1. A job fact file.

Choose the correct headings to complete the job fact file.

2. What is the job?

What do you think? What job does the fact file in the previous exercise describe?

3. Useful phrases.

Complete the fact file from exercise 1 with the phrases below.

4. Useful phrases.

Put the words in order to complete sentences about different jobs.

5. Write.

Choose ONE of the alternatives below.

Alternative 1 – An unusual job
Write a fact file about a different unusual job. Do not say what the job is. Your tutor has to guess. Write about 150 words.

Use these headings:

In general
Work and training
Free time
Advantages
Disadvantages

Use these useful words and phrases:

Most people ...
In this job you can ...
Let's look at ...

You need to ...
It's important to know about ...
In this job you usually ...
This can be a problem ...

Also ...
However, ...
too, but ...

Check the grammar, spelling and organisation of your writing carefully before you send your work to your tutor.


Alternative 2 – Your job or a job you would like
Write to your tutor. Describe your job, or a job you would like to have. Include these points:

  • A description of the job
  • The work you do or would like to do each day
  • Training for the job
  • The things you like and don't like about the job

Write about 120 words. Check spelling and grammar before you send it to your tutor.