Work Spotlight 8, module 3b

Work

Spotlight 8, module 3b

Wise thought

Remember!

Read and translate

• author

• traffic warden

• vet

• artist

• lion tamer

• operator

• waiter

• air traffic controller

• architect

• customs officer

• graphic designer

• accountant

• cashier

• computer programmer

• pizza delivery boy

• car salesman

• sales assistant

• bank teller

What does each person do for living?

He is an artist.

He is an architect.

What are they?

He is a doctor.

She is a teacher.

What are they?

She is a graphic designer.

He is a pizza delivery boy.

What are they?

He’s a customs officer.

He’s an air traffic controller.

What are they?

He’s a waiter.

She’s an operator.

What are they?

She’s a bank teller.

He’s a traffic warden.

What are they?

He’s a computer programmer.

She’s an accountant.

What are they?

She’s a sales assistant.

She’s a cashier.

What are they?

He’s a car salesman.

She’s a vet.

What field of science should a person study to become a (an) …?

• customs officer

• accountant

• mechanic

• vet

• doctor/nurse

• teacher

• lawyer

• geologist

Fields of Science

• Natural Science

• Social Science

• Applied Science

He/she should study … to become a/an …

Answer the questions and ask your friend the same

• What is your mother?

• What is you father?

• What is your elder brother/sister?

• What are your favourite subjects?

• What do you want to be?

Translate the words (work in pairs )

человек, работающий на себя

• freelancer -

• desk job -

• uniform -

• full-time, part-time –

• overtime -

• shift -

• salary -

• deadline -

• pay-rise -

работа в офисе

форма

полный/неполный рабочий день

переработка

смена

зарплата

срок исполнения

повышение оплаты

Ex.2 p.44

• Listen and fill in the missing words

freelancer

desk

uniform

full-time, part-time

overtime

shift

salary

deadline

pay-rise

Exchange your exercise books and check the answers

6.

1.

2.

7.

3.

8.

9.

4.

5.

10.

desk

pay rise

full-time

deadlines

shift

overtime

part-time

uniform

salary

freelancer

Guess the profession

My brother has a full-time job. He often works overtime. He has to wear a uniform. My brother likes his job because he helps people to be healthy.

a doctor

Guess the profession

• Ann has a desk job. She has to wear a uniform. She often works the night shift. It’s tiring but she doesn’t mind because she helps people to get necessary information in trouble.

an operator

Guess the profession

• His father has a full-time job. He has to wear a uniform at work. He works day and night shifts. His job is very difficult and dangerous. He helps people and cars on the road.

a traffic warden

Guess the profession

Jack has a part-time job in summer. He works from 4 to 8 every day. He has to wear a uniform. His salary is not high but it helps him to earn pocket money. He delivers food to people’s houses.

a pizza delivery boy

Tell about your parents’ jobs

• My … has a full-time (part-time,…) job as a…

• He/she has to (doesn’t have to) wear a uniform at work.

• He/she works from … to …

• My … often works day/night shifts.

• His/her salary is high/low.

• He/she likes (doesn’t like) his job because it’s… (interesting, useful, difficult, tiring, dull, …)

Read and translate the questions

• What’s the pay like?

• Is it part-time?

• What exactly does the job involve?

• How long has she been working there?

• What does your mum do for a living?

• How does she like her job?

Complete the dialogue with questions (ex. 3 p. 44)

• Which questions don’t match?

Listen and check

1.

2.

3.

4.

- E What does your mum do for a living?

- B Is it part-time?

- C What exactly does the job involve?

- A What’s the pay?

Read the dialogue aloud

Listen and complete the missing information

• (one minute test)

The Windmill Bakery is looking for a part-time shop assistant!

Are you:

• over 1) … years old?

• enthusiastic and 2)…

• able to work flexible 3) … ? Join us!

Your duties will include

• 4) … customers

• taking 5) …

No previous experience required-full training given.

Pay: 6)

16

well-organized?

hours

serving

payments

5,50 an hour

For more information call 02073108821

Your homework

• Ex. 8 p. 45