WHICH JOBS MAKE THE MOST MONEY?

 This lesson explores the concept of high-paying jobs, focusing on simple ways to discuss professions and their salaries. Students will learn vocabulary related to professions, money, and responsibilities. The lesson provides examples of how to compare jobs, talk about earnings, and express opinions about work and income. It aims to improve learners’ ability to describe jobs and discuss their goals in English.

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GRAMMAR

1. Comparatives and Superlatives for Jobs

• Structure:
  Comparative: Subject + verb + adjective-er/more + than + object.
  Superlative: Subject + verb + the + adjective-est/most + object.

  Examples:

  • Doctors earn more money than teachers.
  • CEOs have the highest salaries in the company.

2. Talking About Job Responsibilities

• Structure:
  Subject + verb + object.
  Examples:
  • Engineers design buildings.
  • Lawyers give legal advice.

3. Asking Questions with “Which” and “How Much”

• Structure:
  Which + noun + verb + subject?
  How much + does/do + subject + verb?

  Examples:

  • Which job makes the most money?
  • How much does a doctor earn?

4. Using Modal Verbs for Possibilities

• Structure:
  Subject + modal verb + base verb.
  Examples:
  • You can earn a lot as a software engineer.
  • A nurse might make less money than a lawyer.

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VOCABULARY

1. Salary: The money someone earns from their job.
   Example: Doctors have a high salary.

2. Profession: A type of job that requires special training.
   Example: Teaching is a respected profession.

3. Lawyer: A person who practices law.
   Example: Lawyers can earn a lot of money.

4. Engineer: A person who designs and builds things.
   Example: Engineers solve technical problems.

5. Doctor: A person who helps sick people.
   Example: Doctors work long hours.

6. CEO (Chief Executive Officer): The leader of a company.
   Example: CEOs usually have high salaries.

7. Freelancer: Someone who works independently, not for a company.
   Example: Freelancers can choose their own projects.

8. Pilot: A person who flies airplanes.
   Example: Pilots travel to many countries.

9. Teacher: A person who educates students.
   Example: Teachers make a difference in children’s lives.

10. Artist: A person who creates art.
    Example: Some artists become very famous.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Which job makes the most money?
• A lawyer earns more than a teacher.
• Doctors have high salaries.
• He wants to be a pilot because they earn a lot.
• How much do engineers make?
• Not all high-paying jobs are easy.
• Some jobs are about passion, not money.
• Artists can earn money if they are famous.
• Freelancers work for themselves.
• She works as a CEO and earns a lot.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences:

1. Doctors earn high salaries.
2. Pilots make more money than teachers.
3. CEOs have the best-paying jobs in companies.

Negative Sentences:

1. Artists do not always earn a lot of money.
2. Teachers don’t make as much as lawyers.
3. Freelancers might not have a steady income.

Questions and Answers:

1. Q: Which jobs make the most money?
   A: Doctors, lawyers, and CEOs earn the most.
2. Q: How much does a pilot earn?
   A: A pilot earns a high salary, especially for international flights.
3. Q: Do teachers earn a lot?
   A: No, teachers usually earn less than lawyers.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Discussing Careers and Salaries

Sophia: What job do you want in the future?
James: I want to be an engineer. What about you?
Sophia: I want to be a lawyer. Lawyers earn more money than engineers, right?
James: It depends on the job. Some engineers make a lot too.
Sophia: That’s true. Which job makes the most money?
James: I think CEOs and doctors make the most.
Sophia: Yes, but becoming a doctor takes a lot of time.

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READING

High-Paying Jobs Around the World

Many jobs offer high salaries, but they often require special skills or education. For example, doctors and surgeons are among the highest-paid professionals because their work is very important and difficult. Lawyers also earn good salaries because they help people with legal problems.

CEOs, or Chief Executive Officers, lead companies and make big decisions. They usually earn the most money in a company. Engineers and pilots are also well-paid because their jobs require technical knowledge.

However, not all high-paying jobs are easy. Doctors and lawyers work long hours. CEOs have a lot of responsibility, and pilots must stay focused while flying. Some people choose these jobs for the money, while others love the work they do.

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Questions

1. Which jobs are the highest-paid?
   Answer: Doctors, lawyers, and CEOs are the highest-paid.

2. Why do doctors earn a lot of money?
   Answer: They earn a lot because their work is very important and difficult.

3. Who leads a company?
   Answer: The CEO leads a company.

4. Do high-paying jobs have challenges?
   Answer: Yes, they often involve long hours and high responsibilities.

5. Why do people choose these jobs?
   Answer: Some choose them for the money, and others because they love the work.