Preparing for speaking test 10 Work and Job
A. WORK
1. Look at the following list of jobs, then fill in the gaps with your own examples.
1 coach |
7 babysitter |
13 veterinarian(vet) |
19 dentist |
2 ……………. |
8……………… |
14 ……………… |
20……………….. |
3 publisher |
9 chef/cook |
15 army officer |
21 author |
4…………….. |
10…………….. |
16………………… |
22………………. |
5 midwife |
11 builder |
17 salesman/woman |
23 cashier |
6……………. |
12……………. |
18………………… |
24………………. |
2. In pairs, label the photo with an appropriate profession. Report back to the teacher using the following expressions as in the example:
Useful expressions
He/She must be… He/She seems to be… It looks like…
He/She is obviously a… He/She might be…/could be… Perhaps/maybe he/she …
eg. № 1 must be a surveyor because he has got a tripod.
3. Below is a box of personal qualities considered necessary for certain occupations. Then complete the table by filling in the appropriate form of the word.
imaginative, sociable, hard-working, intelligent, reliable, funny, lively, kind, fun, fashionable, brave, courageous, sensible, sensitive, smart, practical, young, organized, fit |
Noun |
Adjective |
Noun |
Adjective |
fitness honesty ………… education ………… ambition
|
fit ………………… reliable polite ………………… courageous …………………. |
…………………… accuracy dedication ……………………. ……………………. creativity …………………… |
assertive ………………… approachable competitive ………………… persuasive |
4. Underline the best item that fits in the sentences.
1. A good nurse always treats patients with ( fitness- patience-accuracy- education) and kindness.
2. ( Politeness- Education-Honesty- Ambition) is an important quality for hotel staff as they have to be trusted with other people’s belongings.
3. A ballet dancer must be very ( assertive- fit- accurate- courageous) to cope with the long hours of training and energetic performances.
4. We are looking for ( curious- imaginative- approachable- honest) designers to help produce our new winter collection.
5. You can always trust Keith to get the job done on time- he’s the most ( reliable- ambitious- accurate- assertive) decorator I know.
6. It was his thirst for knowledge and overall ( personality- persuasion- creativity- politeness) that led him into a career in scientific research.
7. Use your powers of ( performance- persuasion- creativity- politeness) to make your customers want to buy the product.
8. Let’s leave the waiter a big tip; he was so ( strong- skilful- polite- imaginative) and attentive.
9. Gordon doesn’t mind if he doesn’t get a promotion- he’s just not the ( creative- helpful-ambitious- intellectual) type.
10. Deep-sea divers are known for their ( courage- ambition- patience- beauty) as working at such depth can be extremely dangerous.
11. Sheila is an extremely ( curious- flexible- polite- dedicated) teacher who puts the welfare of her students above everything else.
12. Nowadays police officers are trained to be more ( accurate- fit- approachable- competitive) so that people will feel more comfortable turning to them for help.
13. The agency only employs secretaries who can type with a high degree of speed and ( assertiveness- accuracy- honesty- imagination)
14. Most successful journalist have received training in ( performance- assertiveness-creativity- courage) and learn how to ensure that others pay attention to them.
15. Caroline is one of the most ( reliable- educated- persuasive- competitive) lawyers I have met She is never happy unless she wins every case.