Cover of the textbook On Screen B2+ - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 4

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 1e - Speaking skills for the textbook On Screen B2+ - Student's Book with authors Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing

Question

Look at pictures A and B below. Use the phrases in the language box and the ideas below to compare the two professions.

Answer

Both bakers and firefighters have interesting jobs, but their jobs differ in many ways. To start with, a baker's job is not as dangerous. Whereas, a firefighter's job is hazardous and risky. Although once mastered there are no new skills to be learned being a baker , working as a firefighter requires constant training. Also, a baker has a happy work environment whereas a firefighter can witness people getting hurt. In addition, a baker must work long hours every day compared to a firefighter, who does shift work. Also, a firefighter has financial security because he gets paid well. A baker, on the other hand, can be poorly-paid.