2 Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
(Đọc đoạn văn sau và khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.)
A guide to school-leavers' planning for the future
When you leave secondary school, you have different options, including going to a university or a vocational school, getting a job or taking a gap year. Sometimes choices may make you confused, so you should examine all your options before making any plans for the future. Below are some things you may like to try before making your decision.
If there are teachers you really love or look up to, you can ask them for some advice. Your teachers have been observing you for months, so they know your strengths, talents, and personality. You may share your dreams and concerns with them and ask them to give you an honest opinion about what option may be suitable for you.
If possible, you can talk to a career adviser when you are still undecided about your future plans and ask for their advice. If you can't find a career adviser, you can take some career-matching tests online. These tests are typically created by career experts and psychologists, so they can help you make an informed decision.
Visiting a college or university campus is also important as it will make you think about if you can see yourself there or not. Usually, educational institutions have orientation days for secondary school students to experience university life first-hand. You could even contact the university.
So try following the above suggestions, and you will certainly make a more informed decision about your future plans.
1. How many choices for school-leavers are mentioned?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
2. What is paragraph 2 about?
A. Getting advice from teachers.
B. Speaking to a career adviser.
C. Taking a career test.
D. Visiting colleges or universities.
3. What is paragraph 3 about?
A. Asking parents and teachers for useful advice.
B. Speaking to a career adviser or taking a career test.
C. Paying visits to colleges or universities.
D. Making your own decisions based on collected information.
4. How many things are secondary school students advised to do before making their decision?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
5. The word “observing” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______
A. watching
B. teaching
C. listening to
D. working with
6. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ______
A. dreams
B. concerns
C. teachers
D. advisers
7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a suggestion for school-leavers?
A. Asking teachers for advice.
B. Talking to career advisers.
C. Visiting a university campus.
D. Sharing your dreams with the admission team.
8. What is the writer's attitude towards the topic?
A. Optimistic.
B. Pessimistic.
C. Angry.
D. Neutral.
Tạm dịch
Hướng dẫn lập kế hoạch cho tương lai của học sinh mới ra trường
Khi tốt nghiệp cấp hai, bạn có nhiều lựa chọn khác nhau, bao gồm vào đại học hoặc trường dạy nghề, kiếm việc làm hoặc học một năm. Đôi khi các lựa chọn có thể khiến bạn bối rối, vì vậy bạn nên xem xét tất cả các lựa chọn của mình trước khi lập bất kỳ kế hoạch nào cho tương lai. Dưới đây là một số điều bạn có thể muốn thử trước khi đưa ra quyết định.
Nếu có những giáo viên mà bạn thực sự yêu mến hoặc kính trọng, bạn có thể xin họ một số lời khuyên. Giáo viên của bạn đã quan sát bạn trong nhiều tháng nên họ biết điểm mạnh, tài năng và tính cách của bạn. Bạn có thể chia sẻ ước mơ và mối quan tâm của mình với họ và yêu cầu họ đưa ra ý kiến trung thực về lựa chọn nào có thể phù hợp với bạn.
Nếu có thể, bạn có thể nói chuyện với cố vấn nghề nghiệp khi bạn vẫn chưa quyết định về kế hoạch tương lai của mình và xin lời khuyên của họ. Nếu không tìm được cố vấn nghề nghiệp, bạn có thể làm một số bài kiểm tra nghề nghiệp trực tuyến. Những bài kiểm tra này thường được tạo ra bởi các chuyên gia nghề nghiệp và nhà tâm lý học, vì vậy chúng có thể giúp bạn đưa ra quyết định sáng suốt.
Đến thăm khuôn viên trường cao đẳng hoặc đại học cũng rất quan trọng vì nó sẽ khiến bạn suy nghĩ xem liệu bạn có thể nhìn thấy chính mình ở đó hay không. Thông thường, các cơ sở giáo dục đều có những ngày định hướng để học sinh cấp 2 trải nghiệm trực tiếp cuộc sống đại học. Bạn thậm chí có thể liên hệ với trường đại học.
