
- •Jobs Active Vocabulary
- •1. A) Match the words in column a with the definitions in column b.
- •2. A) Match the words in column a with the synonyms in column b.
- •3. A) Match the following phrasal verbs with their definitions.
- •4. A) Complete the words.
- •5. A) Circle the range of words in which one word is an odd one out.
- •Vocabulary
- •Job requirements
- •6. Listening: Choosing the right job.
- •Vocabulary
- •7. Video-listening: Applying for a job.
- •Vocabulary
- •8. Reading: Stress at work.
- •Staff disputes
- •Vocabulary
- •Office problems
- •Vocabulary
- •Stress at work
- •Vocabulary
- •9. Speaking.
- •3. A job interview
- •4. Staff disputes
- •5. Talking about office problems
- •Vocabulary
- •Useful language
- •1. Look at the chart below and try to continue the list of “Unusual jobs”.
- •2. Answer the following questions:
- •10. Writing. How to write a resume.
- •Curriculum Vitae vs. Resume
- •How to write a resume
- •Review Quiz
- •1. Circle the correct answer.
- •2. Complete the sentences with a single word.
- •3. Complete the crossword. The letters in grey squares spell out another word. What is it?
- •4. Write the words in the correct order, and add the final word.
- •5. Complete the text with the words below.
4. A) Complete the words.
1. |
She’s on a s _ _ _ _ _ of $25 000. |
2. |
The relationship between s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and superiors in this company has improved. |
3. |
She claims she was unfairly d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ from her post. |
4. |
I have a hectic s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for the next few days. |
5. |
She worked hard and was soon p _ _ _ _ _ _ _. |
b) Complete the text.
wages |
hours |
salary |
part-time |
earn |
nurse |
My sister is a __________ in a local hospital. She only works __________ − about 15 hours a week and she doesn’t __________ much money. Nurses in our country generally get low __________. Her husband is a doctor. He works very long __________.
He earns about $10 000 a year which is a very high __________ in our country.
5. A) Circle the range of words in which one word is an odd one out.
1. |
accountant, doctor, tangerine, air hostess |
2. |
salary, wages, fee, commission |
3. |
factory, plant, works, office |
b) Tick the correct word.
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A
travel agent A nanny An electrician
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1. |
A mechanic A gardener A nurse looks after people. |
2. |
A travel agent A lawyer A farmer books your holiday. |
3. |
An architect A journalist A psychologist writes for a newspaper. |
4. |
A carpenter A plumber A shop assistant wants to sell you something. |
c) Match a job in A with a verb in B with a line in C and a picture in D.
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A |
B |
C |
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D |
1. |
A receptionist |
puts out |
legal advice. |
a) |
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2. |
A farmer |
repairs |
fires. |
b) |
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3. |
A lawyer |
repairs |
medicine for patients. |
c) |
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4. |
An architect |
works |
guests. |
d) |
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5. |
A fire-fighter |
prescribes |
buildings. |
e) |
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6. |
A soldier |
welcomes |
on the land. |
f) |
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7. |
A mechanic |
provides |
the home and the children. |
g) |
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8. |
A decorator |
designs |
rooms in a house. |
h) |
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9. |
A doctor |
paints |
cars. |
i) |
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10. |
A housewife |
looks after |
his / her country. |
j) |
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d) What do these people do?
1. |
A policeman |
a) |
makes clothes for people. |
2. |
A carpenter |
b) |
looks after passengers. |
3. |
A tailor |
c) |
load and unload ships. |
4. |
An air hostess |
d) |
cook meals in a restaurant. |
5. |
A judge |
e) |
deliver letters. |
6. |
Dockers |
f) |
makes things in wood. |
7. |
Vets |
g) |
directs the traffic. |
8. |
Miners |
h) |
work underground. |
9. |
Chefs |
i) |
treats animals who are ill or injured. |
10. |
Postmen |
j) |
makes important decisions in a court of law. |
e) Are these sentences true or false?
1. |
A priest conducts religious ceremonies. |
2. |
A driver drives a plane. |
3. |
An artist creates works of art, especially paintings. |
4. |
A butcher cuts up and sells meat in a shop. |
5. |
A waiter welcomes customers in a restaurant. |
f) Cross out one word which is wrong. Write the correct word at the end.
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I haven’t got central heating: I need a plumber to repair a new system. install |
1. |
A glazier fits wood into the frames of windows. __________ |
2. |
A beautician gives ugly treatments to the face and body. __________ |
3. |
A cashier receives and pays out coupons in a bank, store or hotel. _______ |
4. |
An electrician collects electrical wiring. __________ |
g) What sector do these people work in?