Question

Sally is talking about the type of job that she would like. Complete the missing words and then decide which job you think is best for her. The first letter of each word has been given.1 I don’t like working on my own and would prefer to be part of a t_ _ _ . 2 I don’t really like working i_ _ _ _ _ _ and would prefer to be outside as much as possible.3 I don’t mind working l_ _ _ hours.4 Sitting down at a desk isn’t really what I want to do – I’d prefer to be on my f _ _ _ all day. 5 I don’t like doing the same thing all the time so I don’t want a r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ job. 6 I don’t want to do a job just for the money and I really like helping people, so I want a r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ job. 7 I like learning new things all the time and doing things that are difficult, so I think I need a c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ job.8 I don’t mind working with young c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ , but I’d like to work with adults too. 9 I don’t mind being in s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ situations when someone is in danger and you have to think quickly. 10 The best job for Sally isa a waiter. b an au-pair.c a paramedic.​

Answer 1

1. team
2. indoors
3. long
4. feet
5. repetitive
6. rewarding
7. challenging
8. children
9. stressful
10. c) a paramedic

Answer 2

1. I don’t like working on my own and would prefer to be part of a team.
2. I don’t really like working indoors and would prefer to be outside as much as possible.
3. I don’t mind working long hours.
4. Sitting down at a desk isn’t really what I want to do – I’d prefer to be on my feet all day.
5. I don’t like doing the same thing all the time, so I don’t want a routine job.
6. I don’t want to do a job just for the money, and I really like helping people, so I want a rewarding job.
7. I like learning new things all the time and doing things that are difficult, so I think I need a challenging job.
8. I don’t mind working with young children, but I’d like to work with adults too.
9. I don’t mind being in stressful situations when someone is in danger and you have to think quickly.

Based on Sally's preferences and characteristics described, the best job for her would likely be c) a paramedic. This role involves working as part of a team, being outdoors frequently, working long hours, staying active, facing diverse and challenging situations, and helping people, including both children and adults, often in high-stress and critical situations where quick thinking is essential.