1 Read what Tom the gardener says about his job. Answer the questions: Why does he like it? Why is it important to do the job that you like? Answer Tom’s questions too. Let me tell about my job. I think I am the happiest person in the world as I do what I have always dreamt about. I am a gardener – can you believe it?! Yeah! I love my job. I cannot even think about working in an office in front of a computer all day long. I think it’s boring. I get up early in the morning and go to the garden and potter there, listening to the birds singing – it’s absolutely amazing to be in touch with the nature. I hope you’ll find the job that’ll please you! What job would you like to do? Why?






2 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
1) He (give) me the book back, (thank) for lending it to him and (say) that he enjoyed it very much; I (know) that he (read) it because most of the pages (be) still uncut.
2) He (keep) looking at her, wondering where he (see)
her before.
3) I (put) the $10 note into one of my books; but next day it (take) me ages to find it because I (forget) which book I (put) it into.

3 Fill in: round, in, up, out, back, about
1) My job brings 2000£ a month.
2) Social changes were brought by new technology.
3) She passed out and we brought her .
4) Listening to their story brings a lot of memories from that time.
5) I think my family has brought me well.
6) This musical group is bringing an eagerly awaited solo album next month.

4 Fill in the words: deadline, freelancer, shift, part-time, salary, uniform
1) Mike is a . He works from home.
2) When Julia was a student, she had a job as a waitress from 5pm to 10pm.
3) All the students at our school should wear a .
4) She was offered a of $50,000 a year.
5) My father usually works in the evening .
6) You must get the job done before the .
5 Write down what do they do at work:

1) Pizza delivery boy:

2) Air traffic controller:


3) Car salesman:


4) Vet:



6 Make up sentences about yourself using the idioms:

1) Again and again:


2) Step by step:


3) All in all:


4) On and on:



5) Round and round:

1. Why does Tom the gardener like his job? Tom the gardener likes his job because he gets to do what he has always dreamt about. He enjoys being in touch with nature and finds it absolutely amazing to listen to the birds singing while he works. He also mentions that he cannot imagine working in an office in front of a computer all day, as he finds it boring. 2. Why is it important to do a job that you like? It is important to do a job that you like because it brings happiness and satisfaction. When you enjoy your job, you are more motivated, productive, and committed to your work. It also helps in maintaining a good work-life balance and reduces stress and boredom. Doing a job that you like gives you a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. 3. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. 1) He gave me the book back, thanked for lending it to him and said that he enjoyed it very much; I knew that he had read it because most of the pages were still uncut. 2) He kept looking at her, wondering where he had seen her before. 3) I put the $10 note into one of my books; but next day it took me ages to find it because I had forgotten which book I had put it into. 4. Fill in: round, in, up, out, back, about 1) My job brings in 2000£ a month. 2) Social changes were brought about by new technology. 3) She passed out and we brought her back. 4) Listening to their story brings up a lot of memories from that time. 5) I think my family has brought me up well. 6) This musical group is bringing out an eagerly awaited solo album next month. 5. Fill in the words: deadline, freelancer, shift, part-time, salary, uniform 1) Mike is a freelancer. He works from home. 2) When Julia was a student, she had a part-time job as a waitress from 5pm to 10pm. 3) All the students at our school should wear a uniform. 4) She was offered a salary of $50,000 a year. 5) My father usually works in the evening shift. 6) You must get the job done before the deadline. 6. Write down what they do at work: 1) Pizza delivery boy: A pizza delivery boy delivers pizzas to customers' homes or offices. 2) Air traffic controller: An air traffic controller manages and directs the movement of aircraft in the sky and on the ground to ensure safety and efficiency. 3) Car salesman: A car salesman sells cars to customers and assists them in the process of buying a car. 4) Vet: A vet, short for veterinarian, provides medical care and treatment to animals. 7. Make up sentences about yourself using the idioms: 1) Again and again: I have been practicing my guitar skills again and again to improve. 2) Step by step: I am learning a new dance routine step by step to perform at the school talent show. 3) All in all: All in all, I had a great time at the summer camp and made new friends. 4) On and on: The teacher kept talking on and on about the importance of studying for the upcoming exam. 5) Round and round: The kids were running round and round in the park, having a great time playing tag.