6a Read the text. Then, choose the best alternative to complete the summary of the text.
1. b 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. b 6. c 7. a 8. b 9. b

exercise 6b Spot the phrase. How are these expressed in the text?
1. asked her friends for recommendations for good obstetricians
2. to see whether they accepted
3. most of the visits
4. on matters such as breastfeeding
5. at the time
6. shorter days and more predictable hours
7. to work from home
8. after giving birth
9. covering the costs
10. to determine their quality and reputation
11. at the age of four months
12. by the time
13. she was no longer entitled to any leave
14. she had no choice but to go to the office every day
15. on average
16. pay several thousands of dollars out of pocket

exercise 6c Translate the sentences into English. Use the previous exercise for help.
1. I asked my friends for recommendations for a good job/workplace on/via social media.
2. On matters such as this, I often ask for help from my friends to see whether/if they have had similar experiences.
3. I’d like to work shorter days than now/at present, and I’d also like to work from home occasionally / from time to time.
4. In my current job, I have no choice but to go to the office every day, and, on average, my work days last over nine hours, which is more than I’d like.
5. But if I changed jobs now, I wouldn’t be entitled to leave next summer.

exercise 6d Complete the crossword with words from the wordlist.
Across 1. research 2. reputation 3. salary 4. allow 5. require 6. acquaintance 7. regular 8. generous 9. cover 10. infant Down 11. grateful 12. determine 13. ordeal 14. pregnant 15. leave 16. general 17. encourage 18. insurance 19. agony 20. surgery 6f