L4- Conversation about occupation
Autor: teacher Jota | Publicado: 2014-08-23T07:39:00-07:00


Lesson Four - Conversation




Mauro is talking to Thiago who he has just met in a café. They are having a conversation when Mauro asks Thiago &nbsp; what he does for a living . . .

Mauro: -&nbsp;What do you do for a living?

Thiago : - I am sorry . Can you run that by me again?

Mauro: -&nbsp;What is your occupation?

Thiago: -&nbsp;I'm an illuminator; I work with filming,lighting and animation &nbsp;on Oxford street.

Mauro: -&nbsp;An illuminator?? You must have lots of work to do .

Thiago: -&nbsp;Yes I do. I have lots of work. I sometimes get nervous but most of time I&nbsp;try to become more patient , good , serene, trustworthy and friendly person , as well as humble , open , honest and simple.&nbsp;

Mauro : -&nbsp;That is really interesting. It seems to me that you love your occupation.

Thiago: -&nbsp;Yes I do.&nbsp;What about you Mauro? What &nbsp;sort of job do you have ?

Mauro: -&nbsp;I am a car mechanic.I fix cars all day long. I like my occupation too, that's why I must learn English as soon as possible.

Thiago: -&nbsp;why?

Mauro: -I work for a multinational company. That's why&nbsp;I’m at a Private English Course .

Thiago: - &nbsp;What a coincidence! I'm also studying English.&nbsp;Thanks for the chat I have to get back to work now.

Mauro: - Alright.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks &nbsp;for your time.




Match the occupation with the daily activity.


Occupation



Bus driver
Teacher
Astronomer
Baker
Actress
bricklayer
Accountant
Architect
Politician
Author










Activity



makes bread and cakes
builds houses
works with accounts
Designs buildings
lies to get votes
drives buses
studies the universe
writes novels
teaches classes
acts in a movie







Conversation 2

T- Hello Mauro, Good evening!
M- Good evening Thiago. How are you?
T- I'm fine, thanks. What about you?
M- Likewise. Tell me my friend...Did you understand that class about occupation?
T- Yes. I did. Why?
M- Can you explain me what does an accountant do?
T- It's a piece of cake, man!
M- An accountant makes a piece of cake?
T- You are funny bro! . I mean that this question is very easy.
M- Oh my goodness!
T- Well Mauro, as far as I'm concerned an accountant is a person that works with the money and accounts of a company.
M- Congratulations! What about the architect?
T- An architect designs buildings and houses.
M- Very smart! You are really very smart.
T- It's my time to ask , ok?.
M- Go ahead dude! I'm prepared for everything.
T- Ok. Tell me what &nbsp;an astronomer is...
M- Astronomer? You mean that person who studies the stars and the universe?
T- Are you kidding me? What about the author? What does he do?
M- He writes books and novels.
T- Novels? You mean " Império " &nbsp;was written by an author?
M- No way! A novel is a romance...a book that tells love stories. " Império" is a soap opera.
T- I didn't know you were an expert in soap opera. lol!.
M- I know you were kidding me. Now tell me...Is there any Baker on your facebook contact list?
T- No. There is not any baker on my facebook's &nbsp;but there is a bus driver.
M- Who drives buses ?
T- My pal from Manaus does. He is a very good bus driver.
M- My best friend is an actress. She is very famous in Hollywood.
T- Is your best friend a Hollywood actress? What's her name?
M- Her name is Angelina Jolie.
T- If Angelina Jolie is your friend , she certainly knows &nbsp;my online date.
M- Your what? I didn't know you have a date. Who is she? Is she a famous somebody?
T- Of course she is. Did you hear that song " Someone like you "?
M- Yes, I heard &nbsp;it. I love that song. The wonderful Adelle sings it , right?
T- Oh my gosh! You told her name! She is so sweet!.
M- Are you dating Adelle? Oh my goodness!
T- Our secret bro. Adelle is just a good friend for good moments. As a matter of fact my real date is a singer named Beyoncee.
M- No way!!!
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