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6 Time to Play

WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?

1 IN GROUPS Think about the games that you play that reflect
real-life situations. Do you enjoy these kinds of games? Which
ones and why?

THINK AND PREPARE

2 Decide whether you agree or disagree with this statement.

Game playing prepares people for real life.

3 IN GROUPS Design the outline of a “Game of Life” that could

reflect a real-life situation in your chosen career. Consider
these points:
• What rewards would there be?
• What punishments would there be?
• How would you win the game?

VIDEO
Watch the video as you prepare to give a presentation
and find out how to move from point to point.

SPEAK YOUR MIND

4 Present your game to the class. Decide whose game

sounds like it would be the most interesting to play.

In this unit, you will …

• discuss the importance of playing games and compare attitudes

toward gaming.
• focus on Mediation: encourage group discussion.
• focus on Thinking Skills: predicting.
• read about how animals play.
• learn about interpersonal communication to interact with others.
• read about building collaborative relationships and the
professional use of this skill.

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LESSON 1 RULES OF THE GAME LE SSO N 1

a a circumstance that prevents people from communicating with one another

LIFE SKILLS interpersonal communication b movements of the muscles in the face that can reveal how a person feels
A Read the definition of interpersonal communication. Why do you think good interpersonal c looking into a person’s eyes when you communicate with them
communication means having to manage your emotions? d communicate with someone in person and not over the phone or by email
Interpersonal communication is the ability to interact with and express our ideas to the people around us, e the state of knowing yourself and being able to judge your own feelings
individually as well as in groups. It involves listening to others, managing our emotions, and communicating f communicate your ideas well so people understand them
effectively—both verbally and nonverbally. Every career involves working with other people, and all professionals g communicate with; socialize with
need to develop their interpersonal communication skills if they are to succeed. h decide the meaning behind something

B 6.01 Listen to college students playing games designed to

help them develop their interpersonal communication. Listen to GRAMMAR passive reporting structures
each situation (1–3) and match it to the game they play (a–c).
A Read the grammar rule and use an appropriate verb to complete the examples from LIFE SKILLS B.
Situation 1: a a mirroring game
Situation 2: b a body language game
Passive reporting structures are used to report information or facts in a more formal way. Common verbs used
Situation 3: c the “mysterious self” game
with passive reporting structures are assume, believe, claim, consider, estimate, know, recommend, report,
C 6.01 Match a game from B to its purpose. Listen again and say, suppose, think, and understand.
check your answers. There are two possible ways to passively report information:
a designed to help with understanding nonverbal communication. 1 Start the sentence with it, e.g., It’s that this behavior is a human being’s way of saying,
1 The body language game is .
b thought to reflect on your life experiences. “Look at me! I’m the same as you.”
2 The mirroring game is .
c meant to improve the connection between people. 2 Start the sentence with the subject, e.g., These games are to increase self-awareness and
3 The “mysterious self” game is .
help us think about our own experiences.
D IN PAIRS Play two of the games from B and discuss the questions.
For more practice, go to page 166.
1 Do you think the games helped you develop your interpersonal communication skills? How?
2 In what other situations could these games be used? B Label each statement below with an appropriate reporting verb from the box. Then write a
3 What have you learned from the games about ways to improve your communication skills? passive reporting sentence using the statement and the verb you chose.

estimate recommend report understand

MAKE IT DIGITAL

Research different jobs online that require interpersonal communication 1 2

skills. Rank the jobs in order of how important interpersonal Verb: Verb:
communication is to being successful in those careers. Present your
“You should develop your communication skills “Experts predict that 65% of communication is
ranking to the class, and explain the reasons for the order you chose. in order to get the job you want.” nonverbal.”
Experts It’s

VOCABULARY interpersonal phrases . .

