Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.

The traditional wisdom "A Jack of all trades, a master of none" has long been held in high regard. However, in today's rapidly evolving world, a new breed of innovators is challenging this maxim. They are the polymaths, multi-talented individuals, also known as Renaissance men, who not only dip their toes into various fields but dive deep and come up with pearls of innovation. They are jacks of all trades, and masters of many. Take, for instance, the audacious genius of Elon Musk.

Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Elon Musk-the man behind PayPal, Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink-is the epitome of a modern-day Renaissance man. [I] Each of his ventures operates in entirely different sectors: digital payments, automotive, aerospace, and neurotechnology. [II] He disrupts, revolutionises, and masters each of them. [III] Without formal education in rocket science, he founded SpaceX, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station. Similarly, although he didn't start in the automotive industry, Tesla has become a leader in the electric vehicle market, heralding a new era of sustainable transportation. [IV]

Musk's secret weapon is a concept called 'first principles thinking,' a problem-solving method used by Aristotle and another renowned polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. This approach involves breaking down complex problems into their most fundamental parts and building up solutions from scratch. It enables Musk to venture into unknown territories, question assumptions, and come up with innovative solutions.

Musk's success substantiates the argument that in our complex and rapidly evolving world, being a specialist might limit the ability to innovate across boundaries. In contrast, a well-rounded, multi-disciplinary approach opens up endless avenues of creativity and innovation. Today's entrepreneurial landscape increasingly values generalists, who have a broad view of the world, understand various disciplines, and integrate their knowledge to come up with creative solutions. A jack-of-all-trades approach equips  entrepreneurs with diverse skills, allowing them to see the bigger picture and navigate the complexities of the business world.

Give the correct form of the word.

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.

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).)

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

4. Complete the text using phrasal verbs from the conversation in 1.

(Hoàn thành đoạn văn bằng cách sử dụng cụm động từ từ đoạn hội thoại ở phần 1.)

The career adviser hopes that students will continue to (1) _______ the rapid changes in the job market. He assures Nam that employers don't (2) _______ people without a university degree. The adviser also tells students to develop soft skills, which can help them (3) _______ solutions to challenging problems in the workplace.

2. Read the article. Circle the words or phrases with the closest meaning to the highlighted words or phrase.

(Đọc bài viết. Khoanh tròn các từ hoặc cụm từ có nghĩa gần nhất với các từ hoặc cụm từ được đánh dấu.)

Career experts' advice

Our Teen Talk magazine has recently received a lot of questions from secondary school students asking about things they should consider when choosing their careers. We've talked to our career experts, and here is their advice.

A. ________

First, learn about yourself and discover your personality type, beliefs, soft skills, and interests. For example, if you are passionate about working with people and helping them develop, you may consider becoming a social worker or a teacher. If you are interested in learning languages, history, art, and architecture, you might look at jobs in the tourist industry. Spend time thinking about what you want to do, and list what you are good at. This can help you come up with a career path that matches your personality.

B. ________

Next, you should take into account any career qualifications you may need. Many jobs require formal education at a university or college. In order to work as a doctor, for example, you will need to study at medical school for some years of general medical training, followed by several years of specialty training. But there are also jobs that don't require any formal qualifications. You can be hired as a server or a barista in a coffee shop, for instance, and you will be given on-the-job training.

C. ________

You should also consider your chances of being hired. Some fields of work may offer very few positions. With technology developing at a fast pace, some jobs such as cashiers and travel agents may become automated or obsolete. However, other jobs are on the rise. Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, for instance, are in great demand because of ageing populations and increased life expectancy. That is why before you make a decision, you should carefully examine the opportunities that a career path may provide.

1. passionate

A. having strong feelings of enthusiasm for something

B. showing happiness and excitement about something

2. take into account

A. describe

B. consider

3. specialty

A. the subject of study that someone knows a lot about

B. the typical food that a restaurant is famous for

4. barista

A. an owner of a coffee shop

B. a person who serves in a coffee shop

5. obsolete

A. updated

B. out of date

3. Read the article again. Match each section (A-C) with a heading (1-4). There is ONE extra heading.

(Đọc lại bài viết. Nối mỗi phần (A-C) với tiêu đề (1-4). Có MỘT tiêu đề dư.)

