3. Read the article again. Match each section (A-C) with a heading (1-4). There is ONE extra heading.
(Đọc lại bài viết. Nối mỗi phần (A-C) với tiêu đề (1-4). Có MỘT tiêu đề dư.)
1. Think about employment opportunities
(Nghĩ về cơ hội việc làm)
2. Ask the career experts for advice
(Hãy xin lời khuyên của các chuyên gia nghề nghiệp)
3. Follow your passion and interests
(Theo đuổi đam mê và sở thích của bạn)
4. Understand education requirements
(Hiểu yêu cầu giáo dục)
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B - 4 |
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Career experts' advice
Our Teen Talk magazine has recently received a lot of questions from secondary school students asking about things they should consider when choosing their careers. We've talked to our career experts, and here is their advice.
A. Follow your passion and interests
First, learn about yourself and discover your personality type, beliefs, soft skills, and interests. For example, if you are passionate about working with people and helping them develop, you may consider becoming a social worker or a teacher. If you are interested in learning languages, history, art, and architecture, you might look at jobs in the tourist industry. Spend time thinking about what you want to do, and list what you are good at. This can help you come up with a career path that matches your personality.
B. Understand education requirements
Next, you should take into account any career qualifications you may need. Many jobs require formal education at a university or college. In order to work as a doctor, for example, you will need to study at medical school for some years of general medical training, followed by several years of specialty training. But there are also jobs that don't require any formal qualifications. You can be hired as a server or a barista in a coffee shop, for instance, and you will be given on-the-job training.
C. Think about employment opportunities
You should also consider your chances of being hired. Some fields of work may offer very few positions. With technology developing at a fast pace, some jobs such as cashiers and travel agents may become automated or obsolete. However, other jobs are on the rise. Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, for instance, are in great demand because of ageing populations and increased life expectancy. That is why before you make a decision, you should carefully examine the opportunities that a career path may provide.
Tạm dịch:
Lời khuyên của chuyên gia nghề nghiệp
Tạp chí Teen Talk của chúng tôi gần đây đã nhận được rất nhiều câu hỏi từ các em học sinh cấp 2 về những điều các em nên cân nhắc khi lựa chọn nghề nghiệp. Chúng tôi đã nói chuyện với các chuyên gia nghề nghiệp của mình và đây là lời khuyên của họ.
A. Theo đuổi đam mê và sở thích của bạn
Đầu tiên, hãy tìm hiểu về bản thân và khám phá loại tính cách, niềm tin, kỹ năng mềm và sở thích của bạn. Ví dụ, nếu bạn đam mê làm việc với mọi người và giúp họ phát triển, bạn có thể cân nhắc việc trở thành nhân viên xã hội hoặc giáo viên. Nếu bạn quan tâm đến việc học ngôn ngữ, lịch sử, nghệ thuật và kiến trúc, bạn có thể xem xét các công việc trong ngành du lịch. Dành thời gian suy nghĩ về những gì bạn muốn làm và liệt kê những gì bạn giỏi. Điều này có thể giúp bạn tìm ra con đường sự nghiệp phù hợp với tính cách của mình.
B. Hiểu yêu cầu giáo dục
Tiếp theo, bạn nên chú ý tới bất kỳ bằng cấp nghề nghiệp nào bạn có thể cần. Nhiều công việc đòi hỏi trình độ học vấn chính quy tại một trường đại học hoặc cao đẳng. Ví dụ, để làm bác sĩ, bạn sẽ phải học ở trường y trong một số năm đào tạo y khoa tổng quát, sau đó là vài năm đào tạo chuyên khoa. Nhưng cũng có những công việc không yêu cầu bằng cấp chính thức. Ví dụ: bạn có thể được thuê làm người phục vụ hoặc nhân viên pha chế trong một quán cà phê và bạn sẽ được đào tạo tại chỗ.
C. Nghĩ về cơ hội việc làm
Bạn cũng nên xem xét cơ hội được tuyển dụng của mình. Một số lĩnh vực công việc có thể có rất ít vị trí. Với công nghệ phát triển với tốc độ nhanh, một số công việc như nhân viên thu ngân và đại lý du lịch có thể trở nên tự động hóa hoặc lỗi thời. Tuy nhiên, các công việc khác đang gia tăng. Ví dụ, các bác sĩ, y tá và dược sĩ đang có nhu cầu lớn vì dân số già đi và tuổi thọ tăng lên. Đó là lý do tại sao trước khi đưa ra quyết định, bạn nên xem xét cẩn thận những cơ hội mà con đường sự nghiệp có thể mang lại.
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Bài 1 :
Choose the best answer
I was only absent ____ the office for a few minutes!
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A.
for
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B.
from
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C.
in
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D.
about
Bài 2 :
Choose the best answer
She became a full-time member of ____ last year.
