( ) 1. someone whose job is to be in charge of a newspaper or magazine
someone whose job is to edit books and documents
( ) 2. a picture of something
to take a picture
( ) 3. something that cannot be easily forgotten; memorable
( ) 4. a piece of work that is given to someone as part of their job
the act of giving somebody a particular task
( ) 5. very pleased and happy
( ) 6. having qualities that you admire and respect
( ) 7. to help someone or something
( ) 8. to formally give something to someone
to give a plan, piece of writing etc to someone in authority
( ) 9. a job that needs a high level of education and training
( ) 10. a person that you work with, especially in a profession or a business
Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct form of the words.
1. My sister is an ______ for a local newspaper.
2. The old couple asked me to take a ______ of them as a souvenir of their trip to our school.
3. The trip was an ______ experience for both of us. It was so memorable.
4. Do you know the ______ for today's English class? I totally forgot about it.
5. Thank you for your invitation. I'd be ______ to come.
6. Tom is understanding, knowledgeable, rich and very handsome. In a word, he is ______.
7. “I'd be delighted to ______ you with your English learning at any time,” the tutor said very gently.
8. The professor asked his students to ______ their papers before the last class of this term.
9. Ethan is a teacher by ______. He teaches mathematics at a middle school.
10. Peter is a ______ of mine. We work in the same company.
In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. Choose the appropriate answer or answers to complete the sentence.
( ) 1. Maggie got a job as an editor of a ______ in her hometown.
A. magazine
B. newspaper
C. trade journal
D. music studio
( ) 2. The doctor took an X-ray photograph of the ______ of his patient.
A. wrist
B. chest
C. ankle
D. head
( ) 3. To many children, a visit to the ______ will be an unforgettable experience.
A. science museum
B. aquarium
C. Disney World
D. children's hospital
( ) 4. “Please turn in your ______ before you leave the classroom,” the professor said.
A. paper
B. essay
C. assignment
D. report
( ) 5. We are very delighted to hear that you have got ______. Congratulations!
A. married
B. promoted
C. pregnant
D. fired
( ) 6. The ______ showed admirable bravery on the battlefield.
A. soldiers
B. firefighters
C. matadors
D. athletes
( ) 7. Who might say this, “I will try my best to assist you if you need any help”?
A. A babysitter.
B. A secretary.
C. A nurse.
D. An airline stewardess.
( ) 8. You are often required to submit a(n)______ when you want to have a job interview from a large organization.
A. paper
B. report
C. resume
D. application
( ) 9. What professions are admired by people nowadays?
A. Banker.
B. Teacher.
C. Musician.
D. Pilot.
( ) 10. He is a(n)______ of mine; we work in the same office.
A. relative
B. colleague
C. opponent
D. client
Are the following statements true or false? Do you agree or disagree with them?
( ) 1. A good editor never once leaves a misprint uncorrected.
( ) 2. A good photograph can make people enjoy the beautiful scenery.
( ) 3. To many citizens, a journey by camel in the desert is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
( ) 4. When climbing a high mountain, one shouldn't exhaust himself at the beginning of his trip.
( ) 5. Teachers are always delighted to see the improvement of their students.
( ) 6. Honesty is admirable.
( ) 7. Good dictionaries will assist you to learn English.
( ) 8. In colleges, many professors prefer to ask the students to submit their papers by the last class of the school term.
( ) 9. To earn big money, you need to be at the very top of your profession.
( ) 10. A jealous colleague could spread scandalous gossip about you.
1. Do you still have a photograph of your childhood?
2. Could you tell us one of your most unforgettable experiences this year?
3. What's your favourite profession?