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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
dancer
dancer
[noun]

someone whose profession is dancing

Ex: Being a good dancer requires practice and a sense of rhythm .
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photographer

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

Ex: She hired a photographer to take family portraits for their holiday cards .
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journalist

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

Ex: The journalist spent months researching for his article .
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mechanic
mechanic
[noun]

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

Ex: The local mechanic shop offers affordable and reliable services .
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pilot
pilot
[noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: The pilot checked the aircraft before the long-haul flight .
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police officer

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

Ex: With a flashlight in hand , the police officer searched for clues at the crime scene .
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qualification

a certificate, degree, or diploma received after completing a training, course, or exam successfully

Ex: He did n’t finish school and has no formal qualifications.
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experience

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

Ex: Life experience teaches us valuable lessons that we carry with us throughout our lives .
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employee
employee
[noun]

someone who is paid by another to work for them

Ex: The hardworking employee received a promotion for their exceptional performance .
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interview
interview
[noun]

a meeting at which one is asked some questions to see whether one is qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

Ex: After the interview, she eagerly awaited the outcome , hoping to be accepted into the prestigious program .
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guitarist
guitarist
[noun]

someone who plays the guitar

Ex: The music school offers lessons for beginner and advanced guitarists.
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songwriter

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

Ex: He collaborates with other musicians , often working as a songwriter on various projects .
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musician
musician
[noun]

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

Ex: The young musician won a scholarship to a prestigious music school .
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solo artist

a musician, singer, or performer who works independently rather than as part of a group or band

Ex: The transition from band member to solo artist can be challenging but rewarding .
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coach
coach
[noun]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: Under the guidance of their coach, the badminton team improved tremendously .
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staff
staff
[noun]

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

Ex: The restaurant staff received training on customer service .
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boss
boss
[noun]

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

Ex: She is the boss of a successful tech company .
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day off
day off
[noun]

a day when a person does not have to work or go to school, and can instead relax or do other activities

Ex: She used her day off to volunteer at the local animal shelter .
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painter
painter
[noun]

someone whose job is to paint buildings, walls, etc.

Ex: The painter worked efficiently , finishing three rooms in just two days .
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singer
singer
[noun]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Ex: The singer performed her popular songs at the music festival .
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waiter
waiter
[noun]

a man who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

Ex: We were all hungry and expecting the waiter to bring us a menu quickly to the table .
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waitress
waitress
[noun]

a woman who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

Ex: We thanked the waitress for her excellent service before leaving the restaurant .
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artist
artist
[noun]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

Ex: The street artist was drawing portraits for passersby .
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business
business
[noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: He started a landscaping business after graduating from college .
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businessman

a man who does business activities like running a company

Ex: Thomas , the businessman, started his career selling newspapers .
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businesswoman

a woman who does business activities like running a company or participating in trade

Ex: The businesswoman from France is visiting to explore potential partnerships .
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cleaner
cleaner
[noun]

someone whose job is to clean other people’s houses, offices, etc.

Ex: We have hired a cleaner to help maintain the house.
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company
company
[noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex: The company's main office is located downtown .
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king
king
[noun]

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

Ex: Legends say that the king's sword was imbued with magical powers .
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manager
manager
[noun]

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

Ex: The soccer team 's manager led them to victory in the championship .
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queen
queen
[noun]

the female ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

Ex: The queen's portrait hung proudly in the halls of the royal residence .
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receptionist

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: You should ask the receptionist for directions to the conference room .
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secretary
secretary
[noun]

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

Ex: He relies on his secretary to prioritize tasks and keep his calendar up-to-date .
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worker
worker
[noun]

someone who does manual work, particularly a heavy and exhausting one to earn money

Ex: The worker lifted heavy boxes all afternoon .
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writer
writer
[noun]

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

Ex: The writer signed books for her fans at the event .
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engineer
engineer
[noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: The engineer oversees the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges .
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to repair
to repair
[Verb]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Ex: The workshop can repair the broken furniture .
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chef
chef
[noun]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

Ex: He admired the chef's ability to turn simple ingredients into extraordinary meals that delighted everyone at the table .
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cook
cook
[noun]

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as their job

Ex: They hired a professional cook for the party .
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