plans for buildings of roads, bridges, machines, etc
engineer
controls the financial situation of people and companies
accountant
designs buildings
university lecturer
buys and sells stocks and shares
broker (stock market)
works for the government
civil servant
represents people with legal problems
Medical professions
doctor
animal doctor
nurse
operates on people
surgeon
gives medical treatment and tries to solve medical problem
dentist
helps people to solve personal problems
vet
practices dentistry
psychologist
looks after and takes care of others
Manual jobs (these jobs are done with hands and all the examples given
below are skilled jobs and need a lot of training)
bricklayer
makes things using wood
carpenter
repairs cars
plumber
fits and repairs electrical things
electrician
builds walls
mechanic
fits and repairs water pipes, bathrooms etc.
Armed forces and emergency services
soldier
serves in the navy
sailor
is in the police service
pilot
works in the fire brigade
police officer
serves in the army
firefighter
flies the aircraft
B. Write down at least one job from the list that would probably be impossible for these people.
1) Someone who didn’t go to the university
2) Someone with very bad eyesight (cannot see very well)
3) Someone who is always seasick on a boat
4) Someone who understands nothing about cars.
5) Someone who will not work in the evening or at weekends.
6) Someone who is afraid of dogs.
7) Someone who is afraid of heights and high places.
8) Someone who is terrible at numbers and figures.
9) Someone who can’t stand the sight of blood.
10) Someone who is a pacifist, who is anti-war.
C. You have just bought a piece of land and you are planning to build a house on it. Write down at least six people that you may need to help you. What would you need their help for?