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GENERAL ENGLISH · IELTS COURSE · INTERMEDIATE (B1-B2)

UNUSUAL
JOBS
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1 Warm up

In pairs, talk about each prompt below. Give details for each one.

• The best job I have ever had.

• The worst job I have ever had.
• A job I would love.
• A job I would hate.
• The strangest job I have ever had.

2 Vocabulary

Part A: Match each word with the correct definition.

code of conduct cuddle impatient nap nutritious texture

1. (n): a set of rules that members of an organisation or people with a particular

job or position must follow
2. (adj.): containing many of the substances needed for life and growth

3. (adj.): easily annoyed by someone’s mistakes or because you have to wait

4. (n): a short sleep, especially during the day

5. (v): hold someone or something close in your arms

6. (n): the way food or drink tastes or feels in your mouth

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Part B: Put the vocabulary from Part A into the correct gaps in the following sentences. Sometimes
you will need to change the form of the word.

1. My grandma likes to take a every day after lunch.

2. The group has a strict and if members don’t follow it, they will be asked to leave.

3. My friend gives the best , they always make me feel better.

4. I like aubergines but I can’t stand the . It puts me off eating them.

5. An driver started beeping his horn while we were in a traffic jam.

6. Having a diet is key for a healthy mind and body.

Part C: Discuss the following questions with your partner.

1. Why is it important to have a code of conduct in the workplace?

2. Do you like giving and receiving cuddles?
3. What things make you impatient? Are you generally a patient person?
4. How often do you take an afternoon nap? Do you think it is beneficial to have naps?

3 Reading
Part 1: Look at the pictures below. In pairs, discuss what you can see in each picture. What do you
think each job is?

Picture 1 - paragraph: Picture 2 - paragraph: Picture 3 - paragraph:

Picture 4 - paragraph: Picture 5 - paragraph: Picture 6 - paragraph:

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Part 2: Read the article and put the pictures in order. Were your predictions correct?

Unusual jobs
Exploring unique job opportunities

A. Do you find it hard to get up for work every day? Would you like to stay in bed all day long? Well, bed designers,
mattress and bedding manufacturers, and luxury hotels need your skills. You will be paid to take naps, testing out
sleep quality, comfort levels, and room conditions. A hotel in Finland was looking for a professional sleeper to test
out their thirty-five rooms. The lucky candidate moved from room to room and wrote down their thoughts and
experiences. This was then turned into a blog and posted on their website to attract future customers.

B. Do you get impatient and frustrated waiting in a queue? Then this job is not for you. The position involves standing
in a queue on behalf of someone who is either too busy or just doesn’t want to do it themselves. You could end
up waiting for tickets, a film release, or the latest iPhone. There are websites and apps for booking professional
queuers. You just describe your task and browse trusted queuers by skills, reviews, and price. Confirm the details
with them and let them do all the work.

C. Do you have a four-legged friend? How far would you go to provide the best healthy food available for them?
Would you become a dog food tester? The position involves evaluating the nutritional value, texture, smell, and
of course taste of different food products. But don’t worry, most testers don’t swallow the food. Other than
tasting the different samples, tasters write reports and think about how to improve the recipe to make them more
nutritious and appealing for both dogs and owners.

D. Do you love watching Netflix? Would you like to get paid to see all your favourite shows and films from the
comfort of your home? Well, there is a job that allows you to do this but involves more than just sitting back
with a bowl of popcorn. Netflix recruits people to review, rate and analyse content but applicants have to have
extensive knowledge and experience in the film and television industry and be proficient in a language other than
English.

E. Do you enjoy giving or receiving hugs? Could you do it for a job? Professional cuddlers are required to listen and
encourage people while providing a comforting hug. You could be helping someone who may be suffering from
loneliness, a past trauma, depression or someone who is simply in need of an extra cuddle. Professional cuddlers
build up a trusted clientele and can work from anywhere. They are expected to take a short online course before
starting and follow a code of conduct.

F. Are you creative and enjoy writing? You might enjoy working as a fortune cookie writer. Fortune cookie
manufacturers hire freelancers to come up with clever, and wise words for customers to enjoy when they open
their cookies. The sayings are usually only one or two sentences, so writers need to be concise. They are usually
inspiring quotes, predictions or common expressions which highlight valuable truths about life.

sources: taskrabbit,co.uk, independent.co.uk, theunercoverrecruiter.com, indeed.com

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4 Reading comprehension

Part A: Read the article on page three again. Which job requires the following? Write the paragraph
letter (A-F). You may use any letter more than once.

1. → a good imagination

2. → a lot of lying down

3. → knowledge of food science

4. → at least two languages

5. → someone who is calm and tolerant

6. → the ability to connect with others in a kind way

7. → a deep understanding of multi-media

Part B: Complete the sentences below. Choose no more than three words from the text for each
answer.

1. Companies pay people to have to evaluate their products or rooms.

2. The job requires people to wait in a for another person.

3. Dog food testers don’t tend to the dog products.

4. with a snack is not the full extent of the job.

5. Professional cuddlers develop a list of customers.

6. Freelancers must invent smart and sayings to put into the cookies.

5 Talking point

In pairs, discuss the following questions.

1. What do you think is the most unusual job?

2. Which job would you like to do the most/least?

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6 Focus on language

Part A: Look at these sentences and answer the questions below.

• If I were a professional queuer, I would listen to music to pass the time.

• If I wrote messages in fortune cookies, I would make them funny and kind.
• If I became a professional sleeper, I would have the best dreams.
• If I worked for Netflix, I’d have square eyes.
• If I were a cuddler, I’d give the biggest hugs.
• If I tested dog food, I‘d understand what my dog eats every day.

1. Are they referring to the past, present, or future?

2. Are the situations likely to happen?

3. How many clauses are in each sentence?

4. What is the contraction for I would?

7 Optional extension / homework

If you could create any job, what would it be? Ask all your classmates about theirs. Find out who has
the most interesting or unusual job.

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