1. Think about employment opportunities

(Nghĩ về cơ hội việc làm)

2. Ask the career experts for advice

(Hãy xin lời khuyên của các chuyên gia nghề nghiệp)

3. Follow your passion and interests

(Theo đuổi đam mê và sở thích của bạn)

4. Understand education requirements

(Hiểu yêu cầu giáo dục)

4. Read the article again and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

(Đọc lại bài viết và chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B hoặc C.)

1. How is the article organised?

A. Using a ‘cause and effect’ text structure.

B. Discussing similarities and differences.

C. Sorting information into themes and categories.

2. Why does the writer mention ‘a social worker or a teacher’ in Section A?

A. To illustrate jobs related to working with and helping people.

B. To prove that it will be easy to get these jobs in the future.

C. To show that more and more people want to work as social workers and teachers.

3. Why does the writer include the server and barista jobs in Section B?

A. To compare these jobs with the jobs that need formal training.

B. To give an example of jobs that don't require formal training.

C. To give additional examples of jobs that need formal training.

4. The author uses ‘However’ in Section C in order to ________.

A. explain why the jobs will become obsolete

B. show the consequences of increased life expectancy

C. introduce jobs that are in demand

1. Read the text and answer the questions.

(Đọc văn bản và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

IN-DEMAND CAREERS FOR THE FUTURE

Technology has brought a lot of changes to our lives. The introduction of new technologies and the growth of artificial intelligence have also created a lot of career opportunities. Here are some jobs that we'll be seeing more of in the coming years.

Software developers and other coding careers

Nowadays, coding - or the process of writing computer programs - is becoming a valuable skill that recruiters are looking for. A recent survey of tech workers and employers has found that the job of a software developer will be the most important tech job in the future. Not surprisingly, in many countries, coding has even been added to the primary school curriculum.

Content creators

Over the past few years, the demand for content creators - those creating content for digital channels - has increased dramatically. There are a lot of job opportunities for content creators in different industries such as media, IT, fashion, pop music, travel and food services. Companies need to communicate with their customers, so they will always need talented content creators to help them. As a result, content creation will continue to grow and will still be a career in the future.

Data protection jobs

Personal data should only be collected and used for specific purposes. However, personal data can also be misused or used illegally to commit offences. Therefore, the demand for data protection officers, who educate employees about data handling, and data detectives, who examine data and detect issues, will go up. There will be plenty of data privacy jobs for people with the right technical and legal skills.

The above-mentioned jobs are among the many in-demand jobs of the future. If you are really interested in any of them, try to spend some time exploring them, so you can prepare for your future career.

Which job(s) involve(s)...

1. stopping or detecting illegal actions?

2. helping businesses to understand their customers better?

3. a skill that some students can start learning from a young age?

1. Read the article below. Match each section (A-D) with a heading (1-5). There is ONE extra heading that you do not need to use.

(Đọc bài viết dưới đây. Nối mỗi phần (A-D) với tiêu đề (1-5). Có MỘT tiêu đề bổ sung mà bạn không cần sử dụng.)

CAREER PLANNING

Choosing a career after leaving senior secondary school is particularly important to students. Below are some practical tips for successful career planning.

A. __________

Making a list of job options is the first step in choosing a career path. People may pursue a particular career for various reasons such as better pay, job satisfaction, promotion prospects and so on. While making your list, you should learn more about each option that interests you and try to discover new career opportunities that you were not aware of.

B. __________

You should also identify your personal interests and activities you enjoy. Do you see yourself as a patient, responsible, and trustworthy person? Do you have a passion for music acting or working with children? Try to discover your personality and get to know your strengths. This will help you match career options to your personality type and interests.

C. __________

There is a lot of support for students trying to make career decisions. Start by discussing your career plan with your parents and teachers. You can also attend job fairs where you will have the opportunity to talk to career advisers, and meet employers and recruiters. Make sure you prepare well by researching the participating companies in advance and identifying who you want to talk to.

D. __________

Once you have identified suitable career options and done enough research, start working towards achieving your goals. How do you want to get there? Do you need a university degree or an apprenticeship? Are there any online courses or training programmes to help you gain the knowledge and skills your career requires? Write down everything you need to do and monitor your progress as you work.

2. Read the article again. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.

(Đọc lại bài viết. Chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B, C hoặc D.)