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A.
employees
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B.
employers
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C.
workers
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D.
staff
Bài 3 :
Choose the best answer
The ____ for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year.
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A.
wage
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B.
payment
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C.
salary
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D.
tip
Bài 4 :
Choose the best answer
Shelley disagreed with the board's decision so she ____ and went to work for another company.
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A.
retired
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B.
fired
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C.
sacked
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D.
resigned
Bài 5 :
Choose the best answer.
Being a flight attendant is a ____ job. You may have to work long hours on long haul flights and not get enough sleep.
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A.
tedious
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B.
demanding
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C.
rewarding
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D.
fascinating
Bài 6 :
Choose the best answer
I think that doing medical research would be really ____ because this job would save people's lives.
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A.
challenging
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B.
tiresome
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C.
rewarding
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D.
monotonous
Bài 7 :
Choose the best answer
I am writing in ____ to your advertisement on Vietnamework.com for the post of a personal assistant.
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A.
connection
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B.
association
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C.
relation
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D.
response
Bài 8 :
Choose the best answer
Some people ____ to London every day from as far away as Leeds.
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A.
connect
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B.
commute
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C.
commence
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D.
correspond
Bài 9 :
Choose the best answer
After working at the same company for thirty years, my grandfather was looking forward to his ____.
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A.
overtime
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B.
pension
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C.
charity
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D.
allowance
Bài 10 :
Choose the best answer
Who is responsible ____ dealing with complaints?
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A.
with
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B.
for
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C.
in
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D.
at
Bài 11 :
Choose the best answer
Success in this industry depends a lot ____ luck!
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A.
with
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B.
from
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C.
at
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D.
on
Bài 12 :
Choose the best answer
In some professions, you have to ____ when you're 60 or 65 years old.
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A.
resign
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B.
terminate
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C.
retire
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D.
dismiss
Bài 13 :
Choose the best answer
The covering letter wasn't attached ____ the CV.
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A.
to
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B.
with
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C.
from
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D.
by
Bài 14 :
Choose the best answer
Certificates provide proofs of your ____.
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A.
qualifications
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B.
qualities
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C.
diplomas
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D.
ambitions
Bài 15 :
Choose the best answer
I'd like to speak to the person in ____ please.
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A.
duty
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B.
responsibility
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C.
obligation
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D.
charge
Bài 16 :
Choose the best answer
When you ____ the interview, remember to bring some samples of your work.
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A.
apply
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B.
join
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C.
attend
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D.
make
Bài 17 :
Choose the best answer
I would be grateful for an opportunity to visit your company and discuss my application with you ____.
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A.
in privacy
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B.
individually
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C.
privately
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D.
in person
Bài 18 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 19 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 20 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 21 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 22 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 23 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 24 :
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
It is not easy to choose a career today. Hundreds of students are leaving schools and universities every year to seek employment in the various professions, though employment opportunities are not increasing proportionately. As a result, there is a lot of unemployment.
The inability of the various professions to absorb all those seeking employment makes the choice of a career more difficult. Before one leaves school or university, one has many plans, confident that choosing a career will not be difficult. But when, the time comes to choose a career, one finds that there are others with better qualifications waiting to enter the same profession. Disillusioned, one then looks for any kind of employment. In this way, many who wanted to become police inspectors or field assistants in the rubber estates in this country, become teachers instead, and many who wanted to become teachers, have become shop assistants. The lack of institutions where people could acquire the skills necessary for a particular career makes the choice of a career even more difficult. For example, if one desires to become a journalist, one has to receive some training and instruction in a school of journalism. But if there is no such school, one is compelled to think of some other career.
Bài 25 :
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Although I left university with a good degree, I suddenly found that it was actually quite hard to find a job. After being unemployed for a few months, I realized I had to take the first thing that came along or I'd be in serious financial difficulties. And so, for six very long months, I became a market research telephone interviewer.
I knew it wasn't the best company in the world when they told me that I'd have to undergo three days of training before starting work, and that I wouldn't get paid for any of it. Still, I knew that the hourly rate when I actually did start full time would be a lot better than unemployment benefit, and I could work up to twelve hours a day, seven days a week if I wanted. So, I thought of the money I'd earn and put up with three days of unpaid training. Whatever those three days taught me - and I can't really remember anything about them today - I wasn't prepared for the way I would be treated by the supervisors.
It was worse than being at school. There were about twenty interviewers like myself, each sitting in a small, dark booth with an ancient computer and a dirty telephone. The booths were around the walls of the fifth floor of a concrete office block, and the supervisors sat in the middle of the room, listening in to all of our telephone interviews. We weren't allowed to talk to each other, and if we took more than about two seconds from ending one phone call and starting another, they would shout at us to hurry up and get on with our jobs. We even had to ask for permission to go to the toilet. I was amazed how slowly the day went. Our first break of the day came at eleven o'clock, two hours after we started. I'll always remember that feeling of despair when I would look at my watch thinking, 'It's must be nearly time for the break', only to find that it was quarter to ten and that there was another hour and a quarter to go. My next thought was always, 'I can't believe I'm going to be here until nine o'clock tonight.'
