Đề cương ôn tập môn Tiếng anh Lớp 9 - Unit 12: My future career

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1. UNIT 12: MY FUTURE CAREER A. PHONETICS I. Sarah and Ann are discussing their jobs. Draw arrows to illustrate Ann’s tone. 1. Sarah: Our manager is friendly. Ann: Friendly? She is perfectly friendly. 2. Sarah: The salary is quite appealing. Ann: Appealing? It is extremely appealing. 3. Sarah: The colleague sitting next to me is OK. Ann: OK? He is brilliant! 4. Sarah: The location of our company is convenient. Ann: Convenient? It’s very ideal. 5. Sarah: The provided lunch is good. Ann: Good? It’s wonderful! 6. Sarah: The chance to get promoted is fair. Ann: Fair? It’s absolutely great! II. The response to the pairs of sentences are the same but the speakers have opposite attitudes. Draw arrows to show the tones. 1a - I can recommend the chicken in 1b - The tomato juice wasn’t fresh and the oyster mushroom sauce. was still somewhat raw. - Delicious. - Delicious. 2a - Our retail sales fell 8% in May. 2b - Our sales are up for the third year in a row. - Excellent. - Excellent. 3a - I’ve passed my driving test. 3b - I quitted my new job. - Fantastic! - Fantastic! 4a - I’ll lend you the car if you like. 4b - Your car won’t be ready until next week. - Great! Thank you. - Oh, great. I need it tomorrow. 5a - She’d like her bedroom painted grey 5b - The weather is warm and with a lot of sun. and brown. - It’s gorgeous. - It’s gorgeous. 6a - Daddy! I came second in maths. 6b - I dropped out of school last week. - Well done, sweetheart! - Well done, John! B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Match the words with their definitions. 1. academic a. a qualification obtained after a course of study or an exam 2. vocational b. used in a practical way 3. approach c. continuing to exist or develop, or still happening 4. flexitime d. connected with studying from books 5. ongoing e. having a lot of energy and a strong personality 6. applied f. able to understand how somebody else feels 7. certificate g. showing a high level of skill or training
2. 8. empathetic h. a method of doing something 9. dynamic i. relating to the skills you need to do a particular job 10. professional j. a system of working that allows employees to vary the time they start or finish work II. Complete the sentences with the words from part I. 1. The school offers ___ programs in welding, electrical work, and building maintenance. 2. His personal history makes him especially ___ to workers’ need for a fair wage. 3. Career is an ___ process and so it needs to be assessed on continuous basis. 4. Children who are not good at ___ subjects may excel in music or sport. 5. She is working on her GED ___ so she can attend art school. 6. ___ is also beneficial to workers pursuing an education. 7. The modern ___ to grammar teaching should make it easier to learn. 8. Seek advice from a ___ beautician who specializes in bridal makeup. 9. I’m going to take a course in ___ mathematics this semester. 10. We’re looking for a ___ , caring and positive teacher who wants to make a difference. III. Fill in each blank with a suitable job from the box. Modify it if necessary. housekeeper lodging manager biologist event planner architect mechanic craftsman pharmacist fashion designer tour guide 1. Charles Darwin, one of the most famous ___ to hail from Britain, is best known for his theory of evolution. 2. The Yale University Art Gallery was designed by the renowned ___ , Louis Kahn. 3. A hotel ___ is responsible for ensuring rooms and other areas of a hotel are kept clean every day. 4. ___ are responsible for helping people to visit unfamiliar areas. 5. I applied for a job as a ___ in a local garage, but I was rejected. 6. Working as a ___ , he is responsible for the overall operations of the hotel. 7. After they have an initial idea, ___ try out various fabrics and produce a prototype. 8. Local ___ sell handmade souvenirs from leather at an annual Lithuanian folk arts and crafts. 9. An ___ is responsible for coordinating and organizing all aspects of a client’s event. 10. The ___ carefully measured out a dose of herbal medicine and told me how to brew it. IV. Fill in each blank with a phrase or idiom from the box. Modify it if necessary. earn a living do a nine-to-five job take a course work flexitime make a bundle burn the midnight oil behind the scenes take into account make good progress get a promotion 1. He bought a few stocks and ___ in just a few years. 2. Some people don’t like ___ as they find it so boring to work in a job with a regular routine. 3. Gallatin tried ___ by teaching French in Harvard College. 4. She was always toadying to the boss, but she didn’t ___ out of it!
3. 5. I’ve ___ in both English speaking and writing since I started this course. 6. Susan decided ___ in art and design because it’s a good way to progress her career. 7. My boss never ___ my extra hours of work, that’s why I need to change my job now. 8. I’d like ___ so I can spend more time taking care of my elderly mother. 9. Although he had retired, Brown remained active: ___ for years. 10. I have a big exam tomorrow so I’ll be ___ tonight. V. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d to complete each sentence. 1. She started her ___ as an EFL teacher in Egypt in 1996. a. work b. profession c. career d. occupation 2. He intends to ___ in medical school to qualify as a doctor and specialise in health care, a. enrol b. take c. promote d. manage 3. ___ study the ways in which matter and energy interact. a. Sociologists b. Physicists c. Architects d. Biologists 4. Older workers are more ___ to change than their younger counterparts. a. dynamic b. empathetic c. adaptable d. professional 5. The ___ has to meet with clients to understand the purpose of the event they are about to organize. a. customer service representative b. event planner c. fashion designer d. lodging manager 6. We’re all working ___ to get the job finished on time. a. flexitime b. timeout c. time after time d. overtime 7. Many of my friends are ___. They are fashion designers, painters and musicians. a. technical b. patient c. skillful d. artistic 8. During the middle and high school years, American students do much less well in mathematics than their Japansese ___. a. acquaintances b. peers c. partners d. counterparts 9. ___ training is focused on building skills specific to an occupation or career field. a. Academic b. Educational c. Vocational d. Theoretical 10. After leaving university, I wasn’t sure which career ___ to choose. a. road b. track c. path d. route VI. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. 1. Although I was late, I didn’t miss the bus. → In spite of ___ 2. Although I was in a hurry, I didn’t forget to lock the door. → Despite ___ 3. Even though it was raining heavily, they went to the football match. → In spite of ___ 4. She didn’t get the job, even though she had all the necessary qualifications. → In spite of ___ 5. Though she hates rock music, she went to the performance.
