5 Unusual Jobs

In the big world of careers, there are

some unique and interesting jobs that
not many people know about. These
jobs may seem strange at first, but
they are very important in their own
way. Hopefully you can find
a new career path by
reading further!

Prosthetic Limb Painter

A prosthetic limb painter is an artist
who paints prosthetic arms and
legs, to make them more individual
and customised. These artists work
closely with amputees to transform
regular prosthetics into colourful
works of art that reflect the wearer's
personality. These colours, designs
and patterns make the limbs
more personal – just like how
an outfit or tattoo can reveal
your own personality!
Snake Milker
Snake milkers are people who col-
lect venom from snakes. This is very
important for doctors to help make
a cure (known as antivenom) for
snake bites. While this may sound
dangerous, snake milkers are es-
pecially trained in how to handle
snakes, and to avoid getting bitten.
Snake milkers carefully take venom
from snakes, following strict safety
rules, and then send it to a labora-
tory. Their job requires a lot of skill,
knowledge, and understanding of
how reptiles behave – and a lot
of bravery!

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Swordsmith
Many years ago, sword-making was a
huge business. This ancient art is kept
alive today by skilled workers who make
swords by hand. These sword makers
use traditional methods to make blades,
combining creative art and metalwork.
They heat, hammer, and shape raw
materials to create swords that are both
strong and beautiful. Their work is high-
ly valued by collectors and martial arts
enthusiasts. There are not many sword
makers left in the world today, so maybe
it’s time to try to learn this ancient art!
These unusual jobs highlight the wide range
of opportunities available in the world of
work. From ancient arts like sword making
to modern jobs like hacking, these unusual
jobs show that office jobs can be overrated!
There are many ways for people to live
professional lives, make money, and find
their own happiness.
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White Hat Hacker
White hat hackers, also known as ethical
hackers, are people who use their pro-
gramming skills to help protect online
systems from attacks. White hat hackers
play an important role in keeping sensi-
tive data safe. This is particularly im-
portant for companies that do things like
private messaging, banking, or online
shopping.
The company hires a white hat hacker
to try hack into the company’s online
system, and find weaknesses in the com-
pany’s security. The hackers work closely
with IT teams, doing tests to see if it’s
possible to steal data. A white hat hack-
er never actually steals information, but
just tells the company how to make their
websites safer!
Dog Food Taster
What’s the best way to know what food
tastes like? To try it yourself! A dog
food taster needs to make sure that dog
food tastes good. They evaluate different
factors such as taste, texture and smell.
Although it may seem unusual, this job
is important in providing safe and nu-
tritious meals for our furry friends. We
don’t recommend trying this at home!
Dog food tasters work in sterile labs
alongside doctors, and they don’t swal-
low the food.
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Questions
Reading Comprehension Questions

1. What is the cure for venom called?

2. What’s the word for a person who has an arm or leg removed?

3. How does a white hat hacker help a company’s security system?

4. Which job relies on traditional techniques?

5. Which job involves a dangerous animal?

6. Which job/s would suit a creative person?

Writing Questions

1. Which job sounds most appealing to you, and why?

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2. Which job seems the most creative?

3. Have you heard of any other unusual jobs?

4. Would you rather work with computers or animals? Why?

5. Would you prefer to work a practical job, or a creative job? Why?

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Answers
Reading Comprehension Questions

1. The cure for venom is called antivenom.

2. An amputee.

3. A white hat hacker tries to hack into online security systems, to test to see if there
are weaknesses in the system.

4. A swordsmith relies on traditional techniques.

5. Being a snake milker involves working with a dangerous animal.

6. A prosthetic limb painter or swordsmith would suit a creative person.

Writing Questions

Students’ own answers.

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