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Opinion Question ❓ Should companies give employees a paid “mental health day”? (Use: on the one hand, on the other hand, nevertheless)

✅ Model Answer: On the one hand, it encourages staff to take care of their well-being. On the other hand, some employers may worry about abuse.

Opinion Question ❓ Do you think working from home reduces presenteeism? Why or why not? (Use: in some cases, however, as a result)

✅ Model Answer: In some cases, remote work allows people to rest and recover more easily. However, many employees still feel pressure to stay online all day.

Opinion Question ❓ Should companies force employees to take a minimum number of holidays each year? (Use: firstly. secondly, finally, for these reasons)

✅ Model Answer: Firstly, holidays improve mental health. Secondly, they reduce burnout. Finally, taking regular breaks makes employees more efficient.

Opinion Question ❓ Do you think unlimited holidays are a good idea for companies? Why/Why not? (Use: one the one hand, on the other hand, therefore)

✅ Model Answer: On the one hand, unlimited holidays help employees relax and improve productivity. On the other hand, some people might abuse the system.

Roleplay 📞 You call your boss to ask for an extra day off. Be polite but firm.

➡️ request 🙏, urgent 🚨, understanding 🤝

Roleplay 👩‍⚕️ You’re a doctor. Advise a patient who refuses to take sick leave.

➡️ recovery 💊, work 🏢, health ❤️

Roleplay 🧑‍💼 You are an HR manager. Convince employees to take care of their health.

➡️ support 🙌, balance ⚖️, well-being 🌱

Dilemma 🤯 A colleague comes to work ill because they fear losing their bonus. What do you think?

➡️ pressure 💢, unfair ❌, company 🏢

Dilemma 🌍 In your country, most people don’t use all their vacation days. Should they?

➡️ culture 🌍, rest 💤, benefits 🎁

Dilemma 🛏️ You are tired after a long week. Do you push through or ask for a day off?

➡️ health ❤️, energy ⚡, priority 📌

Dilemma 💼 Your manager says working late is “a sign of loyalty.” Do you agree?

➡️ loyalty 🤝, efficiency ⚡, burnout 🔥

Dilemma 🤔 You’re sick but have to present at a meeting. Do you go or stay home?

➡️ decision 🧠, risk ⚠️, success 🌟

Scenario 📱 Your company introduces a “no email after 6 p.m.” rule. Do you agree?

➡️ balance ⚖️, stress 😰, free time 🎮

Scenario 🕒 A colleague is always late but never takes a day off. How do you feel?

➡️ fairness ⚖️, schedule 📅, team 👥

Scenario ✈️ You’ve been working hard all year. Your company offers an extra week off. How do you react?

➡️ relax 🏖️, motivation 💡, company 🏢

Scenario 🏢 Your boss comes to work with the flu and sits next to you. What do you say?

➡️ health ❤️, risk ⚠️, productivity 📉

Scenario 💻 You have an important client call but you feel unwell. What do you do?

➡️ sick 🤒, professional 👔, responsibility 📌

Vocabulary 🔍 Tasks that are so many or so difficult that employees feel stressed.

➡️ high workload 📊

Vocabulary 🔍 Time off work given to a new mother or father.

➡️ maternity/paternity leave 👶

Vocabulary 🔍 When a company allows workers to choose when to start and finish their working hours.

➡️ flexible working hours ⏰

Multiple Choice 🌍 Which workplace trend is becoming more popular worldwide?

Unlimited holidays

Working while ill

No coffee breaks

60-hour weeks

Multiple Choice 🛑 What is the MAIN danger of presenteeism?

Work quality decreases

Employees gossip more

People take too many holidays

It increases salaries

Multiple Choice 🕒 Which policy helps employees rest better?

mandatory breaks

24/7 email access

unpaid overtime

weekend calls

Multiple Choice 🤒 If an employee works while sick, it is called…

presenteeism

absenteeism

multitasking

productivity