ESL Language

Center

English III
UNIT 6
Author: M.Sc. Lic. Yaneth Ocando Pereira
 Unit 6 I REALLY LIKE MY JOB!

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
1. To understand vocabulary referring to jobs, occupations and professions
in English.
2. To use vocabulary about jobs, occupations and professions in English.
3. To ask what the people do for a living, and where people work, using
vocabulary about jobs, occupations and professions in English.
4. To answer questions about jobs, occupations and professions in English.
5. To describe different jobs, occupations and professions in English using
the simple present tense and the present continuous tense.
6. To make a distinction between the use of the simple present tense and
the present continuous tense in English.
 FUNCTIONS CONTENT VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
-. To understand   -. Jobs, occupations, -. Be + noun.
vocabulary referring to -. Jobs, occupations professions: doctor nurse, -. Simple present tense
jobs, occupations and and professions. scientist, dentist, engineer, vs. present continuous
professions in English. -. Describing jobs. architect, pilot, flight attendant, tense.
-. To use vocabulary about -. Place of work or fire fighter, police officer, Positive and negative
jobs, occupations and study. Working business person, businessman, statements.
professions in English. schedules. businesswoman, fire fighter, Yes/no questions and
-. To ask what the people -. Saying what mail carrier, farmer, singer, answers.
do for a living, and where people do for a teacher, lawyer, accountant,  
people work, using living. business administrator.
vocabulary about jobs, -. Present simple -. What does she/he do?
occupations and tense. -. She’s/ He’s a doctor.
professions in English. Present continuous -. What do you/do they do?
-. To answer questions tense. -. I’m a student, an engineer.
about jobs, occupations   -. They’re pilots.
and professions in English.   -. Places of work or study: in an
-. To describe different   office, in a law firm, for an
jobs, occupations and airline, in a school, at the
professions in English supermarket, in a bank.
using the simple present -. What time do you/does she,
tense and the present she start/finish work?
continuous tense. -. Does she, he/do you work
-. To make a distinction shifts, overtime/wear a
between the use of the uniform?
simple present tense and -. What are you doing these
the present continuous days? Where are you living?
tense in English. Where are you
  working/studying?
 
 I REALLY LIKE MY JOB!
I- VOCABULARY. Match the jobs with the pictures. 19 18
_____ Nurse _______ Doctor
1 2 3 4 25
_____ 1
Dentist _______Veterinarian
4 17
____ Architect ____ Engineer
3 5
____ Carpenter _____ Farmer
5 6 7 2 10
8
____ Singer _____ Policeman.
11
_____ Police woman
9
10 11 8
9 12
_____Chef/cook
16 ____ Butcher.
12
_____ Mail carrier ______ Dancer.
14 15
13 14 15 16 _____ Waiter _______ Waitress.
23
______ Businessman
24

17 18 19 20 _____ Businesswoman.
21
22
_____
13
Lawyer _______ Judge.
20
21
_____
26 Cashier _____ Salesperson.
22 23
24
_____
27 Flight Attendant

_____ Taxi driver

7
25 26 27 ____ Receptionist
6
_____ Fire fighter.

 
II. LISTENING. Listen to these people talking about their jobs. Complete the
sentences with the jobs. Use the words from the box to complete the
sentences. (Audio CD Track 19).

1. Douglas is a __________________.
2. Miguel is an __________________.
3. Maria Luisa is a ___________________.
4. Roxanne is a __________________.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR CHEMIST

ARTIST SECRETARY
III. LISTEN AGAIN. Fill in the blanks with the verbs in present continuous or
simple present.

1. Douglas __________ a business in Vancouver, but this week, he

_____________________ a friend to start a business in New
Hampshire.
2. Miguel _______ an artist. He ____________ portraits. Now, he
_________________ the portrait of a beautiful woman.
3. Maria Luisa ______________ for an important pharmaceutical
laboratory in London, but this week, she ___________________ in a
branch in Bristol.
4. Roxanne usually __________ from 9 to 5, every day. Today. She
_____________ until 7.
IV. SPEAKING. Listen to these friends talking. Then, role play the conversation
with a partner. (Audio CD Track 20).