4. → Despite ___ 6. Even though they were very successful, they never made much money. → In spite of ___ 7. Although she knew the answer, she refused to tell him. → Despite ___ 8. Although she has a lot of money, she doesn’t help the homeless. → Despite ___ 9. Even though I had planned very carefully, we ended up staying in a really bad hotel. → Despite ___ 10. Though I wasn’t keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful. → In spite of ___ VII. Rewrite the sentences, using the words given. 1. I like Joseph, but I sometimes find him very irritating. (although) ___ 2. The weather was rough. They still set sail. (despite) ___ 3. We sell almost a hundred machines a month. We are a small company. (though) ___ 4. He lacked experience, but he became a successful businessman. (in spite of) ___ 5. Susan had lived in Norway for ten years. She never got used to the cold. (despite) ___ 6. You still play loud music. I’ve asked you not to several times. (even though) ___ 7. They said construction was complete. However, there were builders working on the hotel when we arrived. (although) ___ 8. I was very hungry. I had eaten a big breakfast two hours earlier. (in spite of) ___ 9. They offered him a place at the university. He was only 15. (though) ___ 10. I had been ill all day. I handed my report in on time. (despite the fact that) ___ VIII. Underline the correct form. 1. She agreed not to tell/ not telling anyone about what had happened. 2. He disliked to work/ working with committees and avoided it whenever possible. 3. In court, she admitted to receive/ receiving almost $1 million as “consulting fees”. 4. They chose to stay/ staying in a cheap hotel but spend more money on meals. 5. I regretted not to learn / not learning to play the piano when I was younger.
5. 6. Never rely on someone else’s memory. Learn to trust/ trusting your own. 7. Please, avoid to touch / touching the wires with wet hands. 8. Gina tried to open/ opening the door, but it seemed to be/ being stuck. 9. After finishing his studies, John intends to enrol / enrolling in a vocational course. 10. She postponed to make / making a decision on opening the new shop. 11. The police refuse to comment/ commenting on whether anyone has been arrested. 12. In spite of the traffic, we managed to get / getting to the airport in time. 13. Sometimes she would stop to cry / crying for a while, and it seemed that she was gaining control. 14. We started to learn! learning English in third year junior middle school. 15. This book is definitely worth to read/ reading and you will learn some useful leadership skills from it. IX. Complete the sentences with words from the box, using Verb + to-infinitive or Verb + V-ing. meet go take buy type spend sign be switch off listen change ban earn 1. Have you tried ___ the batteries? That might work. 2. She has decided ___ travelling for a year before starting university. 3. Did I mention ___ our clients on Monday? 4. Katherine appears ___ the most qualified person for the job. 5. On the way to the station, I stopped ___ a paper. 6. Do you remember ___ the lights before we came out? 7. You can’t expect ___ $3,000 per month as a fresh graduate. 8. I had finished ___ the report just minutes before it was due. 9. The council is considering ___ vehicles from the town centre to relieve congestion. 10. Don’t forget ___ the document as soon as you are finished. 11. If you are planning ___ classes in a summer term, remember that fewer courses are offered. 12. I always enjoy ___ to classical music whenever I’m feeling stressed. 13. Mom would love ___ time in the garden, taking care of her flowers and plants. X. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1. Having bought the house, they couldn’t afford ___ (furnish) it. 2. I could hardly imagine ___ (live) in such a remote and desolate spot. 3. He promised ___ (send) me a recommendation letter two days ago. 4. My boyfriend keeps ___ (change) his mind because he doesn’t truly know what he wants. 5. Both children deny ___ (break) the window, but I’m sure they did. 6. I must remember ___ (go) shopping later - we have no food! 7. Our memories are filled with things we never even meant ___ (remember). 8. Excuse me, would you mind ___ (clean) the table, please! 9. Peter pretended ___ (have) a stomachache and left work early. 10. I regret ___ (inform) that you have failed the application round for the teaching position. 11. I forgot ___ (mail) my check, so I paid the rent twice this month.
