General English Level 6 Version 2.1 © 2004 acl Pty Ltd GELEV6 Unit 03 Topic 04.doc Look I be my own boss than work for someone else. She would rather take the train to work. (than drive). I work outdoors (than indoors). They (would) prefer to employ university graduates. Information We can also use I don't mind when we feel equally about both situations. Examples I would like to work in a factory, but I don't mind working in an office. I don't care has a different meaning. It shows that you are not really interested in either situation. It is also not very polite. Would you rather work day or night shifts? I don't mind; both options are OK. 2. Willingness Rani says: I'm keen to take on more responsibilities and further my knowledge. Rani shows she is willing to do something. We can use expressions such as be keen to, be happy to, would, will, be willing to and don't mind doing to show willingness. Look I'm I'd be keen to travel overseas with my job. I'm I'd be willing to start immediately. I'm I'd be happy to take on a heavier workload. don't mind working on the weekend. will I would commute up to an hour if required. 92