Long time no see! Gilberto: Josh, I can’t believe it! Long time no
see!
Josh: Gilberto! Wow! Yes, you’re right. 5 years,
I think.
Gilberto: Yes, that’s right. How are you doing?
Josh: I’m doing great. I work for a very
important law firm in Boston. I’m a lawyer.
Gilberto: Wow! That’s great! And, how come
you’re in New York?
Josh: I’m working in a special case for the firm.
And, how about you? What are you doing?
Gilberto: I’m teaching Chemistry in a school in
Vancouver, but, now I’m on vacations here in
New York.
Josh: That’s great! Well, Gilberto, I have to go
now, my client is waiting for me. It was nice
seeing you again.
Gilberto: Yes, me too. Nice catching up with
you. See you.
Josh: See you. Goodbye.
1. Answer these questions about the conversation.

a. What does Josh do?

____________________________________________________.
b. Where does he work?
____________________________________________________.
c. What does Gilberto do?
____________________________________________________.
d. What does he teach?
____________________________________________________.
e. What is he doing in New York?
____________________________________________________.
 V. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

ASKING ABOUT JOBS AND OCCUPATIONS

What do you do? What does she/ he do?

I’m a teacher/ a student/ an engineer/ a She’s/ He’s a teacher/ a student/ an engineer/ a

scientist/ a lawyer/ a teller. scientist/ a lawyer/ a teller.

I work and study. She/ He works and studies.

Where do you work? Where does she/ he work?

I work in a school/ in an office/ in a She/ He works in a school/ in an office/ in a

company/ in an industry/ in a bank/ for a company/ in an industry/ in a bank/ for a Law firm/
Law firm/ in a construction company/ for an in a construction company/ for an airline.
airline.
 PRESENT CONTINOUS
VS
SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

Present continuous
Simple Present
Actions are happening now or
these days. Definite actions in Habits, routines, frequent actions,
present non-definite actions in present
(Time expressions: now, right (Time expressions: every day, every
now, this week, this month, this year, every week, frequency
year, this period) adverbs and prepositions of time)
1. Listening. Listen to Marisabel talking about her job and answer the
questions about her. (Audio CD Track 21).

a. What does Marisabel do?

____________________________________________________.
b. Where does she usually work?
____________________________________________________.
c. Where is she working now?
____________________________________________________.
d. What does she do exactly?
____________________________________________________.
e. What time does she start work?
____________________________________________________.
f. What time does she finish work?
____________________________________________________.
g. Does she work regular or irregular hours?
____________________________________________________.
h. Does she wear a uniform?
____________________________________________________.
2. Look at the pictures. Fill in the blanks. Complete with their corresponding
jobs. Write complete sentences. Use the words from the box.

SCIENTIST ARTIST PILOT FASHION DESIGNER RACE CAR DRIVER

FIRE FIGHTER SINGER DOCTOR
3. Answer the following questions. Give complete answers.

a. What do you do?

____________________________________________________.
b. Where do you work/study?
____________________________________________________.
c. What quarter are you doing now?
____________________________________________________.
d. How many classes are you taking?
____________________________________________________.
e. What does your mother or father do?
____________________________________________________.
f. Where does she/ he work?
____________________________________________________.
4. Complete the paragraph. Use Simple Present or Present Continuous from
the verbs in parentheses.

Joshua (be) ____________ a teller. He (work) _________ in a bank in Detroit.

This week, He (work) ____________ in San Francisco. He usually (start work)
_______ at 9: 00 a. m. and he (finish) _______ at 5: 00. Sometimes, he (have
lunch) ________ at work, but today, he (have lunch) ____________ with a
friend from the bank. His sister (live) ________ in Chicago, but, she (study)
_______________ in New York University, so, this semester, she (study)
_____________ in New York. She usually (travel) __________ from New York
to Detroit to visit him.
 VI. READING. Read about the following article.

Degrees That Employers Want

Six In-Demand Degrees, In-Demand Degrees for Class of
2010.
Six In-Demand Degrees.

Find out which 6 degrees rank highest in terms of employment.

By Chris Kyle

Come graduation time, the English major, history buff, computer whiz, and
business student all look alike in their caps and gowns. Their job prospects, on
the other hand, look very different. Corporate consulting firm Challenger, Gray
& Christmas polled 100 human resource professionals in 2010 to find out which
degrees have the best odds of helping students find employment. If you’re
contemplating a return to school and deciding what you want to study, read on
for the six degrees that rank highest in terms of employment.
#1 - Health Care Degree Graduates with recession-proof degrees in health
care could find great success, according to Challenger. In fact, more than
one in four (26.3 percent) HR professionals picked health care as the best
bet for job security. Nurses are receiving the most employment offers in this
category. Desirable Degrees: Nursing, Physical Therapy Pharmacy Medical
Technician.