6. 12. Clare offered ___ (take) me to the airport, which was very kind of her. 13. I continued ___ (work) till Sally came in and then we had supper. 14. I can’t stand ___ (stay) at home for long periods of time. 15. I’m glad it’s almost summertime - I just can’t wait ___ (go) swimming! XI. Choose the correct answers, a, b, c, or d to complete the sentences. 1. Do you mind ___ in here? Speaking is not allowed in the library. a. no talking b. not talking c. not talk d. not to talk 2. My parents are never pleased with my grades ___ I get nothing less than a ‘B’. a. even though b. despite c. because d. because of 3. We’ve decided to go on a vacation ___ all the financial problems we are going through. a. although b. since c. in spite of d. however 4. He has received several scholarships ___ his academic and artistic ability. a. though b. because of c. despite d. for 5. I hope ___ in time for my trip to Australia next month. a. recover b. recovering c. to recover d. to be recovered 6. I always put off ___ my homework until the last possible moment. a. doing b. to do c. do d. in doing 7. ___ riding a bicycle is a good leg exercise, it does not use up a lot of calories. a. As b. Because c. If d. Although 8. I expect to get high marks in this exam ___ I put in a lot of work for it. a. even though b. whereas c. so that d. because 9. ___ working for the company for six months now, he never seems to know what to do. a. Since b. Although c. Despite d. Because of 10. Are you going to make your daughter ___ part time in the store this summer? a. work b. to work c. working d. worked 11. ___ he had read the instructions several times, he knew what to do. a. Whereas b. Until c. After d. Although 12. Patricia encouraged me ___ to Stanford, and I got in. a. applying b. to apply c. apply d. applied 13. I feel like ___ to the movies this evening - want to come? a. go b. to go c. to going d. going 14. Our company is surviving ___ the fact that the economy has gone into recession. a. although b. because of c. despite d. whereas 15. It’s no use ___ on the telephone. The line is always busy. a. try to call b. trying calling c. to try calling d. trying to call XII. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. 1. Janet is responsible ___ the training and orientation of employees. 2. Don’t be too curious ___ things you are not supposed to know. 3. Coursework is taken ___ account as well as exam results.
7. 4. Super’s theory focused ___ describing the process of career development. 5. Many students opt ___ business studies simply because it sounds like a passport to a good job. 6. Vocational training programs provide you ___ practical skills can be directly applied ___ a occupation. 7. My sister decided ___ her future career while she was still at secondary school. 8. Most students who enrol ___ geology courses do not intend to become geologists. 9. What made you interested ___ applying for this position? 10. The charity work you’ve been doing really makes a difference ___ these kids. C. SPEAKING I. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box. Write the letters of the sentences. A. Do you have to produce any reports? B. First of all, what is your current position? C. Thanks for your information, Peter. It sounds like you have an interesting job. D. What sort of problems do you deal with on a daily basis? E. Do you ever attend meetings? F. What do your responsibilities include? G. What else does your job involve? H. Hi, Mr. Peter. Could you tell me some information about your current job? Jack: (1)___ Peter: Certainly. What would you like to know? Jack: (2)___ Peter: I work as a software engineer at Schuller’s and Co. Jack: (3)___ Peter: I’m responsible for systems administration and in-house programming. Jack: (4)___ Peter: Oh, there are always lots of small system glitches. I also provide information on a need-to-know basis for employees. Jack: (5)___ Peter: Well, as I said, for part of my job I have to develop in-house programs for special tasks in the company. Jack: (6)___ Peter: No, I just have to make sure that everything is in good conditions. Jack: (7)___ Peter: Yes, I attend monthly meetings at the end of the month. Jack: (8)___ Peter: Yes, it’s very interesting, but stressful, too! II. Put the dialogue into the correct order.
8. ___Nice to meet you, too. ___So you don’t mind working long hours, do you? ___No, I think I have pretty good understanding about the job. I believe I can easily adapt to this new work, and I hope to have the opportunity to work for you. ___Well, what are your strengths? ___Can you work under pressure? 1 Please take a seat. ___Of course not. ___Thank you. ___I was a student at West Coast University, and I just graduated with a Bachelor degree in Finance. I have been working part-time as a payroll clerk for the last two years. ___Alright. John, nice to meet you. Thank you for coming. ___Do you have any questions for me? ___I am a hard-working person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn new things, and I can easily get along with people. ___John, please tell me a little bit about yourself. ___Yes, I can. When I was at school, I took quite a few courses each semester while working at least twenty hours a week. I handled that situation very well. D. READING I. Complete the passage with words from the box. success profession career purposely successful living likely definite decisions well-chosen It is very important for everybody to make the right choice of (1) ___ . And it is no wonder because there are a lot of honourable professions at your disposal to obtain, for example, the profession of a teacher, a doctor, a computer-operator, an engineer, a journalist, etc. It is difficult for the young people to give a (2) ___ answer. There are lots of people who take (3) ___ about their professions and their career very easily. It is a matter of fact that only few of them become successful in their careers and their lives. Most of such people don’t gain much (4) ___ in their professions and their careers. The next point is that there is a big difference between job and career. Job is just a place to work in and to earn your (5) ___ while career involves planning out the journey, picking up the necessary skills along the way to be successful, and (6) ___ deciding what your interests, skills and work values are. Some people never pick a (7) ___. They continue drifting from job to job, without considering where the drifting will lead. Teens may change their career interests or goals over time, but a (8) ___ career usually leads to more advanced and challenging opportunities. And let’s face it - you’re (9) ___ to be working most of your life, so why not enjoy what you’re doing. Finally, try to choose your career carefully and then you will be happy and (10) ___ in your future life. II. Read the article carefully, then do the tasks. The Right Job for Your Personality Choosing a career is an important life decision, yet many people settle on one based on the opinions of friends and family. It’s very difficult to find something you really enjoy doing, but scientists have devised
