Spot the Difference

Plumber

Spot the Difference

Plumber

A plumber is a person whose job is

generally to fit and repair appliances such
as water pipes and toilets. Plumbing is
considered as a professional occupation.
There are many tasks a plumber should
be able to do. A plumber assembles pipes
using various tools. He or she may also
perform some welding activities in order
to do it. A plumber also detects leaks in
plumbing systems and installs appliances
such as toilets and dishwashers as well as
underground piping systems.
In addition, a plumber can read drawings
and determine thelayout of water supply,
waste and venting systems. A Plumber
should also be able to repair and maintain
plumbing systems. A plumber knows how
to locate positions of pipes and passage
holes in walls and floors. It is also
important for all plumbers to have a good
knowledge of safety standards and
regulations.
Some plumbers work for plumbing
companies, property management firms,
schools and universities. They can always
apply directly to any firm or facility they
would like to work for. However, plumbers
may choose to work as entrepreneurs and
work for themselves. Job opportunities
can be found in online advertisements or
directly provided by plumbers unions.
To become a plumber, a candidate must
have a high school diploma or anything
equivalent to it. He may then receive
industry training at either a college or a
particular school. Additionally, he may
pursue an apprenticeship and obtain a
license.
In the past, a plumber could earn an
annual base salary of $39,079 and this
salary will likely increase, depending on

A plumber is a person whose duty is

generally to fit and fix appliances such as
water pipes and toilets. Plumbing is
considered as a professional job.
There are many tasks a plumber can do.
Plumbers assemble pipes using various
tools. They also perform some welding
activities in order to do it. A plumber also
identifies leaks in plumbing systems and
installs appliances such as toilets and
dishwashers as well as underground
piping systems.
In addition, a plumber may be able to
understand drawings and determine the
layout of water supply, waste and venting
systems. A Plumber must also be able
repair and maintain plumbing systems. A
plumber knows how to locate positions of
pipes and passage holes in walls and
floors. It is also important for all plumbers
to have a good knowledge of safety
standards and rules.
Some plumbers work for plumbing
companies, property management firms,
schools and universities. They may also
apply directly to any firm or facility they
would like to work for. However, plumbers
can choose to work as entrepreneurs and
work for themselves. Career opportunities
may be found in online advertisements or
directly
provided
by
plumbers
associations.
To become a plumber, a candidate should
have a high school diploma or anything
equivalent to it. She may then receive
industry training at either a college or a
particular school. Additionally, she can
pursue an apprenticeship and get a
license.
In the past, a plumber mightearn an
annual base salary of $39,079 and this

Individual Reference
Occupation:____________________
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Aspect

Skills

Job Opportunity

Qualification

Income

Definition

Details

Grammar Recognition
Spot the Difference
Identify the different use of nouns, verbs, modals and pronouns between the two texts and
determine which grammatical form is more correct. There are 22 differences. Compare the two
texts that you and your partner have and choose the form that is more accurate and identify the
meaning and the target grammar.
No Versio
Versio
Corre
Meaning
Type
nA
nB
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Form
Form
Form
e.g Can
will
will
Used when referring to something that will be done
Noun
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in the future
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Critical Thinking Questions

1. Based on the skills that a plumber should be able to do,

(a) What is the most difficult skill that a plumber needs to learn?
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(b) What is the least difficult skill that a plumber needs to master?
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2. Name one qualification stated in the text that you think is unnecessary for
a plumber to obtain. Provide one reason why.
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3. If a plumber wants to work as an entrepreneur or work for themselves,
what are the three most important aspects a plumber needs to focus on in
order to have a stable and profitable plumbing service?
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