• how people can help each other at work

Working as a team is very important in many jobs. People often work with other people every day. They need to talk to each other, help each other, and do their work together. A good team can make work easier and better.

Every person is different. People have different skills and can do different things well. One person may be good at talking to guests. Another person may be good at working with numbers. Someone else may be good at cooking or cleaning. When people work together, they can use their different skills.

Teamwork also helps people share the work. A big job can be difficult for one person. In a team, people can divide the work. Each person can do one part of the job. This means that nobody has to do everything alone. It can also make the work less stressful.

People can also solve problems together. Sometimes a problem is difficult. Team members can talk about the problem and give ideas. One person may have a good idea. Another person may have a different idea. Together, they can find a way to solve the problem.

Working in a team is also a good way to learn. Team members can help each other. They can show other people how to do a job. They can also learn from the mistakes of other team members. In this way, everyone can get better at their work.

A good team can also build trust and friendship. When people help each other, they feel that they are part of the team. They can talk about problems and ask for help. They can also say thank you when someone helps them.

Finally, teamwork can give people more motivation. When work is difficult, team members can encourage each other. They can say, “You can do it!” or “Let’s do it together!”

In conclusion, teamwork is useful because people can share work, solve problems, learn, help each other, and stay motivated. A good team works together and helps everyone do their best.

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Vocabulary:

• skills – things you can do well
• to clean – to make something not dirty
• to share the work – to do the work together
• to divide the work – to give different jobs to different people
• stressful – making you feel worried or tired
• to solve problems – to find an answer to a problem
• a mistake – something you do wrong
• to build trust – to make people believe in and feel safe with each other
• finally – at the end
• motivation – the feeling that makes you want to do something
• to encourage each other – to give each other help and confidence
• in conclusion – at the end of what you are saying or writing
• to stay motivated – to keep wanting to do something

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Match the words with the definitions

1. skills
2. to clean
3. to share the work
4. to divide the work
5. stressful
6. to solve problems
7. a mistake
8. to build trust
9. finally
10. motivation
11. to encourage each other
12. in conclusion
13. to stay motivated

A. to give different jobs to different people
B. something you do wrong
C. at the end
D. things you can do well
E. to keep wanting to do something
F. to make something not dirty
G. to find an answer to a problem
H. making you feel worried or tired
I. to give each other help and confidence
J. to make people believe in and feel safe with each other
K. the feeling that makes you want to do something
L. at the end of what you are saying or writing
M. to do the work together

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Answer:
1-D, 2-F, 3-M, 4-A, 5-H, 6-G, 7-B,
8-J, 9-C, 10-K, 11-I, 12-L, 13-E
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Match the words with the definitions

1. skills
2. to clean
3. to share the work
4. to divide the work
5. stressful
6. to solve problems
7. a mistake
8. to build trust
9. finally
10. motivation
11. to encourage each other
12. in conclusion
13. to stay motivated

A. to give different jobs to different people
B. something you do wrong
C. at the end
D. things you can do well
E. to keep wanting to do something
F. to make something not dirty
G. to find an answer to a problem
H. making you feel worried or tired
I. to give each other help and confidence
J. to make people believe in and feel safe with each other
K. the feeling that makes you want to do something
L. at the end of what you are saying or writing
M. to do the work together

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Answer:
1-D, 2-F, 3-M, 4-A, 5-H, 6-G, 7-B,
8-J, 9-C, 10-K, 11-I, 12-L, 13-E

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True or false

1. Team members can learn from each other.
2. Teamwork means one person does all the work.
3. Different people can have different skills.
4. A team should never talk about problems.
5. People can share a big job in a team.
6. Team members can help each other.
7. All team members must have the same skills.
8. Working together can help people build trust.
9. Teamwork always makes work more difficult.
10. Team members can give each other new ideas.
11. People cannot learn from other team members.
12. Sharing the work can make a job easier.
13. Team members should never ask for help.
14. Good teamwork can help people stay motivated.
15. One person should always do every job.