9. tests to help people come closer to finding their dream job. Take a look at the six personality types below and see which jobs might be right for you. Most people are a combination of two or three types. Realistic Realistic people like to work with things they can see or touch. They are inclined to solve problems by doing them, rather than thinking or talking about them. They generally like to work outside and are good with tools, machines, plants, and animals. Job matches: carpenter, chef, nurse, pilot Investigative People of this personality type value ideas and are strong at tasks that allow them to investigate facts and figure out complex problems. They are better at individual work like research and study, rather than leading groups of people or working in teams. Job matches: computer programmer, historian, psychologist, surgeon Artistic Artists are creative people. They don’t work well with structure and rules, and thrive instead in environments that allow communication and a free flow of ideas. They enjoy tasks that allow them to express themselves and mix with people. Job matches: actor, art therapist, graphic designer, writer Social Social personalities love to work with people. They get the most satisfaction out of teaching and helping others, and are driven to serve the community as opposed to making money. Job matches: coach, counselor, social worker, teacher Enterprising Many great leaders and business people have enterprising personalities. These are persuasive people who are good at making decisions and leading teams. They tend to value money, power, and status, and will work toward achieving them. Job matches: business owner, event manager, lawyer, salesperson Conventional Conventional people appreciate rules and regulations, and like having structure to their lives. They are logical thinkers and have a lot of self-control, making them the perfect people to work with data and details. Job matches: accountant, analyst, editor, librarian Nowadays, anyone can take a Holland Code personality test online to find what jobs might be right for them. Why not try it today? A. Match the personality type with the description. 1. realistic a. likes to lead and influence other people 2. investigative b. likes to organize things and check details 3. artistic c. likes to create new things and express their ideas 4. social d. likes to work with their bodies and do practical things 5. enterprising e. likes to work with ideas and problems 6. conventional f. likes to work with and help other people B. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. Your personality types make you better suited for some occupations than others. 2. Most people consider their personality types before choosing a job. 3. Realistic people prefer thought rather than action. 4. People with artistic personality like self-expression in their work. 5. Enterprising people are frequently concerned with money, power and status.
10. 6. Social people are interested in serving the community as well as making money. 7. Investigative people often work independently and do not seek leadership roles. 8. Both social and investigative types like working with other people. 9. You need to see an expert to take a Holland Code test. C. Answer the questions. 1. What do realistic people like to work with? ___ 2. Are investigative people well suited in the fields of computer science and technology? ___ 3. What are conventional people good at? ___ 4. In which environments do artistic people work well? ___ 5. What are examples of enterprising jobs? ___ E. WRITING I. Write sentences, using the clues given. 1. it/ important/ school leavers/ gain/ skills/ improve/ their employment opportunities. ___ 2. Brenda/ plan/ spend/ a month/ do/ work experience/ a law firm/ this summer. ___ 3. in spite/ meet/ all job requirements/ he/ not offer/ a job/ the CNN. ___ 4. Nick/ just decide/ turn down/ the job offer/ because/ the salary/ not meet/ his need. ___ 5. career planning/ be/ ongoing process/ can help/ you/ manage/ learning and development. ___ 6. You/ should/ take/ your values/ account/ when/ make/ any decision/ your career. ___ 7. My vocational teacher/ from/ I’ve learnt most/ advise/ me/ choose/ different career. ___ 8. Vocational programs/ provide/ students/ practical learning opportunities/ hands-on experiences/ prepare/ them/ a career. ___ II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. 1. Despite knowing she was wrong, Sarah refused to admit it. → Although ___ 2. No film this year was as good as Alien Descent. → Alien Descent was by ___
11. 3. It wasn’t unusual for George to turn up late. → George turned ___ 4. People are buying thousands of gadgets on Black Friday all around the world. → Thousands ___ 5. “It was Jim who broke my kitchen window!” → Mrs James accused Jim ___ 6. Our plane arrived on time although there was a delay during take off. → In spite of ___ 7. I can’t play professional football because I’m not tall enough. → I could ___ 8. Hoa tried to get an intern position in that international company. → Hoa attempted ___ 9. I feel nervous when I think about starting my new job. → It makes ___ 10. Very few people succeed in losing weight and keeping it off. → Very few people managed ___
