6. Fill in each gap with communication, fluent, leadership, management, multitasking or teamwork.

(Điền các từ communication, fluent, leadership, management, multitasking hoặc teamwork vào mỗi chỗ trống.)

A: Simon, you have a very impressive CV, and it's clear that you are 1) _____ in English, too, which is great. So, what qualities can you bring to our company?

B: I have good time 2) _____ skills as I'm used to meeting tight deadlines. I've also got good 3) _____ skills which means I can work on multiple projects at once.

A: Fantastic! What about interpersonal skills?

B: Well, I have good 4) _____ skills because I have lots of experience collaborating with others. I also have strong 5) _____ skills for supervising others. Lastly, I have excellent 6) _____ skills, so I can provide clear, efficient instructions to staff.

A: Excellent! Those are all my questions for now. Thanks for coming. I'll be in touch soon. B: I look forward to it. 

a. Read the words and definitions, then fill in the blanks. Listen and repeat.

(Đọc các từ và định nghĩa, sau đó điền vào chỗ trống. Lắng nghe và lặp lại.)

1. I felt confident that I could win the cycling competition, but I wasn't fast enough.

(Tôi cảm thấy tự tin rằng mình có thể giành chiến thắng trong cuộc thi đua xe đạp, nhưng tôi chạy chưa đủ nhanh.)

2. I called the hotel, and the ____________ booked me a really nice room with a great view.

3. François Lagisquet is one of the ________________s who designed the Hanoi Opera House.

4. If you have a difficult job, learning to be __________ can help you when there are new problems.

5. "You need to be __________ and wait for me to finish what I'm doing. I won't be much longer."

6. Tom spoke to his _________ and she said that he couldn't afford to buy a new car this year.

7. I try to be really ___________ and plan everything carefully. Otherwise, I might forget to do something.

b. Add the characteristics from the new words and any other characteristics you know to the box.

(Thêm các đặc điểm của các từ mới và bất kỳ đặc điểm nào khác mà bạn biết vào hộp.)

c. In pairs: Use the new words to talk about characteristics that people in different jobs need.

(Theo cặp: Sử dụng các từ mới để nói về những đặc điểm mà mọi người ở các công việc khác nhau cần có.)

• receptionist (nhân viên lễ tân)

• accountant (kế toán viên)

• architect (kiến trúc sư)

• patient (kiên nhẫn)

• confident (tự tin)

• organized (có tổ chức)

• adaptable (dễ thích nghi)

- I think receptionists have to be confident because they talk to lots of people on the phone.

(Tôi nghĩ nhân viên lễ tân phải tự tin vì họ nói chuyện với rất nhiều người qua điện thoại.)

a. Read the sentences and match the underlined words with the definitions. Listen and repeat.

(Đọc các câu và nối các từ được gạch chân với các định nghĩa. Lắng nghe và lặp lại.)

b. Add more jobs you know to the box.

c. In pairs: Use the new words to talk about which jobs sound most interesting to you and explain why.

(Theo cặp: Sử dụng các từ mới để nói về công việc nào bạn thấy thú vị nhất và giải thích tại sao.)

Being a lawyer sounds interesting to me. Lawyers help lots of people.

(Trở thành một luật sư nghe có vẻ thú vị đối với tôi. Luật sư giúp được rất nhiều người.)

a. Match the words with the descriptions. There are two extra words which you do not need to use.

(Nối các từ với các mô tả. Có hai từ thừa mà bạn không cần phải sử dụng.)

Discreet (kín đáo)

Operate (vận hành)

React (phản ứng)

Complimentary (miễn phí)

Currency (tiền tệ)

1. use or control a machine

(sử dụng hoặc điều khiển máy)

2. given for free

(được tặng miễn phí)

3. careful in what you say or do

(cẩn thận trong lời nói và hành động)

Vocaulary (Từ vựng) – Occupations (Nghề nghiệp)

1. Fill In each gap with construction manager, bank clerk, air traffic controller, software developer, social worker or entrepreneur. Then listen and check.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với construction manager, bank clerk, air traffic controller, software developer, social worker hoặc entrepreneur. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

1. A(n) _____ handles customers and their financial matters.

2. A(n) _____ starts and runs their own private business.

3. A(n) _____ supports people in the community and helps them solve their problems.

4. A(n) _____  works to create programmes and applications for computers.

5. A(n) _____  manages and directs planes on and off the ground safely.

6. A(n) _____  organises building projects to make sure that they are completed safely and on time.

6. Complete the sentences with the job qualities (A-H) from Exercise 5.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với các tính cách trong công việc (A-H) từ bài tập 5.)

