LESSON 3A LISTENING AND VOCABULARY - A job for life
📑 Article Contents
1 Make a list of dangerous jobs. In groups, say which three jobs you think are the most dangerous. Give reasons.
construction worker, firefighter, fisherman, logger, miner, pilot, police officer, skyscraper window cleaner, truck driver
ACTIVE LISTENING | Understanding the main idea
- It is important to understand the context.
- Don’t try to understand every word.
- Listen for key phrases to help you understand the main points.
2 Study Active Listening. Then listen to Part 1 of a recording and choose the correct answers.
1 The speaker is
a presenting a radio programme.
b teaching a class.
c making a speech.
2 The speaker is talking about
a an accident she had.
b statistics about dangerous jobs.
c someone who died at work.
3 Listen again and complete the notes.
Most dangerous job in the UK is not police officer, firefighter, 1pilot or fisherman.
It’s 2 farmer.
• Farming statistics last year: 3 33 deaths accident rate: 4 4.3 %
• 2nd most dangerous industry - 5 construction accident rate: 6 3.1
• 7 35% deaths in construction
4 Listen to Part 2 of the recording. Which of these things does Pat not talk about?
a □ why she became a truck driver
b □ how she feels when she’s working
c □ her working conditions
d □ an accident she had
5 Check you understand these words and phrases for working conditions from the recording. Then use them to complete the text below.
I’ve got a 1 part-time job in a restaurant at the weekends. My 2 boss is a really nice woman. She really 3 takes care of my 4 co-workers the staff And are lots of fun. The problem is the 5 pay is terrible. I don’t 6 earn enough money working part-time. I need a 7 full-time job. To be honest, I don’t really want a 8 career in the restaurant business. The 9 working hours are really antisocial. I work from six to midnight. I’d love to join a multinational 10 company get a job with better 11 working conditions and the chance to travel.
6 SPEAKING Imagine you have a dangerous job. Study the questions below and think of your answers. Then in pairs, ask and answer the questions.
- How long have you had your job?
- What’s it like? (working conditions, boss, co-workers)
- Do you ever feel afraid?
- Have you ever had an accident?
Students' own answers
📌 Additional Information and Notes
ℹ️ General Information
This unit focuses on listening comprehension, vocabulary related to employment, and speaking about hypothetical situations. The content is designed to help you discuss work-related topics in English.
🔗 Official Sources & Statistics
🌐 Trusted Educational & Occupational Safety Resources:
https://www.ilo.org - Global statistics on occupational safety
https://www.hse.gov.uk - Official UK workplace injury/fatality data
https://www.osha.gov - US workplace safety statistics and regulations
