1. Listen and choose the correct option

   1. Adam works as an actor / as a living statue

   2. He thinks his job is  easy / difficult

   3. He usually stays in one place / goes to different places

   4. People alwasy / sometimes give him money.

   5. He talks /doesn’t talk when he is working

   6. He often / never  changes his appearence.

   7. He wants to be an an actor / a street statue  in the future.

2. Put the information in order

   1. _____ Adam’s future plan

   2. _____ Qualities of a street statue

   3. _____ Places where Adam works

   4. _____ People’s reactions

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Post-lab activity

1. Find the words in the reading that match these definitions or synonyms.

1. _____ get money for work

2. _____ in good physical condition

3. _____ not moving

4. _____ that makes you angry

5. _____ ruler of an empire

An unusual job

My name is Adam. I work as a living statue, or street statue. It’s a good way to earn money and watch the world at the same time. As a living statue, I have to be patient, strong, and fit. It’s not easy to stay still for long hours. I usually stay for two hours in one place. Then I go and find a new place.

In the photo I am standing in a platform on the street. People usually watch me for a few minutes and then put some money in the box. Some people put money in the box; some don’t. There are always a few people who try to annoy me or make me move. They touch me or they talk to me. Of course I try hard not to react.

I also work in restaurants and cafés. I sit at a table like a customer, or  I stand like a waiter. Sometimes, I work at birthday parties and other special events.

My job is not boring because I often change my appearance. Sometimes I’m a cowboy or Roman emperor or Charlie Chaplin. Of course, I don’t always want to be a street statue. I want to be a movie actor someday. Then at least I can move!