1. Martha is a(n) _____ employee, so her boss can trust her with many projects in the company.

2. He is a very _____ employee; he never arrives late.

3. Tom's working hours change every week, so he needs to be _____.

4. Ms Jones would make a good chief executive officer (CEO) because she is very _____ and able to solve problems quickly.

5. Jason is a(n) _____ employee. Whenever he makes mistakes, he admits and corrects them to ensure the task can be completed effectively.

6. If you work as part of a team, it's important to be _____ so that everyone can achieve their goals efficiently.

7. Everyone must be _____ to their colleagues so that all employees feel comfortable in the workplace.

8. Kevin is extremely _____ and intends to have a highly successful career.

7. a) Fill in each gap with communication, multitasking, teamwork, deadlines or fluent. Then listen and check.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với communication, multitasking, teamwork, deadlines or fluent. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• have good leadership skills

• be able to work under pressure and meet tight 1) _____

• have good time management skills

• be skilled at operating machinery

• be 2) _____ in at least one foreign language

• demonstrate problem-solving skills

• have 3) _____ skills and help colleagues

• have strong 4) _____ skills and be able to express ideas clearly

• have 5) _____ skills and work on several projects at the same time

Vocabulary (Từ vựng)

1. Choose the most appropriate option. (Chọn đáp án phù hợp nhất.)

1. Emma is really excited to _____ with dolphins on her ocean adventure tour in June.

A. meet             B. trek                              C. swim             D. run

2. Joanne is extremely _____ and she never arrives late for meetings.

A. punctual      B. flexible         C. decisive       D. cooperative

3. Greg is working as a(n) _____ clerk in Hanoi and he really enjoys it.

A. air traffic     B. software      C. bank              D. social

4. Eric prefers to get the news online, so he rarely reads ______ media.

A. digital           B. print             C. visual            D. mass

5. Tom was very _____ because he managed to finish the marathon.

A. confused     B. pleased        C. frightened   D. bored

6. I don't trust that newspaper because its articles often contain _____ information.

A. reliable        B. misleading C. fact-checked            D. sloppy

7. Glen speaks his _____ language at family gatherings as a way to preserve his cultural identity.

A. traditional B. special          C. ancestral     D. sacred

8. Everyone expects Andy and Tina to have a successful _____.

A. marriage     B. award           C. scholarship               D. medal

9. How long did it take you to earn your bachelor's _____ in English literature?

A. knowledge B. application               C. certificate   D. degree

10. Emily and Robert are celebrating their _____ anniversary tonight.

A. birthday      B. baby                            C. wedding      D. marriage

1.  Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the list.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với các từ/ cụm từ trong danh sách.)

• strategies • creative • catch-up meeting • fascinate • technical • problem-solving • degree

1. Dan is a writer, so his job requires him to be _____ and have good time management skills to meet his deadlines.

2. As an entrepreneur, Liz had to come up with effective _____ to help her company grow.

3. Their articles often _____ me, even if they are probably fake news.

4. How many years did it take Simon to complete his university _____?

5. Becoming an engineer today requires _____ knowledge in IT, maths and physics.

6. Her excellent _____ skills ensures that she always has a solution when business isn't going well.

7. Eric usually works from home. but he's coming to the office for a _____ today. 

2. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.

(Chọn đáp án (A, B, C hoặc D) để chỉ từ đồng nghĩa với từ được gạch chân.)

1. Greg is one of our most dependable employees in the company.

A. fair                 B. reliable        C. qualified      D. sensible

2. Tina is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.

A. fit                   B. available      C. keen              D. present

Choose the option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.

(Chọn đáp án (A, B, C hoặc D) để chỉ từ trái nghĩa với từ được gạch chân.)

3. Luke always tries to be helpful and cooperative with his colleagues.

A. rude              B. harmful       C. unhelpful    D. lazy

4. Angela is a good boss and a decisive leader.

A. uncertain                                 B. unprofessional

C. unfair                                        D unsupportive

3. Complete the sentences with the words in the list.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với các từ trong danh sách.)