The most frightening aspect of the job was that I was actually quite good at it. 'Oh, no!' I thought.
‘Maybe I'm destined to be a market researcher for the rest of my life.' My boss certainly seemed to think so. One day - during a break, of course - she ordered me into her office. 'Simon,' she said, 'I'm promoting you. From tomorrow, you're off telecoms and onto credit card complaints. I'm sure you can handle it. There's no extra pay, but it is a very responsible position.'
Three weeks later, I quit. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Bài 26 :
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be (1) ____ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is (2) ____ of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (3) ____ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, (4) ____ the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally in the (5) ____ of talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If (6) ____, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars (7) ____ were once out of work. There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it (8) ____. Being successful does depend on luck, to a (9) ____ extent. But things are more likely to (10) ____ well if you persevere and stay positive.
Bài 27 :
Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
Life after high school doesn't end. In fact, life begins once there are no more lockers, gym class, or teachers nagging you about homework.
In terms of choosing the (1) ____ career, it is important to consider a career assessment test in which you answer a series of questions designed to (2) ____ your strengths and weaknesses. While career tests should not be your main source of decision making, you can use them as a tool to help you decide what career might match your (3) ____.
Think about your interests and hobbies. If you enjoy science, you may want to apply to college and pursue a career in engineering or marine (4) ____.Write a list of possible careers that match your interests and your capabilities. If you find you are happiest when you work with others, jot down that you are a team player. In that case, you may want to consider jobs that involve people interaction instead of careers like computer programming or writing, which require more alone time. Speak to an adult you trust about your ideas and be willing to receive (5) ____.
Narrow your options and look for a career with growth (6) ____. While it is important to pick a career that will stimulate your mind, it is also important to be practical about the market. If you decide that you want to go to college, you will need to pick a career that enables you to make a living (7) ____ you graduate.
Jump into the first step of realizing your career dreams. If you have decided that you would like to pursue a career that requires higher education, do your (8) ____ on applying to the college or programme, including qualifications, application deadlines, tuition fees and length of study. If you have decided on a career that does not require higher education, start looking for ways to enter the field and (9) ____ experience. Speak to someone who already has your dream job. This person can provide a better picture of the pros and cons of the (10) ____
Bài 28 :
Q&A with a career adviser
(Hỏi đáp với người cố vấn nghề nghiệp)
1. Listen and read.
(Nghe và đọc.)
Mr Kien: ... So, I've talked to you about future job opportunities. I hope you'll continue to keep up with the rapid changes in the job market. Have you got any questions?
Nam: Yes, do you think we need to have a university degree to pursue a career?
Mr Kien: Well, it depends on the industry and the field of work that you're interested in. There're many jobs that don't require a university degree. For example, you may consider becoming a flight attendant, car mechanic, or repair worker.
Nam: But how do you get a job without a degree or any experience? Employers look down on job applicants without a university degree.
Mr Kien: No, they don't. You need to show that you're hard-working and willing to learn. Many companies hire school-leavers and provide on-the-job training.
Mai: So, when do you think we should start thinking about our careers?
Mr Kien: Well, the sooner, the better. However, the best time is when you start senior secondary school.
Mai: I read that AI will replace many workers in the future. How do I make sure that the job I choose won't be taken over by a robot?
Mr Kien: That's a good question. Many factory jobs and jobs in customer service have already become automated. As AI continues to develop, more human employees may be replaced. That's why It's important to choose jobs that involve a high level of human interaction, critical thinking, and decision-making.
Nam: So, are these the most important job skills we'll need in the future?
Mr Kien: That's right! No matter what career you may consider, you'll need these skills. Good communication and teamwork will always be in demand. These soft skills will help you adapt to changes and come up with solutions to challenging problems.
Nam: Thank you very much for your answers.
Bài 29 :
2. Read the conversation again. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
(Đọc lại đoạn hội thoại. Quyết định xem những câu sau đây là đúng (T) hay sai (F).)
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1. According to Mr Kien, school- leavers need to have a university degree to start a career. |
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2. Mr Kien mentions three jobs that you can do without a degree. |
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3. Mr Kien encourages students to start thinking about their future careers when they leave school. |
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4. Mr Kien advises students to develop soft skills, which will help them deal with difficult situations. |
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Bài 30 :
3. Find words and phrases in 1 with the following meanings.
(Tìm từ, cụm từ trong bài 1 có nghĩa như sau.)
1. p________: to try to achieve something over a period of time
2. a________: done by machines or computers
3. i________ d________: wanted by a lot of people
4. s________ s________: personal qualities that enable you to communicate well with other people
5. a________: to change your behaviour in order to be more successful in a new situation