1. How is the article organised?

A. Using a 'cause and effect' text structure.

B. Identifying problems and providing solutions.

C. Discussing similarities and differences.

D. Sorting information into themes and categories.

2. According to Section B, which of the following is one way of identifying a suitable job?

A. Finding career choices suitable for your personality and interests.

B. Using music to help you understand yourself.

C. Working with children to get to know your passions.

D. Thinking of career options and matching them to your strengths.

3. According to Section C, how can students get the most out of a job fair?

A. By preparing their questions in advance.

B. By asking their parents and teachers for help.

C. By working out which participating companies they want to meet in advance.

D. By sharing their job lists with career advisors.

4. Why do you think the writer asks questions in Section D?

A. To engage readers and encourage them to think about the answers.

B. To ask readers to send their answers to him/her.

C. To show that writers can't provide all the answers.

D. To help the writer organise his/her ideas in the paragraph.

5. The word 'monitor' in Section D is closest in meaning to

A. introduce quickly

B. check regularly

C. support daily

D. achieve slowly

The MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) provides you with an insight into your personality and preferences in terms of energy sourse, information intake and learning styles, decision making and time organisation / planning.

The Inspector: He / She values loyalty, order, rules and traditions. He / She won’s stop working until the work has been finished.

The Crafter: New experiences with first-hand learning are of great significance.

The Protector: He / She tends to repress his / her emotions and pays attention to people around.

The Artist: He / She accepts people as they are and pays attention to details.

The Advocate: He / She is an easy-going perfectionist. He / She can transform their idealism into actions.

The Mediator: All that he / she wants is to build a better world. His / Her decisions are based on personal values rather than logic.

The Architect: He / She prefers working alone. His / Her focus is the big picture, abstract ideas and objective information.

The Thinker: He / She enjoys being alone thinking about how things work and coming up with solutions.

The Persuader: He / She enjoys your company and focuses on details.

The Director: He / She takes pleasure in taking charge and maintains high standards.

The Performer: He / She dislikes routine. He / She is interested in living in the present and doing what feels right at that moment.

The Caregiver: He / She believes the best about people. He / She is sensitive to the needs and feelings of others and gets easily hurt by unkindness or indifference.

The Champion: He / She enjoys situations in which he / she can make use of his / her creativity. He / She is a good communicator.

The Giver: He / She is good at persuading people. He / She is willing to be with people and help them.

The Debater: He / She is keen on starting new projects but he / she may have difficulty in finishing them.

The Commander: He /  She likes to think about the future and excels at spotting problems and taking charge.

Tạm dịch

MBTI (Chỉ số loại hình cá nhân Myers-Briggs) cung cấp cho bạn cái nhìn sâu sắc về tính cách và sở thích của bạn về nguồn năng lượng, cách tiếp nhận thông tin và phong cách học, quyết định và tổ chức/thiết kế thời gian.

Người Giám sát: Anh/Chị này đánh giá cao sự trung thành, trật tự, quy tắc và truyền thống. Anh/Chị không dừng lại làm việc cho đến khi công việc được hoàn thành.

Người Thợ chế: Trải nghiệm mới với việc học từ trực tiếp có ý nghĩa lớn đối với anh/chị.

Người Bảo vệ: Anh/Chị có xu hướng kìm nén cảm xúc của mình và chú ý đến những người xung quanh.

Người Nghệ sĩ: Anh/Chị chấp nhận mọi người như họ là và chú ý đến chi tiết.

Người Ủng hộ: Anh/Chị là một người hoàn hảo dễ dàng. Anh/Chị có thể biến sự lý tưởng của mình thành hành động.

Người Hòa giải: Tất cả những gì anh/chị muốn là xây dựng một thế giới tốt đẹp hơn. Quyết định của anh/chị dựa trên giá trị cá nhân hơn là logic.

Kiến trúc sư: Anh/Chị thích làm việc một mình. Sự tập trung của anh/chị là vào bức tranh tổng thể, ý tưởng trừu tượng và thông tin khách quan.

Người Tư duy: Anh/Chị thích được một mình nghĩ về cách thức hoạt động của mọi thứ và tìm ra giải pháp.

Người Thuyết thục: Anh/Chị thích được ở bên bạn và tập trung vào chi tiết.

