L4-U3-P4-1 Listening : Dream Jobs
Dream Jobs
What kind of careers are the best, and what are the qualifications?
One of the most popular careers for kids is to become an astronaut.
Many kids dream of going into space when they grow up.
They dream of working on a space station or exploring deep space.
To become an astronaut, it's important to have the right background.
Many astronauts have a background in engineering, physics or medicine.
Sometimes they have a military background, such as flying military aircraft.
As for pay, astronauts can earn a good salary but not great.
Many kids dream of going into space when they grow up.
Tobecome an astronaut, it's important to have the right background.
Another popular career is to become a musician or actor.
Many kids dream of becoming famous singers or movie stars.
However, most musicians and actors don't become famous.
They are usually paid by the hour or by the performance.
Only a very few earn lots of money.
So the best advice is not to become a musician or actor unless that's your real passion.
How likely is it that a musician or actor become famous? -It isn't likely.
So the best advice is not tobecomea musician or actor unless that's your real passion.
Becoming a professional athlete is another dream job for many.
It's nice to imagine playing a favorite sport and getting paid for it.
However, becoming a professional athlete takes a lot of work and practice.
Great athletes practice for hours a day with teammates and coaches.
They also work regularly with trainers to keep their bodies strong.
The level of pay for athletes depends on the success and level of their performance.
Athletes often have short careers because of the physical requirements of their sport.
When they are no longer able to compete at a high level, some athletes become coaches.
Athletes often have short careers because their bodies become weaker as they age.
It's nice to imagine playing a favorite sport and getting paid for it.
Firefighters and police officers are important jobs that help and protect people.
These careers require applicants to complete training programs and pass written and physical tests.
These jobs can be exciting and dangerous, so they require courage and sometimes sacrifice.
These careers require applicants to complete training programs and pass written and physical tests.
Many kids dream of going into space when they grow up.
Another popular career is to become a musician or actor.
It's nice to imagine playing a favorite sport and getting paid for it.
They dream of working on a space station or exploring deep space.
These jobs can be exciting and dangerous, so they require courage and sometimes sacrifice.
L4-U3-P4-2 Listening : Jobs and Wages
Jobs and Wages
When considering salary and benefits, some of the lowest paying jobs are in the hospitality and beauty industries.
For example, food service workers and hair stylists generally have low salaries.
These kinds of jobs don't require much education or training.
But again, if you enjoy what you are doing, that may be good enough.
For example, you may really enjoy talking with you customers.
Spending your life doing something you dislike can be very unsatisfying, even if the salary is high.
What kind of career can be very unsatisfying? - doing something you dislike
Some of the highest paid professions include doctors, lawyers and scientists.
However, these professions require high levels of education and training.
The path to becoming a doctor, for example, is a long one.
Doctors require a university degree, several years in medical school and several more years of experience.
Only then are they certified as a medical doctor, or MD.
So it doesn't make sense to consider these professions, unless you are willing to work hard for many years.
And of course, you should really care about doing the work well.
Doctors require a university degree, several years in medical school and several more years of experience.
These kinds of jobs don't require much education or training.
The path to becoming a doctor, for example, is a long one.
But again, if you enjoy what you are doing, that may be good enough.
And of course, you should really care about doing the work well.
When considering salary and benefits, some of the lowest paying jobs are in the hospitality and beauty industries.
L4-U3-P4-3 Vocabulary : Types of Wars
Types of Wars
Civil wars are fought between citizens of the same country and are fought within the country.
If citizens of a country disagree about a policy or leader, they may fight a civil war.
A world war is fought when countries form alliances, and these alliances fight each other.
A world war involves many or most of the world's most powerful countries.
There were two world wars in the 20th century.
Terrorism involves groups of individuals rather than countries.
Terrorists may come from different countries and they may share the same beliefs.
Terrorists often use car bombings and suicide attacks oninnocent people.
A terrorist attack can happen at any time and any place.
An invasion occurs when one country attacks another.
It sends its army into the other country and attempts to take control.
One of the most famous invasions was when France invaded Russia in 1812.
A defensive war occurs when a country is attacked and needs to defend itself.
Most countries have a military so that it can defend itself if it's attacked.
When France invaded Russia in 1812, the Russian army fought a defensive war and defeated the French army.
What happens when citizens of a country fight each other? - Civil wars are fought between citizens of the same country and are fought within the country.
What is it when one country sends its army into another country? - An invasion occurs when one country attacks another.
What of war did Russia fight when it was invaded by France? - When France invaded Russia in 1812, the Russian army fought a defensive war and defeated the French army.
What of war involves many countries? -A world war involves many or most of the world's most powerful countries.
What involves groups of individuals rather than countries? -Terrorism involves groups of individuals rather than countries.
