🎬 Interactive video — script & questions
NARRATOR: Listen to Maria talk about her job and her life.
SPEAKER 1: So, Maria, you travel a lot for your job. What's your life really like?
SPEAKER 2: It's busy! I work as a tour guide, so I usually travel every week. I don't stay in one city for long.
SPEAKER 1: Wow. What time do you usually get up?
SPEAKER 2: I always get up at six o'clock, even on holiday days. I have breakfast quickly, and then I check my tour group's schedule.
SPEAKER 1: Do you often visit the same places?
SPEAKER 2: No, not really. I sometimes go to Italy, and I sometimes go to Spain. But I never go to cold countries in winter — I hate the cold!
SPEAKER 1: That's funny. So what's the best part of your job?
SPEAKER 2: I meet new people every day, and I always learn something interesting about a new city. Last month, I visited Rome for the first time, and it was amazing.
SPEAKER 1: Do you ever get tired of travelling?
SPEAKER 2: Sometimes, yes. But I love my life. It's more exciting than an office job, and honestly, it's the best job for someone who loves adventure.
SPEAKER 1: I think your life sounds fantastic!
SPEAKER 2: It is. I'm going to visit Portugal next month. I can't wait!
NARRATOR: Now answer the questions about what you heard.
- What is Maria's job?
- a) A tour guide
- b) An office worker
- c) A pilot
- d) A teacher
- What time does Maria usually get up?
- a) Six o'clock
- b) Seven o'clock
- c) Eight o'clock
- d) Nine o'clock
- Which countries does Maria never visit in winter?
- a) Cold countries
- b) Warm countries
- c) Small countries
- d) Island countries
- Which city did Maria visit for the first time last month?
- a) Rome
- b) Madrid
- c) Lisbon
- d) Paris
- Where is Maria going to travel next month?
- a) Portugal
- b) Italy
- c) Spain
- d) France
📖 Reading
Anna Torres is a tour guide, and she lives an exciting life. Every summer, she works on a small boat that travels around the Greek islands. She wakes up early, at six o'clock, and she checks the weather before the tourists arrive. Anna speaks three languages, so she talks to people from many different countries every day.
Anna's routine is busy, but she loves it. In the morning, she usually shows tourists old churches and small markets. In the afternoon, she takes them to the beach or a quiet bay for swimming. She always brings extra water and snacks because the sun is very strong in summer. Anna never eats lunch before two o'clock because there is too much work to do!
In winter, Anna's life changes completely. The boat stops working, so she flies home to Spain. She doesn't travel every day in winter; instead, she studies new languages and plans next year's tours. She also visits her family and rests after a long summer season.
Last year, something special happened. A famous chef traveled on Anna's boat, and he cooked a wonderful dinner for everyone on board. Anna says it was one of the best days of her career. She hopes more interesting people will join her tours in the future, because she loves meeting new travelers and hearing their stories.
🗣️ Speaking — discussion
Context
- Flight attendants are people who work on airplanes and help travelers during flights.
- They travel to many countries, but their job also has a strict daily routine.
- They wake up early, check flight schedules, and often sleep in different cities.
- Many flight attendants say their life is exciting but also very tiring.
- This topic looks at how their daily life compares to a normal 9-to-5 job.
Themes
- Routine vs. Adventure — Flight attendants have a fixed daily routine, but their location changes all the time. We can compare this to normal jobs with fixed places.
- Work-Life Balance — Traveling for work can be fun, but it can also be hard on family life and sleep.
- Different Lifestyles — People choose different types of jobs and lives based on what is important to them: money, travel, family, or free time.
Personal Response
- Would you like to have a job like a flight attendant? Why or why not?
- Do you prefer routine or adventure in your daily life?
Themes & Ideas
- What do you think is the hardest part of this job?
- How is a flight attendant's life different from an office worker's life?
Critical Thinking
- Do you think travel jobs are better than office jobs? Why?
- What problems can happen when someone travels a lot for work?
Cultural & Social Topics
- In your country, is it common for people to travel a lot for work?
- What jobs in your country involve a lot of travel?
🎭 Classroom activity
In pairs, students interview each other as if one is a flight attendant. The interviewer asks about daily routines using Present Simple questions (e.g., 'What time do you wake up?', 'How often do you travel?').
✏️ Questions
- Every summer, my family ___ (travel) to a new country for our holiday.
- My sister always ___ (pack) her suitcase two days before a trip.
- I usually ___ (check) the weather forecast before I go on holiday.
- My parents never ___ (fly) at night; they prefer daytime flights.
- Our tour guide ___ (speak) three languages, so tourists from different countries understand her easily.
- He ___ (not/travel) by plane because he is afraid of flying.
- What is Anna's job?
- a) She is a chef
- b) She is a tour guide
- c) She is a language teacher
- d) She is a boat builder
- What time does Anna usually wake up in summer?
- a) At five o'clock
- b) At seven o'clock
- c) At six o'clock
- d) At eight o'clock
- Why does Anna never eat lunch before two o'clock?
- a) She doesn't like eating early
- b) She is too busy with work
- c) The restaurants open late
- d) She prefers to eat on the beach
- In this text, what does the word 'career' most likely mean?
- a) A type of boat
- b) A person's job or profession over time
- c) A holiday destination
- d) A famous chef's recipe
- What can we infer about Anna's life in winter compared to summer?
- a) It is busier than summer
- b) It is quieter and more relaxed
- c) She travels to more countries
- d) She works longer hours
- What was special about last year, according to the text?
- a) Anna visited a new country
- b) A famous chef cooked dinner on her boat
- c) Anna learned a new language
- d) The boat broke down