Người Điều hành: Anh/Chị thích việc đảm nhận và duy trì tiêu chuẩn cao.

Người Trình diễn: Anh/Chị không thích rất đều đặn. Anh/Chị quan tâm đến việc sống trong hiện tại và làm những gì cảm thấy đúng tại thời điểm đó.

Người Chăm sóc: Anh/Chị tin tưởng vào điều tốt đẹp nhất về con người. Anh/Chị nhạy cảm với nhu cầu và cảm xúc của người khác và dễ bị tổn thương bởi sự tàn nhẫn hoặc sự thờ ơ.

Người Vận động: Anh/Chị thích những tình huống mà anh/chị có thể sử dụng sự sáng tạo của mình. Anh/Chị là người giao tiếp tốt.

Người Cho đi: Anh/Chị giỏi trong việc thuyết phục người khác. Anh/Chị sẵn lòng ở bên người khác và giúp họ.

Người Tranh Luận: Anh/Chị thích bắt đầu các dự án mới nhưng có thể gặp khó khăn trong việc hoàn thành chúng.

Người Tổ Chức: Anh/Chị thích suy nghĩ về tương lai và xuất sắc trong việc nhận biết vấn đề và đảm nhận.

3 Read the MBTI descriptions on the next page. Match each of the descriptions with at least two adjectives from exercise 2. What other adjectives can you add?

(Đọc mô tả MBTI ở trang tiếp theo. Hãy ghép mỗi phần mô tả với ít nhất hai tính từ trong bài tập 2. Bạn có thể thêm những tính từ nào khác?)

The inspector: reserved, loyal

(Người giám sát: dè dặt, trung thành)

4 Using the MBTI title of each person, match the people in exercise 1 with a description. Is it true of him/her? Is it similar to your description?

(Sử dụng chức danh MBTI của mỗi người, nối những người trong bài tập 1 với phần mô tả. Điều đó có đúng với anh ấy/cô ấy không? Nó có giống với mô tả của bạn không?)

1 Read the text. What do you think made him succeed in getting the job?

(Đọc văn bản. Bạn nghĩ điều gì đã khiến anh ấy thành công trong việc nhận được công việc này?)

Last week when John landed the job he had applied for, he got overexcited. That was probably to be expected, given that he had been experiencing ups and downs throughout the months. John is a programmer that graduated two years ago. He set out to apply for jobs right after his graduation. He had been looking at job advertisements even prior to that. His classmates even had established a contact group to offer each other help. They had been working part-time together on small projects. They had been exchanging information for months when he came across this advert of vacancy. He immediately sent the résumé he had been perfecting. Within five months, he had been short-listed for a test, then an interview. What a long journey to this dream job!

2 Read the magazine article. How many types of job interviews are mentioned? Which do you prefer?

(Đọc bài báo trên tạp chí. Có bao nhiêu loại phỏng vấn việc làm được đề cập? Bạn thích cái nào hơn?)

WHICH OF THESE HAVE YOU BEEN TO?

PANEL INTERVIEWS

In panel interviews, you are to be interviewed by several interviewers at a time. They usually come from different departments of the company. In certain cases, there may be interviewers from a partner of the company.

GROUP INTERVIEWS

Many candidates are interviewed at the same time. The same question is asked and the candidates give their responses in turn. This way, recruitment process can be shortened and potential employees can be short-listed for more than one position.

ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS

The traditional interview involves one interviewer and one interviewee.

DISTANCE INTERVIEWS

Modern technology has made this possible in the past decade. No longer is distance an obstacle to an interview participant. Nowadays interviews can be conducted via telephone or with video calls.

LUNCH INTERVIEWS

These interviews go on in informal contexts. They sound more like a conversation, but the interviewer actually can also observe how the interviewees interact with others.

1 Read the message board. Who thinks highly of the HR manager?

(Đọc bảng tin. Ai đánh giá cao người quản lý nhân sự?)

Message board

I really admire Lam Anh. She's such a talented young HR Manager. She also does selfless charity work, helping to fight hunger and poverty and supporting people with disabilities. NAM

I'm from the HR Department and I agree she's great. And she always looks stunning - did you see her wearing fashionable white dress and silver shoes? Amazing! AN

Can't agree with you, Nam - I get really annoyed by these self-centred people. They work in huge modern offices and enjoy enviable perks while we are struggling with the burden of work in the stuffy noisy factory and receive nothing but low wages. Why don't they put forward a plan to better the working conditions? MINH

2 Read the text and answer the questions.

(Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

In which paragraph (A-F) does the writer...