• inspiration • determined • reputation • autobiography • legacy

1. Tom took _____ from the achievements of his boss, who he's considered a great leader.

2. Sarah is _____ to get a promotion at his job this year.

3 The author left younger generations great _____ of books through her writing over the years.

4. The actor Keanu Reeves has earned a(n) _____ for being kind, respectful and helpful to other people.

5. When the entrepreneur retired, he decided to write a(n) _____ discussing his path to success.

4. Complete the sentences with the words in the list.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với các từ trong danh sách.)

 • trainee • technician • trends • CV • investigate

1. Ben is a _____, so he is still learning at his job.

2. Emma sent her _____ to a local company in the hope of getting a job there.

3. Mark is really interested in computers, and he wants to become an IT _____.

4. I enjoy reading articles that discuss new _____ in labour market.

5. My job at this company is to _____ IT issues with company computer systems. 

5.  Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.

(Viết dạng đúng của các từ trong ngoặc vào chỗ trống.)

1. Paul was the first _____ that the HR manager spoke to this morning. (INTERVIEW)

2. Having good qualifications makes you much more _____ in scientific fields. (EMPLOY)

3. What kind of career do you want to pursue after your _____? (GRADUATE)

4. David took a six-month intensive language course in Thailand and now he speaks Thai _____. (FLUENT)

5. Emma created a new social media strategy in _____ with her colleague, Susan. (COOPERATE)

6. The deadline for our latest social media marketing project is tight, but I think it is _____. (MANAGE)

6. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. On average, salaries are higher in major cities in _____ with those in small towns.

A. compare                                   B. comparative           

C. comparatively                        D. comparison

2. Nowadays, it's more effective to _____ products online where there is a wider audience.

A. advertise     B. advertising               C. advertiser   D. advertisement

3. Kevin had made the brave _____ to leave a well-paid job and started his own business.

A. decide          B. decision       C. decisive        D. indecisive

4. The social worker arrived _____ at our home at 11 a.m., just as we arranged.

A. punctual      B. punctually C. unpunctual               D. punctuality

b. Fill in the blanks using the words in Task a.

(Hãy điền vào chỗ trống bằng cách sử dụng các từ trong bài a.)

1. I want to be a/an _______ after university. Starting a business and learning how to be successful sound exciting to me.

2. I think she has enough followers on social media to be a/an _______.

3. I know it sounds boring, but being a/an _______ sounds nice. Reading books and checking the grammar would be relaxing.

4. My skin is so dry and my hair is terrible. Let’s go and see a/an _______ tomorrow.

5. Do you know a good _______? I need help designing my new kitchen.

6. Being a diving _______ would be amazing. It’s my dream to live in beautiful places and teach people how to dive.

7. My dad’s a/an _______. He helps people invest their money.

8. He saw a great _______ after his accident. He learned some exercises and stretches which helped him heal really quickly.

Vocabulary (Từ vựng) – Occupation (Nghề nghiệp)

1. Fill in each gap with manager, worker, clerk, developer, controller or entrepreneur.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với manager, worker, clerk, developer, controller or entrepreneur.)

1. John is a software _____. He designs and builds computer programmes.

2. A construction _____ plans every stage of a construction project.

3. Sarah is a bank _____. She deals with customers' transactions.

4. She is a(n) _____. She has set up multiple businesses.

5. I would like to be a social _____ and provide help to disadvantaged people.

6. Jake is an air traffic _____. He monitors the movement of aircrafts. 

Vocabulary (Từ vựng) – Job qualities & Skills (Các phẩm chất và kĩ năng trong công việc)

5. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. Peter is so reliable/flexible. You can always count on him.

2. I look up to her as she's so responsible/ flexible. She never comes to class unprepared.

3. It was the flexible/decisive employees that took actions quickly to solve the serious problem effectively.

4. John is the most respectful/motivated manager I've ever met. He treats everyone so kindly.

5. I'd rather you were more punctual/flexible. You can't always be the last one to arrive!

6. Can you be a little more motivated/cooperative? You need to have some sense of teamwork.

7. I work flexible/reliable hours. I can go to the office at either 9 or 10 in the morning.

8. You cannot succeed unless you are flexible/motivated. Sometimes, you just have to encourage yourself and carry on. 

1. Read the application letter and fill in the gaps with one suitable word or phrase from the list.

(Đọc lá thư xin việc sau và điền vào các chỗ trống với một từ hoặc cụm từ từ danh sách.)

