BTfL/Unit 6, Jobs

Unit 6: Jobs

2. Let's Listen

1.

I'm a salesperson. I sell computers. I like

my job. It's really interesting. And I meet

lots of interesting people.

2.

Yes, I like it a lot. I like acting in front of

lots of people. One day I hope to write a

book about my work.

3.

It's an interesting job, and it's good

for me because I love travel and flying.

I visit lots of countries every year. And well

- I know it's silly, but I like my uniform.

4.

It's a good job for me because I like food and

I love cooking. Lots of famous people come

to our restaurant, too.

5.

Nursing is a good job for me. I like helping

people - you know, sick people.

6.

I like my work because I work outside. It's

hard work, but the pay's good and it keeps

me in shape

3. Let's Listen

1.

A: Hi, Ted.

B: Oh, hi.

A: Are you still working in the bank?

B: Yeah.

2.

A: Where are you working now, Sonia?

B: I just started as a chef in an Italian

restaurant. Come and try my food.

A: Sounds great - I'd love to!

3.

A: Are you still at school, Bob?

B: No, I graduated from college last month.

A: Congratulations! And what are you

doing now?

B: Nothing much. I'm tired. I'm taking a

long vacation

4.

A: What do you do, Marie?

B: Me? I'm a lawyer

A: How long have you been doing that?

B: For about five years. Db you need a good

lawyer?

A: Well, not yet!

5.

A: Are you a receptionist, Suzanne?

B: Yes, I am.

A: Do you like the people you work with?

B: Well, it's my first week on the job, so I'm

not sure yet

6.

A: Are you still a tennis instructor, Martha?

B: No, I'm not. I didn't like it

A: So what are you doing now?

B: Well, I'm trying to find a new job

7.

A: Do you work in an office, Fred?

B: Not anymore. Now I'm an English

teacher. I just had my first class

A: Really? How was it?

B: It was terrific!

8.

A: Are you still working at the bookstore, Sue?

B: Yeah, but I don't like it. I have to stand

all day and I get so tired

A: I'm sorry to hear that!

4. Let's Listen

1.

A: So how do you like your job, Bill?

B: Well, it was okay at first, but now, after

two years, I don't like it

A: Oh, why's that?

B: It's boring. I do the same thing every

day. I'm really sick of it

A: So why don't you change jobs?

B: I'm well-paid. I like the money!

A: Oh, I see. But yon should leave if you're

not happy

B: Yeah, maybe I should

2.

A: Do you like teaching children, Christine?

B: Oh, yes! I love working with kids. They're

so much fun

A: Well, I guess you have the perfect job!

B: Yeah, I like it a lot. There's just one thing

I don't like

A: What's that?

B: The distance to school. It's too far away. It

takes me an hour to drive there every day

A: Wow. That must be awful!

B: It is, but the schools that are near me

are not as good

3.

A: How is your new job going, Anna?

B: Good, thanks. I really like it.

A: What do yq,ulike best about it?

B: I think it's the people I work with. They

are so nice

A: People make all the difference in ajob, don't

they?

B: They sure do. The only trouble is, I have

to travel a lot. I'm away from home for

about two weeks every month

A : Yeah, that cim be difficult

B: It is. I hope I won't have to travel so much

next year

4.

A: Do you enjoy being a salesperson, Nancy?

B: Yes, I do like it. I get to meet so many

people.

A: Is it hard work?

B: Yes, it can be. I don't like the long hours.

I'm always really tired when I get home

at night.

A: That's too bad. Why don't you quit?

B: Because I think my boss is great to

work for.