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Read the quotes and write the name of the students by the jobs they want.
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1. Web designer_______
2. Computer programmer_______
3. Database administrator_______
4. E-commerce manager_______
| I'm interested in writing software. My friends say I'm a techno-nerd because I prefer working with computers to people. Money is important but I'd rather do a job I enjoy. I want to take a distance-learning course so I can study at home. |
| I like shopping and I think the future of business is on the Internet. I'm good with computers but I also like working with people. I'd like to manage my own online company. This will give me a lot of responsibility. E-commerce comes with risks, but the rewards are high when you succeed. |
| Many people like Web design, but I think data management gives more job security. There is so much information on the Internet, and companies need people who know how to store, manage and retrieve data. I want to get my degree and work for a good company. |
| I'm using JavaScript to make my website more interactive. After college, I'd like to try telecommuting. This is working at home, using e-mail to communicate with clients. I want freedom, flexibility and long holidays, which you don't get by working in an office. |
3. Write E, K,M or P. Which student:
| 1. wants to work at home? | |
| 2. wants a secure job? | |
| 3. does not want to study in college? | |
| 4. wants to choose when to work? | |
| 5. wants to manage people? | |
| 6. likes working with data? | |
| 7. wants to be rich and successful? | |
| 8. uses acoding system for web pages? | |
Vocabulary
4. Underline the ways of expressing like or want in the quotes, then choose the correct answer.
1)___telecommuting to working in an office.
a I'd rather
b I prefer
c I like
2)___to do a distance-learning course.
a I'd prefer
b I'd rather
c I don't like
3)___working long hours all the time.
a I'd prefer
b I don't like
c It's good
4) ___to work with computers all day as I think it would be boring.
a I'd rather not
b I wouldn't like
c I don't like
5)___be a rich techno-nerd than poor and popular.
a I'd rather
b I prefer
c I like
6)___in being a secretary. I want a better job.
a I'm not interested
b I'm thinking of
c I don't like
Speaking
5. Work in groups. Rank the things you want from a job: 1 = most important, 10 = least important.
a high salary ■ flexible working hours ■ responsibility ■ interest or enjoyment ■ a nice office ■ telecommuting ■ long holidays ■ working with people ■ security ■ excitement/risk ■ good benefits, e.g. a company car, gym membership
Writing
Write a paragraph to say what kind of job you would like, and why.
Get real
Choose an area of IT that you are interested in. Find information about courses offered by colleges and universities. Find other areas where there are jobs in IT. Report back tothe group on what you need to start the course or to get a good job.
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Interview: Computing Support Assistant
Task 1. Anne works in a large insurance company. She's a computing support assistant. She looks after people and their computers, and she helps with any problems people have. What sort of problems do you think they might have?
Task 2. Listen to Part 1 of the interview where Anne talks about the problems she helps with. Tick (✓) the problems she mentions.
| □ | paper jamming | |
| □ | finding options in programs | |
| □ | viruses | |
| □ | computer freezes | |
| □ | hard disk crashes | |
| □ | printer switched off | |
| □ | no paper in the printer | |
| □ | people forget their passwords | |
| □ | no toner in the printer |
Task 3. Listen to Part 2 of the interview. Tick (✓) the ways Anne keeps up with new developments in computing.
| □ | reading books | |
| □ | reading computer magazines | |
| □ | speaking to other technicians | |
| □ | using the Internet | |
| □ | taking courses | |
| □ | trying programs herself | |
| □ | reading newspapers |
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