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Answer:
1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-T, 7-F, 8-T,
9-F, 10-T, 11-F, 12-T, 13-F, 14-T, 15-F
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Full version:

Team members can learn from each other.

Teamwork means one person does all the work. False: Teamwork means people do the work together.

Different people can have different skills.

A team should never talk about problems. False: A team should talk about problems.

People can share a big job in a team.

Team members can help each other.

All team members must have the same skills. False: Team members can have different skills.

Working together can help people build trust.

Teamwork always makes work more difficult. False: Teamwork can make work easier.

Team members can give each other new ideas.

People cannot learn from other team members. False: People can learn from other team members.

Sharing the work can make a job easier.

Team members should never ask for help. False: Team members can ask for help.

Good teamwork can help people stay motivated.

One person should always do every job. False: Team members can share the jobs.

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Match the Sentence Halves

1. People work together
2. Team members can share
3. Different people have
4. A team can help
5. Team members can learn
6. People can build
7. A big job can be
8. Team members can give
9. People can help
10. Good teamwork can help

A. each other when work is difficult.
B. different skills and ideas.
C. from each other.
D. to do a job.
E. trust with each other.
F. the work between them.
G. people solve problems.
H. easier when people work together.
I. each other new ideas.
J. people stay motivated.

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Answer:
1-D, 2-F, 3-B, 4-G, 5-C, 6-E, 7-H, 8-I, 9-A, 10-J
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Correct version:

Good teamwork can help people stay motivated.

People work together to do a job.

Team members can share the work between them.

Different people have different skills and ideas.

A team can help people solve problems.

Team members can learn from each other.

People can build trust with each other.

A big job can be easier when people work together.

Team members can give each other new ideas.

People can help each other when work is difficult.

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1. Choose the correct answer

1. Why is teamwork important?
   A. People can work alone.
   B. People can help each other.
   C. People do not need skills.
2. Why do people share the work?
   A. To stop working.
   B. To work alone.
   C. To make the work easier.
3. What can team members share?
   A. Ideas and skills.
   B. Only money.
   C. Only food.
4. What can people learn from team members?
   A. How to avoid work.
   B. New ways to do a job.
   C. How to work alone.
5. What can a good team build?
   A. Trust.
   B. A school.
   C. A house.
6. What can team members do when there is a problem?
   A. They can stop working.
   B. They can work alone.
   C. They can share their ideas.
7. Why can different skills be useful in a team?
   A. People can do different jobs.
   B. People can avoid difficult work.
   C. People can work without other people.
8. How can team members help each other learn?
   A. By doing every job alone.
   B. By showing each other how to do things.
   C. By giving other people more work.
9. What can make work less stressful?
   A. Doing all the work alone.
   B. Giving all jobs to one person.
   C. Sharing the work.
10. What can team members do when work is difficult?
    A. They can encourage each other.
    B. They can leave the team.
    C. They can stop talking.
11. Why is trust important in a team?
    A. It helps people work alone.
    B. It helps people feel safe with each other.
    C. It makes people do more work.
12. What can good teamwork help people do?
    A. Work without help.
    B. Avoid new ideas.
    C. Stay motivated.

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Answer:
1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B, 5-A, 6-C, 7-A,
8-B, 9-C, 10-A, 11-B, 12-C

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Answer the questions:

1. Why can a big job be easier in a team?
2. What can people do when they have a problem?
3. Why is it useful to have people with different skills?
4. How can team members help each other learn?
5. How can team members stay motivated?
6. Why is it good to share the work?
7. What can team members share with each other?
8. How can teamwork help people at work?
9. Why is it important to help other team members?
10. What can people build when they work well together?

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Correct answers:

1. Why can a big job be easier in a team? Because team members can share the work.
2. What can people do when they have a problem? They can talk about it and share ideas.
3. Why is it useful to have people with different skills? Because they can do different jobs well.
4. How can team members help each other learn? They can show each other how to do things.
5. How can team members stay motivated? They can encourage each other.
6. Why is it good to share the work? It makes the work easier.
7. What can team members share with each other? They can share ideas and skills.
8. How can teamwork help people at work? It can help them solve problems and learn.
9. Why is it important to help other team members? It helps the whole team.
10. What can people build when they work well together? They can build trust.