12. TEST FOR UNIT 12 I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 1. a. lodging b. contract c. enroll d. logic 2. a. manager b. mechanic c. career d. standard 3. a. bundle b. customer c. cultivation d. occupation 4. a. receive b. efficient c. physicist d. process 5. a. chef b. mechanic c. architect d. chemist II. Choose the word that has the stress different from the rest. 1. a. career b. apply c. approach d. progress 2. a. overtime b. architect c. ongoing d. dynamic 3. a. flexitime b. designer c. housekeeper d. physicist 4. a. occupation b. priority c. adaptable d. professional 5. a. certificate b. receptionist c. alternative d. academic III. The response to the pairs of sentences are the same but the speakers have opposite attitudes. Draw arrows to show the tones. 1.a - I got an A for History. 1.b - I failed my history exam. - Well done. - Well done. 2.a - My computer was out of order. 2.b - Mom bought me a new laptop. - Great. - Great. 3.a - My boss gave me three days off. 3.b - I can’t have a day off although I am sick. - How awful. - How awful. 4.a - I will get promoted next week. 4.b - They are planning to fire me. - Brilliant. - Brilliant. 5.a - They fired me without any reasons. 5.b - I was offered an accountant position. - Excellent. - Excellent. 6.a - He could persuade his boss to let him work 6.b - He is forced to work 16 hours a day. at home. - Wonderful. - Wonderful. 7.a - They sent me to a remote area. 7.b - They sent me to Singapore to work as a CEO secretary. - Amazing! - Amazing! IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 1. Graduates are well equipped ___ careers in environmental policy. a. with b. about c. for d. to 2. Most students see their time at university ___ the first step in their career path. a. over b. off c. on d. as 3. Brian ___ by buying, fixing, and reselling phones while he was still in college. a. took into account b. made a bundle c. burned the midnight oil d. made a difference 4. Every business has a(n) ___ who prepares financial statements on a regular basis. a. secretary b. sale manager c. event planner d. accountant
13. 5. ___ prepare students for the world of work, schools should focus on soft skills such as critical thinking, innovation and adaptability. a. Although b. In spite of c. In order to d. Before 6. So many students have difficulty ___ a good job after graduation. a. find b. to find c. finding d. on finding 7. The medical profession requires doctors to be ___ towards their patients. a. empathetic b. dynamic c. professional d. patient 8. ___ applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work. a. Due to b. Despite c. Though d. Provided that 9. She really loves teaching. She can’t ___ working in any other field but education. a. stand b. imagine c. wait d. help 10. “My dream is to become a doctor because I want to save people’s lives.” - “___” a. That’s terrible! b. It’s not what I want to hear. c. That’s a very good point. d. Maybe you find it boring. V. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. 1. Jennifer ___ (work) professionally on the problem of missing children since graduating in 2000. 2. While I ___ (talk) to my friend on the phone, my manager ___ (enter) the room without knocking. 3. A projected 58 million students ___ (enrol) in U.S. public schools by the year 2022. 4. If I ___ (pass) my exams successfully, I ___ (start) an apprenticeship in September. 5. When I ___ (ring) the office this morning, Tom ___ (already go) out. 6. If there ___ (not be) any money, ___ (the world/ be) a better place? 7. The policy ___ (change) several times in the last few months. 8. The school won’t let you ___ (do) Physics unless you have at least a B in Maths. 9. As a graduate she decided ___ (not pursue) a career based on her degree of engineering. 10. Did I really tell you I was unhappy? I don’t remember ___ (say) that. VI. Write the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. A number of highly-qualified ___ like doctors, engineers etc. migrated out of the country. (profession) 2. My financial problems were made worse by my bad ___ . (housekeeper) 3. Students at all academic levels benefit from ___ assignments. (alter) 4. To start the ___ process, you’ll enter your account information. (enrol) 5. The program is ___ strong and will prepare a high schooler for college. (academic) 6. In this job you need to be ___ and able to cope with unexpected situations. (adapt) 7. Only a qualified ___ should attempt to service or repair the machine. (technique) 8. I do not ___ with him even if I may understand his reaction. (empathetic) 9. If you excel in math and science, a career in ___ may be right for you. (engine) 10. Nearly 3,000 workers were left ___ after the factory closed down due to a shortage of orders. (job)
14. VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences. 1. Did you remember writing down your passport numbers in case they get lost? A B C D 2. In spite of E-learning provides a number of advantages for users, significant disadvantages A B C also exist for students. D 3. Younger people are interested in places with jobs which they can build their careers A B C and make money. D 4. Skills that you learn from vocational training can be applied directly in a job. A B C D 5. I look forward to see you again for free consultation and hearing test at my clinic. A B C D 6. All workers deserve to make a living wage that allows them to work and support A B C D themselves and their families. 7. Because of the many obstacles they face, most women need and want to work. A B C D 8. When I finish university I would work like an air hostess for Alitalia, but I know this A B C is just a dream. D 9. We can be sure that developments of IT today will become the changes in our A B C D lifestyles tomorrow. 10. Despite his work in such a cozy environment, he’s still not satisfied with his job. A B C D VIII. Match a sentence in column A to a response in column B. A B 1. I wonder why you want to leave your current a. I tend to get bored easily. job. 2. What skills do you think a businessperson needs b. That’s right. to possess? 3. What kind of job do you want? c. Well, I see your point, but not all fashion designers are famous. 4. I believe teaching requires more than just d. He should be good in communication and knowledge and skills. presentation skills. 5. I wish to become a fashion designer because I e. I saw a job advertisement on your company’s want to be famous and make a bundle. website. 6. What is your biggest weakness? f. No. I don’t think I will work as an interpreter. g. I am just looking for a new challenge. 7. How did you hear about this position? h. Well, I have not decided on my career. 8. Have you ever thought of learning interpreting skills?
