UNIT 5: THE WORLD OF WORK TỪ VỰNG BẢNG TỪ VỰNG STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa 1. shift n /ʃɪft/ ca làm việc 2. tiring adj /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/ gây mệt mỏi 3. stressful adj /ˈstresfl/ căng thẳng 4. nine-to-five adj / naɪn- tə -faɪv/ giờ hành chính 5. accountant n /əˈkaʊntənt/ kế toán viên 6. overtime n /ˈəʊvətaɪm/ ngoài giờ làm việc 7. challenging adj /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ đầy thách thức 8. relevant adj /ˈreləvənt/ có liên quan 9. bonus n /ˈbəʊnəs/ tiền thưởng 10. employ v /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ tuyển dụng 11. rewarding adj /rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ/ đáng, xứng đáng 12. qualification n /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ bằng cấp, trình độ 13. well-paid adj /ˌwel ˈpeɪd/ được trả lương cao 14. vacancy n /ˈveɪkənsi/ vị trí công việc còn trống 15. flexible adj /ˈfleksəbl/ linh hoạt 16. review n /rɪˈvjuː/ bài đánh giá 17. hard-working adj /ˌhɑːd ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ chăm chỉ 18. on-the-job adj /ɒn-ðə-ʤɒb/ trong công việc, khi đang làm việc 19. wage n /weɪdʒ/ tiền công 20. responsibility n /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/ trách nhiệm 21. supervise v /ˈsuːpəvaɪz/ giám sát 22. attendance n /əˈtendəns/ chuyên cần 23. responsible adj /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ có trách nhiệm 24. enthusiastic adj /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ nhiệt tình, hào hứng BẢNG CẤU TRÚC STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa 1. on a night shift làm ca buổi tối 2. go on a business trip đi công tác 3. follow in one’s footsteps nối gót, theo nghiệp ai 4. apply for something ứng tuyển cho vị trí gì 5. interfere with something can thiệp vào cái gì 6. wait on tables phục vụ đồ ăn thức uống cho khách trong nhà hàng 7. give rise to something khiến điều gì xuất hiện NGỮ PHÁP
1. Câu đơn Câu đơn là loại câu chỉ gồm một mệnh đề độc lập. Ex: He has been working for this company for 2 years. 2. Câu ghép Câu ghép là loại câu gồm hai hoặc nhiều mệnh đề độc lập, nối với nhau bằng liên từ kết hợp như and (và), but (nhưng), nor (cũng không), yet (nhưng), so (vì vậy), hoặc liên từ tương quan như not only … but also (không những … mà còn), hoặc một trạng từ liên kết như as a result (kết quả là), moreover (hơn thế nữa), in fact (thực tế là), on the other hand (mặt khác). Ex: He had an excellent performance at the interview, so he was offered the job. Being a teacher is a demanding job; moreover, you don’t earn a high salary. 3. Câu phức Câu phức là loại câu gồm một hoặc nhiều mệnh đề độc lập và ít nhất một mệnh đề phụ thuộc nối với nhau bằng liên từ phụ thuộc như when (khi), while (trong khi), because (vì), although (mặc dù), if (nếu), so that (để mà). Ex: When I was young, I wanted to become a teacher. PRACTICE Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. enthusiastic B. qualification C. shift D. overtime Question 2. A. rewarding B. relevant C. stressful D. flexible Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3. A. bonus B. employ C. attend D. review Question 4. A. accountant B. attendance C. hard-working D. supervise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. I realise that a rigid schedule isn’t suitable for me. A. responsible B. enthusiastic C. nine-to-five D. hard-working Question 6. The company hopes to fill a for the head of the development team. A. bonys B. vacancy C. wage D. review Question 7. Apprentices will be provided with valuable training. A. on-the-job B. nine-to-five C. stressful D. tiring Question 8. Teaching young minds, though low-paid, can be a very career for some. A. stressful B. challenging C. responsible D. rewarding Question 9. The store owner decided to increase the minimum for workers to address concerns about living expenses. A. fare B. pension C. wage D. fine Question 10. As a leader, Sam is responsible for his team’s progress and ensuring that project deadlines are met. A. attending B. shifting C. employing D. supervising Question 11. He left school without formal qualifications, he couldn’t find a good job. A. but B. so C. or D. Yet Question 12. Henry tried to hone his business English skills he could enhance his employability.
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[email protected] Question 16. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article) Question 17. A. friendly B. friends C. friendship D. befriend Question 18. A. or B. so C. but D. and Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful letter/ paragraph for the following questions. Question 19. a. Just wanted to share some exciting news - I've picked up a part-time job recently. b. Though it's keeping me busy, I'm managing my time well. c. The environment is vibrant, and the team is amazing. d. Take care. e. Dear Mai, I hope you're doing well! f. Plus, it's a great way to earn some extra cash while studying. g. Let's catch up soon and I'll tell you more about it. h. It's at a local café, and I'm loving it. i. I think you'd enjoy working here too. A. e – a – f – h – c – b – i – g – d B. e – a – c – h – b – f – i – g – d C. e – a – h – c – f – b – i – g – d D. e – a – h – f – c – i – b – g – d Question 20. a. However, managing classroom dynamics and meeting diverse learning needs require patience and adaptability. b. Working as a teacher is both challenging and fulfilling. c. Despite the demanding nature of the job, teachers find joy in witnessing their students' growth and achievements. d. Ultimately, being a teacher is a noble profession that leaves a lasting impact on individuals and communities alike. e. Moreover, fostering meaningful connections with students and colleagues creates a supportive and
enriching environment. f. Nevertheless, the sense of purpose derived from shaping the future generation outweighs the challenges. g. Every day brings new opportunities to inspire and educate young minds. A. b – e – g – f – c – a – d B. b – g – c – e – a – f – d C. b – a – e – g – f – c – d D. g – b – c – e – a – f – d Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25. Having a part-time job while studying offers numerous advantages. Firstly, (21) while studying, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. Secondly, working part-time helps students develop time management skills, (22) balance work and academic commitments effectively. Moreover, part-time jobs provide students with financial independence, allowing them to support (23) and alleviate financial burdens. Additionally, part-time employment enhances interpersonal skills by (24) . Overall, having a part-time job while studying is beneficial because it enables students to gain experience, manage time efficiently, (25) , and enhance interpersonal skills. Question 21. A. that allows students gain practical experience B. it allows students to gain practical experience C. what allows students to gain practical experience D. this allows students gaining practical experience Question 22. A. if they learn to B. because they learn C. though they learn to D. as they learn to Question 23. A. ourselves B. itself C. myself D. themselves Question 24. A. promoting interaction with colleagues and customers B. promote interaction with colleagues and customers C. promoting colleagues and customers with interaction D. promote colleagues and customers with interaction Question 25. A. we attain financial independence B. financial independence is attained C. attain financial independence D. attaining financial independence Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 30. Around the world, there are some jobs that may seem quite strange and surprising to you. A. Train pushers In Japan, the railway system is huge and everyone there uses trains. This makes them overcrowded most of the time. During rush hour, railway station attendants called 'pushers' or 'oshiya' do the strangest job in the world - they push passengers into trains. They have to do this because of the large number of commuters who wish to arrive at their desired locations on time. That's why they must endure the pain in squeezing themselves inside the train. B. Cleaners of the world's highest building Have you ever wondered how the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, is cleaned? It takes a team of 36 window cleaners a total of three months to clean the tower's reflective windows. Working from the height of more than 800 metres, the cleaners face huge challenges especially during bad weather. They must be the bravest cleaners in the world.
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