#2 - Business Administration Degree It’s no coincidence that business is

booming for graduates with a business degree...it’s the most popular
bachelor’s degree in the country. Graduating with a degree in business
administration puts job seekers in the second strongest position overall, just
behind health care, according to the Challenger survey. Desirable Degrees:
Business, Business Administration, Business Administrative Support.
#3 - Computer Science Degree Computers are an indispensable part of the
economy, and so are graduates who study computer science, which ranks as
the third most valuable degree in
today’s employment market. Desirable Degrees: Computer Science
Technology, Support Information Technology and Systems.

#4 - Accounting/Finance Degrees Finance and accounting graduates can

expect their fortunes to improve as the economy improves. “Historically,
hiring on Wall Street has recovered before the rest of the economy,” Richard
Lipstein, managing director at Boyden Global Executive Search, told the
Philadelphia Inquirer . Desirable Degrees: Accounting, Finance
#5 - Engineering Degree It might surprise you to learn that engineering
degrees are ranked fifth in terms of employment - and not first - but don’t
start feeling sorry for engineers just yet. According to a survey by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers, eight of the top 10 best-paid
majors are in engineering. Desirable Degrees: Biomedical Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Network
Engineering and Administration, Programming and Software Engineering
.
#6 - Marketing Degree Demand remains strong for marketing graduates in
the business world, though a more general business administration degree,
ranked number two overall, gets the edge in today’s tight job market because
of its broader application. Desirable Degree: Marketing.
1. Read the article. Answer “True” or “False”. Correct the “False”
statements.
a. Engineering degrees are ranked 2 on the list. _________.
b. Finance and Accounting graduates can’t work in Wall Street.
______.
c. Graduates in Computer Science are a very important part for the
economy of any country. ________.
d. Health Care Degrees rank position number 1 on the list.
_________.
doesn’t have a lot of applications in today’s business world.
f. Business Degrees aren’t the most popular degrees in USA.
________.
VII. WRITING AND COMPOSITION. Write a composition describing your job and
your best friend’s job. Include, job or occupation, place of work or study, work
or study schedule. Write 2 negative sentences in your composition. Use simple
present tense and present continuous tense.

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
 Name: _____________________
UNIT VI
REVIEW EXERCISES I.D: __________________________.
Do the following exercises, Course: _______________________.
and hand the pages to your teacher.
Teacher: ______________________.

I. Find the name of the professions in the word puzzle.

D A P O L I C E O F F I C E R
B O X V B G H J E I O L N M A Nurse
C D C P C H E F I R Y T W A D Teacher
O F W T B N Y U Z E X C R S R
Chef
N H Q S O F V H U F K P M T E
Astronaut
U B A K Q R X Z S I N G E R H
Singer
R N X L A S B L Y G M A L O C
S S P I L O T G H H E S V N A
Doctor
E W V M I Z N Q O T R O A A E Pilot
X Z T U F H Y W P E Y M R U T Fire fighter
Q A P R I E S T K R R A E T W Police officer
V N M U I L P O V R T Y J K L Priest
 
II. Fill in the blanks. Complete the paragraph using simple present or present
continuous from the verbs in parentheses.

Ruben (be) _________ fantastic writer. He (write) __________

novels and science fiction stories. He (write) ____________ a
novel about space and future travels. His stories (be) ______
really good. His brother, Thomas (be) ________ a pilot. He
(work) ________ for an airline in Vancouver. This week, he (fly)
_____________ to London. He usually (fly) ___________ to
Spain and France. He (not work) _________ on Mondays, but,
today, he (work) ____________. He (substitute)
_____________ a pilot friend who is sick.
III. Match the definitions in column A with the words in column B.

A B

______ Maid.
1. This person helps the doctors at the
hospital. _______ Chef.

2. This person puts out the fire. ______ Secretary.

3. This person sends letters and
______ Police officer.
answers the telephone.
________ Doctor.
4. This person keeps the house clean.
5. This person catches thieves. ________ Nurse.

6. This person cares for patients and _______ Mechanic.

helps them get well. _______ Fire fighter.
7. This person cooks delicious meals.
_______ Scientist.
8. This person fixes or repairs cars.
_____ Hairdresser.
9. This person cuts our hair.
10.This person investigates or does  
research.
IV. Where do they work? Fill in the blanks with the correct place from the
box.

1. A lawyer works in ____________.

2. Doctors and nurses work in ___________.
3. A flight attendant and a pilot work for _________.
4. An engineer works in _________.
5. A teller works in __________.
6. A judge works in ____________.
7. A teacher works in __________.
8. A mechanic works at _____________.

An airline A law firm A bank An auto repair garage

The court A school A hospital A company