15. IX. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage. There are as many kinds of careers as there are people. They vary greatly in the type of work (1) ___ and in the ways they influence a person’s life. The kind of career you have can affect your life in many ways. For example, it can determine (2) ___ you live and the friends you make. It can reflect how much education you have and can determine the (3) ___ of money you earn. Your career can also affect the way you feel about yourself and the way other people act toward you. To make wise career decisions and plans, you need as much information as (4) ___ . The more you know about yourself and career opportunities, (5) ___ chance you will have to choose a satisfying career. Before you begin to explore career fields, you should determine your values, your interests, and your aptitudes. Each person has many values, which vary (6) ___ strength. For example, money is the strongest value for some people - that is, wealth is more important to them than anything else. (7) ___, they focus their thoughts, behavior, and emotions on the goal of earning a high income. Other values include devotion to religion, (8) ___ risks, spending time with family, and helping others. You can develop an understanding of your values by asking yourself what is most important to you and by examining your beliefs. For example, is it important to you to work as a member of a team? Or would you (9) ___ be in charge or work alone? If working alone or being in charge is important to you, independence is (10) ___ one of your primary values. 1. a. involve b. involved c. involving d. to involve 2. a. what b. where c. who d. when 3. a. number b. total c. amount d. sum 4. a. necessary b. relevant c. possible d. available 5. a. the best b. best c. better d. the better 6. a. by b. with c. in d. on 7. a. As a result b. However c. Furthermore d. Despite that 8. a. taking b. making c. facing d. having 9. a. like b. prefer c. imagine d. rather 10. a. mainly b. probably c. greatly d. solely X. Read the article carefully, then do the tasks. Young people in school today will be joining the workforce tomorrow. But are they being prepared for success in the 21st-century work environment? When asked if students are missing skills for the workforce, we heard a resounding ‘yes.’ Students today learn academic core subjects, which are useful. But they aren’t gaining all the knowledge they need to seamlessly integrate into the office environment. For instance, not all students have the right computer skills. “As technology has become pervasive in the classroom and the workplace, solid technology skills are essential for every student. Teaching digital literacy skills ultimately falls upon educators. Schools need to go beyond the ‘three R’s’ to improve college and career readiness with technical skills,” said Ray Kelly, CEO, Certiport, a certification testing company Beyond that, students need to be ready to meet specific employer needs. “Too often, high school students do not demonstrate workplace habits that employers prioritize, including reliability, punctuality, customer service and high-quality task completion,” said Andrew Rothstein, Chief Academic Officer of the National Academy Foundation. “There are also frequent issues with written and presentation skills that are appropriate in a business context. Teamwork and problem solving are the new constants.” Indeed, teamwork is a very important - and often absent - skill among students entering the workforce. “Students need to learn how to work well with others - cooperative learning, working in groups. Students
16. need to be able to think out of the box and be creative. They need to find different ways to offer solutions,” said Marilyn Curtain-Phillips, a high school math teacher and college professor. (From educationworld.com) A. Match the words or phrases with their definitions. 1. resounding a. the quality of being able to be trusted 2. seamlessly b. finally 3. pervasive c. treat something as more important than other things 4. ultimately d. smoothly 5. go beyond e. things that always stay the same 6. prioritize f. clear and emphatic 7. reliability g. do more than 8. constants h. existing everywhere B. Choose the correct answer. 1. According to the passage, today’s students ___. a. are being well prepared for jobs b. learn unnecessary academic subjects c. aren’t ready for work d. are skilled with technology 2. Which is not the thing that students need to succeed at work, according to Andrew Rothstein? a. The quality of being satisfactory b. Good written communication skills c. The habit of being on time d. The ability to work as a team 3. As used in line 9, “the three R’s” means ___. a. replacement, reduction and refinement b. reduce, reuse and recycle c. rapid, reliable and repeatable d. reading, writing and arithmetic 4. Technology skills, as Kelly said, are important to today’s students because ___. a. some employers can require workers to have these skills b. technology is everywhere in the present time workplace c. students need them to improve their study skills d. technology allows student to gain access to information anywhere at any time 5. What is the meaning of “think out of the box”? a. think carefully and deeply b. think in a clear or logical way c. think in a new, different, or creative way d. think quickly and effectively 6. All of the following are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ___. a. teamwork is a very important skill in the workplace. b. teamwork skills are useful in helping students to work well with others. c. students lack the necessary teamwork skills when they enter the workforce. d. students with strong teamwork skills will be sought out by employers. 7. What can be inferred from the passage? a. Teaching students job related skills is very important.
17. b. Work habits can break your development path. c. Academic skills will be required to thrive in tomorrow’s world. d. Acquiring a good knowledge of science will improve your employability. XI. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital. 1. Although she has health problems, she is always so full of life. (DESPITE) ___ 2. “Don’t cross the park at night,” he told the children. (WARNED) ___ 3. I didn’t forget to buy the bread. Here it is! (REMEMBERED) ___ 4. They intend reaching the mountains by the end of the week. (PLANNING) ___ 5. Have you decided where to go for your summer holidays? (MADE) ___ 6. Why don’t we leave for the tour after breakfast on Saturday? (HOW) ___ 7. “I don’t think I can go to the restaurant with you tonight,” Jane said. (REFUSED) ___ 8. We had the barbecue as planned in spite of the change in the weather. (ALTHOUGH) ___ 9. Would you like to go skating on Friday? (FANCY) ___ 10. It was such an interesting TV series that I watched it all in two days. (SO) ___ XII. Write a paragraph about three qualities you possess that are needed for your dream jobs. Take the following questions as clues: 1. What is your dream job? 2. Why do you like that job? 3. What are the three qualities you need to able to do that job?
