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Exploring the jobs

Let's talk!
What kind of job would you Do you think it's important What is the most interesting
like to have in the future? to enjoy your job? job you've heard of?

Do you think it's better to have a


Would you rather work
high-paying job that you don't
alone or with other people?
enjoy, or a lower-paying job
that you love?
Discuss the words and their meanings and play a

Vocabulary guessing game! One person chooses a word and


explains it to everyone.

taxi driver carpenter shop assistant hairdresser TV host pilot firefighter

architect accountant dentist builder doctor artist journalist

vet plumber surgeon teacher waiter/waitress nurse mechanic


Guess the job
Read the description and match it with the correct profession.

a)Brings food and drinks in a restaurant,


takes orders from customers, carries a tray.

b)Provides medical care to animals, may work in


veterinary clinics, hospitals, or animal shelters.

1. shop assistant 2. vet 3. hairdresser


c)Helps doctors and provides care to patients in
hospitals or clinics, administers medications.

d)Cuts and styles hair, works in a salon,


uses scissors and combs.

e)Works with wood, builds or repairs furniture,


uses tools like a saw and hammer.

f)Helps customers in a store, helps with shopping,


4. waiter/waitress 5. carpenter 6. nurse scans and bags items.
Guess the job
Read the description and match it with the correct profession.

a) Does operations and surgeries, works in a


hospital, uses medical instruments.

b) Fixes pipes, deals with water, works in homes and


buildings.

1. architect 2. surgeon 3. teacher


c) Presents TV shows or programs, interviews guests,
works with the audience.

d) Designs buildings and structures, works with


drawings, creates plans for construction.

e) Fixes vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, or trucks

f) Educates students, works in a classroom, explains


4. plumber 5. TV host 6. mechanic lessons and subjects.
Let's play!

Have fun practicing different jobs


you've learnt.
LET'S practice!
Complete the following sentences with different jobs.

1. Sarah went to the _____________ because she had a toothache.

2. David is a _____________ and he works at a car repair shop.

3. Emma's house had a leak, so she called a _____________ to fix the pipes.

4. Lisa wants to become a _____________ when she grows up and fly airplanes.

5. Tom's cat got sick, so he took it to the _____________ for a check-up.

6. Mark is a _____________ and he is currently building a new house in town.

7. Amanda needed a ride to the airport, so she called a _____________ to pick her up.

8. Alex is a _____________ and he helps customers find their desired products in a store.

9. Peter is a _____________ and he bravely fights fires to save people's lives.

10. Dr. Johnson is a _____________ and he performs surgeries at the city hospital.
Taboo Game
Read the rules and play in
teams or player VS player.

You will see a word on top of the card.


Your task is to explain it to your
team/opponent as fast as possible without
saying the word itself and those listed below.
You can use a stopwatch to time the players.
The player with the least time wins!
Cards can be sent in the chat privately before
the game or just ask the students turn away
from their screens and let one player see and
explain the card.
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LET'S PLAY!

Watch the video and complete all the tasks


Choose the Casino Mode to have more fun!
Can be played in teams and individually.
Quizlet

Revise the words for the next lesson. Use this


Quizlet set. You can also play different games to
practice or even test yourself in the Quizlet app
or on the site.
grammar
Read Sally's telephone conversation with Sarah. Pay attention to the highlighted structures. Note the time expressions and write them down.

Sally: Hello Sarah, how are you? What are you doing?
Sarah: Oh, I'm sorry, I can't talk right now. I'm very
busy. I'm trying to work at the moment.
Sally: Are Maria and John working?
Sarah: Yes, they are – Maria is speaking to John right
now! I think they are arguing. Sam is also busy, he's
running around the office. He is trying to find very
important documents. Carlos doesn't care about the
work, so he is playing a computer game now. No, Alex
is not looking at his phone like usual, he's cleaning his
desk! We're all really, REALLY busy! Oh, wait, Alex
isn't doing anything. He's just sitting there. ALEX!
What are you doing?!
Present continuous
present continuous

Sorry, I can't talk right now. I'm cooking


dinner for my family.

now/this week

Things which are happening at the


moment of speaking. They are studying for
their exams right now.
Temporary situations. They are working now, at the moment, today, this week,
together on a new project for the fashion Look! Listen!
brand this month.
Temporary or new habits. She is currently + Subject + am/is/are +V+ing
experimenting with bright colors in her - Subject + am/is/are +not +V+ing
outfits. ? Am/Is/Are + subject+ V+ing
LET'S practice!
Complete the following sentences using the present continuous tense.
1. He _______________(run) in the park at the moment.
2. They _______________(cook) dinner for their family right now.
3. I _______________(draw) a picture of my pet cat now.
4. We _______________(not/dance) at the party tonight.
5. Look! The bird_______________ (come) closer.
6. I _______________(not/fix) the broken vase because it's too expensive to repair.
7. He _______________(write) a letter to his friend who lives far away.
8. They _______________(work) hard on their project for school.
9. Shush! I _______________(listen) to my favourite song!
10. They _______________(not/build) a sandcastle at the beach today because it's
too cold.
11. ______ he _________ (clean) the house now?
12. Listen! The music _______________ (play) very loudly.
LET'S PLAY!
Play in teams/in pairs/individually.
Choose a tile and open it. Unscramble
the sentence and get the points.
Some tiles have the word "Oops"
instead of the points. If you open one
of these tiles, you lose all your points
and start collecting them again.
extra practice
Complete the following sentences using the present continuous tense.

1. Sorry, I can't talk right now. I ________________ (study) for my exam.


2. Look! The kids ________________ (play) in the park.
3. What _______________ (you/do) after work today?
4. She usually takes the bus to work, but today she ________________ (walk) because the
bus is on strike.
5. My brother ________________ (learn) to play the guitar. He practices every day.
6. I can't meet you for lunch today. I ________________ (meet) with my boss.
7. The company is growing, so we ________________ (hire) new employees.
8. Sorry for the noise. Our neighbours ________________ (fix) their house.
9. I can't find my keys. I ________________ (look) for them everywhere.
10. Normally, I like coffee, but these days I ________________ (drink) tea instead.
11. He usually takes the train to work, but today he ________________ (drive) his car.
12. They _______________ (not/study) for the test at the moment.
13. The baby usually sleeps through the night, but tonight she ________________ (wake) up
frequently.
14. What _______________ (you/wear) to the party tonight?.
15. The birds _______________ (not/sing) in the rain right now.
now, at the moment, today, this week,

describe the pictures Look! Listen!

+ Subject + am/is/are +V+ing


- Subject + am/is/are +not +V+ing
Create sentences about the pictures below. Use different structures in present continuous tense. ? Am/Is/Are + subject+ V+ing
Thank you!

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