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Lesson 1
What do they do? • • •
Collects information about jobs or professions. Explores reports about activities. Writes information about jobs and professions to make a report.
What do you want to do when you grow up? 1.
Work as a whole group. Look at the pictures and read the descriptions. Discuss which picture represents each description. School for Skilled Technicians! Jobs With a Bright Future (It’s never too early to start thinking!) For younger students who care about their future Some of our careers: (all are offered for both boys and girls)
Electrician
Carpenter
Solar Energy Technician
Baker
Do you like making things with your hands? Carpentry is perfect. You will be trained in all skills, from building houses to making furniture. Some of our graduates have become famous. Electricity is a powerful force. Only skilled professionals should work with it. We can teach you how to work with electricity safely. You will learn how to maintain and repair electrical systems. After you graduate, you can find opportunities all over the world or even start your own business. This clean technology career will help you get the skills that contribute to a healthier planet and a better future for everyone. Our courses will help you become a skilled technician who can install and maintain photovoltaic systems that capture the sun’s rays. Lots of job opportunities here! This career is in high demand all over the world. You will learn bread-baking, desserts, cake, muffin, cookie baking, cake decoration, and pastry arts. You become skilled in chocolate confections, centerpieces, make and decorate wedding cakes and many more. You will be qualified to work at any high-end restaurant, bakeries or open your own business.
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Share with your partner if you find any of these professions interesting and why.
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Work with a partner. Discuss what the questions below.
Pairs
1. What is the text for? 2. Where do you think you could find a similar text? 3. What words can you use to describe a job or profession? Find some ideas in the text and underline them.
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Register information to make a report about a job or profession.