case in the past, this year’s 100 Best continue the tradition of confirming that great workplace practices – treating people well, sharing information and answering questions, and investing in employee’s professional development – all combine to contribute positively to the bottom-line. At the Best Companies turnover is lower, recruiting is easier, and employee morale is stronger than at other workplaces across the country. Over the long term, the publicly traded 100 Best Companies continue to outperform the S&P 500 and the Russell 3000.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
Companies on this year’s list added over 57,000 new full-time and 22,000 new part-time jobs during the last year, and invested significantly in training opportunities for the people who took them. The Best Companies are definitely feeling the effects of the economic meltdown, yet are best poised to make their way through the maze with loyal employees, loyal customers, and continued strong long term financial success in hand. Congratulations to all of the 2009 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Great Places to Work Institute, 2009
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
NetApp is committed to achieving market leadership by living our values and embracing strong principles. (www.netapp.com) TRUST AND INTEGRITY Our interactions are based upon candor, honesty, and respect for individual contributions. We are committed to earning the trust and confidence of our teammates and to always acting for the absolute good of the whole. LEADERSHIP The role of leaders is to articulate and demonstrate our shared vision, values, and goals. Leaders transform individual effort into high-performance teams that are prepared for expanding roles and challenges.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
SIMPLICITY We embrace the principle that everything should be as simple as possible and no simpler. We maintain simplicity in our internal processes and structures with objectives that are succinct, quantitative, and time bound. TEAMWORK AND SYNERGY We achieve synergy through the skills and ideas of all participants. Through collaboration, we strive for win/win solutions to issues and problems. Personal success is realized through team achievements. GO BEYOND We set extraordinary expectations and goals and believe in the joy of achieving significant results. We embrace creativity, risk taking, and continuous improvement, enabling us to make and meet aggressive commitments. Get Things Done!
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
NETAPP CAREERS KEY POINTS: Get rewarded for your great work Push yourself and your imagination to solve real-world problems Work with leaders who continue to change the industry Share your passion for excellence and customer success Help us create a model company Leadership, passion and ownership are qualities in every person at NetApp. We care about the products we create and support, but also about the path to our success. There is inspiration and encouragement at NetApp, every day and on every campus.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
CONVERSATION
Cities World Based onof thethe information provided in these two readings, describe what makes a company a good one to work for? What is your opinion of the process and the results of the TrustIndex®? What is the importance and value of the 100 Best Companies list to a) companies on the list, b) companies not on the list, c) employees of companies on the list; d) employees of companies not on the list; and e) job seekers. Which of the values listed by NetApp would be the most important you as a job seeker and prospective employee? Why? Suppose you were going to be interviewed by NetApp. How would you find out if employees there really “lived” these values? English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
USING ENGLISH
Learning Opportunities Speak English outside class Read English books or newspapers Watch English TV or movies Write in English Use a dictionary when reading Think in English
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
YES
NO
REVIEW ASSIGNMENT FROM LAST LESSON
Cities of the World
Read or share your written assignment from last week. Instructor review of your assignment. What did you learn by doing this assignment?
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
GRAMMAR
The Active – Passive Voice System Form and Usage
Two key skills: How to recognize and form the passive voice When to use (and not use) the passive voice
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
GRAMMAR
The Active – Passive Voice System Form and Usage
Explanation
Active
Passive
When we want to focus on the receiver of an action rather than the agent.
Good companies usually recruit and retain the most talented people.
The most talented people are usually recruited and retained by good companies.
When the agent is less important than the recipient of the action.
The recruiter told the candidates to fill out their applications.
The candidates were told to fill out their applications.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
GRAMMAR
The Active – Passive Voice System Form and Usage
Explanation
Active
Passive
When the agent is obvious from the context.
Not all of the candidates filled out their applications. They only submitted ten applications.
Not all of the candidates filled out their applications and only ten were submitted.
