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Jobs People Do

A1 (Beginner)Reading

Jobs People Do

Read about different jobs and how they help people. A simple A1 text about jobs, with key words and questions.

Jobs People Do
LevelA1 (Beginner)Words148Reading time2 min

In my town, many people do important jobs. Every job helps other people. Let me tell you about some of them.

The doctor works at the hospital. She helps sick people and makes them well. The teacher works at the school. He teaches children to read and write. The farmer works in the fields. She grows rice and vegetables for us to eat.

The bus driver takes people to work and to school. The baker makes fresh bread every morning. The police officer keeps the town safe. All these people work hard. I want to have a good job too. When I am older, I want to be a doctor and help sick people.

Key words
  • job – the work a person does to earn money
  • hospital – a place where doctors help sick people
  • farmer – a person who grows food on land
  • safe – not in danger; free from harm

Check your understanding

Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.

1.Where does the doctor work?
"The doctor works at the hospital."
2.What does the teacher do?
"He teaches children to read and write."
3.What does the farmer grow?
"She grows rice and vegetables."
4.Who makes fresh bread every morning?
"The baker makes fresh bread every morning."
5.Who keeps the town safe?
"The police officer keeps the town safe."
6.What does the writer want to be?
"I want to be a doctor and help sick people."
7.What does "job" mean?
A job is the work a person does to earn money.
8.What is the main idea?
"Every job helps other people."

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