Work & Jobs

Occupations

Name common jobs and workplaces
Use the simple present to talk about work
Ask and answer questions about jobs

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Grammar

Simple present (I work / he works / she works)

Use the simple present for daily habits and facts. Add -s or -es for he/she/it.

I work in a hospital.

She works in an office.

He teaches English at a school.

They manage a big team.

Exercises · type, then check

1. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1.She (work) in a hospital.

2.I (teach) maths at a school.

3.He (manage) a team of ten people.

4.They (work) in the same office.

5.My colleague (help) me every day.

2. Match the job to the workplace.

1.doctor

2.teacher

3.manager

4.chef

5.pilot

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Reading

My Working Day

My name is James. I am a teacher. I work in a school in the city. I start work at eight o'clock every morning. My colleagues are very friendly. At lunchtime, I eat in the school café. I finish work at four o'clock. After work, I go to the gym. I like my job because I love helping students learn new things.

1. What is James's job?

2. What time does James start work?

Speaking · say it out loud, with a partner or alone

1What is your job? Where do you work? Tell your partner.

2Ask your partner: 'What time do you start work?' and 'Do you like your job?'

Writing

Write 3–5 sentences about your job or a job you would like to have.

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Finished?

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