Unit 16 - Occupations

Question 1

Surveyor

Answer 1

Person who finds out dimensions/elevations of land structures or buildings

Eg. He needed a surveyor to determine the boundaries of his land

Question 2

Orthodontist

Answer 2

Dentist who specialises in fixing irregular teeth

Eg. Marina went to the orthodontist regularly

Question 3

Technician

Answer 3

Trained in a specific TECHNICAL process

Eg. They needed a technician to keep the computers working efficiently

Question 4

Astronaut

Answer 4

Crew member of a spacecraft. Trained to travel in spacecraft

Eg. The astronaut underwent a lot of training to prepare themselves for space travel

Question 5

Programmer

Answer 5

Writes computer programs

Eg. The programmer produced a new software

Question 6

Valet

Answer 6

Persons male servant, who takes care of their clothes/belongings

Eg. A valet was essential to the household, because the Duke was lazy

Question 7

Jockey

Answer 7

Rides horses for a profession

Eg. The horse had much trust in its jockey

Question 8

Engineer

Answer 8

Professionally engaged in a branch of engineering

Eg. The engineer made an impressive design for a bridge

Question 9

Bailiff

Answer 9

An Offical. Has power to execute writs

Eg. A bailiff was sent in to serve writs for non-payment of their bills

Question 10

Consultant

Answer 10

Qualified to give professional advice

Eg. The weight management consultant gave the man food alternatives

Question 11

Actuary

Answer 11

Statistician

Eg. The actuary calculated the costs of making a new business

Question 12

Surgeon

Answer 12

Doctor who specialises in surgery

Eg. The surgeon removed the patients stomach