level 4 unit 3 4/4 listening

What kind of careers are the best? And what are the qualifications?
One of the most popular careers for kids is to become an astronaut. Many kids dream of going into the space when they grow up. They dream of working on a space station or exploring deep space. Be become an astronaut, it’s important to have a right background. Many astronauts have a background of engineering, physics or medicine. Sometimes they have a military background, such as flying military aircraft. As for pay, astronauts can earn a good salary, but not great.
Another popular career is to become a musician or actor. Many kids dream of becoming famous singers or movie stars. However, most musicians and actors don’t become famous. They are usually paid by the hour or by the performance. Only a very fewer earn lots of money. So the best advice is not become a musician or actor, unless that’s you real passion.
Become a professional athlete is another dream of many. It’s nice to imagine playing a favorite sport and getting paid for it. However, becoming a professional athlete takes a lot of work and practice. Great athletes practice for hours a day with teammates and coaches. They also work regularly with trainers to keep their bodies strong. The level of pay for athletes depends on the success and the level of their performance. Athletes often have short careers because of the physical requirements of their sport. When they are no longer able to compete at a high level, some athletes become coaches.
Firefighters and police officers are important jobs that help and protect people. These careers require applicants to complete training programs and pass for physical test. These jobs can be exciting and dangerous, so they require courage and sometimes sacrifice.
When considering salaries and benefits, some of the lowest paying jobs are in the hospitality and beauty industries. For example, food service workers and hairstylists generally have the low salaries. These kinds of jobs don’t require much education or training. But again, if you are enjoying what you are doing, that may be good enough. For example, you may enjoy talking with your customers. Spending you life doing something you dislike can be very unsatisfying, even if the salary is high.
Some of the highest paid professions include doctors, lawyers and scientists. However, these professions require high levels of education and training. The path to becoming a doctor, for example, is a long one. Doctors require a university degree, several years of medical school and several more years of experience. Only then are they satisfied as a medical doctor, or M.D. so it doesn’t make sense to consider these professions, unless you are willing to work hard for many years. And of course, you should really care about doing the work well.