Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
(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 từ 31 đến 35.)
Finding the right job is very important, but not so easy for jobseekers. If you can choose a suitable job for yourself, you are motivated to do that job and develop your career path. Below are some things for people to take into account when choosing the right job.
Working hours are considered among the most important factors when you choose a job. Many people prefer a nine-to-five job, so they can have a proper work-life balance. For example, working parents may expect to work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. so that they can take their children to school in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. Others may consider a job with flexible working hours, so they can do things they enjoy, like pursuing hobbies, educating themselves or spending more time with loved ones.
Another key factor you should consider is salary and other rewards. The salary is a huge part of the package employers offer, but it does not mean that you should always choose a job that pays well. Instead, you should opt for a job with a salary that can cover your cost of living and support you and your family comfortably. In addition to benefits such as health insurance and paid leave, you should also check if there are any perks on offer, for example, if working from home is allowed or if you get any employee discounts. Before making a final decision, you need to make sure that these benefits and perks are negotiated and included in the contract.
Finally, it is essential to consider the working environment and opportunities for professional development. If you have supportive managers and colleagues, you will be motivated to work harder and overcome any challenges. Opportunities for growth and promotion in a job should be considered carefully. As you develop your skills at work, it is important that your career path should fit into your dreams and long-term goals.
31. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Challenges faced by jobseekers
B. Factors to consider when choosing a job
C. How to develop your career
D. Negotiating the right job for you
32. According to paragraph 2, one benefit of choosing a job with suitable working hours is that
A. employees have more time with their children
B. employees can do two different jobs at the same time
C. employees can work flexible hours
D. employees can balance career and home life
33. The word “perks” in paragraph 3 means ________
A. benefits required by law
B. extra benefits not required by law
C. job satisfaction
D. additional rewards for good performance
34. In paragraph 4, what is one benefit of having supportive managers and colleagues?
A. They will make you eager to cope with difficulties.
B. They will offer you more perks.
C. They will force you to work hard.
D. You will have better chances of promotion.
35. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Jobseekers should consider whether the salary offered can cover the cost of living.
B. Benefits and perks should be included in the employment contract.
C. Your chosen career path should help you achieve your long-term goals.
D. The working environment is important for pursuing your dreams.
Tạm dịch
Tìm được công việc phù hợp là rất quan trọng nhưng không hề dễ dàng đối với người tìm việc. Nếu bạn có thể lựa chọn được một công việc phù hợp cho mình thì bạn sẽ có động lực để làm công việc đó và phát triển con đường sự nghiệp của mình. Dưới đây là một số điều mọi người cần lưu ý khi lựa chọn công việc phù hợp.
Giờ làm việc được coi là một trong những yếu tố quan trọng nhất khi bạn lựa chọn một công việc. Nhiều người thích làm việc từ 9 giờ sáng đến 5 giờ chiều để họ có thể có được sự cân bằng hợp lý giữa công việc và cuộc sống. Ví dụ, cha mẹ đang đi làm có thể mong đợi làm việc từ 9 giờ sáng đến 5 giờ chiều để họ có thể sáng đưa con đi học hoặc chiều đón con. Những người khác có thể cân nhắc một công việc có giờ làm việc linh hoạt để họ có thể làm những việc họ thích, như theo đuổi sở thích, giáo dục bản thân hoặc dành nhiều thời gian hơn cho những người thân yêu.
Một yếu tố quan trọng khác bạn nên xem xét là tiền lương và các phần thưởng khác. Mức lương là một phần rất lớn trong gói phúc lợi mà nhà tuyển dụng đưa ra, nhưng điều đó không có nghĩa là bạn phải luôn chọn một công việc được trả lương cao. Thay vào đó, bạn nên chọn một công việc có mức lương có thể trang trải chi phí sinh hoạt và hỗ trợ bạn và gia đình một cách thoải mái. Ngoài các lợi ích như bảo hiểm y tế và nghỉ phép có lương, bạn cũng nên kiểm tra xem có bất kỳ đặc quyền nào được cung cấp hay không, chẳng hạn như liệu bạn có được phép làm việc tại nhà hay không hoặc liệu bạn có được giảm giá cho nhân viên hay không. Trước khi đưa ra quyết định cuối cùng, bạn cần đảm bảo rằng những lợi ích và đặc quyền này đã được đàm phán và đưa vào hợp đồng.
