Strange jobs around the world

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STRANGE JOBS AROUND THE WORLD

INSTRUCTIONS

This reading has 2 activities where you will practice: reading comprehension and speaking.

Have you ever heard of a "Professional Sleeper"? Yes, it’s a real job! A professional sleeper tests beds for hotels and furniture companies. These people sleep in different beds and write detailed reports about how comfortable they are.

It sounds fun, but it’s not always easy. Sometimes, they have to sleep in noisy places or test beds with unusual designs to see if they really help people relax. Also, they often need to write a report and describe how soft the pillow feels or if the mattress is too hard.

Another unusual job is a "Pet Food Taster." A pet food taster doesn’t eat the food like a dog or a cat. Instead, they taste it to check the flavor, smell, texture, and quality. They make sure that the food is safe and nutritious for pets.

In Japan, there are "Train Pushers." These workers help people get on crowded trains during rush hour. Train stations in cities like Tokyo are very busy, and sometimes it’s hard for everyone to fit on the train.

Finally, have you heard of a "Water Slide Tester"? This person travels to water parks to test slides before they open to the public. They slide down, check how fast they go, and make sure they are safe and fun by writing a report.

Reading comprehension

Reading comprehension

Reading comprehension

Speaking

Answer the next questions and send them by a WhatsApp audio.

1. Which job do you think is the most fun? Why?
2. Would you like to try one of these jobs? which one and why?