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IV. SPEAKING
Career choices
1. Work in pairs. Decide which jobs are traditionally done by men or women. Use the expressions given to help you.
| Jobs | Men | Women |
| 1. Surgeons | ||
| 2. Shop assistants | ||
| 3. Nurses | ||
| 4. Airline pilots | ||
| 5. Firefighters | ||
| 6. Kindergarten teachers | ||
| 7. Engineers | ||
| 8. Secretaries |
Useful expressions:
- I think / I believe (that)...
- There are many more male (surgeons) than female (surgeons).
- Men/Women traditionally work as (firefighters)...
- (Nursing) jobs are done by men / women.
- The (nurse's) job is traditionally done by men/women.
2. Work in pairs. Discuss why the jobs mentioned in 1 are traditionally done by men or women. Use the ideas below to help you.
| Suggested ideas |
| -Good physical strength -Good communication skills -Ability to work well under pressure - Being kind, gentle and caring | -Ability to work long hours -Good persuasion skills - Flexible working schedule - More time to take care of their families |
Example: The surgeon's job is traditionally done by men because women often can't work long hours as they need to take care of their families.
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3. Work in groups of three. Talk about your career choice(s).
Example:
A: I think I'll work as a shop assistant because people often say that I have good persuasion skills.
B: Good for you. I'd like to be a nurse because I enjoy helping people.
C: Sounds great. I'd like to be a surgeon. I believe I can work well under pressure and don't mind working long hours.
