1. a) Match the verbs (1-8) to the phrases (a-h). Then listen and check.
(Nối các động từ (1-8) với các cụm từ (a-h). Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)
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1. ___ graduate 2. ___ apply/go 3. ___ make it 4. ___ win 5. ___ pursue 6. ___ start/ set up 7. ___ become 8. ___ marry |
a. to college/ university b. wealthy c. an award/ a scholarship d. a business e. a promising career f. from high school g. and have children h. on a sport team |
1-f: graduate from high school (tốt nghiệp trung học)
2-a: apply/go to college (nộp đơn vào cao đẳng/đại học)
3-h: make it on a sport team (lọt vào một đội thể thao)
4-c: win an award/ a scholarship (thắng một giải thưởng/ một học bổng)
5-e: pursue a promising career (theo đuổi một sự nghiệp đầy hứa hẹn)
6-d: start/ set up a business (khởi nghiệp)
7-b: become wealthy (trở nên giàu có)
8-g: marry and have children (lập gia đình và sinh con)
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Choosing a career path
(Lựa chọn con đường sự nghiệp)
1. Match the words/phrase (1-5) with the phrases (a-e) to make phrases with the meanings below.
(Nối các từ/cụm từ (1-5) với các cụm từ (a-e) để tạo thành các cụm từ có nghĩa dưới đây.)
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1. have |
a. stressful situations: manage difficult situations |
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2. develop |
b. one's passion for: keep a very strong feeling of liking something |
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3. deal with |
c. an outgoing personality: like to talk to people |
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4. gain |
d. soft skills: build abilities to communicate with others and work well |
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5. pursue |
e. work experience: get experience of a particular job |
2. Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the phrases in 1.
(Hoàn thành các câu bằng cách sử dụng dạng đúng của các cụm từ ở bài 1.)
1. She left her current job in order to _______ music.
2. I have earned some money and _______ from my previous part-time jobs.
3. If you _______, it will be an advantage when you apply for this job.
4. In addition to technical knowledge, you also need to _______ such as communication and teamwork skills.
5. Your working environment may not always be pleasant. Sometimes, you have to _______.
Beginning a teaching career
(Bắt đầu sự nghiệp giảng dạy)
1. Choose the correct meanings of the underlined words.
(Chọn nghĩa đúng của các từ được gạch chân.)
1. I like science because it is a fascinating subject.
A. extremely interesting
B. completely boring
2. Lots of university students work as tutors to help school children learn better.
A. teaching assistants
B. private teachers
3. People with a strong character are honest, responsible, and confident.
A. a set of personal qualities that makes someone different from others
B. a main actor or actress in a film that you admire a lot
4. You need to send in your CV and an application letter in order to apply for this job.
A. a letter showing your academic achievements
B. a written record of your education and the jobs you have done
Complete the text. Use the correct words and phrases in the box.
(Hoàn thành văn bản. Sử dụng các từ và cụm từ đúng trong khung.)
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passion soft skills pursue automated outgoing personality |
The world of work is changing very fast. Most jobs require both technical and (1) _______. There are many employment opportunities for doctors, nurses, or software developers. Other jobs such as travel agents or cashiers may become (2) _______ or obsolete. Most jobs will be replaced by robots. That's why it's important to choose and (3) _______ the right career path. To be successful and happy, you also need to have a(n) (4) _______ for your work and a(n) (5) _______.
1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
(Đánh dấu chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ từ hoặc cụm từ GẦN NHẤT về nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân.)
1. When my brother worked in Seoul, he could brush up on his Korean.
A. improve quickly
B. widen
C. require
D. clean up
2. After leaving school at 18, my brother got several part-time jobs to gain some work experience.
A. wonder
B. offer
C. obtain
D. need
3. The office manager has scheduled several job interviews with the best candidates for the position.
A. employees
B. researchers
C. interviewers
D. applicants
4. The newly opened factory has to deal with stressful situations in a very competitive market.
A. cope with
B. develop
C. replace
D. maintain
3. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 8.
(Đọc đoạn văn sau và đánh dấu chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra từ hoặc cụm từ đúng phù hợp nhất với mỗi chỗ trống được đánh số từ 1 đến 8.)
When Mai was still at school, she thought she should (1) _______ a career in secondary education. A teaching job requires not only a university degree, but also work (2) _______. She attended an education fair and was advised to start developing her (3) _______, especially her communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Then she decided to study journalism and upon graduation, she found a job at a newspaper publisher. It didn't take Mai long to (4) _______ to her working environment. Although she often works overtime, she still finds time to (5) _______ on her Italian. She has also become part of an online (6) _______ where she can practise her Italian. She is also saving money to apply for an MA (7) _______ programme. She hopes that getting a master's degree will help her (8) _______ the professional career.
