Question

Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions and share your answers with your classmates and teacher.

1. What is common among these pictures?
2. We refer to such skill-based work as
   v __ __  a __ __ o __ s.
3. Mention a few differences between handmade and machine-made products.

Answer 1

1. All the pictures show people engaged in traditional, skill-based occupations. They use their hands and simple tools to make useful products.
2. We refer to such skill-based work as vocations.
3. Handmade products are made by skilled artisans using their hands and simple tools, whereas machine-made products are manufactured with machines. Handmade items are usually unique, take more time to produce and may be more expensive. Machine-made products are generally uniform, produced quickly in large quantities and often cost less.