Listening: Jobs

Listening: Jobs

You will hear a man talking about his old job and the job he has now.

ACTIVITY 1

First, listen and answer these two questions:

1. What did the man do in the past?
2. What is the man's job now?

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You can check your answer to questions A and B here.

1. What did the man do in the past?  ^*1
2. What is the man's job now? ^*2

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ACTIVITY 2

Now read questions 1 – 5 and listen to the recording again. Choose the best answer for each question.

1. What is the most exciting thing about being a pilot?

   1. hearing the engines during take-off
   2. landing the airplane
   3. the beautiful view

2. What is the most challenging thing about being a pilot?

   1. interacting with people
   2. landing the airplane
   3. taking off

3. What is not so exciting about being a pilot?

   1. flying long hours
   2. interacting with people
   3. the noise of the engines

4. What is the advantage of being a teacher?

   1. being free to walk
   2. the quiet of the classroom
   3. the salary

5. What is similar about the two jobs?

   1. being responsible for people
   2. interacting with people
   3. the working hours