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UNIT 12: MY FUTURE CAREER

A. PHONETICS
I. Sarah and Ann are discussing their jobs. Draw arrows to illustrate Ann’s
tone.
1. Sarah: Our manager is friendly.
Ann: Friendly? She is perfectly friendly.
2. Sarah: The salary is quite appealing.
Ann: Appealing? It is extremely appealing.
3. Sarah: The colleague sitting next to me is OK.
Ann: OK? He is brilliant!
4. Sarah: The location of our company is convenient.
Ann: Convenient? It’s very ideal.
5. Sarah: The provided lunch is good.
Ann: Good? It’s wonderful!
6. Sarah: The chance to get promoted is fair.
Ann: Fair? It’s absolutely great!
II. The response to the pairs of sentences are the same but the speakers have
opposite attitudes. Draw arrows to show the tones.
1 - I can recommend the 1 - The tomato juice wasn’t fresh and
a chicken in mushroom b the oyster was still somewhat
sauce. raw.
- Delicious. - Delicious.
2 - Our retail sales fell 8% in 2 - Our sales are up for the third year
a May. b in a row.
- Excellent. - Excellent.
3 - I’ve passed my driving 3 - I quitted my new job.
a test. b - Fantastic!
- Fantastic!
4 - I’ll lend you the car if you 4 - Your car won’t be ready until
a like. b next week.
- Great! Thank you. - Oh, great. I need it tomorrow.
5 - She’d like her bedroom 5 - The weather is warm and with a
a painted grey and brown. b lot of sun.
- It’s gorgeous.
- It’s gorgeous.
6 - Daddy! I came second in 6 - I dropped out of school last week.
a maths. b - Well done, John!
- Well done, sweetheart!

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR


I. Match the words with their definitions.
1. academic a. a qualification obtained after a course of study or an
2. vocational exam
3. approach b. used in a practical way
4. flexitime c. continuing to exist or develop, or still happening
5. ongoing d. connected with studying from books
6. applied e. having a lot of energy and a strong personality
7. certificate f. able to understand how somebody else feels
8. empathetic g. showing a high level of skill or training
9. dynamic h. a method of doing something
10. professional i. relating to the skills you need to do a particular job
j. a system of working that allows employees to vary
the time they start or finish work

II. Complete the sentences with the words from part I.


1. The school offers _______ programs in welding, electrical work, and building
maintenance.
2. His personal history makes him especially _______ to workers’ need for a fair
wage.
3. Career is an _______ process and so it needs to be assessed on continuous
basis.
4. Children who are not good at _______ subjects may excel in music or sport.
5. She is working on her GED _______ so she can attend art school.
6. _______ is also beneficial to workers pursuing an education.
7. The modern _______ to grammar teaching should make it easier to learn.
8. Seek advice from a _______ beautician who specializes in bridal makeup.
9. I’m going to take a course in _______ mathematics this semester.
10. We’re looking for a _______ , caring and positive teacher who wants to make a
difference.

III. Fill in each blank with a suitable job from the box. Modify it if necessary.
housekeeper lodging manager biologist event planner
architect
mechanic craftsman pharmacist fashion designer tour guide
1. Charles Darwin, one of the most famous _______ to hail from Britain, is best
known for his theory of evolution.
2. The Yale University Art Gallery was designed by the renowned _______ ,
Louis Kahn.
3. A hotel _______ is responsible for ensuring rooms and other areas of a hotel
are kept clean every day.
4. _______ are responsible for helping people to visit unfamiliar areas.
5. I applied for a job as a _______ in a local garage, but I was rejected.
6. Working as a _______ , he is responsible for the overall operations of the hotel.
7. After they have an initial idea, _______ try out various fabrics and produce a
prototype.
8. Local _______ sell handmade souvenirs from leather at an annual Lithuanian
folk arts and crafts.
9. An _______ is responsible for coordinating and organizing all aspects of a
client’s event.
10. The _______ carefully measured out a dose of herbal medicine and told me
how to brew it.

