7.4: Listening Activity- Listening for Details About Jobs

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There are many different types of jobs, both good and bad. Listen to the 4 people talk about their jobs. After you listen, answer the questions below.

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Part 2 Directions: After listening to the people talk about their jobs in part 1 on the page before, answer the questions below.

1. Which person do you think likes their job the best? ______________________

2. Which person likes their job the least? ______________________

3. In your opinion, which of the jobs is the most difficult? _______________________Why? ________________________________________________

4. Which of the jobs seems the easiest? _______________________________________Why? _______________________________________________

Part 3 Directions: Think about all of the jobs you know about in English. Make a list below of the easiest and the hardest jobs you can think of. Then compare your list with a partner and discuss your opinions. Do you have any of the same jobs on your lists? Which of the jobs would you like to do the most? Why?