Unit 6: Jobs

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Word List

acting
architect
bookstore
boss
businessperson
chef
distance
doctor
graduated
kids
lawyer
nurse
nursing
outside
perfect
police officer
quit
receptionist
salesperson
sell
server
still
tips
tiring
travel
uniform
waiter
well-paid
be on (one's) feet
be sick of (something)
construction worker
find a job
flight attendant
just started
long hours
make all the difference
my first week
not anymore
on the job
taxi driver
What are you doing now?
the money (salary)
the pay's good

Vocabulary Worksheet

‣ Use the words in the box to complete the sentences below.

a. businessperson
b. chef
c. construction worker
d. flight attendant
e. nurse
f. office worker
g. receptionist
h. salesperson
i. taxi driver
j. server

The _____ brought our meals, but she forgot our drinks.
You have to be able to drive safely to be a _____.
The _____ checks on the hospital patient every hour.
Mark got very strong working as a _____.
The _____ asked everyone to fasten their seatbelts before takeoff.
When you first enter the building, the _____ will ask if you have an appointment.
A good _____ always listens to the customer.
Marsha always loved to cook, so she became a _____.
Bill Gates is a very famous _____.
I would never want to be an _____ because I would rather work outdoors.

Answer Key

‣ Task 1

Match each job with a picture. Compare answers with a partner.

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.

_____
_____
_____

Listening 1

‣ What jobs are the people talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer.

- a. salesperson
- b. office worker
- a. waiter
- b. actor
- a. teacher
- b. flight attendant
- a. chef
- b. nurse
- a. nurse
- b. businessperson
- a. receptionist
- b. construction worker

Listening 2

‣ Task 1

People are talking about their work. Listen and check (x) the correct information about each person.

	Has the same job	Has a new job	Isn't working now
1. Ryan	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾_____	⁽³⁾_____
2. Bridget	⁽⁴⁾_____	⁽⁵⁾_____	⁽⁶⁾_____
3. Jake	⁽⁷⁾_____	⁽⁸⁾_____	⁽⁹⁾_____
4. Marie	⁽¹⁰⁾_____	⁽¹¹⁾_____	⁽¹²⁾_____
5. Suzanne	⁽¹³⁾_____	⁽¹⁴⁾_____	⁽¹⁵⁾_____
6. Rose	⁽¹⁶⁾_____	⁽¹⁷⁾_____	⁽¹⁸⁾_____
7. Patrick	⁽¹⁹⁾_____	⁽²⁰⁾_____	⁽²¹⁾_____
8. Alison	⁽²²⁾_____	⁽²³⁾_____	⁽²⁴⁾_____

‣ Task 2

Listen again. Match the people on the left with the information on the right.

Ryan
Bridget _____
Jake _____
Marie _____
Suzanne _____
Rose _____
Patrick _____
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.

Listening 3

‣ Task 1

Do the people like their jobs? Listen and check (x) the correct answer.

	Yes	No
1.	⁽¹⁾_____	⁽²⁾
2.	⁽³⁾_____	⁽⁴⁾_____
3.	⁽⁵⁾_____	⁽⁶⁾_____
4.	⁽⁷⁾_____	⁽⁸⁾_____
5.	⁽⁹⁾_____	⁽¹⁰⁾_____

‣ Task 2

Listen again. What do the people like or dislike about their jobs? Check (x) the correct answer.

	Likes	Dislikes
1
a. doing the same thing	⁽¹⁾_____	⁽²⁾
b. the money	⁽³⁾_____	⁽⁴⁾_____
2
a. working with kids	⁽⁵⁾_____	⁽⁶⁾_____
b. the distance to school	⁽⁷⁾_____	⁽⁸⁾_____
3
a. the people	⁽⁹⁾_____	⁽¹⁰⁾_____
b. the travel	⁽¹¹⁾_____	⁽¹²⁾_____
4
a. the hours	⁽¹³⁾_____	⁽¹⁴⁾_____
b. her boss	⁽¹⁵⁾_____	⁽¹⁶⁾_____
5
a. being on his feet	⁽¹⁷⁾_____	⁽¹⁸⁾_____
b. the tips	⁽¹⁹⁾_____	⁽²⁰⁾_____

✺ Pronunciation

Syllable stress in words

‣ Pronunciation Help

Tap your desk as you say the words. It will help you hear which syllables are stressed.

‣ Task 1

Listen and repeat.

1. sérver
2. flíght
3. téacher
4. constrúction wórker
5. búsinessperson
6. recéptionist

‣ Task 2

Listen. Mark the stressed syllables.

áctor
electrician _____
musician _____
doctor _____
police officer _____
architect _____

✺ Dictation

‣ Task 1

Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.

A: My job is so boring. I really don't like being a ⁽¹⁾_____.
B: Really? Maybe you should try something new.
A: I don't know. I've always wanted to be an ⁽²⁾_____, but I'd have to go back to school.
B: So do it!
A: I can't. I need to ⁽³⁾_____ ⁽⁴⁾_____, so I can't quit my job.
B: Could you work part time in an ⁽⁵⁾_____ and also take ⁽⁶⁾_____?
A: Well, maybe. I'll think about it.

‣ Task 2

Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to stress the correct syllables.

✺ Conversation

Work in pairs. What is your dream job? Tell your partner what it is and why.

Answer Key

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