On Screen B2+, Pg 9 Steeplejack

Mark Miller is self-employed and carries out a range of building, repair and 1)_______ (maintain) jobs to the outside of tall structures.

It takes from 2 – 6 years to train as a(n) 2)_______ (profession) steeplejack.

“The only thing you must have for this job is a head for 3)_______ (high),” he says.

Mark likes working outdoors, but it can be 4)______ (danger).....

...carrying equipment and trying to keep your balance when it gets 5)______ (wind).

He says that you have to be very 6)______ (care).

Mark often has to work 7)________ (social) hours such as weekends and evenings.

Also, he often works away from home for 8)______ (extend) periods.

It’s worth it in the end though. “It’s a great 9)______ (feel) when I finish...

and know that because of me (10)______ (beauty) buildings will continue to grace the skyline for a few years,” Mark says.