A Read the sentences and match the bold words from LIFE SKILLS B to the correct definition.
3 4
1 I can usually tell when an opponent isn’t playing by the rules because they avoid eye Verb: Verb:
contact.
“Reports show that a low percentage of “Feeling comfortable in a situation helps with
2 Sometimes it can be difficult to convey the rules of a game to someone who’s never played it
graduates are able to communicate effectively.” communication.”
before.
Only a low percentage of graduates
3 It is thought that self-awareness begins to develop in humans around 18 months old, when It’s
toddlers begin to experience themselves as individuals. .
4 Keep a neutral facial expression when you’re playing card games, so the other players don’t .
know what cards you have in your hand.
5 Playing games online is fun, but many people still prefer playing face-to-face games with
C Decide if statements 2 and 3 in B are true. Rewrite the statements in your notebooks with
friends and family.
your own ideas.
6 In virtual reality games, I can interact with different characters within the game. I love that
about them! D IN PAIRS Share your statements.
7 Are there any useful books on how to interpret different body language?
A: I don’t think statement 2 is true. I wrote, “It’s estimated that 35% of communication is nonverbal.”
8 The language barrier can sometimes make it difficult to play online games.
B: Oh. I didn’t think it was true either, but I wrote, “It’s estimated that 80% of communication is nonverbal.”
I think we use our body language and facial expressions sometimes much more than we think.

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LESSO N 1 LESSON 2 G A MI N G

THINKING SKILL predicting LISTENING

A Read this text about predicting. Can you think of a situation where you had to try and A IN PAIRS Look at the photos and discuss the questions.
predict what was going to happen? 1 Do you play computer games? Which ones?
2 What types of computer games are popular in your country?
What Does Predicting Mean?
Predicting is an essential skill. When we predict, we use past experience
and our understanding of patterns to tell us what we think is going to
happen in the future. When you make a prediction:
• use your senses to observe and collect information.
• notice any patterns.
• make connections to your knowledge.

B Read the information and analyze how the skill of prediction is used to win a game of handheld games console personal computer (PC) game home video games console
“rock, paper, scissors.”
B 6.02 LISTENING SKILL—Listen to understand different native speakers You are going
How to Always Win at Rock, Paper, Scissors! to hear four different native speakers talking about computer games. How easy do you
think the native speakers are to understand?
“Rock” is usually played first by male players. On your first throw against an
inexperienced male opponent, the best choice is “paper” because that will Speaker 1: very easy / easy / not so easy / difficult / almost impossible
beat “rock.” It’s said that women are most likely to throw “scissors.” On your Speaker 2: very easy / easy / not so easy / difficult / almost impossible
first throw against an inexperienced female opponent, the best choice is “rock” Speaker 3: very easy / easy / not so easy / difficult / almost impossible
because that will beat “scissors.” Speaker 4: very easy / easy / not so easy / difficult / almost impossible
Most players don’t like to repeat the same throw more than twice in a row. This
means that a player who throws “rock” followed by “rock” will do something C Listen again and match the speaker with the reason why they are difficult to understand.
else on the next throw. The best strategy is to choose whatever throw would
1 Speaker 1: a This person speaks very quickly.
beat that; in this case, “scissors.” If they choose “paper,” “scissors” wins. If they
2 Speaker 2: b This person mumbles.
choose “scissors,” it’s a tie.
3 Speaker 3: c This person has a strong accent.
One other strategy is to note on the count of three whether the tip of the thumb
is tucked underneath the index finger. The tucked thumb often predicts “rock.” 4 Speaker 4: d This person uses lots of idioms and expressions.

D IN PAIRS Read the strategies you can use if you don’t understand what a person is saying.
C Play the game with a mix of male and female classmates. Were you able to predict what Then read the tips to help you improve your understanding of different types of native
their moves would be to win the game? speakers. Add one more idea of your own to each list.

D IN GROUPS Discuss the questions. Strategies:

1 Ask for clarification.
1 Did predicting help you to win more games? Why or why not?
2 Listen for key words.
2 In which other games do you use the skill of predicting?
3 Ask the speaker to speak more slowly.
3 In what other areas of your life do you predict?
4

For more speaking practice, go to page 150.

Tips:
SPEAKING 1 Sing along to a song in English.
A Think about the games that you play or have played. Make notes about these points: 2 Watch movies and TV shows in English.
3 Act out a scene from your favorite movie.
• your childhood games • board games • computer games 4
B IN PAIRS Describe the game to a partner, but don’t say the name of the game. E IN GROUPS Compare your ideas. Which strategies and tips are most useful?
Can they guess what game you are describing?
MAKE IT REAL
A: In this game, one person thinks of a movie, book, or play. They have to try
to convey that to their team but using only gestures and facial expressions. Watch different types of TV shows and films in English. Turn off the
B: I know! Charades! subtitles and just listen to the voice of the characters. What is it about
the voices of the characters that makes them more or less easy to
C IN GROUPS Discuss your opinions on the statement.
understand?
Playing games and having fun keeps people young at heart.

