Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Work & Job Concepts

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

someone whose profession is dancing

Ex: The dancer follows a strict diet and exercise routine to maintain her performance levels .

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

Ex: He started his career as a photographer for a local newspaper .

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

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper .
mechanic [noun]

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

Ex: He has been a skilled mechanic for over 20 years .
pilot [noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: As a child , he dreamed of becoming a pilot .

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

Ex: The police officer arrested the thief and recovered the stolen items .

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

Ex: The job requires a qualification in computer science .

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

Ex: He shared his experiences with overcoming obstacles during his inspirational speech .
employee [noun]

someone who is paid by another to work for them

Ex: The employee took a lunch break in the cafeteria .

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

Ex: The university admissions committee conducted interviews to assess each applicant 's suitability for the program .

someone who plays the guitar

Ex: The guitarist practices scales and chords daily to improve his technique .

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

Ex: The songwriter 's ability to tell stories through music sets him apart from others in the industry .
musician [noun]

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

Ex: The concert showcased musicians from all over the world .

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

Ex: As a solo artist , she enjoys complete creative freedom over her music .
coach [noun]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: The chess coach taught strategies that helped in winning several tournaments .
staff [noun]

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

Ex: Our company is hosting a party for the staff next week .
boss [noun]

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

Ex: My boss is very strict about punctuality .
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: On his day off , he decided to visit a new museum he had been wanting to see .
painter [noun]

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

Ex: She hired a painter to brighten up her living room .
singer [noun]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Ex: The lead singer of the band is also its songwriter .
waiter [noun]

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

Ex: The waiter , with a polite smile , asked if we needed anything else during our meal .
waitress [noun]

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

Ex: The waitress checked if we needed anything else before bringing the dessert .
artist [noun]

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

Ex: She decided to pursue a career as an artist .
business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .

a man who does business activities like running a company

Ex: The businessman purchased an island for his retirement .

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

Ex:
cleaner [noun]

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

Ex: The cleaner is responsible for washing all the windows .
company [noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex:
king [noun]

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

Ex: The king 's coronation ceremony was attended by nobles from across the realm .
manager [noun]

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

Ex: Sarah was promoted to manager of the marketing department .
queen [noun]

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

Ex: The queen addressed her subjects from the balcony of the palace on her birthday .

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

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets ' names .

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

Ex: He works as a legal secretary , drafting documents and organizing case files for attorneys .
worker [noun]

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

Ex: The workers were exhausted after the long shift .
writer [noun]

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

Ex: She is a writer who uses vivid descriptions in her works .
engineer [noun]

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

Ex: The engineer designs cars and improves their performance .

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

Ex: She learned how to repair the flat tire on her bicycle .
chef [noun]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

Ex: The restaurant ’s head chef is known for his innovative dishes that blend traditional flavors with modern techniques .
cook [noun]

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

Ex: The cook prepared a tasty meal for the guests .