Dream jobs

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Read the texts and take notes in the table below. Use your notes to guess which job is being described. Some jobs might fit more than one description → explain your choice!
Text 1:

When I leave school, I’d like to work in a job where I can travel and see the world. I have always been interested in planes and how they work, and I think this would be a great job for me.

To do this job, I need to have the right qualifications. I have to go to a special school and complete many hours of training. It is also important to study navigation and weather conditions.

You need to be responsible, calm under pressure, and good at maths. A person in this job has to concentrate for long hours and make quick decisions.

I am interested in this job because I love travelling and meeting new people. It is exciting because I would visit many different countries. Another reason is that it is a well-paid job. However, people in this profession often spend a lot of time away from their families.

I’d like this job most because I want to see the world from above.

I wouldn’t like to work in a factory because I prefer a job that allows me to travel.

I know somebody who does this job - my friend’s father. His day starts early, and he spends a lot of time preparing for flights. He says the job is challenging but also very exciting.

All in all, I think this would be the perfect job for me.

In­te­res­ted in:

Working in a job that in­vol­ves tra­vel; in­te­res­ted in pla­nes and how they work.

Qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons:

Must at­tend a spe­cial school and com­ple­te many hours of trai­ning.

Skills nee­ded:

Re­spon­si­ble, calm under pres­su­re, good at math, able to con­cen­tra­te for long hours.

Ad­van­ta­ges:

Op­por­tu­ni­ty to tra­vel, meet new people, well-​paid job, ex­ci­ting ex­pe­ri­en­ces.

Di­sad­van­ta­ges:

Often spends a lot of time away from fa­mi­ly.

Text 2:

When I leave school, I’d like to work in a job where I can fix things and help people. I have always been interested in cars and how they work, and I think this would be a great job for me.

To do this job, I need to have the right qualifications. I have to do an apprenticeship and gain practical experience. It is also important to learn how different machines work.

You need to be practical, good at problem-solving, and skilled with your hands. A person in this job has to be patient and work carefully.

I am interested in this job because I enjoy working with tools and repairing things. It is useful because people always need help with broken machines. Another reason is that it is a secure job with many opportunities. However, it can be hard work and sometimes very dirty.

I’d like this job most because I enjoy practical work and finding solutions to problems.

I wouldn’t like to work as a lawyer because I prefer working with my hands rather than sitting at a desk all day.

I know somebody who does this job - my cousin. His day starts early, and he spends a lot of time fixing engines and talking to customers. He says the job is busy but interesting.

All in all, I think this would be the perfect job for me.

In­te­res­ted in:

Fi­xing things and hel­ping people; in­te­res­ted in cars and how they work.

Qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons:

Re­qui­res an ap­p­ren­ti­ce­ship and prac­ti­cal ex­pe­ri­ence.

Skills nee­ded:

Prac­ti­cal skills, good problem-​solving abi­li­ties, skil­led with hands, pa­ti­ent, ca­re­ful.

Ad­van­ta­ges:

En­joy­a­ble prac­ti­cal work, al­ways de­mand for help with bro­ken ma­chi­nes, se­cu­re job.

Di­sad­van­ta­ges:

Can be hard work and so­me­times very dirty.

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Text 3:

When I leave school, I’d like to work in a job where I help keep people safe. I have always been interested in solving problems and working with others, and I think this would be a great job for me.

To do this job, I need to have the right qualifications. I have to complete special training and pass physical fitness tests. It is also important to gain experience by working with experienced professionals.

You need to be brave, responsible, and good at making quick decisions. A person in this job has to stay calm in difficult situations and work well in a team.

I am interested in this job because I want to help people and make my community a better place.

It is not boring because every day is different. Another reason is that it is an important job that many people respect. However, it can also be dangerous and stressful at times.

I’d like this job most because I want to make a difference in the world.

I wouldn’t like to work in a shop because I prefer jobs that allow me to be active and help others.

I know somebody who does this job - my neighbour. His day often starts early, and he sometimes works at night. He spends a lot of time solving problems and talking to people. He says the job is challenging but also very rewarding.

All in all, I think this would be the perfect job for me.

In­te­res­ted in:

Hel­ping keep people safe; in­te­res­ted in sol­ving pro­blems and working with others.

Qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons:

Re­qui­res spe­cial trai­ning and pas­sing phy­si­cal fit­ness tests; gain ex­pe­ri­ence.

Skills nee­ded:

Brave, re­spon­si­ble, ma­king quick de­ci­si­ons, calm in dif­fi­cult si­tu­a­ti­ons, team play­er.

Ad­van­ta­ges:

Op­por­tu­ni­ty to help people; va­ried daily tasks; re­spec­ted pro­fes­si­on.

Di­sad­van­ta­ges:

Can be dan­ge­rous and stress­ful at times.

Listen to the audio files and take notes in the table below.
Use your notes to guess which job is being described.
Some jobs might fit more than one description → explain your choice!
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Text 4:



In­te­res­ted in:

Pro­tec­ting people and hel­ping in emer­gen­ci­es; in­te­res­ted in team­work and stay­ing fit.

Qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons:

Com­ple­te a spe­cial trai­ning pro­gram and pass phy­si­cal tests; use spe­cial equip­ment.

Skills nee­ded:

Strong, brave, able to stay calm in dan­ge­rous si­tu­a­ti­ons; must work well with a team.

Ad­van­ta­ges:

Ex­ci­ting work where every day is dif­fe­rent; op­por­tu­ni­ty to help people.

Di­sad­van­ta­ges:

Can be dan­ge­rous and very ex­haus­ting; may re­qui­re working at night or on weekends.

Text 5:



In­te­res­ted in:

Working out­doors and pro­du­cing food; in­te­res­ted in na­tu­re and working with ani­mals.

Qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons:

Learn about far­ming and gain ex­pe­ri­ence; un­der­stand ani­mal and plant care.

Skills nee­ded:

Hard­wor­king, pa­ti­ent, sol­ving pro­blems; must be pre­pa­red for early mor­nings.

Ad­van­ta­ges:

Work out­doors with va­ried tasks; in­de­pen­dent job where you can be your own boss.

Di­sad­van­ta­ges:

Can be very ti­ring; weather con­di­ti­ons can make work dif­fi­cult.

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Dream jobs

von pikous
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8, 4. Ausbildungsjahr, A2, B1
29.01.2026
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