Getting Ready
Task 1
Match each job with a picture. Compare answers with a partner.
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1) businessperson 2) nurse |
3) taxi driver 4) chef |
5) server 6) flight attendant |
7) construction worker 8) teacher |
Task 2
Write three more jobs.
________. ________. ________.
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a 3 b 4 c 2 d 5 e 6 f 1 g 8 h 7
Listening 1
What jobs are the people talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1) a salesperson
b office worker
2) a waiter
b actor
3) a teacher
b flight attendant
4) a chef
b nurse
5) a nurse
b businessperson
6) a receptionist
b construction worker
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1) a 2) b 3) b 4) a 5) a 6) b
Transcript
1)
I’m a salesperson. I sell computers. I like job. It’s really interesting. And I meet lots of interesting people.
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Yes, I like it a lot. I like acting in front of lots of people. One day I hope to write a book about work.
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It’s an interesting job, and it’s good for me because I love travel and flying. I visit lots of countries every year. And well – I know it’s silly, but I like uniform.
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It’s a good job for me because I like food and I love cooking. Lots of famous people come to our restaurant, too.
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Nursing is a good job for me. I like helping people – you know, sick people.
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I like work because I work outside. It’s hard work, but the pay’s good and it keeps me in shape.
Listening 2
Task 1
People are talking about their work. Listen and check (✓) the correct information about each person.
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Has the same job |
Has a new job |
Isn’t working now |
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1) Ryan |
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2) Bridget |
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3) Jake |
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4) Marie |
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5) Suzanne |
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6) Rose |
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7) Patrick |
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8) Alison |
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1) Has the same job
2) Has a new job
3) Isn’t working now
4) Has the same job
5) Has a new job
6) Isn’t working now
7) Has a new job
8) Has the same job
Task 2
Listen again. Match the people on the left with the information on the right.
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1) Ryan 2) Bridget 3) Jake 4) Marie 5) Suzanne 6) Rose 7) Patrick 8) Alison |
a is a teacher. b just graduated from college. c is trying to find a new job. d works in a bookstore. e works in a bank. f works in a restaurant. g is a receptionist. h is a lawyer. |
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1) e 2) f 3) b 4) h 5) g 6) c 7) a 8) d
Transcript
1)
A: Hi, Ryan.
B: Oh, hi.
A: Are you still working in the bank?
B: Yeah.
2)
A: Where are you working now, Bridget?
B: I just started as a chef in an Italian restaurant. Come and try food.
A: Sounds great – I’d love to!
3)
A: Are you still at school, Jake?
B: No, I graduated from college last month.
A: Congratulations! And what are you doing now?
B: Nothing much. I’m tired. I’m taking a long vacation.
4)
A: What do you do, Marie?
B: Me? I’m a lawyer.
A: How long have you been doing that?
B: For about five years. Do you need a good lawyer?
A: Well, not yet!
5)
A: Are you a receptionist, Suzanne?
B: Yes, I am.
A: Do you like the people you work with?
B: Well, it’s first week on the job, so I’m not sure yet.
6)
A: Are you still a tennis instructor, Rose?
B: No, I’m not. I didn’t like it.
A: So what are you doing now?
B: Well, I’m trying to find a new job.
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A: Do you work in an office, Patrick?
B: Not anymore. Now I’m an English teacher. I just had first class.
A: Really? How was it?
B: It was terrific!
8)
A: Are you still working at the book store, Alison?
B: Yeah, but I don’t like it. I have to stand all day and I get so tired.
A: I’m sorry to hear that!
Listening 3
Task 1
Do the people like their jobs? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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No |
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1) No 2) Yes 3) Yes 4) Yes 5) No
Task 2
Listen again. What do the people like or dislike about their jobs? Check (✓) the correct answer.
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Likes |
Dislikes |
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1) a doing the same thing |
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b the monkey |
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2) a working with kids |
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b the distance to school |
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3) a the people |
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b the travel |
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4) a the hours |
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b her boss |
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5) a being on his feet |
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b the tips |
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1) Dislikes, Likes 2 Likes, Dislikes
3) Likes, Dislikes 4 Dislikes, Likes
5) Dislikes, Likes
Transcript
1)
A: So how do you like your job, Chris?
B: Well, it was okay at first, but now, after two years. I don’t like it.
A: Oh, why is that?
B: It’s boring. I do the game thing every day. I’m really sick of it.
A: So why don’t you change jobs?
B: I’m well-paid. I like the money!
A: Oh, I see. But you should leave if you’re not happy.
B: Yeah, maybe I should.
2)
A: Do you like teaching children, Alexa?
B: Oh, yes! I love working with kids. They’re so much fun.
A: Well, I guess you have the perfect job!
B: Yeah, I like it a lot. There’s just one thing I don’t like.
A: What’s that?
B: The distance to school. It’s too far away. It takes me an hour to drive there every day.
A: Wow. That must be awful!
B: It is, but the schools that are near me aren’t as good.
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A: How’s your new job going, Anna?
B: Good, thanks. I really like it.
A: What do you like best about it?
B: I think it’s the people I work with. They are so nice.
A: People make all the difference in the job, don’t they?
B: They sure do. The only trouble is, I have to travel a lot. I’m away from home about two weeks every month.
A: Yeah, that can be difficult.
B: It is. I hope I won’t have to travel so much next year.
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A: Do you enjoy being a salesperson, Rachel?
B: Yes, I do like it. I get to meet so many people.
A: Is it hard work?
B: Yes, it can be. I don’t like the long hours. I’m always really tired when I get home at night.
A: That’s too bad. Why don’t you quit?
B: Because I think boss is great to work for.
5)
A: How long have you been working in a restaurant, Martin?
B: For more than five years.
A: Wow. You must really enjoy it.
B: Oh no, I don’t enjoy it at all. It’s hard work and pretty tiring, too. I’m on feet all night.
A: Oh, I see.
B: But the tips are great. I really should find a better job soon, though.
Conversation Corner: A new job
Task 1
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: job is so boring. I really don’t like being a ________ .
B: Really? Maybe you should try something new.
A: I don’t know. I’ve always wanted to be an ________, but I’d have to go back to school.
B: So do it!
A: I can’t. I need to _____________, so I can’t quit job.
B: Could you work part time in an ________ and also take ________?
A: Well, maybe. I’ll think about it.
Task 2
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to stress the correct syllables.
Show answers & Transcript
A: job is so boring. I really don’t like being a receptionist .
B: Really? Maybe you should try something new.
A: I don’t know. I’ve always wanted to be an architect , but I’d have to go back to school.
B: So do it!
A: I can’t. I need to makemoney , so I can’t quit job.
B: Could you work part time in an office and also take classes ?
A: Well, maybe. I’ll think about it.
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