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1. Look at the photos (A–D). Which job looks the most interesting, in your opinion? Why?
2. ☊2.13 VOCABULARY and PRONUNCIATION Match four of the words below with photos A–D. Then listen to the wordlist and check your answers. Make sure you understand the meaning of all the words.
Jobs (1) architect; cleaner; dentist ; engineer; farm worker;
hairdresser; paramedic; pilot; programmer; receptionist;
sales assistant; solicitor; sports coach; travel agent; waiter
A. __________ B. __________ C. __________ D. __________
3. VOCABULARY Check the meaning of the adjectives below. In pairs, ask and answer questions about the jobs in exercise 2 using the superlative form. Give your own opinions.
Describing jobs creative; challenging; repetitive;
rewarding; stressful; tiring; varied
Which job is the most creative?
In my opinion, it's ... / I think it's probably ...
4. VOCABULARY Look at the photos on page 59. What do you think each holiday job involves? Match two or more phrases from the list below with each job.
Work activities answer the phone; be on your feet; be part of a team;
deal with the public; earn a lot (of money); make phone calls;
serve customers; travel a lot; use a computer; wear a uniform;
work alone; work indoors/ outdoors; work with children;
work long hours/ nine-to-five
A gardener works outdoors.
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5. ☊2.14 Now listen to two teenagers talking about their holiday jobs. Match one adjective from exercise 3 with each speaker's job. Give a reason for your choice.
1. Tom: __________
2. Kate: __________
6. ☊2.14 Listen again. Complete the following sentences about Tom and Katie.
1. Tom _____ long hours as a gardener.
2. He _____ part of a team.
3. Katie _____ with children every day.
4. She _____ long hours most days.
7. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Discuss your answers to the questionnaire below. Try to find the ideal job for your partner.
You want to earn a lot of money and travel around the world. I think you should be a pilot!
Just the job?
1. Which is more important to you?
a. Doing a challenging and rewarding job.
b. Earning a lot of money.
2. Which do you prefer?
a. Working indoors.
b. Working outdoors.
3. Do you want a job that involves travelling a lot?
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don’t mind.
4. Which sentence is true for you?
a. I like being part of a team.
b. I prefer working alone.
5. Do you want a job that involves dealing with the public and/or serving customers?
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don’t mind.
6. Which sounds better?
a. Sitting at a desk for most of the day.
b. Being on your feet for most of the day.
7. Which sentence is true for you?
a. I don't mind working long hours.
b. I want to work nine-to-five.
