JOBS

Lesson 4

1. Read and practice the job

2. What are they?

1. Who repairs cars?

A mechanic repairs cars.
2. Who drives a taxi?
A taxi driver drives cars.
3. Who is the guy who catches criminals?
A police officer is the guys who catches criminals.
4. Who makes bread?
A chef makes bread.
5. Who works in a newspaper?
A journalist works in a newspaper.
6. Who writes novels?
A writer writes novels.
7. Who works in a hospital?
A doctor and a nurse work in a hospital.
8. Who teaches children?
A teacher teaches children.
9. Who are in an army?
A soldier is in the army.
 10. Who writes letters?
A writer writes letters.

3. Work in pairs and practice the Conversation 1

Situation: Lucy meets Bob at the shop. Lucy asks Bob about his part-time job.

Lucy: Hi, Bob! How’s is it going?

Bob: Fine, thanks, and you?
Lucy: Just fine. Where are you off to?
Bob: To the library. I have to finish the assignment for tomorrow’s class.
Lucy: Why don’t you do it at home?
Bob: I have a part-time job in the evening so when I get home, I’ll be too tired to
do an assignment.
Lucy: Where do you work?
Bob: I work in a café.
Lucy: Why do you like the job?
Bob: It’s interesting. I really enjoy working with people and get extra money.
Lucy: How is the pay?
Bob: The pay’s all right. I get £7 an hour. I would like to earn more as I need a
lot of money to buy a new laptop and a smartphone.
Lucy: And how would you do that?
Bob: I’ll try to pick up as many extra shifts as I can.
Lucy: What about your studies? How would you manage your time?
Bob: Well, I don’t know yet. I might consider taking fewer courses next
semester.
Lucy: I wouldn’t do that if I were you. You should make your studies the first
priority. What if your parents know about it?
Bob: Ugh. You’re right. Thanks for your advice, Lucy. I’ve got to go now. See
you later.
Lucy: See you, Bob.
4. Work in pairs and practice the Conversation 2

Situation: Tui has been thinking about her career plan when she graduates
from college. Bob comes and shares his thought.

Bob: Hi, Tui. How are you? You don’t look very happy.
Tui: I know. I’m alright really. But it’s my parents. They want me to go back to
Thailand after I graduate.
Bob: Why don’t you want to go back?
Tui: I want to pursue a career in nanotechnology. I don’t think I can do that in
my home country.  
Bob: Have you explained that to your parents? 
Tui: I have but they insist I should try to find a job in Thailand first. I think it will
be a waste of time.
Bob: Do you think you can easily land your first job here in the UK?
Tui: With many internship, apprenticeship and scholarship opportunities
available, I believe it will be easier for me to build my career here. 
Bob: What position do you actually want for your future career?
Tui: I want to work full time as a research scientist specializing in
nanotechnology.
Bob: Awesome! As far as I know, research scientists typically have master’s or
doctorate degrees. That means you have to continue your study at least until
master’s degree.
Tui: I know. I do plan to enroll in a master’s program immediately after I finish
my bachelor’s.
Bob: Have you consulted the career advisor at the career center office?
Tui: No, not yet. It never crossed my mind. That’s a good idea, Bob.  Thank
you.
Bob: Glad to help.