Question

What doeas each person mean by the following?

a "... I have to take it when it suits my employer" (line 12)
b "The one thing you must have for this job is a head for heights" (lines 18-19)
c "I'm keeping a much-loved tradition alive" (lines 41-42)
d "...is really hard on your hands!" (line 53)
e "...to be a good sweep, you also need to be a good listener" (lines 71-72)

Help me please,give a crown​

Answer 1

Răspuns:

a.    I cannot choose when I will take my holiday leave. My employer informs me when I can take it, in order to fit in with his plans.

b.   To be a steeplejack you should not be afraid of heights. You have to feel comfortable and confident about working on tall buildings.

c.    The job of town crier is very old, traditional and liked by a lot of people. By continuing this profession, it is not forgotten or lost.

d.   Picking up and carrying heavy crates of milk hurts my hands and makes the skin on them rough and dry.

e.    A sweep visits people’s homes and they usually offer him a cup of tea and like to chat. Conversation with his customers is an important aspect of his job.