Theme: Questions about jobs. Grammar: Questions with DO, DOES, IS.
VIDEO
TEXT
Anna meets David at a technical conference and is interested in getting to know him better.
Anna: Hi, I am Anna. What is your name?
David: My name is David. Nice to meet you, Anna.
Anna: Are you a presenter at the conference?
David: Yes, I am. I am presenting a paper on EHS in the workplace. How about you?
Anna: No, I am not a presenter. I am here to learn. I also work in EHS.
David: Really? What do you do?
Anna: I am the EHS Manager for a division of ABC Company. How about you? What do you do?
David: I also work in EHS. I am the EHS Vice President of DEF Company.
Anna: Really! I am very glad to meet you. I am very interested in knowing what other companies do in EHS.
David: So am I.
Anna: Does your company have many factories?
David: Yes, it does. We have factories in three countries. Does your division have only one factory?
Anna: No, it doesn’t. We have two factories and one warehouse. What does your EHS team do every day?
David: We check safety rules, review accidents, and train employees. What does your team do?
Anna: We do similar things. We also inspect equipment and check environmental reports. Does your company have many safety audits?
David: Yes, we do. We do internal audits every three months. Do you also do audits?
Anna: Yes, we do. We also visit different departments and talk to workers. Do you work mostly in the office, or do you visit the factories?
David: I visit factories quite often. I meet managers and discuss safety programs. Does your job include training employees?
Anna: Yes, it does. I organize safety training for workers and supervisors. Do you also organize training programs?
David: Yes, I do. I also review safety policies and approve new procedures. Does your company focus more on safety or on environmental protection?
Anna: We focus on both. We check waste management, air emissions, and worker safety. Does your company have environmental projects?
David: Yes, it does. We have projects to reduce energy use and chemical waste.
Anna: That sounds interesting. Do you work with engineers on those projects?
David: Yes, I do. I work closely with engineers and plant managers.
Anna: Now I understand your job better. You manage EHS strategy for the whole company.
David: Exactly. And you manage EHS for your division and support the factories.
Anna: Yes, that’s right. It looks like we both have very similar work.
David: Yes, we do. Maybe we can exchange ideas after the conference.
QUESTION WORDS
Students must create the correct DO / DOES questions.
The answers are provided so students must think about the correct question form.
Example
Answer: Yes, it does. Our company has three factories.
Question: Does your company have many factories?
ANSWER:
- Yes, it does. Our company has three factories.
- No, it doesn’t. Our division has two factories and one warehouse.
- My EHS team checks safety rules and trains employees.
- Yes, we do. We organize safety training for workers.
- Yes, I do. I visit the factories every month.
- Yes, it does. My job includes environmental reporting.
- Yes, we do. We conduct internal safety audits every three months.
- Yes, I do. I work with engineers and plant managers.
- Yes, it does. Our company focuses on safety and environmental protection.
- Yes, we do. We have projects to reduce energy use and waste.
QUESTIONS: (Hover to reveal)
- Does your company have many factories?
- Does your division have only one factory?
- What does your EHS team do every day?
- Do you organize safety training for workers?
- Do you visit the factories every month?
- Does your job include environmental reporting?
- Do you conduct internal safety audits every three months?
- Do you work with engineers and plant managers?
- Does your company focus on safety and environmental protection?
- Do you have projects to reduce energy use and waste?
ROLE-PLAY
Situation:
Anna and David continue talking during a coffee break at the conference. They ask questions to understand each other’s work better.
FILL IN THE BLANKS (Hover to reveal)
Anna: Do you travel a lot for your job?
David: Yes, I do. I visit many factories in different countries. Do you travel often too?
Anna: Yes, I do, but mostly inside my country. Does your job include visiting factories every month?
David: Yes, it does. I usually visit at least two factories each month. Does your job include safety inspections?
Anna: Yes, it does. I inspect equipment and check safety procedures. Do you work directly with factory managers?
David: Yes, I do. I meet them when I review safety programs. Does your team conduct accident investigations?
Anna: Yes, we do. We investigate accidents and write reports. Does your company require safety training for new employees?
David: Yes, it does. Every new worker must complete safety training. Do you organize training sessions too?
Anna: Yes, I do. I prepare training materials and give presentations. Does your company also focus on environmental protection?
David: Yes, it does. We monitor air emissions and waste management. Do you also work on environmental projects?
Anna: Yes, we do. We try to reduce chemical waste and energy use.
David: That is interesting. It looks like our jobs are very similar.
Anna: Yes, they are. Maybe we can share some ideas and best practices later.
David: That sounds like a great idea.
BRITISH COUNCIL GRAMMAR TEST