1 provide an example of a source of advice for those selecting a career?

2 give explanations for the need of a certain characteristic?

3 give an example of the jobs that won't be done properly by a robot?

JOINING THE WORKFORCE

A

The world of work has been undergoing dramatic changes. Step by step, robots are taking over manual jobs that used to be done by semi-skilled workers. Al assistants in the forms of holograms have been on trial at Changi Airport and Boston Airport. Their performance as perfectly efficient check-in staff has amazed users. Certain restaurants in South Korea have introduced tablets for self-order and have even made use of maid robots in place of waiters and 10 waitresses. Getting a secure job or a career can't have been more challenging.

B

On leaving school, 18-year-olds are faced with one of the toughest decisions of their life: career choice. Which to pursue requires sensible decision basing on their in-depth self-understanding. Guidance from school counsellors and parents together with insights into their potentials from character tests will empower them to make informed decisions. It is also worth noticing that, in this ever-advancing world, school-leavers need to be well-prepared for changes and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

C

However bewildering career choice may be, it is no more than the beginning of a person's career. To further it, they have no alternative but to become better day by day. In essence, career development is a continual and lifelong process in which they need to specify their goals, boost their own confidence, improve communication skills, and expand personal networking. Actually, university graduation simply celebrates the completion of adults' mainstream education, signifying their non-stop self-improvement.

D

Of all the qualities, a person's flexibility will work in this full-of-changes world. Flexibility manifests itself in professional agility, problem-solving skills, change management and innovative thinking. As long as they are not set in their way of thinking, they can easily get a task done.

E

AI has been replacing certain blue-collar workers, but it can never establish a role in a field that has 40 something to do with emotional intelligence (EQ). Automated learning machines can repeatedly lecture a subject, but they can never become an inspiring story for students. Robots in hospitals can accurately perform operations, but at no time can they comfort the lonely and suffering patients like a gentle nurse.

F

Technology has taken mankind to a world of constant change. School-leavers are expected to improve themselves and own the right skills to meet the social demands.

Reading Strategy

Read the multiple-choice questions and all possible answers carefully.

• Find the part of the text that each question refers to

• Read the answers again and choose the one that best matches the information in the text.

• Check that the other answers are incorrect.

Tạm dịch

Chiến lược đọc

Đọc kỹ các câu hỏi trắc nghiệm và tất cả các câu trả lời có thể có.

• Tìm phần văn bản mà mỗi câu hỏi đề cập đến

• Đọc lại câu trả lời và chọn câu trả lời phù hợp nhất với thông tin trong bài.

• Kiểm tra xem các câu trả lời khác có sai không.

3 Read the Reading Strategy. Then read the first question in exercise 4, followed by paragraph A. When you have chosen the correct answer (a, b, c or d), read the paragraph again and decide why the other options are wrong.

(Đọc Chiến lược đọc. Sau đó đọc câu hỏi đầu tiên trong bài tập 4, tiếp theo là đoạn A. Khi bạn đã chọn câu trả lời đúng (a, b, c hoặc d), hãy đọc lại đoạn văn và quyết định tại sao các phương án còn lại đều sai.)

4 Read the text. For questions (2-5), circle the correct options (a-d).

(Đọc văn bản. Đối với các câu hỏi (2-5), hãy khoanh tròn các phương án đúng (a-d).)

1 It is harder for manual workers to find jobs because

a the modern world prefers automatic holograms.

b they do not work as effectively as robots.

c robots for the airports are now available.

d customers to restaurants are served by robots.

2 The key to a good choice of career is

a talking with one's parents.

b taking calculated risks.

c knowing oneself thoroughly.

d consulting an expert.

3 In terms of career development, the writer emphasises the need to

a register for a continual course.

b achieve a goal.

c graduate from university.

d better one's interpersonal skills.

4 Flexibility

a gets people into a professional conflict.

b helps a person grow professionally.

c wonderfully changes the world.

d prevents people from acquiring new techniques.

