Jobs and occupations

A2-level test about jobs and occupations, including simple present and future tenses.

The 1st Quiz

Part 1 – Jobs Vocabulary (Matching)

Match the jobs (1–8) with the correct definitions (A–H).

Jobs  

1. doctor  

2. teacher  

3. waiter / waitress  

4. nurse  

5. driver  

6. engineer  

7. shop assistant  

8. chef

Definitions  

A. A person who designs and builds things, like bridges or machines.  

B. A person who cooks food in a restaurant.  

C. A person who works in a shop and helps customers.  

D. A person who teaches students.  

E. A person who serves food and drinks in a café or restaurant.  

F. A person who drives a car, bus, or taxi.  

G. A person who helps a doctor and looks after sick people.  

H. A person who helps sick people and gives medicine.

Part 2 – Vocabulary in Sentences

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

doctor – teacher – chef – driver – nurse – shop assistant – engineer – waiter

1. My sister is a __________. She works in a hospital and helps sick people.  

2. My father is a __________. He cooks in a big hotel kitchen.  

3. Anna wants to be a __________ because she loves maths and building things.  

4. The __________ is going to bring our drinks to the table.  

5. I’m going to ask the __________ for help to find a T‑shirt.  

6. The __________ will check my temperature and give me medicine.  

7. Our __________ is very kind and helps us learn English.  

8. The bus __________ will drive us to school tomorrow.

Part 3 – Reading 1

Read the text and answer the questions.

Text A

Hello, my name is Luis. I am 15 years old. I love science and I like helping people. In the future, I am going to work in a hospital. I am going to study medicine at university. Then I will become a doctor.

Next year, I am going to start reading more science books. I will also talk to my school teacher about medical jobs. I think I will work very hard, but I will be happy, because I will help many people.

A. Decide if the sentences are True (T) or False (F).

1. Luis is 18 years old.  

2. Luis is going to work in a hospital in the future.  

3. He is going to study medicine at university.  

4. He will be unhappy in his job.  

5. Next year he is going to read more science books.

B. Answer the questions in full sentences.

6. What does Luis love?  

7. Where is he going to work in the future?  

8. Who is he going to talk to about medical jobs?  

9. Why will he be happy?

Part 4 – Reading 2

Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, or C).

Text B

My name is Sara. I am 16 years old. I like children and I enjoy explaining things. I am going to be a teacher. I am going to study at university for four years. After that, I will work in a primary school.

This summer, I am going to work at a children’s camp. I will play games with the children and I will help them with their homework. I think this job is going to help me learn how to be a good teacher.

10. How old is Sara?  

A. 14  

B. 15  

C. 16  

11. What job is she going to have in the future?  

A. A nurse  

B. A teacher  

C. A driver  

12. How long is she going to study at university?  

A. Three years  

B. Four years  

C. Five years  

13. Where will she work after university?  

A. In a hospital  

B. In a primary school  

C. In a shop  

14. What is she going to do this summer?  

A. Work at a children’s camp  

B. Work in a restaurant  

C. Work in a bank  

15. Why is the summer job important for her?  

A. She will make a lot of money.  

B. It is going to help her learn how to be a good teacher.  

C. She is going to meet famous people.

Part 5 – Future Tense Practice (Will / Be Going To)

Choose the correct option: will or am/is/are going to.

16. I think I __________ be a nurse because I like helping people.  

17. Look at that man in a white hat. He __________ cook our food.  

18. My brother loves cars. He __________ be a driver when he is older.  

19. We __________ visit a job fair next week. Do you want to come?  

20. I’m sure you __________ find a good job in the future.

The 2nd Quiz

Part 1 – Vocabulary (Jobs)

A. Match the words with the definitions. (5 points)

1. doctor  

2. teacher  

3. nurse  

4. driver  

5. waiter / waitress  

a. A person who brings food and drinks in a restaurant.  

b. A person who teaches students.  

c. A person who cares for sick people in a hospital.  

d. A person who drives a bus, taxi, or truck.  

e. A person who helps sick people and gives medicine.

