Thank you very much, Writeacher. Can you check these descriptions of pictures I need to prepare for tomorrow, too.
1) Some workers are at a self-service restaurant (I think it is a sort of canteen in their own firm) and they are choosing their meals from a counter (what is called the place where dishes and food are displayed in a self-service buffet) and comparing their food.
2) The first woman on the right is probably holding a packet of crackers in her right hand and the other three colleagues are observing it and smiling.
The fact that workers can eat at their place of work is very useful (not correct) to motivate staff.
3) They don’t need to go back home for lunch or find a place outside the firm where to eat.
I think this work environment is the most motivating of the six depicted at p. 114.
4) Picture 2 shows a firm with a huge parking lot for its employees.
Picture 3 shows employees doing exercise in a gym. The gym is in the firm itself.
5) In the background I can see three employees walking on treadmills placed against a glass window.There are other tools on display (can you help me name them?: weightlifting, ??)
1. OK
2. comma needed
Change 'useful' to 'convenient'
3. OK
4. Change 'doing exercise' to 'exercising'
... in the firm's building itself.
5. ... There are other pieces of equipment being used, including ellipticals, stationary bikes, and various weight machines.
1) The first picture you described is of some workers at a self-service restaurant, likely a canteen within their own firm. They are choosing their meals from a counter, which is the place where dishes and food are displayed in a self-service buffet. The workers are comparing their food options, possibly trying to decide what to choose for their meal.
To prepare for tomorrow, you can double-check the specific definition of a self-service restaurant and the term "counter" in the context of a self-service buffet. You can also search for images of self-service restaurants or buffet counters to see if they match your description of the picture.
2) In the second picture, there is a woman on the right who is holding a packet of crackers in her right hand. The other three colleagues are observing the packet of crackers and smiling. This could indicate that the crackers are of interest or they find it amusing.
To prepare for tomorrow, you can look up the definition of "packet of crackers" to ensure it accurately describes the item being held. Also, you can search for images of people smiling while observing something to see if it matches the scene in the picture.
3) The third picture depicts a work environment where the workers don't need to go back home for lunch or find a place outside the firm to eat. This convenience factor could be a motivating factor for the staff. You mentioned that this work environment is the most motivating out of the six depicted on page 114.
To prepare for tomorrow, you can review the definition of a motivating work environment and think about why having meals available at their place of work would be motivating for the workers. Consider the benefits of not having to leave the office for lunch and how it can increase productivity or save time.
4) Picture 2 shows a firm with a large parking lot designated for its employees. This suggests that the firm has ample parking spaces for its staff members.
To prepare for tomorrow, you can revise the definition of a parking lot and think about why having a large parking lot is beneficial for a company. Consider the ease of accessibility for employees, convenience, and the possible impact on employee satisfaction.
5) In the fifth picture, there are three employees walking on treadmills placed against a glass window in the background. Additionally, there are other tools on display that you need help identifying.
To prepare for tomorrow, you can search for images of treadmills and gym equipment to identify the tools displayed in the picture. Some possibilities could be weightlifting equipment or other workout machines commonly found in gyms. You can also refer to fitness and exercise equipment catalogs or websites to familiarize yourself with the different types of equipment that could be seen in a gym setting.