Vocabulary A The world of teens

Unit 1

Name _______________________________________________ No. _______ Class _________ Date _________________

1. Look carefully at the list of top careers for the next decade.

Personal and home care aide Dental hygienist Diagnostic medical sonographer

Home health aide Health educator Glazier

Physical therapist
Helpers Brickmason, tile mason,
Biomedical engineer
carpenter, etc. Cost estimator

Veterinary technologist and technician Brickmason and blockmason

Medical scientist

Reinforcing iron and rebar worker Veterinarian Marriage and family therapist

Physical therapist assistant Pile-driver operator Bicycle repairer

Helpers Plumber, pipelayer, etc. Meeting, convention, and event planning

Occupational therapist assistant Physical therapist aide Mental health counselor

1.1 Complete the definitions with the corresponding job.

a. : uses non-ionizing ultrasound to produce 2D and 3D images of the body.
b. : helps people who are disabled, chronically ill, or cognitively impaired.
He/She also helps older adults who may need assistance. With activities such as bathing and
dressing.
c. : works under the direction of occupational therapists in treating patients
with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. He/She helps
these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
d. : cleans teeth, examines patients for oral diseases such as gingivitis, and
provides other preventative dental care. He/She also educates patients on ways to improve and
maintain good oral health.

1.2 Complete the table by selecting jobs from the list for these teenagers.
Future job Teenager

a. Peter doesnt want to proceed studies.

b. Mary wants to help people feel comfortable in their homes.

c. Suzy wants to organize events.

d. Martha has always wanted to work with animals.

e. Thomas wishes to go on developing skills in the field of science.

f. Kate wants to help families.

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