1 When I grow up

Chapter 1 When I grow up 1 build and repair things 2 take care of people's teeth 3 explore space 4 look after animals 5 design new styles of clothes 6 think up new things 7 fly planes 8 make films A Some school reporters are interviewing the winners of a drawing competitionwith the theme 'My dream job'. Read. What do you want to be? I want to be an engineer. Engineers build and repair things.

What do you want to be? I want to be a film director. Film directors make films. B What do the other children want to be? Act the school reporters and the children. What . . ?

LEARN to Read C Mimi was reading some interesting books in the library. Read and find outwhat Mimi wanted to be. Mimi likes animals very much. She wants to work with animals when she grows up. One day, she went to the library to look for books about animals. She found a book about bears. Mimi opened the book and saw a picture of a bear in a circus. 'I love bears. They're cute! It must be fun to teach bears tricks, 'thought Mimi. In a flash, she was in a circus ring. She was wearing a red costume. A huge bear appeared in the ring with her. It ran towards her. Help! ' cried Mimi. She was scared. 'I don't like this job. I don't want to be a bear trainer anymore. 'Suddenly, Mimi was back in the library. Phew! That was close, she thought. 'I can't be a bear trainer unless I am brave. I think I'll read a book about sea animals now. ' Mimi took another book from one of the shelves. It was about different kinds of sharks. I think I'll study sharks. I want to be a shark expert. It's an exciting job, 'th

In a flash, Mimi was in a cage under the sea. A shark appeared. It swam closer and closer. Mimi could see the sharp teeth in its open mouth. Help! ' cried Mimi. She was scared. 'I don't like this job. I don't want to study sharks anymore. 'In a flash, Mimi was back in the library again. That night, she wrote in her diary. Sunday 15th Sept sunny Although some animals are dangerous, I still like them. Perhaps I will be a vet when I grow up. Looking after animals is exciting enough for me and it is rewarding too! I know l cannot be a vet unless l study hard. So from now on, I will study harder. Can you think of any other jobs where people work with animals? D Cross out the wrong information and write the correct words. 1 Mimi thought bears were funny. 2 Mimi wanted to be a shark trainer. 3 Mimi thought studying sharks was an interesting job. 4 When Mimi saw the shark close by, she was happy. 5 Finally Mimi decided to be a nurse.

Pre-tack Activity E The children are looking at a display about jobs. Act the teachers and the children. What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a fashion designer. Can you design new styles of clothes? You can't be a fashiondesigner unless you can design new styles of clothes. Yes, I know.