General English Level 6
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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.
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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.
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