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English Refresher · CEFR B1 · Unit 9

Work & Careers

Practice talking about jobs and career goals using must, have to, should, and need to. Check your answers, track your score, and study the flashcards.

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Speaking

Career Hot Seat

What to do: Take turns in the "hot seat." Choose a job and answer your partner's questions. No score for this part — just practice!
Audio 1Listen to an example
Listen to Daniel describe his first job, then talk about a job you know.

How to play

  1. Choose a job from the list below (or pick your own).
  2. Your partner asks five questions about the job.
  3. Answer in complete sentences using must / have to / should / don't need to.
  4. Swap roles and repeat.

Jobs to choose from

  • Doctor  |  Software Developer  |  Nurse
  • Marketing Manager  |  Civil Engineer  |  Teacher
  • Pilot  |  Chef  |  Your real dream job
Useful questions to ask: "Do you have to wear a uniform?"  |  "Should you have a degree?"  |  "What skills must you have?"  |  "Do you need to speak other languages?"  |  "What are the main responsibilities?"
Featured Reading

Job Advertisements & Career Profiles

Read the full interactive article and do the comprehension quiz.

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Reading

A Job Advertisement

What to do: Read the job advertisement. Then answer the questions and tap Check Answers.
Marketing Coordinator
BrightPath Solutions · Chicago, IL · Full-time
Remote-friendlyEntry-level welcome

BrightPath Solutions is looking for a creative and organized Marketing Coordinator to join our growing team. You will support our marketing campaigns, manage our social media accounts, and help produce content for our website and newsletters.

Responsibilities:

  • Create and schedule social media posts across multiple platforms.
  • Write blog articles and email newsletters.
  • Analyze campaign performance and prepare monthly reports.
  • Coordinate with the design team to produce marketing materials.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • You should have strong writing skills and attention to detail.
  • You don't need to have five years' experience — one or two years is fine.
  • You must be able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Benefits: Competitive salary · Health insurance · Flexible working hours · Professional development budget.

1. What is the name of the company?
2. Applicants must have a ______ in Marketing or a related field.
3. How much experience do you need to have?
4. Which of these is listed as a job responsibility?
5. According to the ad, applicants must be able to work ______.
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Listening

A Career Interview

What to do: Listen to Maria talk about her job as a software developer. Listen twice, then answer the questions.
Audio 2Interview with Maria, Software Developer
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Interviewer: Maria, can you tell us about your job?

Maria: Sure. I'm a software developer — I work fully remote. I design and build software applications.

Interviewer: What do you have to do every day?

Maria: I have to write code, and I have to attend a team meeting every morning at nine. That's non-negotiable.

Interviewer: And what about things you don't have to do?

Maria: I don't have to come to the office — I can work from home. I also don't have to wear formal clothes, which I love!

Interviewer: What advice would you give someone who wants to do this job?

Maria: You should start learning to code now — there are great free resources online. And you mustn't give up when it gets hard, because it will get hard. But it's worth it.

Interviewer: Do you need to have a computer science degree?

Maria: Not always. Many companies just want to see your portfolio. You don't need to have a traditional degree if you can show what you can build.

1. What is Maria's job?
2. She has to attend a team meeting every morning at ______.
3. What does Maria say she doesn't have to do?
4. What is Maria's advice for people who want to be developers?
5. Does Maria say you need to have a degree?
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Grammar

Must, Have To, Should, or Don't Have To?

What to do: Choose the correct modal verb to complete each sentence about jobs and careers. Tap Check Answers when you finish.
1. To become a doctor, you ______ pass a medical licensing exam. (external requirement)
2. The job is remote, so you ______ come to the office every day.
3. You ______ lie on your resume — it could end your career. (strong warning)
4. I think you ______ apply for that job — you have exactly the right skills. (advice)
5. This internship is unpaid, but you ______ take it — it's optional.
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Word Order

Build the Sentence

What to do: Tap the words in the correct order to build the sentence. Tap a word in your answer to send it back. Then tap Check Answers.

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Error Correction

Find & Fix the Mistake

What to do: Each sentence has one mistake with a modal verb. Type the corrected sentence, then tap Check Answers.
1. Correct this sentence:
He doesn't must work on weekends.
2. Correct this sentence:
You should to apply now.
3. Correct this sentence:
Engineers must to pass a safety exam.
4. Correct this sentence:
I have attend a meeting this afternoon.
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Writing

My Dream Job

What to do: Write a paragraph (80–100 words) about your dream job. There is no automatic score — use the checklist to check your own writing.
Example: "My dream job is to be a wildlife photographer. I would have to travel a lot and spend long hours outdoors. You must be patient and should know how to use professional camera equipment. You don't need to work in an office, which is great. I'm passionate about nature, so this job is perfect for me. It's challenging, but it would be incredibly rewarding."
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Vocabulary

Flashcards

What to do: Tap a card to reveal the meaning and an example. Tap again to close. Great for reviewing before a test or quizzing a partner.
salarynountap to reveal
the fixed amount of money you earn each month or year"The salary for this position is $50,000 a year."
qualificationsnoun (plural)tap to reveal
official certificates or degrees that show you have studied something"Do you have the qualifications for this job?"
responsibilitiesnoun (plural)tap to reveal
the duties and tasks that are part of your job"My main responsibilities include writing reports and attending meetings."
career pathnoun phrasetap to reveal
the sequence of jobs and roles you take over your working life"She chose a career path in healthcare."
to apply forphrasal verbtap to reveal
to formally request a job or position"I'm going to apply for the marketing job."
employernountap to reveal
the person or company that pays you to work for them"My employer offers great benefits."
promotionnountap to reveal
when you move to a higher position at work with more responsibility and better pay"She worked hard and got a promotion to manager."
shift worknountap to reveal
a system where employees work at different times of day or night in rotation"Nurses often do shift work, including nights and weekends."
deadlinenountap to reveal
the latest time or date by which something must be done"You must submit your application before the deadline."
work-life balancenoun phrasetap to reveal
having enough time for both your job and your personal life"Good work-life balance is important for your health."

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