18. TEST YOURSELF 4 I. Choose the word whose underlined port is pronounced differently from the others. 1. a. consequently b. responsive c. astronaut d. ongoing 2. a. technical b. receptionist c. flexitime d. descend 3. a. telescope b. Sweden c. hands-on d. universe 4. a. achieve b. mechanic c. architect d. chemical 5. a. certificate b. delicious c. percentage d. decisive II. Choose the word that has the stress different from the rest. 1. a. external b. breadwinner c. mechanic d. provider 2. a. harmonious b. biologist c. academic d. certificate 3. a. habitable b. maintenance c. consequently d. engineer 4. a. curriculum b. microgravity c. individual d. empathetic 5. a. facilitator b. creative c. alternatively d. administration III. Mark the replies (B) in the conversation with the correct tones, using falling, rising, or flat arrows. 1. A: His presentation skill is good. B: Good? It’s amazing! 2. A: What kind of cakes do you like? B: A lot, such as tiramisu, cupcake, mousse and cheesecake. 3. A: How was your trip to Thailand? B: It was quite pleasant. 4. A: I believe that women can do more if they are given more freedom. B: Well, it’s true. 5. A: Vietnamese people will easily get accepted to live in the U.S. B: That’s impossible! 6. A: I just quit a good position after the first day. B: Fantastic! 7. A: I got a scholarship to study at University of Harvard. B: Well done! 8. A: I want to get married and have kids as soon as possible. B: You want to get married? 9. A: What do you think about this new computer? B: It’s quite nice. 10. A: If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 things would you take with you? B: I’d bring a knife, a blanket and a book. IV. Complete the sentences with the words or phrases from the box. microgravity profession male-dominated career path content bundle breadwinner habitable astronomers altitude
19. 1. We couldn’t afford that car because it cost a ___ . 2. If you don’t know what you want to do, choosing a ___ can be a big deal. 3. Women must go to work to survive without a male ___ or to help him make both ends meet. 4. A lot of teachers left the teaching ___ due to poor working conditions. 5. After the Earth, Mars is the most ___ planet in our solar system. 6. The effects of ___ can be seen when astronauts and objects float in space. 7. ___ have found a planet like Earth orbiting a star like the sun. 8. Kris was ___ with her grades, but her mother was convinced that she could score higher. 9. The aircraft maintained a(n) ___ of 28,000 feet above the sea. 10. Engineering is hugely ___ and there are very little women in the industry. V. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 1. Elon Musk’s SpaceX sent NASA astronauts ___ orbit on May 30, 2020. a. in b. to c. into d. around 2. A new approach needs to be more responsive ___ ongoing changes in school. a. with b. by c. to d. of 3. Have you been to Antelope Canyon? That place is ___! a. over the moon b. out of this world c. the sky’s the limit d. written in the stars 4. ___ the cities do not provide better and cheaper mass transport, the traffic problem will get worse. a. Since b. Even though c. Before d. If 5. He’ve just bought an apartment from ___ lofty heights he could see across the city. a. whose b. which c. that d. whom 6. As a hotel ___, your job isn’t only to greet guests but also to make them feel welcome. a. housekeeper b. secretary c. chef d. receptionist 7. Many employers consider ___ experience to be as useful as academic qualifications. a. relevant b. extensive c. professional d. hands-on 8. Many people are successful in their jobs ___ the fact that they have no degree. a. due to b. in spite of c. although d. so that 9. They’ve increased the number of customer service staff and ___ the service is better. a. consequently b. as a result of c. nevertheless d. moreover 10. “I’m afraid it’s too late for me to do a vocational training and start over.” “ ___ It’s never too late to change your career.” a. No worries! b. Yes, of course. c. Not exactly. d. Never you mind! VI. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. 1. Before his retirement, my father ___ (work) as a project coordinator for a consulting firm for almost twenty years. 2. In career terms, having a good degree ___ (appear) to make little difference. 3. While Jim ___ (paint) the outside of the house, his children ___ (decorate) the bedrooms. 4. NASA told the press that Armstrong ___ (step) onto the lunar surface at 10:56:20 p.m.
20. 5. Employment of workers over 50 ___ (grow) significantly over the past decades. 6. Over a third of jobs ___ (take) over by robots in the next 15 years. 7. If I ___ (be) you, I ___ (send) an email to the recruiter to ask for more information about the job. 8. I ___ (hold) this ladder for ages. When are you going to come down? 9. A Russian dog named Laika became the first animal ___ (orbit) Earth in 1957. 10. I can’t help ___ (wonder) if what I’m learning to do will have any bearing on the world outside. VII. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. Parabolic flights allow passengers to experience ___ without actually going to space. (weigh) 2. International groups place the greatest demands on your flexibility as a ___ . (facilitate) 3. Megan is ___ with her job, and she’s thinking about finding another one. (satisfy) 4. I love teaching because it gives me a sense of ___ . (responsible) 5. Student roles shift from a more ___ -oriented approach to a more team-oriented approach. (individual) 6. Many women work outside the home to share the ___ burden with their spouses. (finance) 7. Massachusetts ranked fourth in the U.S. in terms of international student ___. (enrol) 8. The system enables teachers to ___ flexibly to the needs of their students. (responsive) 9. The research ___ were all undergraduate students in their final year. (participate) 10. The Internet is very ___ for students in all aspects. (benefit) VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate that underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 1. By 2025 more than half of all current workplace tasks will be performed by machines A B C opposed to 29% today. D 2. There was no sign of a taxi although I have ordered it half an hour ago. A B C D 3. Humanity’s first space explorer, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, orbited around globe A B C on 12 April 1961. D 4. They are attempting becoming the first to climb Everest without oxygen tanks. A B C D 5. When you’re interviewing for a new job, interviewees want to go beyond what you A B C have shared with them on your resume. D 6. From 2021 to 2025, 8 million new jobs will be created for workers, 45,000 of them will A B C work overseas. D 7. There’s no point to apply for a job if you don’t possess the right qualifications. A B C D 8. We will take your long years of service onto account when we make our final decision.
