Grade 9 General Unit 5 Lesson 6 - Act 1- 5

Read the article about a day in the life of a firefighter. Is there anything that surprises you?

Normal means the same as

• typical

• a dangerous situation that needs attention

• people who work for free

• things people have to do at work

• things people use for an activity

Volunteers means the same as

• typical

• a dangerous situation that needs attention

• people who work for free

• things people have to do at work

• things people use for an activity

Equipment means the same as

• typical

• a dangerous situation that needs attention

• people who work for free

• things people have to do at work

• things people use for an activity

Duties means the same as

• typical

• a dangerous situation that needs attention

• people who work for free

• things people have to do at work

• things people use for an activity

Emergency means the same as

• typical

• a dangerous situation that needs attention

• people who work for free

• things people have to do at work

• things people use for an activity

How many examples of have to and must can you find in the article? Write one example of a sentence below.

Read the article again. What does the firefighter enjoy about his job? What doesn’t he like?

Would you like to do a dangerous job? • Do you want a job where you are always learning? • Would you mind having cleaning duties in your job?