Vì vậy hãy thử làm theo những gợi ý trên, chắc chắn bạn sẽ đưa ra quyết định sáng suốt hơn về kế hoạch tương lai của mình.
1. C
Có bao nhiêu lựa chọn dành cho học sinh sắp ra trường được đề cập?
A. Hai.
B. Ba.
C. Bốn.
D. Năm.
Thông tin: “When you leave secondary school, you have different options, including going to a university or a vocational school, getting a job or taking a gap year.”
(Khi tốt nghiệp cấp hai, bạn có nhiều lựa chọn khác nhau, bao gồm vào đại học hoặc trường dạy nghề, kiếm việc làm hoặc học một năm.)
Chọn C
2. A
Đoạn 2 nói về điều gì?
A. Nhận lời khuyên từ giáo viên.
B. Nói chuyện với một cố vấn nghề nghiệp.
C. Làm bài kiểm tra nghề nghiệp.
D. Tham quan các trường cao đẳng hoặc đại học.
Thông tin: “If there are teachers you really love or look up to, you can ask them for some advice.”
(Nếu có những giáo viên mà bạn thực sự yêu mến hoặc kính trọng, bạn có thể xin họ một số lời khuyên.)
Chọn A
3. B
Đoạn 3 nói về điều gì?
A. Xin cha mẹ và giáo viên những lời khuyên hữu ích.
B. Nói chuyện với cố vấn nghề nghiệp hoặc làm bài kiểm tra nghề nghiệp.
C. Đi thăm các trường cao đẳng hoặc đại học.
D. Đưa ra quyết định của riêng bạn dựa trên thông tin được thu thập.
Thông tin: “If possible, you can talk to a career adviser when you are still undecided about your future plans and ask for their advice. If you can't find a career adviser, you can take some career-matching tests online.”
(Nếu có thể, bạn có thể nói chuyện với cố vấn nghề nghiệp khi bạn vẫn chưa quyết định về kế hoạch tương lai của mình và xin lời khuyên của họ. Nếu không tìm được cố vấn nghề nghiệp, bạn có thể làm một số bài kiểm tra nghề nghiệp trực tuyến.)
Chọn B
4. B
Học sinh trung học được khuyên nên làm bao nhiêu điều trước khi đưa ra quyết định?
A. Hai.
B. Ba.
C. Bốn.
D. Năm.
Thông tin: “If there are teachers you really love or look up to, you can ask them for some advice. - If possible, you can talk to a career adviser when you are still undecided about your future plans and ask for their advice. - Visiting a college or university campus is also important.”
(Nếu có những giáo viên mà bạn thực sự yêu mến hoặc kính trọng, bạn có thể xin họ một số lời khuyên. - Nếu có thể, bạn có thể nói chuyện với cố vấn nghề nghiệp khi bạn vẫn chưa quyết định về kế hoạch tương lai của mình và xin lời khuyên của họ. - Đến thăm khuôn viên trường cao đẳng hoặc đại học cũng rất quan trọng.)
Chọn B
5. A
Từ “observing” ở đoạn 2 gần nghĩa nhất với ______
A. xem
B. dạy
C. nghe
D. làm việc với
Thông tin: “Your teachers have been observing you for months, so they know your strengths, talents, and personality.”
(Giáo viên của bạn đã quan sát bạn trong nhiều tháng nên họ biết điểm mạnh, tài năng và tính cách của bạn.)
Chọn A
6. C
Từ “them” ở đoạn 2 đề cập đến ______
A. những giấc mơ
B. mối quan tâm
C. giáo viên
D. cố vấn
Thông tin: “Your teachers have been observing you for months, so they know your strengths, talents, and personality. You may share your dreams and concerns with them and ask them to give you an honest opinion about what option may be suitable for you.”
