Fill in the correct word. Profession, job, career, occupation

Unit 1. People and Jobs

Lead-in

What jobs are shown in the pictures? – Such jobs are shown in the pictures: a pilot, a cosmonaut, a ropewalker, a fitter ( or an adjuster), a waiter, a physiotherapist.

Which of these jobs are dangerous?- Such jobs are dangerous: a pilot, a cosmonaut, a ropewalker and a fitter ( an adjuster).

Which of these jobs do you need to be well-qualified to do?- Such jobs I need to be well-qualified to do: a pilot, a waiter and a physiotherapist.

Do you think there are jobs that should be done only by men? Why? Why not?- Such jobs that should be done only by men, I think: a pilot, an adjuster. Because these jobs need well (high) qualification, the strong power and strong exposure, that men have.

• What qualities do you need to be a bullfighter?- I think I need such qualities as power, fearlessness, logical thinking and willpower.

1 When Sanchez told her parents that she wanted to be a bullfighter they

A felt a little pleased.

В thought she was too voung.

О , C>

С thought .she had a good sense of humour.

D were initially opposed to the idea.

2 Sanchez thinks that

A living in today’s world is difficult for a woman.

В bullfighting is a difficult career for women.

С it is almost impossible to succeed as a female bullfighter.

D women have to demonstrate their skills as much as male bullfighters do.

3 Sanchez's mother

A is everything to the family.

В prefers to watch her daughter on TV.

С supports her more than the rest of her family.

D would prefer Cristina to leave the ring.

4 What does “it” in line 37 refer to?

A the fitness routine

В not socialising

С giving up

D smoking

5 Sanchez doesn’t socialise often because

A she doesn’t like cigarettes and alcohol.

В her work takes up most of her time.

С she is worried about meeting people.

D it’s too difficult to look for friends.

6 What does Sanchez think about after being injured?

A her next chance to fight bulls

В her abilities

С her development

D her skills

Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the correct word(s) from the list below: get my foot in the door confidence socialise novice face masculine

professional mature support courage

1 Doctors don’t have much time to

socialise........ as.... they work very long

hours, (mix with people)

2 The experienced chess player easily

beat the novice.............................. ,.. who

was still learning the rules of the game.
(beginner)

3 After months of training the young fire-
fighter was ready to face........................

a real fire, (deal with)

4 There aren't many female boxers as it
is a very masculine........ sport, (male)

5. The contacts I had, helped me ...................... get my foot in the door

when I was looking for a job. (get
started)

6.My parents were a great support....................................... to

me when I lost my job. (help)

7. My tennis coach is a professional.............. ; he has been

playing in international matches for years.(paid expert)

8.Working as a chef for five years gave Brian the confidence..

to open his own restaurant, (sense of self-worth)

9.Fire-fighters need a lot of courage.........................................

as their work is often very dangerous, (bravery)

10.The manager didn't hire the young man, as he didn’t think

he was mature............... enough to deal with the stresses

of the job. (emotionally developed)

	3 Fill in the correct word(s) from	the list below.
	Use the words only once.
	a champion’s	to wear	to win
	to prove	limit	tough
	to damage	to give	popular
	to take	on equal terms	casually
	a tough................. world	7 ................. to wear	............. elegant
	To give sb the chance to	8 ................. to take	................ a test
	To win... the legal right	9 to fight .	on equal terms................... with
	To damage your confidence	10 ..................... casually	... my hair loose
	there is no limit............. to	11 to prove.	.............. himself
	popular.... with crowds	12 to have a champion`s	......... mentality

Fill in the correct word. profession, job, career, occupation

1 Her careeras a dancer came to an end when she

broke her leg.

2 My father has been unable to find a job for the

past two years.

3 You must write your name, age and occupation on the

application form.

4 John is a doctor by profession, and has his own practice

in London.