A list of jobs
| Type of job | Brief description of the job | they work from? |
|---|---|---|
| Computer programmer | Make programs to help reduce work load for peoples or offices | work in offices or can work from home |
| Secretary | Type letters, post parcels and letters, and arrange appointments | works in office |
| Office worker | Have computer skills, written skills, ability to plan things | works in office |
| Hairdresser | Cut and style people’s hair. | Hair salon , but can be mobile |
| Carpenter | Able to make most things out of wood | works in a factory or mobiles in a van |
| Barber | Cut men’s hair and facial hair | Works in a barbers shop |
| Train driver | Drives trains | work in the cab at the front of the train |
| Painter and decorator | Paints anything in the home inside and out | works from a van |
| Footballer | Plays football for vast amounts of money | works for a football club |
| Fireman | Puts out fires in homes, factories, cars and car accidents | Works from fire station |
| Student | Studies at school, college and universities | Studies at school, college and universities |
| Nurse | Look after patients by giving medicine and dressing to wounds | works from a hospital |
| Crane driver | Uses a crane to lift various heavy objects | works in a crane |
| Doctor | Helps look after peoples health | hey work in a doctor’s surgery or from in a hospital |
| Police | Help maintain peace and order | Work from police station |
| Gardener | Helps keep people gardens tidy and also public gardens | works from a van |
| Accountant | Look after the finances for businesses | Works in a office |
| Teacher | Helps students learn various subjects | Works in school, college or university |
| Waiter | Serve people food and drink | work in a restaurant or cafes |
| Baker | Bakes Cakes and bread to sell to the public or shops | work in a bakery |
| Vet | Look after people’s animals | work from a veterinary surgery or vets |
| Plumber | Looks after peoples plumbing in the home or industry | works from a van |
| Optician | Looks after peoples eyes by testing them | work in an opticians |
| Lawyer | Helps to defend and prosecute people in court | Works in a office |
Match the professions to their definitions.
1) A Farmer a) someone who manages all the activities;
2) A Manager b) a person who cuts meat and sales it;
3) A Lawyer c) someone who treats sick people;
4) A Butcher d) someone who paints pictures;
5) A Teacher e) a person who engaged in agriculture;
6) A Plumber f) someone who practices or studies law;
7) A Cook g) a person who sings;
8) A Painter h) someone who makes food;
9) A Singer i) a person who fits and repairs the pipes;
10) A Baker j) someone who dances;
11) A Doctor k) a person who bakes cakes, cookies…
12) A Dentist l) a person who cuts and styles hair;
13) A Nurse m) someone who writes stories, paragraphs.
14) A Writer n) a person who teaches students;
15) A Hairdresser o) someone who takes care for the sick people;
16) A Dancer p) someone who treats and repairs
teeth of people.
How to ask someone what they do for a living
So John, what do you do for a living?
What is your occupation?
What do you do to make a living?
I am a Docter. I help help sick people
I am a hairdresser. I cut hair.
I am a computer programmer. I make computer programs.
Conversation
MrJones: What do you want to be when you grow up:
Mr bean I want to be a pilot.
Mr Jones: A pilot? why?
Mr Bean: Well I like planes, and I want to travel.
Mr Joens: What do you like to do?
Mr Bean: When I’m not studying or playing sport, I love to read. I like to watch TV, too.
Mr Jones: What do you like to watch?
Mr Bean: I like to watch the travel channel. how about you.
Mr jones:
I like to watch the movie channel. I want to be a film director.
Questions about the short conversation
A the following questions form the brief conversation.
- What does Mr Bean like to do?
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- Why does he want to be a pilot?
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- What does he like to watchon TV?
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- What is Mr Jones favorite TV channel and why?
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Information questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do you want to be when you are older? | I want to be a famous singer. |
| Where does he want to go? | He wants to be a singer in America. |
| When does he want to travel? | He wants to travel as soon as possible. |
| Who do they want to vist? | They want to vist is parents. |
| How do you want to pay? | i want to paid into my bank account. |
Question word: why
Why do you want to be a Doctor? I want to be able to help people.
Why do you want to be a pilot? I like to
travel and see new places.
Match The questions with the answers.
| Question | Answer |
| Who flies a plane? | a firefighter. |
| A person who treats sick people? | a pilot. |
| A person who repairs cars? | a musician. |
| Who writes letters and helps in a office? | a doctor. |
| Someone who designs Building? | a teacher. |
| Who helps fight fire ? | a secretary. |
| Someone who plays a piano? | a mechanic. |
| Gives instructions to the students? | an architect. |
Fill in the missing blanks.
| Question | Answer |
| Who flies a plane? | a pilot. |
| A person who treats sick people? | |
| A person who repairs cars? | |
| Who wriates letters and helps ina office? | |
| Someone who designs Building? | |
| Who helps fight fire ? | |
| Someone who plays a piano? | |
| Gives instructions to the students? |
Now, please describe the professions by yourself.
Supply the best word or words. Doing these tasks you’ll get to know a bit more about
different existing professions.
1. The person in charge of a business is informally known as the… .
a) chef;
b) chief;
c) boss.
2. The person who is in charge of a car is the… .
a) guide;
b) leader;
c) motorist;
d) driver;
e) conductor.
3. A person who prepares food is… .
a) cook;
b) cooker.
4. A person who works in an office is an… .
a) office worker;
b) officer.
5. A person who takes photograph is a…
a) photographer;
b) photograph;
c) photography.
6. A person who knows how to use a keyboard is a… .
a) typewriter;
b) typist;
c) typing machine writer.
7. A woman who looks after other people’s children is a… .
a) nanny;
b) nurse.
8. The person you work with is your… .
a) college;
b) colleague;
c) collaborator.
9. The person who is in charge of a restaurant is the… .
a) patron;
b) manager.
10. The person who would service your car is… .
a) a mechanic;
b) an engineer;
c) a technician.
11. A person who studies the origins of the universe is a… .
a) physician
b) physicist
c) physics.
12. Another word for ‘a doctor’ is a…
a) physician
b) physicist
c) medicine.
13. The person who teaches you or taught you at school is a… .
a) teacher
b) professor.
14. If you are on of the people waiting to be served in a shop you are a… .
a) client
b) customer
c) patient
d) guest.
15. If you serve people who come into a shop, you are… .
a) an official
b) an attendant
c) a shop assistant
d) a bank clerk.