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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Answer
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
Answer & Transcript
1 a 2 b 3 b 4 a 5 a 6 b
Transcript
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I’m a salesperson. I sell computers. I like my 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 my 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 my 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 my 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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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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Answer
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. |
Answer & Transcript
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.
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A: Where are you working now, Bridget?
B: I just started as a chef in an Italian restaurant. Come and try my food.
A: Sounds great – I’d love to!
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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.
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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!
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A: Are you a receptionist, Suzanne?
B: Yes, I am.
A: Do you like the people you work with?
B: Well, it’s my first week on the job, so I’m not sure yet.
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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 my first class.
A: Really? How was it?
B: It was terrific!
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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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Answer
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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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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Answer & Transcript
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.
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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 my boss is great to work for.
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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 my 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: My 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 my 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.
Answer & Transcript
A: My 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 make money, so I can’t quit my job.
B: Could you work part time in an office and also take classes?
A: Well, maybe. I’ll think about it.
