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.
thought she was too voung.
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thought.she had a good sense of humour.
D were initially opposed to the idea.
2 Sanchez thinks that
A living in todays world is difficult for a woman.
bullfighting is a difficult career for women.
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.
prefers to watch her daughter on TV.
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
not socialising
giving up
D smoking
5 Sanchez doesnt socialise often because
A she doesnt like cigarettes and alcohol.
her work takes up most of her time.
she is worried about meeting people.
D its too difficult to look for friends.
6 What does Sanchez think about after being injured?
A her next chance to fight bulls
her abilities
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 dont 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
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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 didnt 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 champions | 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 career as 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.
