Module 11 Unit 1ReadingModule 11 Unit 1Reading

So many jobsSo many jobs to choose from!to choose from!

What is his job? I think he is a …

Maybe he is an …

Use your imagination and guess bravely.

He is a …

lawyer

doctor

model

businessman

cleaner

driver

chef

He is an …

artist

actor

engineer

accountant

architect

operator

ambassador

What is his job?

Is he doing an unusual job?

What advice would you give him?

Sub-titleSub-title

P1P1 Introduction Introduction

P2P2 The writer’s view of glamorous jobs The writer’s view of glamorous jobs

P3P3 Disadvantages of some popular jobs Disadvantages of some popular jobs

P4P4 The writer’s view of some unusual job The writer’s view of some unusual job

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P5P5 The importance of ordinary jobs The importance of ordinary jobs

P6P6 Conclusion Conclusion

Comprehension questionsComprehension questions

P1

P4

P2

P5 P6

P3

Comprehension questionsComprehension questionsP1

The writer thinks the last year of high school is a time for hard work and reflection. He also thinks that you have to start thinking about the future and what you want to do after graduation.•Do you agree with the writer?•Have you started thinking about your future?

Comprehension questionsComprehension questionsP2

Is the writer in favour of glamorous jobs?

What do you think of glamorous jobs?

Comprehension questionsComprehension questionsP3

Is the writer in favour of popular jobs?

What is your view?

Comprehension questionsComprehension questionsP4

Why do some people enjoy doing very unusual jobs?

Do you want to have an unusual job in the future?

Comprehension questionsComprehension questionsP5

What does the writer think of many ordinary jobs?

Do you agree?

Comprehension questionsComprehension questionsP6

What conclusion has the writer come to?

Do you agree?

What have you learnt from the article?

Purpose: The writer wants senior 3 students to have a clear picture of (1) _________ types of jobs and expects them to understand that the ideal job for them to do is the one that (2) _________ them.

Negative opinion:

The writer holds the view that people with popular jobs may be on a high (3) _________, but they have to work very long hours and (4) _________ high pressure. So these jobs do not seem to be that attractive and not (5) _________ to do.

(6) _________ view:

The writer thinks very highly of people doing very unusual jobs. They like what they are doing because it is what they are (7) _________ in.

Conclusion:

The writer (8) _________ that some glamorous jobs can be of great (9) _________ and some ordinary jobs are of great (10) _________ and that all jobs together make society function.

Purpose: The writer wants senior 3 students to have a clear picture of (1) different types of jobs and expects them to understand that the ideal job for them to do is the one that (2) suits them.

Negative opinion:

The writer holds the view that people with popular jobs may be on a high (3) salary, but they have to work very long hours and (4) under high pressure. So these jobs do not seem to be that attractive and not (5) easy to do.

(6) Positive view:

The writer thinks very highly of people doing very unusual jobs. They like what they are doing because it is what they are (7) interested in.

Conclusion: The writer (8) concludes that some glamorous jobs can be of great (9) difficulty and some ordinary jobs are of great (10) importance and that all jobs together make society function.

Homework

Write a summary of the passage. (140--160)