PAGES ON THE ROAD
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.
- Which job do you think is the most fun? Why?
- Would you like to try one of these jobs? which one and why?
Strange jobs around the world
Educrece Cd. Sahagún
Created on November 26, 2024
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
View
Explainer Video: AI for Companies
View
Explainer Video: Keys to Effective Communication
View
Corporate CV
View
Flow Presentation
View
Discover Your AI Assistant
View
Urban Illustrated Presentation
View
Geographical Challenge: Drag to the map
Explore all templates
Transcript
PAGES ON THE ROAD
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.