PERIOD IV GRADE 8 WEEK 8 (VIII)
JOBS
Wh questions+past
simple with verb to be and did
ACTIVITY:
*Cpy the following readings; the teacher will give the questions in class:
labourers
What did labourers do? When
Johnny was labourer, he worked on construction sites. He moved materials
and equipment. He took down buildings. He cleaned up construction sites.
What was Brad’s
work like? Brad
was a labourer. He worked for a construction
company. He usually worked on large
buildings. He also helped to build roads.
Here was things that Brad did;He loaded and unloaded trucks,He used hand
tools. For example, shovels and rakes. He helped to mix, pour and spread
cement. He used power tools. For example, an electric drill.He built things
at construction sites. For example,
ramps and scaffolding. Construction workers stood on scaffolding when they worked in high places. Scaffolding is often made of wood and metal. He picked up garbage at the construction site.
Security Guards
What did security guards do? When Miguel was Security guard, he worked in offices, stores, apartment
buildings, airports, hospitals and other
places. He checked inside and outside buildings.
He watched out for problems. For
example, a person may try to steal
something.
What was Al’s work like? Al worked shifts. Sometimes he worked at night. He often worked on weekends and holidays. Al often worked alone.
At night, the building was very quiet. When Al worked during the day, he talked
to more people. Sometimes Al had to call
the police or fire department. His job could
be stressful if there were serious problems. Al sometimes felt worried. Al worked indoors and outdoors. He stood and walked a lot. He wore a uniform.
*Listen to the podcast HERE and answer to the questions:
1. Which item did the girl NOT mention about her needed supplies for school?
A. pencils
B. computer
C. calculator
A. pencils
B. computer
C. calculator
2. Why doesn't the father want to buy his daughter some of these supplies?
A. The items are far beyond his financial means.
B. He feels his daughter really doesn't need them.
C. The family already owns some of these supplies.
3. For which specific class does the girl mention that she needs these supplies?
A. geometry
B. chemistry
C. physics
4. What specific argument does the girl give her father to persuade him to buy these things?
A. They are on sale until the end of the week.
B. Her teachers require them as part of the curriculum.
C. She volunteers to use some of her own money.
5. Why does the father eventually give in to his daughter?
A. He discovers he had more money than he thought.
B. He concludes that she will provide for him when he is older.
C. The girl promises to help her mother in exchange for the supplies.
