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What was Ben Southall's job title in Australia?
What was Ben Southall's job title in Australia?
- Magazine editor
- School teacher
- Travel agent
- Island caretaker (correct)
How long was Ben Southall's contract for 'the Best Job in the World'?
How long was Ben Southall's contract for 'the Best Job in the World'?
- Three months
- Two years
- One year
- Six months (correct)
Where was the Great Barrier Reef located where Ben worked?
Where was the Great Barrier Reef located where Ben worked?
- United Kingdom
- South Africa
- Australia (correct)
- United States
What was one of Ben Southall's responsibilities as island caretaker?
What was one of Ben Southall's responsibilities as island caretaker?
How did Ben Southall share his experiences with others?
How did Ben Southall share his experiences with others?
What did Ben Southall do after his dream job ended?
What did Ben Southall do after his dream job ended?
What type of outdoor activities did Ben Southall participate in?
What type of outdoor activities did Ben Southall participate in?
In what year did the first book about Ben Southall's adventures come out?
In what year did the first book about Ben Southall's adventures come out?
From which country did Ben Southall originate?
From which country did Ben Southall originate?
Approximately how many people applied for the 'Best Job in the World' that Ben Southall won?
Approximately how many people applied for the 'Best Job in the World' that Ben Southall won?
According to Brian Wood, what is one way an optician helps people?
According to Brian Wood, what is one way an optician helps people?
What subjects does Brian Wood say he will study hard to reach his dreams?
What subjects does Brian Wood say he will study hard to reach his dreams?
What does Esther Smith want to be when she grows up?
What does Esther Smith want to be when she grows up?
What skill does Esther Smith want to develop to help her achieve her dreams?
What skill does Esther Smith want to develop to help her achieve her dreams?
Who inspires Esther Smith to become an adventurer and author?
Who inspires Esther Smith to become an adventurer and author?
What is the meaning of the idiom 'go the extra mile'?
What is the meaning of the idiom 'go the extra mile'?
What does Brian Wood want to do as a scientist?
What does Brian Wood want to do as a scientist?
What does Esther Smith like to do?
What does Esther Smith like to do?
What type of structures does Brian Wood mention an engineer might design?
What type of structures does Brian Wood mention an engineer might design?
What does it mean to say a hope becomes a reality using idioms?
What does it mean to say a hope becomes a reality using idioms?
Flashcards
Dream Job
Dream Job
A job the speaker has always wanted.
Scientist's Focus
Scientist's Focus
A scientist studies the world: sky, land, and animals.
Optician's Role
Optician's Role
Opticians help people see clearly.
Engineer's Work
Engineer's Work
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Author's Passion
Author's Passion
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Dream Come True (idiom)
Dream Come True (idiom)
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Go the Extra Mile (idiom)
Go the Extra Mile (idiom)
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Set one's heart on (idiom)
Set one's heart on (idiom)
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Road to Engineering
Road to Engineering
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Road to being an author
Road to being an author
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Who is Ben Southall?
Who is Ben Southall?
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What were Ben Southall's job responsibilities?
What were Ben Southall's job responsibilities?
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What is a blog?
What is a blog?
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Outdoor activities definition
Outdoor activities definition
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What does 'make a living' mean?
What does 'make a living' mean?
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Where is the Great Barrier Reef?
Where is the Great Barrier Reef?
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What does 'promoting' mean?
What does 'promoting' mean?
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What are 'diary entries'?
What are 'diary entries'?
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What does 'sharing experiences' mean?
What does 'sharing experiences' mean?
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What unique job did Ben Southall have?
What unique job did Ben Southall have?
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Study Notes
- A magazine article discusses the best job in the world and two children who wrote about their dream jobs.
Ben Southall's Job
- Ben Southall from the United Kingdom may have the answer to the best job.
- In 2009, he beat 35,000 applicants from around the world.
- Ben won 'the Best Job in the World' as an island caretaker of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia for six months.
- Part of his job was to spend time travelling around the Australian islands and promoting the area.
- He visited as many places as he could.
- Ben tried all the outdoor activities on offer, such as diving and feeding fish.
- He shared his experiences regularly on a blog with photos, videos and diary entries.
- When Ben's dream job ended, he got another job that allowed him to keep exploring the world.
- Ben is now able to make a living from a life of adventure.
- The first book about Ben's adventures came out in 2014.
Brian Wood's Dream Job
- Brian Wood wants to be a scientist.
- He believes the world is fascinating and the sky, land, and animals need to be understood.
- He also wants to be an optician because they help people see the world and give clearer sight.
- Brian wants to be an engineer, designing roads and schools, great bridges and fine museums, or even useful tools.
- He will study hard to reach his dreams, focusing on science and maths.
Esther Smith's Dream Job
- Esther aims to be an author to share imaginative tales that inspire and captivate.
- She wants to have exciting adventures and write books or blogs about them.
- Esther needs to be good with words to make her dream come true.
- She will read a lot of books and practice writing more often.
- To go on adventures, she needs to be fit.
- Esther will learn how to climb and dive, and develop other skills.
- She hopes to be like Ben Southall.
- Esther wants to follow Ben's example and become an adventurer and author, and tell people about the world.
Idioms About Dreams
- "A dream come true" is to say a hope becomes a reality
- "Go the extra mile" is to say you do more than what is expected
- "Had my heart set on" is to say you want something very much
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