5 In the writer's opinions, AI

a is not a frightening threat to young adults' career.

b is more efficient than humans in almost any field of work.

c is going to free humans from the need to go to work.

d is less sophisticated than humans in hospitals and schools.

5 Read the text again. Are the sentences true or false? Write T or F. Correct the false sentences.

(Đọc văn bản một lần nữa. Những câu sau đúng hay sai? Viết T hoặc F. Sửa các câu sai.)

1 Every restaurant in South Korea has robots to serve customers.

2 Character tests can predict your future success in a career.

3 There are now jobs that people in the past heard nothing of.

4 Robots can partly replace a teacher.

5 Robots have both strengths and weaknesses.

6 Write a short summary of the text. Use the following questions as an outline.

(Viết một bản tóm tắt ngắn của văn bản. Sử dụng các câu hỏi sau đây làm dàn ý.)

• How has the world of work been?

• What causes most concern among 18-year-olds?

• Where can they turn to for help regarding choosing a career?

• What is of vital importance to getting on in your career?

• Why is it important to be flexible?

• What prevents the conquest of robots in the world of work?

• What affects one's future career most?

(• Thế giới việc làm thế nào?

• Điều gì khiến thanh thiếu niên 18 tuổi lo lắng nhất?

• Họ có thể tìm đến đâu để được giúp đỡ trong việc lựa chọn nghề nghiệp?

• Điều gì có tầm quan trọng sống còn để thăng tiến trong sự nghiệp của bạn?

• Tại sao phải linh hoạt?

• Điều gì ngăn cản sự chinh phục của robot trong thế giới việc làm?

• Điều gì ảnh hưởng tới sự nghiệp tương lai của một người nhất?)

a. Read the email from Lizzy to Jess and choose the subject line of Jess's original email.

(Đọc email từ Lizzy gửi cho Jess và chọn dòng chủ đề cho email gốc của Jess.)

1. My new school

(Ngôi trường mới của tôi)

2. I need some advice

(Tôi cần một lời khuyên)

3. What career do you want?

(Bạn muốn làm nghề gì?)

New message

To: JessicaHT@chatbox.com

Subject: RE: ___________

Hi Jess,

It's nice to hear from you. I'm so happy that you're doing well and enjoying your new home in Canada.

I'd be happy to give you some advice on your career. I've been looking at what to do myself, and it's been pretty difficult. It's great that you narrowed it down to being either an interior designer or a banker. I have to say, they are two very different jobs.

Anyway, you could definitely be a great interior designer. You're so creative and artistic. You'd really enjoy choosing furniture and colors for different rooms. I think you could even work from home for some businesses. I know how much you love your sofa. However, as an interior designer, you could have some really difficult clients who don't know what they want or find it hard to keep up with the newest trends and popular styles. I think if you did lots of research and learned how to talk to clients, you could avoid those problems.

Being a banker is also an interesting career choice. I never really saw you as a banker, but I know you could be great at it. They make lots of money and work as part of a big team. You'd enjoy that. You could even work with some rich and famous people. However, I think you might have to work a lot. Bankers work all the time. You might not get much time to be creative. I know you're really hard-working, but I think if you find a good work-life balance, you could enjoy being a banker, though.

I hope this helped. Let me know what you decide to do. I think we should meet up over the holidays. When are you free?

Speak soon,

Lizzy

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Tin nhắn mới

Tới: JessicaHT@chatbox.com

Chủ đề: RE: ___________

Chào Jess,

Thật vui khi được nghe từ bạn. Tôi rất vui vì bạn đang sống tốt và tận hưởng ngôi nhà mới ở Canada.

Tôi rất vui được cung cấp cho bạn một số lời khuyên về sự nghiệp của bạn. Tôi đang suy nghĩ xem mình phải làm gì và việc đó khá khó khăn. Thật tuyệt khi bạn thu hẹp phạm vi trở thành nhà thiết kế nội thất hoặc nhân viên ngân hàng. Tôi phải nói rằng, đó là hai công việc rất khác nhau.

