Akane, Canada
What is one job that you would hate to do? Well, I suppose( I think) one job that I would really hate to do is to be a homemaker(housewife), and I know that this is a very important job, and a very respectful(respeitoso) one but I don't think it's for me. I really get irritated(fico irritado) when I stay at home for long periods of time, and I know that many homemakers do go out, but, and I really do like making my own money(ganhar meu próprio dinheiro) and that's something(é algo) that's really important to me.
What is one job that you would hate to do? Well, I suppose( I think) one job that I would really hate to do is to be a homemaker(housewife), and I know that this is a very important job, and a very respectful(respeitoso) one but I don't think it's for me. I really get irritated(fico irritado) when I stay at home for long periods of time, and I know that many homemakers do go out, but, and I really do like making my own money(ganhar meu próprio dinheiro) and that's something(é algo) that's really important to me.
Barbara, Australia
One job that I would really hate to do would be, to be a salesperson(vendedora). Having to convince(convencer) people to buy something, probably which(provavelmente que) they don't need, and they can't afford(don't have money to pay). I would really hate to do that. If my income(renda) depended on selling(vendas), I think I would probably starve(passar fome)
One job that I would really hate to do would be, to be a salesperson(vendedora). Having to convince(convencer) people to buy something, probably which(provavelmente que) they don't need, and they can't afford(don't have money to pay). I would really hate to do that. If my income(renda) depended on selling(vendas), I think I would probably starve(passar fome)
Naomi, Australia
One job that I wouldn't like to do is a office job(trabalho de escritório), completely in the office, all the time(toda hora), 9 to 5, five-days-week office job. I think I would get(ficaria) really bored(entediado) after a short amount of time(pequena quantidade de tempo), and I would probably need a bit more(um pouco mais) excitement(emoção) in my life out of my job.
One job that I wouldn't like to do is a office job(trabalho de escritório), completely in the office, all the time(toda hora), 9 to 5, five-days-week office job. I think I would get(ficaria) really bored(entediado) after a short amount of time(pequena quantidade de tempo), and I would probably need a bit more(um pouco mais) excitement(emoção) in my life out of my job.
Mark, United States
Ah, one job I would hate to do is I would hate to be a garbageman(lixeiro), a garbage collector. I just, ah, it's gross(é nojento), it stinks(fede). I don't wish(não desejo) that job upon anybody(para ninguém) basically so(basicamente isso), that would be my last choice(escolha) for occupation(job)
Ah, one job I would hate to do is I would hate to be a garbageman(lixeiro), a garbage collector. I just, ah, it's gross(é nojento), it stinks(fede). I don't wish(não desejo) that job upon anybody(para ninguém) basically so(basicamente isso), that would be my last choice(escolha) for occupation(job)
questions:
1- what do you do for a living?
2- where do you work?
3- would you like to change your job?
4- what is the best thing about your job?
5- who do you work on the weekends?
6- what is your work schedule?
7- what is difficult about your job?
8- do you have a good or bad relationship with your co-workers?
9- Do you have a boss or are you self-employed?
10- Do you have a vacation one or two times a year?
Other levels
Tandia: Do you want these want ads after I’m finished with them?
Hank: No, I’m not going to find my dream job in the classifieds. I’m going to have to get more creative with my job search.
Tandia: What are you looking for?
Hank: I want a job that’s rewarding and fast-paced, and with good growth potential, but all I see are dead-end jobs.
Tandia: I know what you mean. I’m looking for something that’s challenging, but also with flexible work hours. All of my friends have great jobs. Why can’t I land one of them?
Hank: Instead of feeling sorry for ourselves, we need a better game plan.
Tandia: What do you have in mind?
Hank: I’m not sure, but we need to get noticed.
Tandia: Why don’t you take out a billboard? That should get you noticed.
Hank: Hey, that’s really thinking out of the box.
Tandia: I was joking!
Hank: I’m not. That’s an inspired idea. Now what should we put on the billboard?
Tandia: You’re crazy!
Tandia: Do you want these want ads(job ads) after I’m finished with them?
Hank: No, I’m not going to find my dream job in the classifieds(section of the newspaper to advertise things). I’m going to have to get more creative with my job search(job hunting/job finding)
Tandia: What are you looking for? (what job do you want)
Hank: I want a job that’s rewarding(satisfying) and fast-paced(high in energy), and with good growth potential(potential for promotion) but all I see are dead-end jobs.(jobs with no chance for promotion)
Tandia: I know what you mean. I’m looking for something that’s challenging, but also with flexible work hours. All of my friends have great jobs. Why can’t I land one of them?(why can't I find one of them)
Hank: Instead(ao invés) of feeling sorry for ourselves(ter pena), we need a better game plan.(a better strategy)
Tandia: What do you have in mind?( what are your ideas)
Hank: I’m not sure, but we need to get noticed. (ser notados)
Tandia: Why don’t you take out a billboard(put an outdoor)? That should get you noticed.
Hank: Hey, that’s really thinking out of the box(that's thinking differently).
Tandia: I was joking!( I was not serious)
Hank: I’m not. That’s an inspired idea( a good idea) Now what should we put on the billboard?
Tandia: You’re crazy! ( you are thinking right)
1) Do you often check the jobs ads in newspapers or on the Internet?
2) What kinds of jobs interest you most and least?
3) Is the job market in your country growing?
4) What are the toughest jobs in the world?
5) Is being a housewife a job? Should women get paid for this?
6) Do you like job hunting applying for jobs?
7) What is the job description of your last job?
8) Does everyone have equal job opportunities in your country?
9) What’s the best way to pass job interviews?
10) What is the best way to quit a job?
