Lesson 3 – Step 6 – Extra Practice 1

Joanna

I’m Joanna and I live and work in New York City. I’m married to Phillip; he’s a carpenter. We have two small children. I like people of all ages, but I’m really fond of youngsters, that’s why I do the job I do. My subjects are English and history, and I also help out with the school baseball team. I love my work.

George 

My name’s George and I’m from Manchester, in the north of England. I’d hate to work in an office from 9:00 to 5:00, and I love fresh air and the smell of wood. I also enjoy making things; I always have, ever since I was a kid. My work keeps me active, but it’s not all physical; I have to design lots of the things I make, so I use my imagination quite a bit.

Mary Ann

Hello I’m Mary Ann and I work for a big company in London. I’m quite different from George because I work indoors from 9:00 to 5:00. Regular working hours are important to me because I have a family. The only thing I don’t like about my job is the telephone: it never stops ringing. My boss is very kind but he forgets a lot and I often have to remind him that he has to go to a meeting in a few minutes.

Julie 

Hi I’m Sergeant Brown, but you can call me Julie. I work in Grandville Oaks, a small town in Wisconsin where, luckily, there isn’t much violent crime, but I spent a lot of time dealing with shoplifters, underage drinkers, and people who drive much too fast. It’s a great job for a woman and I recommend it.

Sam 

I’m pleased to meet you. My first name is Sam and I hope to look after people who are ill I. have to work shifts but I don’t mind working nights; that’s when things are usually quiet, because most of the patients are asleep. Still, I can’t sleep on the job; There’s always someone who needs attention. What I like most about my work is that people are so grateful when I take care of them. I wouldn’t change this job for anything.