六年级上册英语第六单元
Unit 6: What Do You Do?
Part 1: Vocabulary
1. job - a paid position of regular employment
2. doctor - a person who treats people for illnesses and injuries
3. teacher - a person who teaches in school
4. engineer - a person who designs and builds things
5. firefighter - a person who puts out fires
6. artist - a person who creates art
7. waiter/waitress - a person who serves food and drinks in a restaurant
8. musician - a person who plays or creates music
9. writer - a person who writes books, stories, or articles
10. photographer - a person who takes photographs
firefighter
11. athlete - a person who plays sports professionally or competes in sports
12. chef - a person who cooks professionally in a restaurant or hotel
Part 2: Dialogue
A: What do you do, Jack?
B: I'm a firefighter.
A: Wow, that's really cool. What do firefighters do?
B: We put out fires and save people and animals from burning buildings.
A: That sounds dangerous.
B: It can be, but it's also rewarding to help people in need.
A: I see. Do you enjoy your job?
B: Yes, I do. It's a challenging but fulfilling career.
A: That's great. I'm still deciding what I want to do when I grow up.
B: That's okay. There are many different careers to choose from. What do you like to do?
A: I like drawing and painting, so maybe I could become an artist.
B: That's a great idea. Being an artist can be a lot of fun and very creative.
A: Thanks, Jack. It's nice to talk to you.
B: You're welcome. Good luck with your future plans.
Part 3: Grammar
Simple Present Tense
The Simple Present Tense is used to talk about present actions or states. It is formed by adding "-s" or "-es" to the base form of the verb in the third person singular (he, she, or it). For example:
- I work at a hospital. (present action)
- She teaches math at a school. (present action)
- He Engineers large buildings. (present action)
- The artist paints beautiful pictures. (present action)
- The firefighter saves lives. (present action)
- The musician plays the guitar. (present action)
- The writer writes books and articles. (present action)
Note: The Simple Present Tense is also used to talk about regular or habitual actions, facts, and universal truths.