Describing a job
Starlight 7. Module 1A
PLAN
1. Introduction (I’m going to give you a talk about a ……/I’m going to tell you about
a …..)
2. What does the job of a …. Involve? Name 2-3 duties.
3. What are the working conditions? (speak about place, time, equipment, etc.)
4. Does the job of a …… require any degree?
5. Advantages and disadvantages of the job. (The job of a ….. has some advantages
and disadvantages. Let’s start with the advantages. The main advantage of this job
is (that) ……… Also, (Besides, Moreover, …………. On the other hand,
(However,) ……….
6. What personal traits of character are needed for this job and why? (……… need to
be …….. and ……… because ………)
7. What do you think of this job? What kind of job is it? Why?
EXAMPLE
I’m going to give you a talk about a
nurse. The job of a nurse involves a lot of duties.
For example, nurses look after sick people in
hospitals and gives injections to patients. It is a
full-time job. Nurses work shifts. Nurses work
in hospitals or medical centers. To become a
nurse you need a medical education and a
college degree. All nurses have to wear a
uniform. The job of a nurse has some advantages
and disadvantages. Let’s start with the
advantages.
The main advantage of this job is the government support; all nurses get a salary and a
holiday payment. On the other hand, nurses get low wages. To be a good nurse you have to
be careful because nurses work with medicines. Besides, nurses have to be patient because
they deal with sick people. In my opinion, it is a demanding job because a lot of people
need medical help.
TASK
Describe 2 jobs according to the plan.