ENGLISH TASK

“JOBS”

READING 1

1. UNDERSTANDING VOCABULARY
Read the sentences. Choose the best definition for the word or phrase in bold.

1. I am in shape. run every day and ride my bike to work.

A in good health; strong
B have a lot of money
answer : A

2 My mom is a doctor. She works at a hospital

A a place where people who are sick or hurt go for help
B a place where people go to study and learn
answer : A

3. Miriam needs two teaspoons of medicine. She is not feeling well

A a sandwich or a salad
B something you take to feel better
answer : B

4. Oscar is a pilot. He learned to fly planes and did wel on a flying rest
A a person who teaches children
B a person who flies an airplane
answer : B

5 Basketball players get good pay. They make millions of dollars a year.
A the money you receive for doing a job
B the feeling you get from doing good work
answer : A

6 I have friendly teachers. They always say hi and smile when I see them.
A nice and kind
B not nice or kind
answer : A

7 The nurse checked the boy's temperatureHe was not feeling well.
A a person who helps doctors and takes care of people
B a person who helps children learn at school
answer : A

8. I am healthy. eat food that is good for me. I get sleep. I take care of myself
A quick to understand: smart
B being well; not sick
answer : B
2 USING YOUR KNOWLEDGE
ask and answer questions with a partner

1 Where do you find information about jobs?

well, nowadays we can find information about job in social media, or in websites that provide
information about jobs, and also we can get information about jobs from our friend that has
been employed in some company.

2 What information do you want to know before you take a job?

First, I think I should know the detailed information about the company that I will work for.
Secondly, I have to match the work system at the company with the capabilities that I have.
and also i have to know the range of salary that i will get when working there.

3 What makes someone good at his or her job

In my point of view, someone is good at his or her job if they have a good abilities and they
enjoy and master the work they have. Overall I would say that mastering and enjoying the
job is very important because it can make us more diligent, discipline, and have a spirit to
develop their knowledge and ability about their job.

3 PREVIEWING
Look at the texts on pages 90-91 Where are they from?
A a website for tourists
B a website for jobs
C a website for students
answer : B

4 Look at the photos on pages 90-91

What do they show?
A great places in Vancouver
B different types of schools
C locations of different jobs
answer : C

5 SCANNING TO FIND INFORMATION

Read the questions belowScan Reading 1.
Underline the answers in the text, and write them in the blanks below.

1 What is the pay for the pilot?

The pay for the pilot is $130-180 per hour.

2 What country is the nurse's job in?

The nurse’s job is in Vancouver, Canada

3 What is the teacher's schedule?

The teacher’s schedule is from September to June.

4 Which job is in Denver?

the job in Denver is pilot that work at FlyHigh Air Transport Company

6 TAKING NOTES
Read the job postings on pages 90-91. Complete the chart

1 Text A
job : nurse
place of work : Vancouver hospital
pay : $4.800 per month
schedule : Monday-Friday and some weekends

2 Text B
job : pilot
place of work : flyhigh air transport company
pay : $130-180 per hour.
schedule : 10-15 hours per week

3 Text C
job : teacher
place of work : Shelburne Elementary School
pay : 10-15 hours per week
schedule : September-June

7. READING FOR DETAILS

Read the statements. Write 7 (true) or F (false). Correct the false statements.

1 The pilot at FlyHigh must speak two languages.

answer : true

2 The teacher at Shelburne Elementary School has to teach grade 12

answer : false

3 The nurse at Vancouver Hospital must have ten years of experience.

answer : true

4 Pilots at FlyHigh are paid per hour

answer : true

5 The nurse at Vancouver Hospital must speak two languages

answer : true