– What you do – Qualities you need for the job
– Salary – Reasons you like/dislike it
5. Paraphrase the quotations. Which do you agree with? Why? Why not? Discuss them in pairs.
1. I’d rather be a happy street cleaner that an unhappy millionaire.
2. It doesn’t matter what job you do. It’s how you do it.
6. Which of the following people could help you most in choosing a career? Why?
Parents, teachers, friends, relatives.
7. Which of the following is the most important to you when deciding on a career? Rank them (starting with the most important) and then compare your list to your partner’s.
– long-term career prospects – personal satisfaction
– a good salary
– an opportunity to travel – using your initiative
– a chance to meet a lot of people – a possibility to use your creativity
Grammar: Conditionals.
1. Read the sentences and identify the types of conditionals. Which refers to the present/past?
1. If I didn’t know how to handle a firm, I would go bankrupt.
2. If Tom had studied hard he would have passed all the exams.
2. Read the sentences. Which expresses an unreal situation in the present? Which expresses regret about the past event?
1. I wish I hadn’t left school (but I did)
2. I wish I earned more money. (but I don’t’)