Dù sao đi nữa, bạn chắc chắn có thể trở thành một nhà thiết kế nội thất giỏi. Bạn thật sáng tạo và nghệ thuật. Bạn thực sự thích lựa chọn đồ nội thất và màu sắc cho các phòng khác nhau. Tôi nghĩ bạn thậm chí có thể làm việc tại nhà cho một số doanh nghiệp. Tôi biết bạn yêu chiếc ghế sofa của mình đến mức nào. Tuy nhiên, với tư cách là một nhà thiết kế nội thất, bạn có thể có một số khách hàng thực sự khó tính, những người không biết họ muốn gì hoặc khó theo kịp các xu hướng mới nhất và phong cách phổ biến. Tôi nghĩ nếu bạn nghiên cứu nhiều và học cách nói chuyện với khách hàng, bạn có thể tránh được những vấn đề đó.

Làm nhân viên ngân hàng cũng là một lựa chọn nghề nghiệp thú vị. Tôi chưa bao giờ thực sự coi bạn là một nhân viên ngân hàng, nhưng tôi biết bạn có thể làm rất tốt việc đó. Họ kiếm được rất nhiều tiền và làm việc như một phần của một đội lớn. Bạn sẽ thích điều đó. Bạn thậm chí có thể làm việc với một số người giàu có và nổi tiếng. Tuy nhiên, tôi nghĩ bạn có thể phải làm việc rất nhiều. Nhân viên ngân hàng làm việc mọi lúc. Bạn có thể không có nhiều thời gian để sáng tạo. Tuy nhiên, tôi biết bạn thực sự làm việc chăm chỉ, nhưng tôi nghĩ nếu bạn tìm được sự cân bằng tốt giữa công việc và cuộc sống, bạn có thể thích làm nhân viên ngân hàng.

Tôi hy vọng điều này đã giúp. Hãy cho tôi biết bạn quyết định làm gì. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta nên gặp nhau vào dịp nghỉ lễ. Khi nào bạn rảnh?

Nói sớm đi

Lizzy

b. Now, read and answer the questions.

(Bây giờ hãy đọc và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1. What country has Jess moved to?

(Jess đã chuyển đến sống ở nước nào?)

2. The word saw in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______________.

(Từ saw ở đoạn 4 có nghĩa gần nhất với)

A. watched

(đã xem)

B. imagined

(tưởng tượng)

C. cut

(cắt)

3. According to the email, all of the following are true EXCEPT____________.

(Theo email, tất cả những điều sau đây đều đúng NGOẠI TRỪ)

A. Lizzy knows what career she wants

(Lizzy biết cô ấy muốn nghề nghiệp gì)

B. Jess has thought about what career she wants

(Jess đã nghĩ về nghề nghiệp mà cô ấy muốn)

C. Lizzy thinks Jess is artistic

(Lizzy nghĩ Jess có khiếu nghệ thuật)

4. What three descriptions does Lizzy use for Jess?

(Lizzy sử dụng ba mô tả nào cho Jess?)

5. Which of the following can be inferred from the email?

(Điều nào sau đây có thể được suy ra từ email?)

A. Lizzy thinks Jess would enjoy being a banker more than an interior designer.

(Lizzy nghĩ Jess sẽ thích làm nhân viên ngân hàng hơn là nhà thiết kế nội thất.)

B. Lizzy thinks Jess would enjoy being an interior designer more than a banker.

(Lizzy nghĩ Jess sẽ thích làm nhà thiết kế nội thất hơn là nhân viên ngân hàng.)

C. Lizzy thinks Jess would enjoy having both careers equally.

(Lizzy nghĩ Jess sẽ thích có cả hai sự nghiệp như nhau.)

c. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

a. Read the parts of a résumé below. Which sentence best summarizes the person who wrote it?

(Đọc các phần của bản lý lịch dưới đây. Câu nào tóm tắt đúng nhất về người đã viết nó?)

1. They are creative and have good time management skills and experience working part-time in an office.

(Sáng tạo, có kỹ năng quản lý thời gian tốt và có kinh nghiệm làm việc bán thời gian tại văn phòng.)

2. They are well-organized and have good communication skills and experience warring part-time.

(Họ có tính tổ chức tốt, có kỹ năng giao tiếp tốt và có kinh nghiệm tham chiến bán thời gian.)

PROFILE:

Motivated and responsible high school student with great interpersonal skills, looking for a full-time job in a customer service role in a sales company.

