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9) was televised; 10) became;

11) lasted.

3. Read the texts about television and radio in Britain. Answer the questions given below.

1) 25 hours every weeks British people spend watching TV. 15 hours and 50 minutes every week British people spend listening to the radio.

2) There are five main channels in Britain. The BBC has five national radio networks.

3) People can watch a mixture of drama, light entertainment, films, sport, educational, children’s and religious programmes, news and current affairs, or documentaries.

National radio transmits all types of music, news, current affairs, drama, education, sport and a range of feature programmes.

4. Listen to the text about Trevor Baylis and his invention. Say if the statements are true or false.

1F; 2T; 3F; 4F; 5T; 6F; 7T; 8F; 9T.

Unit 7. Career Magic

Lessons 1–2. The World of Professions

1. Look at the pictures and name the professions. Do you know anyone who does these jobs? What qualities do you need for these jobs?

(suggested examples)

Steel-makers should be brave, courageous, fit, creative, hard-working and patient in order not to make mistakes in their work.

Teachers need to be intelligent, creative, tolerant and patient as students sometimes take a long time to learn things.

Receptionists should be polite, persuasive, accurate, friendly and patient in order to make people feel welcome.

Scientists have to be intelligent, creative, hard-working and accurate in order to understand complex theories.

The secretaries should be efficient and careful in order to do their work quickly and accurately.

2. Read the questions given below. Discuss them in class.

1) The professions of a computer programmer, economist, lawyer and bus driver are very popular in the place where I live.

2) My mother is a receptionist in a hotel. My father is a mechanic. My brother is a computer programmer. My uncle is a surgeon. My aunt is a housewife.

3) I would be willing to do the profession of a sales manager.

4) I wouldn’t do silly things in my life because I want to be successful in my life and have a well-paid and important profession.

5) I would start my own business because I am very hard-working and ambitious person. It would be my own shop.

6) My education is important to become a good professional in the future because I need good knowledge and high qualification.

4. You are going to read the text about the qualities which are required for different kinds of professions. Read the text and say what profession is good for you. Comment on your choice.