• decisive • flexible • attached • teamwork • suited for • appeared

• I would be very grateful if • please let me know

Dear Sir or Madam,

A. ___ I am 1) _____, 2) _____ and committed, with strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities. I have a good sense of 3) _____, as all this time I have been working in a collaborative environment.

B. ___ I am writing to apply for the position of Digital Marketing Manager that 4) _____ in the local newspaper on 8th November.

C. ___ 5) _____ you would consider me for the post. I am available for an interview at any time. Please find a(n) 6) _____ copy of my CV for your consideration. If you have any questions about my application 7) _____. 

D. ___ I believe I am 8) _____ this role as I have a bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Sussex and a master's degree in Digital Marketing. I have recently gained invaluable experience working at a bank in Bristol and as a marketing consultant for a local company. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Jonathan Mead 

What are they like?

I can describe people’s personalities.

1 Choose the correct words to complete the passage.

(Chọn từ đúng để hoàn thành đoạn văn.)

Psycho Geometrics uses shapes to understand people's personalities. Circles show ¹ ______ and idealistic qualities, focusing on understanding and peace. Squares represent detail-oriented ² ______traits, liking order and rules. Triangles indicate analytical and ³ ______qualities, aiming for goals and success. Squiggles are for those who are spontaneous and adaptable, ⁴ ______and flexible. Lastly, rectangles symbolise those in transition, being ⁵ ______and observant as they adapt to changes. This approach offers a simple yet insightful way to see how we view ourselves and interact with others.

2 Put the adjectives below in the correct columns.

(Xếp các tính từ dưới đây vào đúng cột.)

5 Complete the sentences with the words below.

(Hoàn thành câu với các từ dưới đây.)

1 The students are always _______ - behaved in their English class.

2 Amber isn't very _______ - minded and she doesn't like trying new things.

3 Sean is usually quite _______ - working, but he didn't study a lot for these exams.

4 He's _______ - witted and he gave fast answers to the questions in the test.

5 You need to be _______ - skinned to be a politician.

6 Max is _______ - confident, but he knows talent is not enough to succeed.

Job interviews

I can identify the attitude of a speaker.

Revision: Student Book page 63

1 Complete the text with words below.

(Hoàn thành đoạn văn với các từ dưới đây.)

During my recruitment interview, I sat anxiously as a ¹ _____ while representatives from different ² _____ observed me closely. In this intense ³ _____, their questions varied, probing my abilities and potential fit. Despite my nerves, I found excitement in showcasing my ⁴ _____ and engaging with each unique ⁵ _____ member’s perspective.

Listening Strategy

When you listen, pay attention to what words each speaker uses to express his/her attitude. Words with a similar meaning may have different connotations.

(Chiến lược nghe

Khi bạn lắng nghe, hãy chú ý đến những từ ngữ mà người nói sử dụng để bày tỏ thái độ của mình. Những từ có nghĩa giống nhau có thể có ý nghĩa khác nhau.)

2 Read the Listening Strategy. Then listen to four dialogues and choose the word the second speaker uses.

(Đọc Chiến lược nghe. Sau đó nghe bốn đoạn hội thoại và chọn từ mà người nói thứ hai sử dụng.)

1 The second speaker describes the new person she met as shy / bad-mannered.

2 The second speaker says that the singer's costume was creative / colourful.

3 The second speaker describes the footballer as being shrewd / judgemental.

4 The second speaker thinks the politician is open-minded / single-minded.

Just the job

I can understand an article about careers.

Revision: Student Book page 67

1 Complete the sentences with the words below.

(Hoàn thành câu với các từ dưới đây.)

1 Having ________ is crucial in job interviews because it shows employers that you believe in your abilities.

2 Choosing a ________ path can be exciting, as it lets you explore your interests and talents in a professional setting.

3 To your parents, it's important to have a ________ job that not only pays well but also brings you satisfaction and growth opportunities.

4 Considering an ________ career can be a great option if you find that your current job no longer fulfills you.

5 The array of career choices available today can be ________, making it hard to decide which path to follow.

6 In the rapidly changing job market, ________ is a valuable skill, enabling you to adapt quickly to new roles and technologies.