Adult - Employment and Occupations

What is another word for 'occupation'?

• hobby

• job

• a training course

• family

I am taking my dress to the ​ (a)   to be altered.

I need a ​ (b)   to fix my car.

This is the ​ (c)   who looks after my children whilst I am at work.

We need to hire an ​ (d)   to manage our finances.

• tailor
• mechanic
• nanny
• accountant

I need to give all the documents to the ​ (a)   for him to file away.

We have to call a ​ (b)   because we have no hot water.

I have booked an appointment with a ​ (c)   to view a potential new house.

We have asked a ​ (d)   to build us some nice, new, wooden furniture.

• admin assistant
• plumber
• real estate agent
• carpenter

I have a ​ (a)   who helps me solve problems in my family.

I want to be a ​ (b)   because I would love to write for a newspaper or magazine.

I work as a ​ (c)   , serving in that restaurant.

Who was the ​ (d)   who designed this magnificent building?

• social worker
• journalist
• waiter
• architect

We have asked a ​ (a)   to create some beautiful flower arrangements for our wedding day.

Please give your check to the ​ (b)   and he will cash it for you.

When you arrive at the centre, speak to the ​ (c)   and he will tell you where to go.

I asked my aunt to help me repair my lamp as she is an ​ (d)   .

• florist
• teller
• receptionist
• electrician

Match the following jobs with the definitions:

• nurse

• Makes and sells bread and cakes

• baker

• Works at a courthouse

• lawyer

• Patrols buildings

• pharmacist

• Looks after patients in a hospital

• security guard

• fills prescriptions in a drugstore

Match the following occupations to their description:

• priest

• cleans and maintains buildings such as schools
• animal doctor

• gives religious advice and guidance

• janitor

• person who designs buildings and supervises their construction

• architect

• vet
• chef

• prepares meals to be served at a restaurant

Which of these character traits could be described as:

• - works well with others

• honest

• motivated

• cooperative

• reliable

Match the synonyms for character traits

• motivated

• cooperative

• timely

• responsible

• honest

• punctual

• a good team player

• truthful

• reliable

• energetic

Match the synonyms for character traits

• well-groomed

• thorough

• orderly

• presentable

• sociable

• flexible

• adaptable

• organised

• detailed

• outgoing