READING PASSAGE 2
Questions 15 – 20
Questions
15 – 20Questions
21 – 27
A day in the life of a care worker
Care workers in Britain provide elderly and disabled people with the opportunity to remain independent at home,rather than moving into a care home。
For those interested in the work,here is what a typical day could be like for a trained care worker。
Care workers often start early,as the first client of the day may need help getting out of bed and putting on their clothes;they may suffer from a condition that prevents them from doing this easily。
Providing these services helps clients to look and feel as good as possible when beginning their day。
The care worker may then help to cook breakfast for the client,and this is often a good time to enjoy a conversation and catch up on how they are feeling。
Many clients appreciate being able to chat to someone regularly, as some may have no family members or friends living nearby。
Next,the care worker may take the opportunity to do some basic housework for the client。
Housework is often something that elderly people or people with disabilities may not be able to do themselves。
Even something as simple as hoovering the living room can make a huge difference to a client’s day。
Of course,there may be the breakfast dishes to do as well。
Later in the morning,the care worker may move on to another client in order to help them prepare their midday meal。
Care workers try to ensure this is healthy because it is so important to keep clients fit and well。
When that’s finished,the care worker may help the client to carry out their shopping by going with them to the local supermarket。
During the afternoon,a care worker may help a third client with an outdoor activity, which could involve going for a short walk in the local area or taking the laundry to the launderette。
Elderly people may not feel confident going far on their own,so having company can be a great help。
The care worker may participate in cooking dinner with their last client and,before going home,they may also get out their client’s medication。
This ensures the client remembers to take it before going to bed。
Questions15 – 20
Complete the flowchart below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
A day in the life of a care worker
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It’s an early start for the first client.You may have to help the client get up and dressed if they have a 15that makes this challenging. |
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The next task may be cooking breakfast and it’s nice to have some16at this time. |
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It may be a good idea to do some housework after this,such as17and washing up. |
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You may then visit a second client and help them get a 18lunch ready. |
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Lunch may be followed by some 19. |
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Afterwards,a third client may need help with an activity that involves going out of their home,such as doing their 20. |
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You may cook dinner with the final client of the day and also remind them about their medication. |
Questions21 – 27
Complete the sentences below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
21 People who cut down the hours they work gain most from feeling better physically and experiencing an increased sense of ___________________
22 It is important that those who work at desks avoid___________________by checking their chair,work surface and screen are in the best position.
23 Having targets to work towards is useful but they should be ___________________.
24 When there are many different tasks to do,the ability to___________________ them is vital.
25 People who give up all treats in their personal time may find their ___________________ decreases.
26 It is wise to use the full amount of ___________________ allowance every year.
27 Making time to do things with close companions,relatives or ___________________ is a great way to relax.