Write your answers: 1__ 2__ 3__ 4__ 5__

B. Choose the correct job for each sentence. (5 points)

a. My sister works in a school. She is a __________.  

   (doctor / teacher / cook)

b. My uncle works in a restaurant kitchen. He is a __________.  

   (cook / nurse / pilot)

c. My father drives a bus. He is a bus __________.  

   (shop assistant / driver / waiter)

d. Maria works in a hospital. She helps the doctor and takes care of patients. She is a __________.  

   (engineer / nurse / mechanic)

e. This person sells clothes in a shop. She is a __________.  

   (shop assistant / pilot / farmer)

Part 2 – Grammar: Simple Present (Routines, Work)

A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Use the simple present. (6 points)

1. A doctor __________ (work) in a hospital.  

2. My mother __________ (not like) her job.  

3. Tom __________ (teach) English in a primary school.  

4. We __________ (start) work at 9 o’clock every day.  

5. A mechanic __________ (fix) cars.  

6. Lisa __________ (go) to work by bus.

B. Choose the correct answer (a, b, or c). (4 points)

1. He __________ in a bank.  

   a) work  

   b) works  

   c) working  

2. __________ you like your job?  

   a) Do  

   b) Does  

   c) Are  

3. My parents __________ in an office.  

   a) doesn’t work  

   b) don’t work  

   c) not work  

4. What time __________ the shop __________?  

   a) do / close  

   b) does / closes  

   c) does / close  

Part 3 – Grammar: Future (Plans and Predictions)

(Use “will” or “be going to” with the correct verb.)

A. Complete with “will” + verb or “be going to” + verb. (6 points)

1. I think I __________ (get) a new job next year.  

2. She has an interview tomorrow. She __________ (talk) to the manager.  

3. We __________ (visit) the factory next week; it’s already planned.  

4. “Can you help me with this report?”  

   – “Yes, I __________ (help) you.”  

5. He studied a lot. He __________ (pass) the test.  

6. They are tired of their jobs. They __________ (look) for new jobs soon.

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### B. Choose the best option. (4 points)

1. I have a ticket for the train at 8:00. I __________ to London tomorrow.  

   a) will go  

   b) am going to go  

   c) go  

2. “It’s very hot in the office.”  

   – “OK, I __________ the window.”  

   a) will open  

   b) am going to open  

   c) opens  

3. She is studying medicine. She __________ a doctor.  

   a) is going to be  

   b) will be  

   c) is be  

4. We decided yesterday. We __________ a new employee.  

   a) are going to hire  

   b) will hires  

   c) are hire  

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## Part 4 – Reading

Read the text and answer the questions.

> My name is Anna. I am 27 years old and I work as a nurse in a big hospital. I usually start work at 7 a.m. and finish at 3 p.m. I help doctors and look after sick people. I love my job because I like helping others.  

>  

> Next year, I am going to take a special course. I want to learn more about children’s health. After the course, I will work in the children’s department. I think it will be very interesting and I will meet many new people.

### A. Write T (true) or F (false). (5 points)

1. Anna works in a small clinic. ____  

2. She starts work at 7 a.m. ____  

3. She doesn’t like her job. ____  

4. She is going to take a special course next year. ____  

5. After the course, she will work with children. ____  

### B. Answer the questions with short answers. (5 points)

1. What is Anna’s job?  

   ____________________________________  

2. Where does she work?  

   ____________________________________  

3. Why does she love her job?  

   ____________________________________  

4. What is she going to do next year?  

   ____________________________________  

5. Where will she work after the course?  

   ____________________________________  

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## Part 5 – Writing

Choose ONE topic. Write 5–7 sentences. Use job vocabulary, the simple present, and the future (will / going to).

### Topic A:

Write about your dream job.  

Include:  

- What job it is  

- Where you will work  

- What you do every day  

- Why you want this job  

- What you are going to do to get this job

### Topic B:

Write about a person you know and their job.  

Include:  

- Who the person is  

- What their job is  

- Where they work  

- What they do every day  

- What they are going to do in the future