When the agent is unknown or not relevant
Someone other than the The completed recruiter has collected the applications have been completed applications. collected.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
GRAMMAR
The Active – Passive Voice System Form and Usage
Explanation
Active
When we want to avoid mentioning the agent.
The company will invite Only the best candidates only the best candidates will be invited to come to come back for an back for an interview. interview.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
Passive
EXERCISE
Explain the use of the passive voice in these sentences.
It is assumed that the company will continue to expand for the next several years. The company is considered to be one of the best businesses to work for in the state. Up until a few years ago, it was thought that the company would never be able to succeed without a male CEO. The company has proven that is not the case. The company is believed to be making a large amount of money on its new product.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
ASSIGNMENT FOR THE NEXT LESSON
READ Chose three or four companies from the 100 Best list and read their careers web page. Based on the information of the web page decide which company you would most like to work for. http://www.greatplacetowork.com/best/list-bestusa2009.htm WRITE In 300 to 500 words explain why you and this company would be a good fit.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
OBJECTIVES REACHED
New Words and Expressions Topic: 100 Best Companies to Work For Learning Opportunities Review of Last Lesson’s Assignment Grammar: Active – Passive Voice (2) Next Reading and Writing Assignment: My Dream Company Terrific! You’re turning your learning dreams into reality English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
OBJECTIVES
Greetings and Check-in New Words and Expressions Topic: 100 Best Companies to Work For Review Assignment from Last Lesson Grammar: Active – Passive Voice (2) Assignment for Next Lesson
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
WORDS
Do you know these words and expressions? credibility
poised
camaraderie
maze
ethical
corporate culture
workplace practices
candor
bottom-line
articulate
turnover
transform
recruiting
high-performance
morale
succinct
economic meltdown
collaboration
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
Brands of some of the best companies
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
This year’s release of the 2009 100 Best Companies to Work For® list provides welcome and much needed good news to employees, employers, and the broader public. The workplaces represented on this year’s list have, on average, 90% of their employees saying that their organizations are great places to work. Over 81,000 employees completed the Trust Index© survey as part of the list competition, with 26,000 of those employees representing the companies that made the 100 Best list. They offered their views on the credibility of their leaders, the respect they experience, and the fairness of policies and practices in the workplace. They also spoke of the pride they feel in the work they do and reputation of their companies, and of the tremendous camaraderie they experience among their co-workers.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
What’s special about these Best Companies? Well for starters, 90% of employees believe that management is honest and ethical in its business practices – what a relief to know that there are many, many places where integrity and reliability have not gone out of fashion. Ninety-two percent of employees believe that they make a difference at work, while 90% experience pride when they consider their accomplishments. Who wouldn’t be proud to work for one of these great companies! As has been the case in the past, this year’s 100 Best continue the tradition of confirming that great workplace practices – treating people well, sharing information and answering questions, and investing in employee’s professional development – all combine to contribute positively to the bottom-line. At the Best Companies turnover is lower, recruiting is easier, and employee morale is stronger than at other workplaces across the country. Over the long term, the publicly traded 100 Best Companies continue to outperform the S&P 500 and the Russell 3000.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
Companies on this year’s list added over 57,000 new full-time and 22,000 new part-time jobs during the last year, and invested significantly in training opportunities for the people who took them. The Best Companies are definitely feeling the effects of the economic meltdown, yet are best poised to make their way through the maze with loyal employees, loyal customers, and continued strong long term financial success in hand. Congratulations to all of the 2009 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Great Places to Work Institute, 2009
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
NetApp is committed to achieving market leadership by living our values and embracing strong principles. (www.netapp.com) TRUST AND INTEGRITY Our interactions are based upon candor, honesty, and respect for individual contributions. We are committed to earning the trust and confidence of our teammates and to always acting for the absolute good of the whole. LEADERSHIP The role of leaders is to articulate and demonstrate our shared vision, values, and goals. Leaders transform individual effort into high-performance teams that are prepared for expanding roles and challenges.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
SIMPLICITY We embrace the principle that everything should be as simple as possible and no simpler. We maintain simplicity in our internal processes and structures with objectives that are succinct, quantitative, and time bound. TEAMWORK AND SYNERGY We achieve synergy through the skills and ideas of all participants. Through collaboration, we strive for win/win solutions to issues and problems. Personal success is realized through team achievements. GO BEYOND We set extraordinary expectations and goals and believe in the joy of achieving significant results. We embrace creativity, risk taking, and continuous improvement, enabling us to make and meet aggressive commitments. Get Things Done!