1.
A. pursue (theo đuổi)
B. apply (áp dụng)
C. require (yêu cầu)
D. motivate (tạo động lực)
2.
A. experience (kinh nghiệm)
B. distance (khoảng cách)
C. character (nhân vật/ tính cách)
D. assistant (trợ lý)
3.
A. time-management skills (kĩ năng quản lí thời gian)
B. leadership skills (kĩ năng lãnh đạo)
C. soft skills (kĩ năng mềm)
D. talents (tài năng)
4.
A. hire (thuê)
B. prepare (chuẩn bị)
C. adopt (nhận nuôi)
D. adapt (thích ứng/ áp dụng)
5.
A. look up (tra cứu)
B. pick up (tích lũy)
C. catch up (+ with: bắt kịp/ đuổi kịp)
D. brush up (cải thiện nhanh chóng)
6.
A. qualification (bằng cấp)
B. learning community (cộng đồng học tập)
C. position (vị trí)
D. lifelong learning (học tập suốt đời)
7.
A. night school (lớp học buổi tối)
B. hardship (sự gian nan)
C. passion (niềm đam mê)
D. distance learning (học từ xa)
8.
A. hire (thuê)
B. inform (thông báo)
C. boost (tăng cường)
D. require (yêu cầu)
a. Read and match to make sentences.
(Đọc và nối để tạo thành câu.)
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1. A beautician treats … |
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A. … people’s money and helps them choose what to invest in |
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2. An interior designer decorates … |
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B. … or runs business.
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3. An influencer uses … |
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C. … people’s bodies and faces so they look nice. |
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4. A banker looks after … |
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D. …people how to do a skill or play a sport |
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5. An entrepreneur starts … |
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E. .. social media to get people to buy products. |
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6. An editor works on … |
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F. … the inside of buildings |
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7. A physical therapist helps … |
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G. … written texts, either getting them ready for someone else or finishing them. |
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8. An instructor teaches … |
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H. …people get better after an injury |
1 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi sau.)
1. In the coming years, a number of jobs will be ________ by robots.
A. replaced
B. played
C. made
D. created
2. If you want to become a teacher, you need to have a ________ for the job.
A passport
B. passion
C. part
D. person
3. Young people need to ________ soft skills in order to be able to work well with others.
A. buy
B. sell
C. develop
D. exchange
4. My father has a demanding job, so he often has to ________ with stressful situations.
A. stand
B. play
C. share
D. deal
5. This is not a well-paid job, but you can ________ some real work experience to start your career.
A. gain
B. remain
C. reduce
D. understand
6. My younger sister wants to become an architect. She is really ________ about drawing.
A. interested
B. passionate
C. fond
D. careful
7. One of the benefits of being a ________ is that you can work with students of all ages.
A driver
B. mechanic
C. tutor
D. barista
8. After two-week training, he got a job as a ________ in a coffee shop.
A teacher
B. doctor
C. manager
D. barista
2 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra (các) từ GẦN NGHĨA NHẤT với (các) từ được gạch chân trong mỗi câu hỏi sau đây.)
1. Having part-time jobs helped me gain a lot of practical work experience.
A. get
C. attract
B. lose
D. contact
2. A good reference is someone who knows you well, and can describe your character and skills.
A. an actor or actress in a film
B. personal qualities
C. skills and interests
D. strengths and weaknesses
3. It is important to take into account all the benefits and drawbacks of having this job.
A. let go
B. take it easy
C. ignore
D. consider
4. To become a fully qualified doctor, you must complete specialty training at a hospital.
A. initial training
B. basic tutoring
C. professional preparation
D. skills development
4 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in the box.
(Hoàn thành các câu sử dụng dạng đúng của các từ trong khung.)
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work experience |
in demand |
automated |
CV |
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stressful situations |
pursue |
adapt |
soft skills |
1. Jobs in the service industry are _______ now, but may become obsolete in the future.
2. According to a recent report, half of the jobs we do will be _______ by 2060.
3. Besides technical knowledge, we also need to develop _______ to be successful in the workplace.
4. Young people usually _______ to new technology faster than elderly people.
5. To _______ your passion in music and build a career, you need to be hard-working and patient.
6. Offering _______ to young people helps them make better career choices.
7. A good _______ should show your future employer all the skills and experience you have for the job.
8. Knowing how to deal with _______ can build your confidence.