Cuối cùng, điều cần thiết là phải xem xét môi trường làm việc và cơ hội phát triển nghề nghiệp. Nếu có người quản lý và đồng nghiệp hỗ trợ, bạn sẽ có động lực làm việc chăm chỉ hơn và vượt qua mọi thử thách. Cơ hội phát triển và thăng tiến trong công việc cần được xem xét cẩn thận. Khi bạn phát triển các kỹ năng của mình trong công việc, điều quan trọng là con đường sự nghiệp của bạn phải phù hợp với ước mơ và mục tiêu dài hạn của bạn.
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31. B |
32. D |
33. B |
34. A |
35. D |
31. B
Điều nào sau đây có thể là tiêu đề tốt nhất cho đoạn văn?
A. Những thách thức mà người tìm việc phải đối mặt
B. Những yếu tố cần cân nhắc khi lựa chọn công việc
C. Làm thế nào để phát triển sự nghiệp của bạn
D. Đàm phán công việc phù hợp với bạn
Thông tin: “If you can choose a suitable job for yourself, you are motivated to do that job and develop your career path. Below are some things for people to take into account when choosing the right job.”
(Nếu bạn có thể lựa chọn được một công việc phù hợp cho mình thì bạn sẽ có động lực để làm công việc đó và phát triển con đường sự nghiệp của mình. Dưới đây là một số điều mọi người cần lưu ý khi lựa chọn công việc phù hợp.)
Chọn B
32. D
Theo đoạn 2, một lợi ích của việc chọn công việc có giờ làm việc phù hợp là
A. nhân viên có nhiều thời gian hơn với con cái của họ
B. nhân viên có thể làm hai công việc khác nhau cùng một lúc
C. nhân viên có thể làm việc theo giờ linh hoạt
D. nhân viên có thể cân bằng giữa sự nghiệp và cuộc sống gia đình
Thông tin: “Many people prefer a nine-to-five job, so they can have a proper work-life balance.”
(Nhiều người thích làm việc từ 9 giờ sáng đến 5 giờ chiều để họ có thể có được sự cân bằng hợp lý giữa công việc và cuộc sống.)
Chọn D
33. B
Từ “perks” ở đoạn 3 có nghĩa là ________
A. Quyền lợi theo yêu cầu của pháp luật
B. Các phúc lợi bổ sung không được pháp luật yêu cầu
C. sự hài lòng trong công việc
D. phần thưởng bổ sung cho thành tích tốt
Thông tin: “In addition to benefits such as health insurance and paid leave, you should also check if there are any perks on offer, for example, if working from home is allowed or if you get any employee discounts.”
(Ngoài các lợi ích như bảo hiểm y tế và nghỉ phép có lương, bạn cũng nên kiểm tra xem có bất kỳ đặc quyền nào được cung cấp hay không, chẳng hạn như liệu bạn có được phép làm việc tại nhà hay không hoặc liệu bạn có được giảm giá cho nhân viên hay không.)
Chọn B
34. A
Trong đoạn 4, lợi ích của việc có những người quản lý và đồng nghiệp hỗ trợ là gì?
A. Họ sẽ khiến bạn hăng hái đương đầu với khó khăn.
B. Họ sẽ cung cấp cho bạn nhiều đặc quyền hơn.
C. Họ sẽ buộc bạn phải làm việc chăm chỉ.
D. Bạn sẽ có cơ hội thăng tiến tốt hơn.
Thông tin: “If you have supportive managers and colleagues, you will be motivated to work harder and overcome any challenges.”
(Nếu có người quản lý và đồng nghiệp hỗ trợ, bạn sẽ có động lực làm việc chăm chỉ hơn và vượt qua mọi thử thách.)
Chọn A
35. D
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Jobseekers should consider whether the salary offered can cover the cost of living.
B. Benefits and perks should be included in the employment contract.
C. Your chosen career path should help you achieve your long-term goals.
D. The working environment is important for pursuing your dreams.
Thông tin: “you should opt for a job with a salary that can cover your cost of living - you need to make sure that these benefits and perks are negotiated and included in the contract. - it is important that your career path should fit into your dreams and long-term goals.”
(bạn nên chọn một công việc có mức lương có thể trang trải chi phí sinh hoạt của mình - bạn cần đảm bảo rằng những lợi ích và đặc quyền này được thương lượng và đưa vào hợp đồng. - điều quan trọng là con đường sự nghiệp của bạn phải phù hợp với ước mơ và mục tiêu dài hạn của bạn.)
Chọn D
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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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
