In the past, this information used to be kept on paper in the (2)_______ of, for example, books, newspapers and timetables. Now more and more information is put on computers. Computers play an important part in our everyday lives. Consider the use of computers in both shops and offices.

Many of the things we do depend on receiving information from other people. Catching a train, making a phone call and going to the cinema all involve information (1)_______ is stored, processed and communicated. In the past, this information used to be kept on paper in the (2)_______ of, for example, books, newspapers and timetables. Now more and more information is put on computers. Computers play an important part in our everyday lives. Consider the use of computers in both shops and offices. Big shops, especially chain stores with branches all over the country, have to deal with very large (3)_______ of information. They have to make (4)_______ there are enough goods on the shelves for customers to buy, they need to be able to re-order before stocks (5)_______ out, to decide which things are selling well and so on. All these processes are performed quickly and efficiently by computers.

In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (1)______ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't like interruptions or (2) ______changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments. At meeting, it’s important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (3)______ speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus (4)______ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (5)______ a person asks you to.

They don't like interruptions or (2) ______changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments.

The (2) ______ of the scheme is to send more than two thousand pairs of used football boots to South Africa. The boots will be given to young people living in remote rural areas who are interested in taking up the sport and setting up local teams. Sports organizations in Africa are giving their full support to the scheme which will help make the game more accessible to thousands of young people and could have a beneficial effect on the country's performance in future World Cup championships.

A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (1) __________ between husband and wife. Young couples will try to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home with the children. Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish themselves and provide a secure environment for the family. Husband and wife may also share household chores. Some fathers are just as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry. In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (2)__________ and the father becomes the “househusband." These cases are still fairly rare. One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children. In a recent survey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers. “This is one of our most significant cultural changes,” says Dr. Leon Hoffman, who co-directs the Parent Child Center at the New York Psychoanalytic Society. In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement of the father in everything from care-taking to general decision (3)__________ around kids' lives.” Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula. The number of people who work from home nearly full-time rose 23% from the last decade. The (4)_________ of technology - computers, faxes, teleconferencing - has made it easier for at-home workers to be constantly in touch. Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive change for the (5)__________ of children? Only time will tell.

Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (5)______ a person asks you to.

Firstly, (3)________ more people have a choice of clothes available to them. There are few places in the world where the trainers, the caps or the T-shirts of teenagers do not change from one year to the next.

At meeting, it’s important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (3)______ speaker.

Sheffield Football Club was (1) _____one-hundred-and-fifty years ago, and is the oldest in the world. As part of its anniversary celebrations, the club has joined forces with the world's largest express transportation company, FedEx Express, in a charitable scheme known as Boots for Africa. The (2) ______ of the scheme is to send more than two thousand pairs of used football boots to South Africa. The boots will be given to young people living in remote rural areas who are interested in taking up the sport and setting up local teams. Sports organizations in Africa are giving their full support to the scheme which will help make the game more accessible to thousands of young people and could have a beneficial effect on the country's performance in future World Cup championships. People in Sheffield are, (3) ____, being asked to donate any football boots, astro boots or football trainers of any size to the scheme. All the boots donated must be in good (4) ____, complete with laces and studs. Local businesses and schools who may be able to donate more than one pair of boots can receive a special 'group donation pack'. This pack contains posters and leaflets, which can be used to publicize the scheme, plus collection bags to encourage people to (5) _____ a donation. The club's website has further information about the scheme.

Some countries, like Japan, will employ people without a teaching qualification as (5) _______ as the teacher is a native speaker of English. However, most countries do now expect a qualification.

This pack contains posters and leaflets, which can be used to publicize the scheme, plus collection bags to encourage people to (5) _____ a donation. The club's website has further information about the scheme.

If you give a presentation, you should focus (4)______ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions.

For instance, in the 1960s, (5) ________ had the same low waists and narrow skirts as forty years before. In the early years of the 21st century, the shops are full of long skirts and colored scarves like the ones in fashion only thirty years before. Soon, we will find that the really fashionable people look no different from the rest of us, because it is only ten years since their clothes were in fashion before!

In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement of the father in everything from care-taking to general decision (3)__________ around kids' lives.” Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula.

Teaching English as a foreign language can be a great way to travel the world and earn money at the same time. However, some graduates actually like the idea of (1) ______ a career in teaching English longterm, and there are numerous courses at various (2) _______ of teaching, from the fast-track TEFL to a diploma or masters. To find the right course a good place to start is TEFL.com - a website with lots of relevant information and helpful advice, including a comprehensive list of institutions in the UK offering TEFL courses. The site also offers a job search facility to assist qualified students (3) _______ finding work. When deciding which course to take, the best bet is to look at what your needs are. If you want a career in teaching English then definitely find one designed for that (4) _______, like an MA or diploma; but if you want to travel around the world, then do a shorter course which will supply you with teaching skills. Some countries, like Japan, will employ people without a teaching qualification as (5) _______ as the teacher is a native speaker of English. However, most countries do now expect a qualification.