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LESSO N 2 LE SSO N 2

GRAMMAR reduced adverb time clauses WRITING a review

A Compare the full clauses with the examples of reduced clauses from LISTENING B. Then A Read this game review and choose what Pia says is wrong with the game.
complete the rules with gerund, time expression, or subject.
1 Too simple, with no surprises 2 Not attractive 3 No story

1 Full clause: After I have been studying all day, I like Reduced clause: After studying all day, I like to
to relax, and that’s one way of doing it. relax, and that’s one way of doing it. Everland: Journey to the Edge of Time
2 Full clause: Before I played it, I never really thought Reduced clause: Before playing it, I never really Review by Pia Martinez | | 2 Days Ago | 27
I’d enjoy a game like that … thought I’d enjoy a game like that … This new smartphone game is now available to download after it was released in Japan earlier in the year. It’s an
3 Full clause: Since I learned to ride, I don’t think I’ve Reduced clause: Since learning to ride, I don’t adventure game that follows a family of elves—the Minis—who are forced to leave their home and travel to Everland in
played a single computer game. think I’ve played a single computer game. search of the Grand Elf, who has been kidnapped by an evil band of rats called Ratus.
The game starts well, and the graphics are great, as are the characters. The world of the Minis is beautifully designed, and
Rules it is a very fun game to play. Players must solve puzzles before helping the Minis to rescue the Grand Elf.
Adverb clauses of time are reduced in different ways depending on the 1 that is used. With
Where the game really disappoints is with the challenges. They are very predictable. After completing the first two levels,
Before/Since/After, keep the time expression, remove the 2 , and change the verb to the I knew what to do, and I completed all 35 levels in just two hours.
3 or use a noun. With As soon as, delete it and replace with on, remove the subject, and I’d recommend the game for teens or novice game players who are looking for a game that they can complete without
change the verb to the gerund. much help.
For more practice, go to page 167.
B Identify in which paragraph (1–4) the writer mentions the following information.
B Rewrite the sentences in your notebook using reduced adverb time clauses.
what Pia liked about the game what Pia disliked about the game
1 Before I bought the computer game, I researched it. basic information about the game Pia’s recommendations
2 After he’d been playing video games for two hours, Max fell asleep.
C Write a review for a board game or computer game. Follow the example in B. Include
3 Since I started work, I don’t have much time for gaming.
reduced adverb time clauses and your recommendations.
4 Before she learned to design computer games, she loved playing them.
5 After he discovered he could play online with his friends, he stopped playing alone. D IN GROUPS Read your reviews. Have other members of your group played the same game
as you? Do they share your opinions?

VOCABULARY reporting verbs For more speaking practice, go to page 150.

SPEAKING
A Complete the questions with the correct form of a verb from LISTENING B. Use a dictionary
or go online if you need help. A Take the quiz about gaming.

boast clarify confess deny doubt imply urge warn

Are You a Gamer? Take the Quiz to Find Out!
1 What do you think of people who about their gaming abilities?
1 How much time do you spend gaming a day?
2 Would you ever to cheating in a game?
a Gaming? What’s gaming? b About an hour. c As much as possible!
3 Has anyone ever that you spent too much time gaming?
2 Which is the best computer game of all time?
4 Do you think young people should be about the dangers of gaming?
a Tetris b Minecraft c All of them.
5 Have you ever that what someone said was true?
3 Your gaming console has broken. How do you feel?
6 Why do people sometimes doing something that they know was wrong?
a Surprised. I have a gaming console?
7 Has someone ever you to play a game they absolutely love?
b Disappointed.
8 What do you say when you need someone to something for you?
c Devastated! What do I do now?
B IN PAIRS Ask each other four of the questions from A. 4 A friend invites you over for an evening of pizza and gaming. Do you …
C IN GROUPS Report your partner’s answers using the appropriate a politely decline and make up an excuse as to why
reporting verbs. you can’t make it?
Mostly a’s: Gaming’s definitely not for you!
b accept, but only because you love pizza? Mostly b’s: You enjoy gaming, but it doesn’t rule your life.
Felix said that he once confessed to cheating when he was
c accept and really look forward to the evening? Mostly c’s: How did you stop gaming to take this quiz?
playing a game of chess with a friend.

B IN PAIRS Compare your survey results with a partner.

