雅思口语知识点解析chapter 3

Chapter 3 Talking about work

What’s your occupation?

你的职业是什么？

Introduction:如果考官了解到你已工作，那么

很自然地会问你一些关工作的问题。比如具体是

什么工作，工作职责和是否喜欢这份工作。这些

都是此节要掌握的内容，学好这些内容对于以后在工作面试中，出国留学的打工中都会派上用场，可以说是非常实用。

Task 1: you are going to hear two conversations, while listening, underline some useful phrases about Work.

Conversation 1:

A: Hi, Jim. We haven't seen each other for a long time.

B: Yeah. How are things going?

A: Just so so. What about you?

B: I'm working for a foreign trade company in Shanghai

A: Really? When did you go there? Weren't you a teacher?

B: Yes. I used to be a teacher. But I think it's a hard job for me and I was busy with the students day and night. I don't like being a teacher.

A: How long have you been in Shanghai?

B: For nearly 10 years.

A: What do you do there now?

B: I used to work as a worker. Then I was promoted to a manager five years ago.

A: Congratulations. How do you like your job now?

B: I like the feeling it gives to me. It makes me feel important. Above all, it can give full play to my skills.

A: You seem to be content with your job.

B: Yes. What's your job, may I ask?

A: I'm still doing the same job as before.

B: Do you like it?

A: Yes, though I sometimes find it a little boring.

B: You never think about changing your job?

A: No. I have no such an idea at the moment.

B: Yes. I think so. Let's go and have some coffee, shall we?

A: That sounds a good idea.

Conversation 2:

Robert: You look exhausted. You must have been out late last night having fun. Muriel: I wish. I’ve actually started moonlighting. I’ve decided to go back to school and need the extra money to make ends meet.

Robert: Good for you. That’s great. Where are you moonlighting?

Muriel: I’m working at the university library. At that time of night, it’s pretty dead. When there are no students around, I can use the time to study. It works out pretty well, except for the hours.

Robert: Oh, yeah? What are they?

Muriel: My work schedule is pretty good, actually. I work three days a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. But my hours are 7 to midnight. By the time I get home, I’m dead tired.

Robert: No wonder you look beat. Here, have some more coffee.

Muriel: Thanks. I just hope I don’t fall asleep in the morning meeting.

Robert: It’s ok ay. No one will notice.

Muriel: Thanks a lot!

Robert: Don’t mention it.

Task 2: Pair Work. Now, role-play the conversations in Task 1 with your partner. Then it is required for you to remember these phrases and expressions below. Inquiring about job:

What do you do for a living? /What kind of job do you do?/ What’s your occupation?你的工作是什么

what does your company deal with? 你的公司是做什么的？

What are your responsibilities? / What’s your duty? 你的职责是什么？

How long have you been working at the present job? 你这个工作干了多长时间了？Have you ever changed your job? 你换过工作吗？

What aspect do you like most about your job? 你喜欢你工作的哪个方面？

Talking about job:

I’m a lawyer by profession.我是个职业律师。

I work as a QC inspector in a Sino-British joint venture.

我在一个中英合资企业做质量监控员

I used to work for a medicine company, but I quitted for my immigration.

我过去在一家药品公司工作，但为了准备移民辞职了。

I like my job as a…because…我喜欢作为一名…因为…

I’m in marketing. 我在市场部。

My job involves... 我的工作包括…

Our company is based in shanghai, We deal with building materials.

我们的公司总部在上海，主要经营建筑材料。

I work part-time at a…company我在一家…公司兼职

Started moonlighting 兼职（尤指打夜工）