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Professions 1

level: A2/B1

Match each description with the correct profession. Choose from: nurse, lawyer, construction worker, teacher, musician, veterinarian, police officer, firefighter, cashier, bank teller.

1. Gina helps people withdraw and deposit money into their bank account. She is a .✓

2. Debbie helps catch criminals. She is a .✓

3. David helps people pay for their groceries in a supermarket. He is a .✓

4. Steve helps people learn new languages. He is a .✓

5. Patricia helps put out fires. She is a .✓

6. Rita helps sick animals. She is a .✓

7. John helps take care of patients in a hospital. He is a .✓

8. Frank works in a courthouse. He is a .✓

9. Maria plays the guitar. She is a .✓

10. Jim builds people's houses. He is a .✓

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WELL THAT'S INTERESTING: What are the most common jobs in the USA today?

The most common professions (occupations) in the United States today based on recent employment data and job-counts from occupational surveys are:

Retail Salespersons - ~3.76 million workers
Home Health & Personal Care Aides - ~3.72 million
General & Operations Managers - ~3.51 million
Fast Food and Counter Workers - ~3.41 million
Cashiers - ~3.37 million
Registered Nurses - ~3.17 million
Laborers & Freight/Material Movers - ~2.99 million
Customer Service Representatives - ~2.98 million
Stockers & Order Fillers - ~2.85 million
Cooks - ~2.73 million
Office Clerks, General - ~2.67 million
Waiters and Waitresses - ~2.19 million

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