A: I got mostly As. I’m really not into gaming at all. What do you like about it?
B: Well, before playing a good game for the first time, there’s a real feeling of anticipation.

C IN PAIRS Discuss why you think that gaming is so popular?

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LESSON 3 ANIMALS THAT PLAY LE SSO N 3

READING VOCABULARY suffixes with –ic

A 6.03 Read the article about animals that play and identify what caiman, juveniles, rooks, A IN PAIRS Look at the words in bold with the suffix –ic in READING A and choose what you
and primates are. Underline where in the text you found the answer. think the suffix means.

1 make or become 2 relating to 3 without

Animals That Play: Some Surprises
B Match the words in bold (1–6) in READING A to their meanings (a–f).

It probably comes as no surprise to learn that play behavior can be found in many different mammal species. Human
beings love to play, as do apes, monkeys, and dogs and cats. But it seems unlikely in animals other than mammals. It’s
hard to imagine a crocodile or a fish playing an energetic game.
1 Dramatic TV footage showed the polar bear cubs
playing in the snow.
a
b
happening regularly though not often (adj)
exciting and impressive (adj)
In ethology (the science of animal behavior), play is defined as specific unplanned activities that are enjoyable and that 2 A leading academic has been studying play c relating to one particular thing or type of thing (adj)
don’t increase the survival of the animal. In other words, play is behavior that generally serves only one purpose and that behavior in young African elephants. d enthusiastic; having lots of energy (adj)
is pleasure. Although some scientists argue that it’s very hard to tell what behaviors count as authentic examples of play, 3 The enjoyment of play isn’t specific to human e connected to living in water (adj)
there is evidence of periodic play behavior in a broad range of animals, from reptiles to fish to birds. beings. f someone who teaches or does research at a college or
Crocodiles 4 Energetic young animals often learn much of their university (n)
Crocodiles, and related species of alligators and caiman, have been behavior from older brothers and sisters.
observed engaging in play. Vladimir Dinets, an academic from the University 5 Aquatic animals such as whales and dolphins
of Tennessee, studied wild and captive animals and cataloged various types interact playfully with one another.
of playful behavior. He saw them playing with balls, giving each other rides
6 Older lions have periodic episodes of playfulness,
on their backs, and even carrying flowers in their mouths. Young caiman in
Brazil were also seen chasing other juveniles in circles. especially when juveniles are involved.

Cichlids C Complete the text with the correct form of the words in bold from B.
A colleague of Dinets’s named Gordon Burghardt also found evidence of
Octopuses are among the most evolved 1 invertebrates
play among aquatic animals. Three male cichlid fish were spotted attacking
a thermometer in their tank. Each time a fish struck the thermometer, it (or animals that don’t have a backbone), and they are considered by many
moved and then fell back into place. Burghardt thought that the fish kept 2 who study them to be the most intelligent. They possess
returning to the activity even though there was no other reward for them in both long- and short-term memory and can pass on 3
doing so. personality traits to their offspring. One octopus who is known for his
Ravens playful behavior is Otto, from the Sea Star Aquarium in
Some bird species are known to play, particularly members of the corvid Germany. Staff there were confused when there were
family, which includes crows, rooks, and jackdaws. The largest corvid, the MAKE IT YOURS
4 electricity blackouts at night at the aquarium.
common raven, is a highly intelligent animal that has been observed playing On the third night, they discovered a 5 Use a dictionary or encyclopedia to find
with sticks and rocks, and dropping and catching things in dramatic midair
scene—Otto was squirting jets of water at the 2,000-watt words connected to your area of work or
dives, apparently for the fun of it. They also engage in co-play where two
birds will lie on their backs and pass an object between them with their feet. lightbulb above his head because he was irritated by the study that you think will be useful to know
bright light. Keepers at the aquarium have noticed that Otto in English. How similar are they to the
The question of whether these types of play are genetic or learned behavior is a complex one. During the early months of
will perform 6 tasks to keep himself busy, same word in your language?
an animal’s life, the establishment of emotional relationships between parents (especially mothers) and their offspring is
essential to both cognitive and emotional development. In primate species such as chimpanzees, orangutans, and gorillas, such as rearranging all of the items in his tank.
where juveniles spend many years living with their mothers and learning important skills from them, it is likely that playful
behavior is learned and passed on.
PRONUNCIATION stress patterns in –ic words
A 6.04 Listen to these pairs of words. Underline where the stress is in each pair.
GLOSSARY

cognitive (adj): a process in psychology that is connected to the recognizing or understanding of something 1 aqua aquatic
engage in (phr. v): take part in a particular activity 2 drama dramatic
3 energy energetic
B IN PAIRS Compare your answers to A and how you identified the meanings of the words. 4 period periodic

C READING SKILL—Read to understand explanations and examples Read the text again and B IN PAIRS Practice saying the sentences. Check that your partner is stressing the underlined
write the following information in your notebook. words correctly.