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3. Complete the Sentences

1. People have different __________.
2. Team members can __________ the work.
3. A team can help people solve __________.
4. People can learn __________ each other.
5. Team members can build __________.
6. Good teamwork can help people stay __________.
7. Team members can __________ each other.
8. A big job can be __________ in a team.
9. People can share their __________ with the team.
10. Team members can help each other __________ new things.
11. Different people can do __________ jobs.
12. Working together can make work __________.
13. Team members can talk about __________ together.
14. A good team can make the workplace more __________.

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Full version:

1. People have different skills.
2. Team members can share the work.
3. A team can help people solve problems.
4. People can learn from each other.
5. Team members can build trust.
6. Good teamwork can help people stay motivated.
7. Team members can encourage each other.
8. A big job can be easier in a team.
9. People can share their ideas with the team.
10. Team members can help each other learn new things.
11. Different people can do different jobs.
12. Working together can make work easier.
13. Team members can talk about problems together.
14. A good team can make the workplace more enjoyable.

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Find the Information

1. Name two things that people can have different from each other.
2. Name two things team members can share.
3. Name one thing that can make work easier.
4. Name one thing people can learn from each other.
5. Name one thing a good team can build.
6. Name one thing team members can do when work is difficult.
7. Name one reason why people work together.
8. Name one thing teamwork can help people do.
9. Name one thing that can make work less stressful.
10. Name one thing team members can do when they have a problem.

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Answer:

1. What are two things that people can have different from each other? People can have different skills and ideas.
2. What are two things that team members can share? They can share the work and ideas.
3. What can make work easier? Sharing the work can make work easier.
4. What can people learn from each other? They can learn new ways to do a job.
5. What can a good team build? A good team can build trust.
6. What can team members do when work is difficult? They can encourage each other.
7. Why do people work together? They work together to help each other.
8. What can teamwork help people do? It can help people solve problems.
9. What can make work less stressful? Sharing the work can make work less stressful.
10. What can team members do when they have a problem? They can talk about it and share ideas.

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Match the questions and answers

Questions

1. Why is teamwork important at work?
2. What skills do people have?
3. How do team members share the work?
4. What happens when people share the work?
5. What do team members do when there is a problem?
6. Why are different ideas useful for a team?
7. What do people learn from other team members?
8. How do team members help each other?
9. What happens when people help each other?
10. How does a team help when work is difficult?
11. What makes a workplace more pleasant?
12. Why does teamwork give people motivation?

Answers

A. They show each other how to do a job.
B. A friendly team creates a pleasant workplace.
C. They find new ways to do their jobs.
D. Team members support and encourage each other.
E. They build trust and have good relationships.
F. Each person does one part of a big job.
G. They talk about it and give their ideas.
H. The job becomes easier and less stressful.
I. One person may have an idea that another person does not have.
J. They may be good at talking to guests, working with numbers, cooking, or cleaning.
K. Team members encourage each other to do their best.
L. It helps people work together and do their jobs better.

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Answer:
1-L, 2-J, 3-F, 4-H, 5-G, 6-I, 7-C,
8-A, 9-E, 10-D, 11-B, 12-K

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Correct version:

1. Why is teamwork important at work? It helps people work together and do their jobs better.
2. What skills do people have? They may be good at talking to guests, working with numbers, cooking, or cleaning.
3. How do team members share the work? Each person does one part of a big job.
4. What happens when people share the work? The job becomes easier and less stressful.
5. What do team members do when there is a problem? They talk about it and give their ideas.
6. Why are different ideas useful for a team? One person may have an idea that another person does not have.
7. What do people learn from other team members? They find new ways to do their jobs.
8. How do team members help each other? They show each other how to do a job.
9. What happens when people help each other? They build trust and have good relationships.
10. How does a team help when work is difficult? Team members support and encourage each other.
11. What makes a workplace more pleasant? A friendly team creates a pleasant workplace.
12. Why does teamwork give people motivation? Team members encourage each other to do their best.

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