21. A B C D 9. The better you are at English, more chance you have to get a job with international A B C D organizations. 10. International students have completed a bachelor’s degree are eligible for graduate A B C study in the US. D IX. Complete the conversation with the phrases or sentences (A-H). A. Then all you have to do is your Bachelor of Arts, after which you can join a law college and do your Bachelor of Laws, B. I do like to care for animals, specially when they are sick. C. Well, I also have to complete my bachelor’s degree in a science-related field prior to attending veterinary school to get a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. D. Do you have any special interest? E. An ad for career guidance. We’re now in intermediate class, but I’ve not decided on my career yet. F. Sure. I’ve decided to become a veterinary doctor. G. Yes, of course. But I prefer to work with small animals like dogs, cats, squirrels, etc. H. But are you willing to travel to farms and forests for the welfare of animals? Karen: Hi, Mark! What are you reading? Mark: (1) ___ Karen: No worries! Tell me, what would you like to become? (2)___ Mark: Hmmm let me see. Yes, I really like law. I love watching legal dramas. Karen: (3) ___ Mark: I’ll think about it seriously. What about you? May I know your choice of career? Karen: (4) ___ Mark: A veterinary doctor? Why? Karen: (5) ___ Mark: It’s a good profession. (6) ___ Karen: (7) ___ Mark: What qualifications do you need to become a vet? Karen: (8) ___ Mark: I think we must work hard to fulfill our career plan. Karen: Of course. X. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Demo-2 is off to a roaring start. After a delayed launch earlier in the week, the spacecraft (1) ___ at 3:22 pm EDT on Saturday. It left the planet and entered Earth’s orbit, (2) ___
22. it will later dock with the International Space Station (ISS), beginning a new (3) ___ of commercial space tourism and exploration. If all (4) ___ as planned, the Crew Dragon capsule, which rides on the top of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, will make (5) ___ to the ISS. The capsule is designed to fly mostly autonomously, but astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will take the controls while in Earth’s orbit to test out its (6) ___ capabilities. Docking with the ISS, however, is (7) ___ to be completely autonomous, which is a new feature of the upgraded capsule. A second version of the (8) ___ , the Cargo Dragon, is designed to use this automated docking for seamless deliveries (9) ___ the ISS. After docking, the astronauts will live on the space station for a few months - the exact (10) ___ is not yet decided - before getting back in the Crew Dragon and returning to Earth. 1. a. took up b. got on c. lifted off d. flew around 2. a. which b. when c. where d. that 3. a. stage b. era c. area d. field 4. a. makes b. goes c. carries out d. does 5. a. 19 trip hours b. 19-hour trip c. a 19-hours trip d. a 19-hour trip 6. a. manual b. autonomous c. automated d. hands-on 7. a. considered b. believed c. supposed d. said 8. a. capsule b. station c. section d. module 9. a. on b. of c. toward d. to 10. a. period b. timing c. duration d. length XI. Read the passage carefully. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F) and choose the correct answers. ROBOT TEACHERS If you think of the jobs that robots could never do, you probably put doctors and teachers at the top of the list. However, in some cases robots already perform better than doctors at diagnosing illness. Also, some patients might feel more comfortable sharing personal information with a machine than with a person. Could there be a place for robots in education after all? British education expert Anthony Seldon thinks so. He predicts by 2027 robots will do the main job of transferring information and teachers will be like assistants. Intelligent robots will read students’ faces, movements and maybe even brain signals. Then they will adapt the information to each student. It’s not a popular opinion and it’s unlikely robots will ever have empathy and the ability to really connect with humans like another human can. Teachers all over the world are leaving because it is a difficult job and they feel overworked. Perhaps the question is not ‘Will robots replace teachers?’ but ‘How can robots help teachers?’ Office workers can use software to do things like organise and answer emails, arrange meetings and update calendars. Teachers waste a lot of time doing non-teaching work, including more than 11 hours a week marking homework. If robots could cut the time teachers spend marking homework and writing reports, teachers would have more time and energy for the parts of the job humans do best. 1. Robots are always better at diagnosing illness than doctors. 2. Education experts agree robots will fully replace teachers by 2027. 3. Anthony Seldon thinks teachers in the future will help robots in class.
23. 4. Robot teachers will be able to read the brains and facial expressions of students and change the information so that it fits each student. 5. One advantage of robot teachers is that they could empathise with students. 6. Robot assistants could help teachers by marking homework. 7. Teachers can use robots to reduce their time writing reports and preparing lessons. 8. The passage mainly discusses ___ . a. the development of artificial intelligence b. the replacement of a teacher by computers c. robotics in the classroom d. the work of the teacher in the future 9. Anthony Seldon, a British education expert, claims that by 2027 ___ . a. robots will mainly help teachers transfer information b. the school curriculum will be adapted to individual learning styles c. robots will have the ability to really connect with humans d. robots will begin replacing teachers in the classroom 10. According to the last paragraph, teachers ___ . a. work harder than office workers b. have less help than office workers c. waste a lot of time marking homework d. will only teach knowledge to students 11. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ___ . a. doctors and teachers seem as if they can be replaced by robots or computers b. machines sometimes can outperform doctors in disease diagnoses c. robots will probably never have human understanding of emotions d. overwork is one of the reasons teachers are leaving the profession XII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. 1. This famous director will produce ten short comedy films in four years. → Ten short comedy films ___ 2. Although she was unwell, she was playing with her son for an hour. → Despite ___ 3. “Let’s light a fire and cook our sausages over it,” said the children. → The children suggested ___ 4. A well-known architect designed their building. → They had their building ___ 5. “How did you hear about this position?” the interviewer asked Susan. → The interviewer asked ___ 6. He doesn’t earn enough money to buy his favorite car. → If ___ 7. The World Trade has been collapsed. It is the landmark of America.
24. → The World Trade ___ 8. We found this cat in the playground opposite our school. → This is ___ 9. He was capable of doing all the tasks by himself. → He managed ___ 10. The recruiter said he didn’t receive my application for the job. → The recruiter denied ___