1 three examples of playful behaviors in nonmammals that can increase social relationships 1 That was a very dramatic movie.
2 three examples of a species that passes play behavior from one generation to another 2 He went to drama school.
3 three examples of animals that play with objects 3 I don’t have any energy after that workout!
4 an explanation of why play in primate species is a learned behavior 4 The dancers gave an energetic performance.

D IN PAIRS Make a list of other animal species that you think play. What similarities and
differences are there in the way that they play?

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LE SSO N 3 Unit Review

MEDIATION CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR encouraging group discussion VOCABULARY review SCORE: / 10

A IN PAIRS Think about what you have learned about animals that play. Discuss the reasons A Complete the text with a word or phrase from the box.
why animals might play.
academic barrier domestic dramatic eye contact face-to-face facial expression interact interpret specific
B IN PAIRS You are going to have a group discussion about the benefits of play to
humans and animals. Before you start:

• work in pairs to research some of the things you would like to talk about.
How to … Win in a Staring Contest!
• use the internet or reference books or your own knowledge on the topic. A staring contest is when two people sit 1 and stare at one another until one person blinks
• make a note on the diagram of any good ideas and examples you have. and can no longer keep 2 with their opponent. But did you know that it’s possible to improve
your chances of winning a staring contest by developing 3 techniques?

The Benefits of Play • Remember to keep a neutral 4 , so no grimacing, smiling, or squinting!

• Yawn to produce tears. Tears act as a protective 5 over your eyes when you can’t blink.
Creative Social Physical Communication Thinking Emotional • Don’t try to 6 with or communicate anything to your opponent. Instead, think about
an 7 subject or a topic that you’re very interested in.
• Don’t practice on your pets. 8 animals can 9 your stare as aggression.
• Practice regularly in front of a mirror with yourself. It can have 10 results!

Forming Sharing
connections ideas
GRAMMAR review SCORE: / 10

A Choose the correct option to complete the text.

1 Since have created / Since creating the first computer games, game designers have used avatars.
But 2 before playing the game / before you play the game, did you stop to consider what the avatar meant
to you? Most importantly, 3 when you make / since making this character, how do you feel about it?
C IN GROUPS Share your ideas with another pair and add any other ideas to the diagram.
The choice of your avatar can affect the impression you want to convey. Before 4 use / using it, you will have
D Read these guidelines from a skills website on how to encourage a group discussion and
thought about its appearance, behavior, and voice. And after 5 play with / playing with it once, do you begin
add two tips and two examples of useful language.
to identify with the character?

B Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences.

1 It is (rumor) that Nintendo are developing a new handheld game console.

2 The World Scrabble Championship is reported (be) won by a French player.
Tips for encouraging group discussion
3 It is (not know) who will take over as CEO of the software company.
■ Treat all members of the group with respect. 4 Lee Young Ho from South Korea is thought (be) one of the highest paid video
■ Let people finish what they are saying without interruption. gamers in the world.
■ Consider all comments seriously and fairly.
5 The newest version of the game is (expect) to be released next September.
■ Remain calm if people don’t agree with you; there are no right or wrong answers.

16–20 correct: You can use interpersonal phrases, reporting verbs, and suffixes with –ic.
You can use passive reporting structures and reduced adverb time clauses. TOTAL SCORE: / 20
0–15 correct: Look again at the Vocabulary and Grammar sections in the unit.
Useful language for group discussions
■

■
Could you give me an example of what you mean?
I wonder if we can all add some good examples to support that argument.
SKILLS FOR PROS Building Collaborative Relationships
■ I’d like to hear your reasons for thinking that. Can you elaborate?
Read this quote. Do you agree with it?

