UNIT 9: CAREER PATHS BẢNG TỪ VỰNG STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa 1. adviser n /ədˈvaɪzə(r)/ cố vấn 2. career n /kəˈrɪə(r)/ nghề, sự nghiệp 3. pursue v /pəˈsjuː/ theo đuổi 4. applicant n /ˈæplɪkənt/ người nộp đơn xin việc 5. school-leaver n /ˈskuːl liːvə(r)/ học sinh đã tốt nghiệp 6. automated adj /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd/ tự động hoá 7. critical thinking n /ˌkrɪtɪkl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ tư duy phản biện 8. decision-making n /dɪˈsɪʒn meɪkɪŋ/ đưa ra quyết định 9. soft skills n /ˈsɒft skɪlz/ kỹ năng mềm 10. adapt v /əˈdæpt/ thay đổi cho phù hợp, thích nghi 11. gain v /ɡeɪn/ có được 12. passion n /ˈpæʃn/ niềm đam mê 13. personality n /ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/ tính cách 14. passionate adj /ˈpæʃənət/ có niềm đam mê với/ dành cho 15. career path n.p /kəˈrɪə(r) pɑːθ/ con đường sự nghiệp 16. match v /mætʃ/ phù hợp với 17. specialty n /ˈspeʃəlti/ chuyên ngành 18. barista n /bəˈriːstə/, /bəˈrɪstə/ nhân viên pha chế 19. position n /pəˈzɪʃn/ vị trí 20. obsolete adj /ˈɒbsəliːt/ lỗi thời 21. fascinating adj /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/ rất thú vị, hấp dẫn 22. tutor n /ˈtjuːtə(r)/ gia sư 23. character n /ˈkærəktə(r)/ tính cách, phẩm chất 24. CV (curriculum vitae) n /ˌsiː ˈviː/ /kəˌrɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/ sơ yếu lý lịch 25. childminder n /ˈtʃaɪldmaɪndə(r)/ người trông trẻ BẢNG CẤU TRÚC STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa 1. keep up with something theo kịp, bắt kịp với cái gì 2. look down on somebody coi thường ai 3. take over đảm nhiệm, thay thế 4. be in demand có nhu cầu, được mọi người mong muốn 5. come up with something nảy ra (ý tưởng, giải pháp) 6. deal with something đối phó, giải quyết thứ gì 7. take into account xem xét, cân nhắc NGỮ PHÁP
TEACHING ASSISTANTS NEEDED ● Do you have a passion for teaching (12) children? ● Are you a good (13) ? ● Are you interested in organising learning activities? We need 10 volunteer teaching assistants to help at a summer camp for primary school students. (14) this interests you, please send your CV to
[email protected]. Question 12. A. the Question 13. A. communicate B. an B. communicator C. Ø (no article) C. communicatively D. a D. communicative Question 14. A. Should B. Were C. Had D. If 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 for the following question. Question 15. a. After graduation, I've decided to pursue a career in teaching. b. Additionally, I'm eager to make a positive impact on young minds and contribute to shaping the future. c. Best regards. d. Dear Henry, I hope this letter finds you well. e. Connecting with students and sharing knowledge is something I find deeply fulfiling. f. I'm excited about this new journey and can't wait to embark on it. g. Teaching has always been my passion, and I believe it's the perfect path for me. A. d – e – b – a – f – g – c B. d – a – b – e – g – f – c C. d – a – g – e – b – f – c D. d – a – b – g – e – f – c 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 16 to 20. As we look for jobs we love, we find many choices. Some are old-fashioned, like teaching or engineering, (16) , like managing social media or helping the environment. By thinking about what we enjoy, what we're good at, and what we want to do, we can pick the right job for us. This helps us feel more sure about our decisions and (17) . For example, starting a business lets us be creative, and teaching (18) . Doing community work helps us tackle important problems and make a positive impact. (19) _ , we can pick from lots of different jobs more easily. The jobs we choose shape our careers and (20) as we move forward. Question 16. A. as others are new B. while others are new C. because others are new D. however others are new Question 17. A. finds jobs that match our interests. B. find jobs that matches our interests. C. finds jobs that matches our interests. D. find jobs that match our interests. Question 18. A. allows us to help kids learn and grow B. allow us help kids learn and grow C. allows us help kids learn and grow D. allow us to help kids learn and grow Question 19. A. Having used their strengths and interests B. If they use their strengths and interests C. When we use our strengths and interests D. That we we use our strengths and interests
Question 20. A. to make us happy and successful B. make us happy and successful C. make us happily and successfully D. to make us happily and successfully Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25. Technology has brought a lot of changes to our lives. The introduction of new technologies and the growth of artificial intelligence have also created (21) career opportunities. Here are some jobs that we'll be seeing more of in the coming years. Nowadays, coding - or the process of writing computer programs - is becoming a valuable skill (22) 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 (23) , in many countries, coding has even been added to the primary school curriculum. Over the past few years, the (24) 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. (25) , content creation will continue to grow and will still be a career in the future. Question 21. A. much B. every C. another D. many Question 22. A. where B. that C. who D. whose Question 23. A. interestingly B. surprisingly C. temporarily D. importantly Question 24. A. requirement B. enquiry C. demand D. standard Question 25. A. However B. As a result C. Moreover D. For example Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 30. 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. Follow your passion and interests 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 a 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. Think about employment opportunities 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