Describing jobs vocabulary
Of course, it's s_______ because you have people's lives in your hands, but it's also incredibly r_________ when someone's health improves. What's the job? (s_______)
stressful
rewarding
surgeon
A: We're so busy. I think I've worked 70 hours this week. (exhausted)
B: Wow. You _____________________.
A: I ____, but it's going to be the same next week too.
You must be exhausted.
I am
You shouldn't really leave before five, but there's nothing to do now.
SUPPOSED
I know you ___________________before five, but there's nothing to do now.
aren't supposed to leave
When I was a student I __________(work) at the local restaurant.
used to work
What are the 3 forms of the verb:
speak
speak, spoke, spoken
We work on short contracts so it's quite i_______. It's also physically d_________– I spend the day lifting and carrying heavy weights. What's the job? l_______
insecure
demanding
labourer
A: Between emergencies, we often have nothing to do for hours. (...)
B: You ________get quite_______ .
A: Yeah, we _____sometimes, but I read a lot and we sometimes play cards.
must ... bored
are
We're not allowed to give out personal details of clients.
ALLOWED
Giving out personal details of clients________________
isn't allowed
It was diffical at first, but Mike soon ____________ (work) at night
got used to working
What are the 3 forms of the verb
steal
steal, stole, stolen
It's hard coming up with new ideas all the time, but, after all, people pay me to be c________. I'm self-employed and I have a wide range of clients, so my work is very v_______. What's the job? g_______ d_________.
creative
varied
graphic designer
A: My husband is away a lot with work.
B: That _____be _____when you have three young kids.
A: A_________, it's fine. My mother helps me.
can't be easy
Actually
You absolutely mustn't make any noise while the exam is taking place.
HAVE
We ____________ really quiet while the exam is taking place.
have to be
She ___________(not fly) on her own. She's always terrified.
isn't used to flying
Where is the word stress in
electrician
e-lec-tri-cian
People think that because we deal with money that we are very w____ p_____. You can earn a lot but only really in the top jobs and they are difficult to find. It's a very c________industry. What's the job? a_______
well paid
competitive
accountant
A: The chemicals we use have a very strong smell.
B: That must ____ ________.
A: ____ really. I mean, it ____ to begin with, but you quickly get used to it.
be horrible
Not / was
There's a room at the back of the building where you can smoke.
ONLY
You're _____________ in the room at the back of the building.
only allowed to smoke
I ___________(speak) in front of many people. I'm a teacher.
am used to speaking
Where is the word stress in
programmer
pro-gram-mer
It's a big r_________ when we have to prepare a case for court, but one of the worst things is the p_________. Working with each client involves hundreds of documents, letters and emails. What's the job? l_________
responsibility
paperwork
lawyer
A: The kids just don't listen.
B: You must ______ to scream at them sometimes. I know I would.
A: I do! But obviously I _____ actually do it. Shouting doesn't work.
want
don't
Don't tell anyone I'm here. I told everyone else I'm working from home.
SUPPOSED
_______________working from home, so don't tell anyone I'm here.
I’m supposed to be
_______he ___________(live) in another country? You said, he's somewhere in Europe.
Is he used to living
Which 2 verbs are irregular?
play, joke, grab, catch, row, sink
catch, sink