“If everyone is moving forward

E IN GROUPS Discuss the benefits to humans and animals of play. Remember to use the together, then success takes
ideas you discussed in B and C and the helpful phrases in D. care of itself.”
F Evaluate how well the group discussion progressed. What could you have done to improve —Henry Ford, 1863–1947
the discussion?
Turn to Skills for Pros on page 138.
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6 SKILLS FOR PROS Building Collaborative Relationships

A Read this text about building collaborative relationships. Choose
True or False.
D IN GROUPS Read about this project. What people and companies will the project manager
need to recruit to make this project succeed? Compare your ideas with other groups.

BUILDING COLLABORATIVE Marnie and Maxie opened Marnie and Maxie’s Bakery in New York City
RELATIONSHIPS in June 2020. Business has been good, and the co-owners want to open
a second store in a different location. They need to find or build a new
Collaboration is when groups of people work together to accomplish a task. store and get everything ready for the opening: the kitchen, the store,
Collaborative teams are usually made up of people who have different skills the publicity, and the staff. They know how important it is to get the right
but share similar goals and resources. With their diverse set of specialized
location and to attract as many customers as possible through design or
skills, they are able to come up with solutions as a group. In a work situation, a
software design team, for example, may work with the marketing department marketing. They have hired a project manager to manage all aspects of
within the same company to design, test, and market a new software their plans from the planning stage to opening day.
product. Or they may look outside the organization and find people from a
different company to collaborate with. Collaboration may also happen when
People
two companies merge, or join together. People who are self-employed often
collaborate on projects. An architect may work with structural engineers,
designers, builders, and carpenters to build something. Similarly, professional
athletes collaborate with a range of different people to achieve success—
trainers, dieticians, physiotherapists, and sponsors, for example.

Being able to build, maintain, and strengthen collaborative partnerships with other people is a key professional skill. With
the changes and advancements in technology, collaboration has become a more common and more productive way of doing Companies
things. Building collaborative relationships essentially begins with getting to know the people who make up a team. When
people take time to establish personal connections, they can build on that connection to achieve their goals. Cohesive
teams, where each team member is aware of what he or she needs to achieve, are more successful because each person on
the team is included in as many important decisions as possible. Therefore, it is essential to have a good team leader whom
each team member trusts and who can keep the team focused.
Kiera Swanson, a project manager for a large international publisher, explains: “I need to collaborate with people who
have a range of different skills: authors, designers, artists, editors, and sales teams. A small number of these people work E Discuss the questions.
in the same office as me, but many of them don’t—I have to source them myself. This means lots of email and phone
communication. It is really important to get to know a range of different people with different skills and abilities. I try to 1 In what ways is the ability to successfully build collaborative relationships important in your
build a rapport with all of them, so self-confidence is a key skill in this job. It helps that I’m very much a ‘people person.’ profession or desired profession?
Where possible, I try and set up online meetings with people on my team at least once a week. This gives us the chance 2 What problems can arise in collaborative work situations?
to exchange ideas and to communicate any concerns we have. At the beginning of a project, we always have group 3 Do you think collaboration and invention are connected? If so, how?
brainstorming sessions so that we can get our ideas together. Most of my professional relationships are reciprocal—As their
4 How could you improve your ability to build collaborative relationships?
manager, I provide my teams with the assistance, information, and support that they need, and they do the same for me.”
For Kiera, and many others, her job relies on successful and effective collaboration.

WATCH THE VIDEO AND LEARN ABOUT BUILDING

When you collaborate … VIDEO COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
1 you always work with people in the same profession. True / False
2 it helps to find out about the people you are working with. True / False
F IN GROUPS Answer the questions.
3 you usually work with people with the same skills as you. True / False
4 it is important to hold meetings. True / False 1 What is the definition of “building collaborative relationships”?
5 you should not worry people with your concerns. True / False 2 Why are these relationships important?
6 supportive leadership is very important. True / False 3 Who might a project manager work with during the construction of a building?
4 What are the soft skills associated with building collaborative relationships?
B IN PAIRS Discuss the questions.
5 What can you do to improve those soft skills?
1 In general, do you prefer to work on your own or collaborate with other people? Why? 6 How does teamwork and collaboration apply to a career?
2 What personality traits do you think are helpful when collaborating on teams?
3 What projects have you worked on which needed collaborative relationships?

C IN PAIRS Describe a recent project to your partner. Analyze how the various members of
the project team helped to build successful collaborative relationships.

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