If citizens of a country disagree about a policy or leader, they may fight a civil war.
Terrorism involves groups of individuals rather than countries.
A defensive war occur s when a country is attacked and needs to defend itself.
If citizens of a country disagree about a policy or leader, they may fight a civil war.
Terrorism involves groups of individuals rather than countries.
An invasion occurs when one country attacks another.
Civil wars are fought between citizens of the same country and are fought within the country.
Terrorists may come from different countries and they may share the same beliefs.
L4-U3-P4-4 Vocabulary : Biology Terms
Biology Terms
A cell is the basic unit of life.
A cell is the smallest structure that can live and reproduce.
Cells grow and develop, reproduce and interact with the environment.
Photosynthesis is one of the most important biological processes.
It allows plants to capture and use light as an energy source.
Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.
A virus is a small biological structure that attacks and enters cells.
Once inside a cell, a virus reproduces and makes many copies of itself.
Some diseases such as influenza are viruses.
Bacteria are one-celled forms of life that are all around us.
Although they have a single-cell structure, they are very important.
Many bacteria are inside us and help us digest our food.
DNA is a complex molecule that stores information and can make copies of itself.
Nearly every cell in a person's body has the same DNA.
The information stored in DNA tells cells what to do and is necessary for reproduction.
What biological structure attacks and enters cells? - A virus is a small biological structure that attacks and enters cells.
What complex molecule stores information about who and what we are? - DNA is a complex molecule that stores information and can make copies of itself.
What is the basic unit of life? - A cell is the basic unit of life.
What process allows plants to use light as an energy source? - Photosynthesis allows plants to capture and use light as an energy source.
What are one-celled forms of life? - Bacteria are one-celled forms of life that are all around us.
A cell is the smallest structure that can live and reproduce.
A virus is a small biological structure that attacks and enters cells.
Many bacteria are inside us and help us digest our food.
A cell is the basic unit of life.
Some diseases such as influenza are viruses.
Many bacteria are inside us and help us digest our food.
A cell is the smallest structure that can live and reproduce.
Although they have a single-cell structure, they are very important.
L4-U3-P4-5 Dialogue : Hotel Complaint
Hotel Complaint
(W: Hotel Reception C: Customer M: Manager)
W: Good evening, sir. How can I help you?
C: Yes, we just checked in and our room is unacceptable. It's room 1810 (eighteen ten).
W: Is there something wrong with the room?
C: Yes, there certainly is. We requested a non-smoking room, but the room smells of smoke.
What's wrong wrong with the room? - The room smells of smoke.
W: Let me check. Yes, that room is supposed to be a non-smoking room.
C: Well, somebody certainly didn't follow the rules. The curtains smell like cigars. We can hardly breath, and the windows won't open.
W: Right, the windows don't open, sir. I'm really sorry about this. Let me see if I can find you another room.
C: Yes, please. We certainly can't stay in that room. Both of our kids have asthma, so the smell of smoke can cause breathing problems.
W: Yes, I understand your concern.
They can't stay in that room because it can cause breathing problems for for their kids.
Let me see if I can find you another room.
W: Sir, I'm afraid we don't have any other rooms with two double beds. If you'll excuse me, I'll speak with my manager. Sorry about this.
C: We're really tired and we would like to get some rest as soon as possible.
W: Yes, I understand. If you don't mind, could you wait in the lounge near the elevators? I shouldn't be long.
C: Sure, I hope it doesn't take time.
If you don't mind, could you wait in the lounge near the elevators?
Is there something wrong with the room?
The hotel stuff member is being polite and understanding.
Yes, I understand your concern.
We requested a non-smoking room, but the room smells of smoke.
We're really tired and we would like to get some rest as soon as possible.
M: Good evening sir, I'm the manager here, I'm sorry to hear about your room.
C: Yes, we are not happy, and we are really tired. I hope you can help us.
M: I'm sure we can. Since we don't have another non-smoking room for you, I'll upgrade you to a suite. Would that be ok?
C: Yes, that would be fine. There is no extra cost, right?
M: No sir. There will be no extra charge.
What does the manager offer to do? - upgrade them to a suite
C: And it's non-smoking, right?
M: Yeah sir. I've confirmed that it's non-smoking.
C: Thanks. I really appreciate your help.
M: It's my pleasure, sir. I hope you and your family have a wonderful stay with us. Here is my card. If there is anything else I can do for you, please let me know.
C: I will. Have a good evening.
M: Thank you sir, and once again, let me apologize for the same inconvenience.
The manager confirms that the suite is non-smoking room.
I've confirmed that it's non-smoking.
The manager confirms that it's a non-smoking room.
He upgrades them to a suite.
I'm the manager here, I'm sorry to hear about your room.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful stay with us.
