Speaking exam practice: 

Candidate A

Candidate B


Listening practice:


Discuss the following questions in pairs or small groups.

  1. What did you want to be when you were a child?
  2. How did you get into your current/previous job?
  3. What are some of the best and worst jobs you can think of?
  4. If every job paid the same amount of money, which job would you prefer to do?
  5. Do you think what job someone has determines who they are?
  6. If you have children would you ever dissuade them from choosing a particular career?
    • Artistic performer e.g. musician / actor
    • Journalist
    • Doctor
    • Soldier
    • Footballer

Homework task:

Read the texts and answer the questions below.