Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Professions

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
gardener [noun]

a person whose job is to take care of plants in a garden

Ex: The professional gardener specializes in landscape design and garden maintenance .

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

Ex: My hairdresser recommended a new hairstyle for me .

someone whose job involves helping and selling things to the customers and visitors of a store, etc.

Ex: The sales assistant provided excellent customer service , ensuring that all clients felt valued and understood .

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Ex: Many businesses rely on a professional accountant to help them manage their taxes and financial planning .

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

Ex: The architect presented the blueprints for the new community center to the city council for approval .

someone who is trained to travel and work in space

Ex: He underwent rigorous physical and mental training to qualify as an astronaut .

someone who deals with electrical equipment, such as repairing or installing them

Ex: The electrician tested the electrical system to ensure it met safety standards .
lawyer [noun]

a person who practices or studies law, advises people about the law or represents them in court

Ex: The lawyer presented a compelling argument in court that swayed the jury 's decision .
lecturer [noun]

a person who teaches courses at a college or university, often with a focus on undergraduate education, but who does not hold the rank of professor

Ex: The new lecturer is introducing innovative teaching methods to the students .

a healthcare professional whose job is to prepare and sell medications, and works in various places

Ex: She visited the pharmacist to refill her prescription .
plumber [noun]

someone who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, etc.

Ex: The plumber installed new pipes during the renovation of the bathroom .

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

Ex: The newspaper interviewed the local politician .

a person who writes computer programs

Ex: He works as a game programmer , creating interactive experiences for gaming consoles .
director [noun]

a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff

Ex: The director guided the actors through the scene .
employer [noun]

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

Ex: The employer provided training programs to help employees develop new skills and enhance their performance .

someone hired to provide administrative support and assist with various tasks for an individual or organization

Ex: The entrepreneur 's personal assistant helped with research , prepared presentations , and handled correspondence .

a person who is directly responsible for managing and overseeing the work of employees within an organization

Ex: My line manager is in charge of the team ’s daily tasks .

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

Ex: Many modern housewives also pursue hobbies or part-time work outside of their home responsibilities .
judge [noun]

an official who scores, evaluates, or enforces the rules during a sports competition

Ex: A diving judge watches closely to rate the form , height , and water entry of each athlete .

someone who is in charge of a library or works in it

Ex: The librarian organized a reading program for children to encourage a love of books .
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 .

someone whose job is to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

Ex: He started working as a babysitter during high school to earn extra money .
banker [noun]

a person who possesses or has a high rank in a bank or any other financial institution

Ex: Bankers play a crucial role in facilitating economic growth by providing capital to businesses and individuals .
barber [noun]

someone whose job is to cut men’s hair or shave or trim their facial hair

Ex: She trained as a barber and now runs her own barbershop downtown .

a professional whose job is to operate a motion picture or television camera

a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate and solve crimes and catch criminals

Ex: The detective shared the case findings with his team .

someone especially a professional who plays football

Ex: The footballer was praised for his sportsmanship and leadership both on and off the field .
guard [noun]

a person whose job is to protect and look after a person or place

Ex: The guard escorted the VIP guests to their seats at the event .
diver [noun]

someone who works underwater

owner [noun]

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

Ex:
porter [noun]

someone whose job is carrying people's baggage, particularly at airports, hotels, etc.

Ex: She tipped the porter generously for helping her transport her heavy suitcases .
postman [noun]

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

Ex: The postman ’s uniform was dark blue with reflective stripes .

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

Ex: The president signed the new legislation into law .

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

Ex:

someone who protects something such as a building, etc.

Ex: The security guard responded quickly to the alarm when a door was left ajar .
sailor [noun]

a person who is a member of a ship's crew

Ex: She signed up to be a sailor on a cruise ship for the summer .

someone who buys tickets, arranges tours, books hotels, etc. for travelers as their job

Ex: The travel agent handled all the reservations and provided travel insurance for their trip .

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

Ex: The museum reached out to a renowned artifact collector to procure pieces for their upcoming exhibit .