(Giáo viên của bạn đã quan sát bạn trong nhiều tháng nên họ biết điểm mạnh, tài năng và tính cách của bạn. Bạn có thể chia sẻ ước mơ và mối quan tâm của mình với họ và yêu cầu họ đưa ra ý kiến trung thực về lựa chọn nào có thể phù hợp với bạn.)
Chọn C
7. D
Điều nào sau đây KHÔNG được đề cập như một gợi ý cho học sinh sắp ra trường?
A. Xin lời khuyên của giáo viên.
B. Nói chuyện với các cố vấn nghề nghiệp.
C. Tham quan khuôn viên trường đại học.
D. Chia sẻ ước mơ của bạn với ban tuyển sinh.
Thông tin: “If there are teachers you really love or look up to, you can ask them for some advice. - If possible, you can talk to a career adviser when you are still undecided about your future plans and ask for their advice. - Visiting a college or university campus is also important.”
(Nếu có những giáo viên mà bạn thực sự yêu mến hoặc kính trọng, bạn có thể xin họ một số lời khuyên. - Nếu có thể, bạn có thể nói chuyện với cố vấn nghề nghiệp khi bạn vẫn chưa quyết định về kế hoạch tương lai của mình và xin lời khuyên của họ. - Đến thăm khuôn viên trường cao đẳng hoặc đại học cũng rất quan trọng.)
Chọn D
8. A
Thái độ của tác giả đối với chủ đề này là gì?
A. Lạc quan.
B. Bi quan.
C. Tức giận.
D. Trung lập.
Chọn A
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Bài 1 :
Choose the best answer
I was only absent ____ the office for a few minutes!
-
A.
for
-
B.
from
-
C.
in
-
D.
about
Bài 2 :
Choose the best answer
She became a full-time member of ____ last year.
-
A.
employees
-
B.
employers
-
C.
workers
-
D.
staff
Bài 3 :
Choose the best answer
The ____ for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year.
-
A.
wage
-
B.
payment
-
C.
salary
-
D.
tip
Bài 4 :
Choose the best answer
Shelley disagreed with the board's decision so she ____ and went to work for another company.
-
A.
retired
-
B.
fired
-
C.
sacked
-
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.
-
A.
tedious
-
B.
demanding
-
C.
rewarding
-
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.
-
A.
challenging
-
B.
tiresome
-
C.
rewarding
-
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.
-
A.
connection
-
B.
association
-
C.
relation
-
D.
response
Bài 8 :
Choose the best answer
Some people ____ to London every day from as far away as Leeds.
-
A.
connect
-
B.
commute
-
C.
commence
-
D.
correspond
Bài 9 :
Choose the best answer
After working at the same company for thirty years, my grandfather was looking forward to his ____.
-
A.
overtime
-
B.
pension
-
C.
charity
-
D.
allowance
Bài 10 :
Choose the best answer
Who is responsible ____ dealing with complaints?
-
A.
with
-
B.
for
-
C.
in
-
D.
at
Bài 11 :
Choose the best answer
Success in this industry depends a lot ____ luck!
-
A.
with
-
B.
from
-
C.
at
-
D.
on
Bài 12 :
Choose the best answer
In some professions, you have to ____ when you're 60 or 65 years old.
-
A.
resign
-
B.
terminate
-
C.
retire
-
D.
dismiss
Bài 13 :
Choose the best answer
The covering letter wasn't attached ____ the CV.
-
A.
to
-
B.
with
-
C.
from
-
D.
by
Bài 14 :
Choose the best answer
Certificates provide proofs of your ____.
-
A.
qualifications
-
B.
qualities
-
C.
diplomas
-
D.
ambitions
Bài 15 :
Choose the best answer
I'd like to speak to the person in ____ please.
-
A.
duty
-
B.
responsibility
-
C.
obligation
-
D.
charge
Bài 16 :
Choose the best answer
When you ____ the interview, remember to bring some samples of your work.
-
A.
apply
-
B.
join
-
C.
attend
-
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 ____.
-
A.
in privacy
-
B.
individually
-
C.
privately
-
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