IV. Fill in each blank with a phrase or idiom from the box. Modify it if
necessary.
earn a living do a nine-to-five job take a course
work flexitime
make a bundle burn the midnight oil behind the scenes take
into account
1. He bought a few stocks and _______ in just a few years.
2. Some people don’t like _______ as they find it so boring to work in a job with
a regular routine.
3. Gallatin tried _______ by teaching French in Harvard College.
4. She was always toadying to the boss, but she didn’t _______ out of it!
5. I’ve _______ in both English speaking and writing since I started this course.
6. Susan decided _______ in art and design because it’s a good way to progress
her career.
7. My boss never _______ my extra hours of work, that’s why I need to change
my job now.
8. I’d like _______ so I can spend more time taking care of my elderly mother.
9. Although he had retired, Brown remained active: _______ for years.
10. I have a big exam tomorrow so I’ll be _______ tonight.
V. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d to complete each sentence.
1. She started her _______ as an EFL teacher in Egypt in 1996.
a. work b. profession c. career d. occupation
2. He intends to _______ in medical school to qualify as a doctor and specialise in
health care,
a. enrol b. take c. promote d. manage
3. _______ study the ways in which matter and energy interact.
a. Sociologists b. Physicists c. Architects d. Biologists
4. Older workers are more _______ to change than their younger counterparts.
a. dynamic b. empathetic c. adaptable d. professional
5. The _______ has to meet with clients to understand the purpose of the event
they are about to organize.
a. customer service representative b. event planner
c. fashion designer d. lodging manager
6. We’re all working _______ to get the job finished on time.
a. flexitime b. timeout c. time after time d. overtime
7. Many of my friends are _______. They are fashion designers, painters and
musicians.
a. technical b. patient c. skillful d. artistic
8. During the middle and high school years, American students do much less well
in mathematics than their Japansese _______.
a. acquaintances b. peers c. partners d. counterparts
9. _______ training is focused on building skills specific to an occupation or
career field.
a. Academic b. Educational c. Vocational d. Theoretical
10. After leaving university, I wasn’t sure which career _______ to choose.
a. road b. track c. path d. route
VI. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
1. Although I was late, I didn’t miss the bus.
→ In spite of__________________________________________________________
2. Although I was in a hurry, I didn’t forget to lock the door.
→ Despite____________________________________________________________
3. Even though it was raining heavily, they went to the football match.
→ In spite of __________________________________________________________
4. She didn’t get the job, even though she had all the necessary qualifications.
→ In spite of__________________________________________________________
5. Though she hates rock music, she went to the performance.
→ Despite____________________________________________________________
6. Even though they were very successful, they never made much money.
→ In spite of__________________________________________________________
7. Although she knew the answer, she refused to tell him.
→ Despite____________________________________________________________
8. Although she has a lot of money, she doesn’t help the homeless.
→ Despite____________________________________________________________
9. Even though I had planned very carefully, we ended up staying in a really bad
hotel.
→ Despite____________________________________________________________
10. Though I wasn’t keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.
→ In spite of__________________________________________________________
VII. Rewrite the sentences, using the words given.
1. I like Joseph, but I sometimes find him very irritating. (although)
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2. The weather was rough. They still set sail. (despite)

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3. We sell almost a hundred machines a month. We are a small company. (though)

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4. He lacked experience, but he became a successful businessman. (in spite of)

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5. Susan had lived in Norway for ten years. She never got used to the cold.
(despite)

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6. You still play loud music. I’ve asked you not to several times. (even though)

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7. They said construction was complete. However, there were builders working on
the hotel when we arrived. (although)

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8. I was very hungry. I had eaten a big breakfast two hours earlier. (in spite of)

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9. They offered him a place at the university. He was only 15. (though)

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10. I had been ill all day. I handed my report in on time. (despite the fact that)