EDUCATION: Nguyen Anh School, Hanoi, Vietnam

2019 - present

• Achieved high grades in all subjects last year and was top of class in math and English

• Received excellent school reports from teachers about writing assignments and always submitted them on time

EXPERIENCE:

Store Worker - My Store, Hanoi

2021 - present

Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Learned about the importance of having good customer service skills in a business by handling customers' requests

• Handled payments, operated cash registers, and made sure all purchases were recorded

• Sometimes managed the store alone while making sure all customers were happy

• Talked to customers and co-workers daily to maintain a positive and friendly working environment

• Developed a responsible mentality from helping run a business and managing payments

Nguyen Anh Basketball Club

2020 - 2022

Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Played on the school basketball team for four years with a promotion to captain in 2021

• Organized the school basketball club and contributed to helping other students learn and play basketball after school

• Organized practice sessions for players and encouraged new players to participate

• Communicated with school managers to arrange practice sessions and basketball equipment

• Increased the number of students in the club by 15% by designing posters and putting them up in school

• Developed interpersonal skills by building a strong relationship with club members

Happy Home Shelter

2019 - 2022

Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Assisted in organizing fundraising events by promoting them and finding volunteers

• Collected and organized weekly donations and kept an accurate budget

• Learned event planning skills including organizational and problem-solving skills

• Successfully organized over 10 fundraising events which raised over $1,000 for the shelter

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HỒ SƠ:

Một học sinh trung học năng động và có trách nhiệm với kỹ năng giao tiếp cá nhân tuyệt vời, đang tìm kiếm một công việc toàn thời gian ở vị trí dịch vụ khách hàng trong một công ty bán hàng.

GIÁO DỤC: Trường Nguyễn Anh, Hà Nội, Việt Nam

2019 - hiện tại

• Đạt điểm cao trong tất cả các môn học năm ngoái và đứng đầu lớp về môn toán và tiếng Anh

• Nhận được đánh giá xuất sắc của giáo viên về bài tập viết và luôn nộp đúng hạn

KINH NGHIỆM:

Nhân Viên Cửa Hàng - My Store, Hà Nội

2021 - hiện tại

Trách nhiệm và thành tích:

• Tìm hiểu về tầm quan trọng của việc có kỹ năng phục vụ khách hàng tốt trong doanh nghiệp bằng cách xử lý các yêu cầu của khách hàng

• Xử lý các khoản thanh toán, vận hành máy tính tiền và đảm bảo tất cả các giao dịch mua đều được ghi lại

• Đôi khi quản lý cửa hàng một mình trong khi đảm bảo tất cả khách hàng đều hài lòng

• Nói chuyện với khách hàng và đồng nghiệp hàng ngày để duy trì môi trường làm việc tích cực và thân thiện

• Phát triển tinh thần trách nhiệm từ việc giúp điều hành doanh nghiệp và quản lý thanh toán

Câu lạc bộ bóng rổ Nguyễn Anh

2020 - 2022

Trách nhiệm và thành tích:

• Chơi trong đội bóng rổ của trường trong bốn năm và được thăng chức đội trưởng vào năm 2021

• Tổ chức câu lạc bộ bóng rổ của trường và góp phần giúp đỡ các học sinh khác học và chơi bóng rổ sau giờ học

• Tổ chức các buổi luyện tập cho người chơi và khuyến khích người chơi mới tham gia

• Liên hệ với ban giám hiệu nhà trường để sắp xếp các buổi tập luyện và thiết bị bóng rổ

• Tăng số lượng học sinh trong câu lạc bộ lên 15% bằng cách thiết kế áp phích và dán chúng trong trường học

• Phát triển kỹ năng giao tiếp bằng cách xây dựng mối quan hệ bền chặt với các thành viên câu lạc bộ

Mái Ấm Ngôi Nhà Hạnh Phúc

2019 - 2022

Trách nhiệm và thành tích:

• Hỗ trợ tổ chức các sự kiện gây quỹ bằng cách quảng bá chúng và tìm kiếm tình nguyện viên

• Thu thập và tổ chức quyên góp hàng tuần và giữ ngân sách chính xác

• Học các kỹ năng lập kế hoạch sự kiện bao gồm kỹ năng tổ chức và giải quyết vấn đề

• Tổ chức thành công hơn 10 sự kiện gây quỹ quyên góp được hơn 1.000 USD cho mái ấm