Dream Jobs

A) Read the text and then answer the questions

My name is Billy B and I am a DJ. I play in various clubs. I have a
very organized manager, and she finds a lot of work for me. I
play about fifteen nights a month, and five of those are usually
abroad. This month Ive been to Amsterdam and London.
The best part of my job is knowing a lot of creative people but
sometimes people annoy me because they say that DJ is an
easy job. But its very competitive, and you have to be reliable.
I know that Im lucky and I learn a lot of money, but I work hard.
If you want to be a DJ listen to the experts on the radio and at
clubs. Make a demo tape of your best mixes and send it to
some clubs and radio stations. Try to get a job with a small
radio station, buy some equipment and start organizing your
own gigs.
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1. What does Billy think about his job?

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2. Does Billy make a lot of money?
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3. Where has he been on this month?
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4. Does he have any career tips? What are they?
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B) Now complete the text with simple past or present perfect.

My name is Cibele Alvarenga and I am a professional

snowboarder. I teach snowboarding, and I
__________________________(also- do) photographic sessions for
sports magazines. Snowboarding ___________________(become)
really popular and Im usually very busy. I
____________________(also-be) in a lot of competitions recently. I
________________(own) one or two.
The best part of my job is working outdoors in the fresh air. I
really love it. Im only twenty, but I ___________________(be) to
some of the most beautiful places in the world.
Im very competitive and I __________________(have) a few
accidents! This year I __________________(have) two operations
on my knee. Some places are scarier than others. I
_______________________(be) in the Rockies last year, but
I_______________(be) a bit worried about avalanches.
If you want to be a professional you have to practice and

C) Do you have a dream job? What is it? Imagine you have got the success
in your career. Write a paragraph following the model from exercises A
and B.