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
TOPIC: 100 BEST COMPANIES
NETAPP CAREERS KEY POINTS: Get rewarded for your great work Push yourself and your imagination to solve real-world problems Work with leaders who continue to change the industry Share your passion for excellence and customer success Help us create a model company Leadership, passion and ownership are qualities in every person at NetApp. We care about the products we create and support, but also about the path to our success. There is inspiration and encouragement at NetApp, every day and on every campus.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
CONVERSATION
Cities World Based onof thethe information provided in these two readings, describe what makes a company a good one to work for? What is your opinion of the process and the results of the TrustIndex®? What is the importance and value of the 100 Best Companies list to a) companies on the list, b) companies not on the list, c) employees of companies on the list; d) employees of companies not on the list; and e) job seekers. Which of the values listed by NetApp would be the most important you as a job seeker and prospective employee? Why? Suppose you were going to be interviewed by NetApp. How would you find out if employees there really “lived” these values? English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
USING ENGLISH
Learning Opportunities Speak English outside class Read English books or newspapers Watch English TV or movies Write in English Use a dictionary when reading Think in English
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
YES
NO
REVIEW ASSIGNMENT FROM LAST LESSON
Cities of the World
Read or share your written assignment from last week. Instructor review of your assignment. What did you learn by doing this assignment?
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
GRAMMAR
The Active – Passive Voice System Form and Usage
Two key skills: How to recognize and form the passive voice When to use (and not use) the passive voice
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
GRAMMAR
The Active – Passive Voice System Form and Usage
Explanation
Active
Passive
When we want to focus on the receiver of an action rather than the agent.
Good companies usually recruit and retain the most talented people.
The most talented people are usually recruited and retained by good companies.
When the agent is less important than the recipient of the action.
The recruiter told the candidates to fill out their applications.
The candidates were told to fill out their applications.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
GRAMMAR
The Active – Passive Voice System Form and Usage
Explanation
Active
Passive
When the agent is obvious from the context.
Not all of the candidates filled out their applications. They only submitted ten applications.
Not all of the candidates filled out their applications and only ten were submitted.
When the agent is unknown or not relevant
Someone other than the The completed recruiter has collected the applications have been completed applications. collected.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
GRAMMAR
The Active – Passive Voice System Form and Usage
Explanation
Active
When we want to avoid mentioning the agent.
The company will invite Only the best candidates only the best candidates will be invited to come to come back for an back for an interview. interview.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
Passive
EXERCISE
Explain the use of the passive voice in these sentences.
It is assumed that the company will continue to expand for the next several years. The company is considered to be one of the best businesses to work for in the state. Up until a few years ago, it was thought that the company would never be able to succeed without a male CEO. The company has proven that is not the case. The company is believed to be making a large amount of money on its new product.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
ASSIGNMENT FOR THE NEXT LESSON
READ Chose three or four companies from the 100 Best list and read their careers web page. Based on the information of the web page decide which company you would most like to work for. http://www.greatplacetowork.com/best/list-bestusa2009.htm WRITE In 300 to 500 words explain why you and this company would be a good fit.
English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
OBJECTIVES REACHED
New Words and Expressions Topic: 100 Best Companies to Work For Learning Opportunities Review of Last Lesson’s Assignment Grammar: Active – Passive Voice (2) Next Reading and Writing Assignment: My Dream Company Terrific! You’re turning your learning dreams into reality English Language
Level C1 Lesson 7
