Jobs and Occupations, Teacher Inath Gamboa 9th Grade

Complete the text about Alan:

My name is Alan. I’m from the United States, but I 1 live in Tokyo. I’m a journalist. I

2________________for an English language magazine and I 3 ________________about life in

Japan. I 4________________ early - at 7 o’clock, 5 ________________and 6

________________home at 7:45. I 7 ________________by car. I 8 ________________an hour later.

My home is very far from my office. I 9________________ work at 5 o’clock and 10

________________every day at 6 o’clock. I go to bed late - at 11 o’clock.

Paula is an American woman who works in Tokyo. Listen to her interview with Alan
and complete the table.
Routine Alan Paula
I get up at 7 am
I leave home at 7:45 am
I go to work by car
I get to work at 8:45 am
I finish work at 5 pm
I get home at 6 pm
I go to bed at 11 pm

Look at Table 1 in Exercise 5. Complete the sentences about Alan:

1. Alan____________________ at 7 o’clock.
2. He______________________ home at 7:45.
3. He______________________ to work by car.
4. He______________________ to work at 8:45.
5. He______________________ work at 5 o’clock.
6. He______________________ home at 6 o’clock.
Questions
Listen again and complete the interview:
Alan: So, tell me about your typical day. What time 1____________________?
Paula: I get up early - at seven o’clock.
Alan: What time 2 ____________________home?
Paula: After I take a shower and have breakfast, I leave home at eight o’clock.
 Alan: How 3 ____________________to work?
Paula: I go by train. My office is very far from my home.
Alan: What time 4 ____________________to work?
Paula: I get to work 90 minutes later, at half past nine.
Alan: 5____________________ your work?
Paula: Yes, I do. I meet a lot of interesting people.
Alan: What time 6____________________?
Paula: I finish work at seven o’clock. It’s a long day.
Alan: And what time 7____________________ home?
Paula: I get home at half past eight.
Alan: What time 8 ____________________to bed?
Paula: I don’t go to bed late. I go to bed at ten o’clock.
Listening: Listen to each conversation and choose the correct answer
She ……………… . 4 She ……………… .
a does not have a lot of experience a thinks the salary is good
b has been working these awhile b is looking for another job
c works at a theater c likes her co-workers
2 He ……………… . 5 He ……………… .
a works in the manager’s office a works for a magazine
b meets interesting people b writes about sports news
c hates the work c isn’t famous
3 He ……………… . 6 She ……………… .
a sees the TV producer every day a works there only part time
b helps with movie productions b is a cashier
c doesn’t know how to drive c doesn’t work anymore
Listening 2 People are talking about their jobs. Which statement is true? Listen and circle
the correct answer.
1 He ……………. . 2 She ……………. .
a does all of his work on the telephone a has a boss
b spends a lot of time talking to people b works for a large company
c has worked there a short time c has two big clients
d is looking for a new job d needs more work
3 He ……………. .
a has a new restaurant 4 She ……………. .
b is very busy on the weekends a likes meeting people
c has very little to do b doesn’t really like traveling
d often does the cooking c never has a break during a flight
d doesn’t like the money

READING: WORKING FOR AN AIRLINE

Nicola Peet left school at eighteen, went to college and then worked at a local airport. After nine
months, she went to work for Saudi Arabian Airlines and then she joined British Airways as an air hostess.
Four year later, she got her present job as a manager. This is what she told us about her job: “My office
is at Heathrow Airport, but I spend 60% of my time in the air. I teach air hostesses and help them with any
problems. I also go to lots of meetings. My hours are usually from 8 am to 4 pm but sometimes I work
from 1 pm to 9 pm. At work, the first thing I do is check plane times on my computer and then I speak
with some of the air hostesses. Sometimes I go on long flights to check how the air hostesses are doing.
That’s my favorite part of the job, but I like office work, too. Travelling can be hard work. When I get back
form a long journey, all I can do is eat something and then go to bed! I don’t earn much money, but I’m
with British Airways and want to stay there and continue to travel.”

1 Nicola’s first job was

A) at a college B) with Saudi Arabian Airlines C) at a local airport
2 When Nicola first started working for British airways, she was
A) a manager B) an air hostess C) a pilot
3 Nicola does most of her work…
A) in the office B) in airplanes C) in meetings
3 Most days, Nicola starts work at
A) 8 am B) 1 pm C) 4 pm
4 At the beginning of each day, Nicola
A) goes to a meeting B) talks to air hostesses C) works with her computer
6 What does Nicola like best?
A) flying B) working in the office C) helping people
7 The first thing Nicola does after a long journey is
A) A go to bed B) have a meal C) go to the office
 QUIZ: JOBS and OCCUPATIONS
Answer these fourteen questions to score your vocabulary knowledge
 The Right Job for Your Personality
Choosing a career is an important life decision, yet many people settle on one based on the opinions
of friends and family. It’s very difficult to find something you really enjoy doing, but scientists have
devised tests to help people come closer to finding their dream job.
One of the most widely-used tests is the Holland Code. Psychologist John Holland worked for more
5 than 50 years to develop his theories about personality and career choice. He created a set of six
personality types to help people understand what careers might be best for them. Dr. Holland believed
that people work best in environments that match their personalities, and the key to finding a satisfying
career is to match your fundamental interests with an occupation.
Take a look at the six personality types below and see which jobs might be right for you. Most people
10 are a combination of two or three types.
Realistic
Realistic people like to work with things they can see or touch.
They are inclined to solve problems by doing them, rather than
thinking or talking about them. They generally like to work outside
15 and are good with tools, machines, plants, and animals.
Job matches: carpenter, chef, nurse, pilot
Investigative
People of this personality type value ideas and are strong at tasks
that allow them to investigate facts and figure out complex problems. They are better at individual
20 work like research and study, rather than leading groups of people or working in teams.
Job matches: computer programmer, historian, psychologist, surgeon
Artistic
Artists are creative people. They don’t work well with structure
and rules, and thrive instead in environments that allow
25 ­communication and a free flow of ideas. They enjoy tasks that
­allow them to express themselves and mix with people.
Job matches: actor, art therapist, graphic designer, writer
Social
Social personalities love to
30 work with people. They get the most ­satisfaction out of teaching
and helping others, and are driven to serve the community as
­opposed to making money.
Job matches: coach, counselor, social worker, teacher
Enterprising
35 Many great leaders and business people have enterprising
­ ersonalities. These are persuasive people who are good at
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making decisions and leading teams. They tend to value money, power, and status, and will work toward
achieving them.
Job matches: business owner, event manager, lawyer, salesperson
40 Conventional
Conventional people appreciate rules and regulations, and like having structure to their lives. They are
­logical thinkers and have a lot of self-control, making them the perfect people to work with data and details.
Job matches: accountant, analyst, editor, librarian
Nowadays, anyone can take a Holland Code personality test online to find what jobs might be right for
45 them. Why not try it today?

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