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PRE-IELTS SPEAKING
LESSON 6: JOBS
Part 1: Vocabulary
• Employee • Manual work • To earn a good
• Employer • Nine-to-five living
• To be self- • Career ladder • To land a new job
employed • Pension • To retire
• The public • Heavy workload
sector • Handsome salary
• The private • Hostile work
sector environment
1. ___________________ (n) /ɪmˈplɔɪiː/: a person who is paid to work for
somebody
2. ___________________ (n) /ɪmˈplɔɪər/: a person or company that pays people to
work for them
3. ___________________(adj) /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/: working for yourself and not
employed by a company, etc.
4. ___________________ (n) /ðə ˌpʌblɪk ˈsektər/: the part of the economy of a
country that is owned or controlled by the government
5. ___________________ (n) /ðə ˌpraɪvət ˈsektər/: the part of the economy of a
country that is not under the direct control of the government
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6. _______________ (adj, adv) /ˈnaɪntəˌfaɪv/: describes work that begins at nine
o'clock in the morning and ends at five o'clock, which are the hours that people
work in many offices from Monday to Friday
7. ___________________ (n) /ˈmænjʊəl wɜːk/: work involving the hands, as
opposed to an office job
8. ___________________ (n) /kəˈrɪr ˈlædər/: a series of jobs from the lower paid
paid with the most responsibility within a company or particular profession
9. ___________________ (n) /ˈpenʃn/: an amount of money paid regularly by a
government or company to somebody who has retired from work
10. ___________________ (n) /ˈhevi ˈwɜːrkləʊd/
11. ___________________ (n) /ˈhænsəm ˈsæləri/
12. ______________________________ (n) /ˈhɑːstaɪl wɜːrk ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
14. ___________________ (v): earn a good amount of money needed for food,
clothing, etc.
15. ___________________ (v): getting hired for a job
16. ___________ (v) /rɪˈtaɪər/: to leave your job and stop working, especially
because you have reached a particular age or because you are ill
Part 2: Idioms about job
1. To climb the corporate ladder/to move up the ladder: To advance in one’s
career, typically by getting promotions.
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Example: "She's been working hard to climb the corporate ladder."
2. Get the sack: To be fired from a job.
Example: "He got the sack for consistently being late."
3. Break the glass ceiling: To overcome barriers preventing advancement,
especially for women and minorities.
Example: "She broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first female CEO of the
company."
4. A dead-end job: A job with no prospects for advancement.
Example: "He left because he felt it was a dead-end job."
5. Bring home the bacon: To earn a salary or income.
Example: "She works hard to bring home the bacon for her family."
Part 3: Speaking Practice
1. Where would you like to work when you graduate?
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I would like to work in the __________ sector because I believe it offers more
opportunities to __________ and __________. Additionally, I think it would be
easier to __________ in this sector.
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2. What is an ideal workplace?
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An ideal workplace for me would be one where the __________ is supportive and
encourages employees to __________. It should also offer a __________ and a
__________ to ensure a good work-life balance.
3. What don’t you expect about your future workplace?
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I don’t expect to work in a __________ or have to deal with a __________. I also
hope to avoid having a __________, as it can be very stressful and unproductive.
Part 4: Pronunciation
• /h/ hello, horse, hang, honest, honor, herb
• /l/ lent, list, light, lamp, all, tall, ball, beautiful
• /r/ right, run, wrong
• /w/ what, white, why, write, wrong, wriggle
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Here are some common IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions related to jobs, along with possible responses:
1. What is your current job?
I currently work as a software engineer at a technology company.
2. How long have you been working in your current job?
I have been working in this position for about three years now.
3. Do you like your job? Why or why not?
Yes, I enjoy my job because it allows me to solve challenging problems and work with a talented team of professionals.
4. What do you find most interesting about your job?
The most interesting aspect of my job is the opportunity to stay updated with the latest technological advancements and
apply them to real-world problems.
5. Are there any aspects of your job that you find difficult or challenging?
Sometimes, meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously can be quite challenging.
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6. What are your career aspirations for the future?
In the future, I hope to take on a leadership role and contribute more to the strategic direction of my company.
7. Have you had any other jobs in the past?
Yes, before my current job, I worked as a customer support representative for a different company.
8. What kind of job do you think you would like to have in the future?
I aspire to work in a role that involves research and development, where I can innovate and create new technologies.
9. Do you think it's important to like the job you do?
Yes, I believe it's essential to enjoy your job because it leads to job satisfaction and can positively impact your overall well-being.
10. Are there any jobs that you wouldn't want to do? Why?
I wouldn't want to do jobs that involve significant health risks or jobs that go against my personal values and principles.
When answering these questions, try to provide detailed responses, using examples and explanations where possible. This will help you
showcase your English-speaking skills and demonstrate your ability to express ideas clearly and coherently. Additionally, be sure to speak
fluently and confidently during the IELTS Speaking Part 1 section.