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VIII. Underline the correct form.
1. She agreed not to tell/ not telling anyone about what had happened.
2. He disliked to work/ working with committees and avoided it whenever
possible.
3. In court, she admitted to receive/ receiving almost $1 million as “consulting
fees”.
4. They chose to stay/ staying in a cheap hotel but spend more money on meals.
5. I regretted not to learn / not learning to play the piano when I was younger.
6. Never rely on someone else’s memory. Learn to trust/ trusting your own.
7. Please, avoid to touch / touching the wires with wet hands.
8. Gina tried to open/ opening the door, but it seemed to be/ being stuck.
9. After finishing his studies, John intends to enrol / enrolling in a vocational
course.
10. She postponed to make / making a decision on opening the new shop.
11. The police refuse to comment/ commenting on whether anyone has been
arrested.
12. In spite of the traffic, we managed to get / getting to the airport in time.
13. Sometimes she would stop to cry / crying for a while, and it seemed that she
was gaining control.
14. We started to learn! learning English in third year junior middle school.
15. This book is definitely worth to read/ reading and you will learn some useful
leadership skills from it.
IX. Complete the sentences with words from the box, using Verb + to-infinitive
or Verb + V-ing.
meet go take buy type spend
sign be
switch off listen change ban earn
1. Have you tried _______ the batteries? That might work.
2. She has decided _______ travelling for a year before starting university.
3. Did I mention _______ our clients on Monday?
4. Katherine appears _______ the most qualified person for the job.
5. On the way to the station, I stopped _______ a paper.
6. Do you remember _______ the lights before we came out?
7. You can’t expect _______ $3,000 per month as a fresh graduate.
8. I had finished _______ the report just minutes before it was due.
9. The council is considering _______ vehicles from the town centre to relieve
congestion.
10. Don’t forget _______ the document as soon as you are finished.
11. If you are planning _______ classes in a summer term, remember that fewer
courses are offered.
12. I always enjoy _______ to classical music whenever I’m feeling stressed.
13. Mom would love _______ time in the garden, taking care of her flowers and
plants.
X. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Having bought the house, they couldn’t afford _______ (furnish) it.
2. I could hardly imagine _______ (live) in such a remote and desolate spot.
3. He promised _______ (send) me a recommendation letter two days ago.
4. My boyfriend keeps _______ (change) his mind because he doesn’t truly know
what he wants.
5. Both children deny _______ (break) the window, but I’m sure they did.
6. I must remember _______ (go) shopping later - we have no food!
7. Our memories are filled with things we never even meant _______ (remember).
8. Excuse me, would you mind _______ (clean) the table, please!
9. Peter pretended _______ (have) a stomachache and left work early.
10. I regret _______ (inform) that you have failed the application round for the
teaching position.
11. I forgot _______ (mail) my check, so I paid the rent twice this month.
12. Clare offered _______ (take) me to the airport, which was very kind of her.
13. I continued _______ (work) till Sally came in and then we had supper.
14. I can’t stand _______ (stay) at home for long periods of time.
15. I’m glad it’s almost summertime - I just can’t wait _______ (go) swimming!
XI. Choose the correct answers, a, b, c, or d to complete the sentences.
1. Do you mind _______ in here? Speaking is not allowed in the library.
a. no talking b. not talking c. not talk d. not to talk
2. My parents are never pleased with my grades _______ I get nothing less than a
‘B’.
a. even though b. despite c. because d. because of
3. We’ve decided to go on a vacation _______ all the financial problems we are
going through.
a. although b. since c. in spite of d. however
4. He has received several scholarships _______ his academic and artistic ability.
a. though b. because of c. despite d. for
5. I hope _______ in time for my trip to Australia next month.
a. recover b. recovering c. to recover d. to be
recovered
6. I always put off _______ my homework until the last possible moment.
a. doing b. to do c. do d. in doing
7. _______ riding a bicycle is a good leg exercise, it does not use up a lot of
calories.
a. As b. Because c. If d. Although
8. I expect to get high marks in this exam _______ I put in a lot of work for it.
a. even though b. whereas c. so that d. because
9. _______ working for the company for six months now, he never seems to know
what to do.
a. Since b. Although c. Despite d. Because of
10. Are you going to make your daughter _______ part time in the store this
summer?
a. work b. to work c. working d. worked
11. _______ he had read the instructions several times, he knew what to do.
a. Whereas b. Until c. After d. Although
12. Patricia encouraged me _______ to Stanford, and I got in.
a. applying b. to apply c. apply d. applied
13. I feel like _______ to the movies this evening - want to come?
a. go b. to go c. to going d. going
14. Our company is surviving _______ the fact that the economy has gone into
recession.
a. although b. because of c. despite d. whereas
15. It’s no use _______ on the telephone. The line is always busy.
a. try to call b. trying calling c. to try calling d. trying to call
XII. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. Janet is responsible _______ the training and orientation of employees.
2. Don’t be too curious _______ things you are not supposed to know.
3. Coursework is taken _______ account as well as exam results.
4. Super’s theory focused _______ describing the process of career development.
5. Many students opt _______ business studies simply because it sounds like a
passport to a good job.
6. Vocational training programs provide you _______ practical skills can be
directly applied _______ a occupation.
7. My sister decided _______ her future career while she was still at secondary
school.
8. Most students who enrol _______ geology courses do not intend to become
geologists.
9. What made you interested _______ applying for this position?
10. The charity work you’ve been doing really makes a difference _______ these
kids.

C. SPEAKING
I. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box. Write the
letters of the sentences.
A.Do you have to produce any reports?
B.First of all, what is your current position?
C.Thanks for your information, Peter. It sounds like you have an
interesting job.
D.What sort of problems do you deal with on a daily basis?
E. Do you ever attend meetings?
F. What do your responsibilities include?
G.What else does your job involve?
H.Hi, Mr. Peter. Could you tell me some information about your
current job?
Jack: (1)______________________________________________________________
Peter: Certainly. What would you like to know?
Jack: (2)______________________________________________________________
Peter: I work as a software engineer at Schuller’s and Co.
Jack: (3)______________________________________________________________
Peter: I’m responsible for systems administration and in-house programming.
Jack: (4)______________________________________________________________
Peter: Oh, there are always lots of small system glitches. I also provide information
on a need-to-know basis for employees.
Jack: (5)______________________________________________________________
Peter: Well, as I said, for part of my job I have to develop in-house programs for
special tasks in the company.
Jack: (6)______________________________________________________________
Peter: No, I just have to make sure that everything is in good conditions.
Jack: (7)______________________________________________________________
Peter: Yes, I attend monthly meetings at the end of the month.
Jack: (8)______________________________________________________________
Peter: Yes, it’s very interesting, but stressful, too!
II. Put the dialogue into the correct order.
____Nice to meet you, too.
____So you don’t mind working long hours, do you?
____No, I think I have pretty good understanding about the job. I believe I can
easily adapt to this new work, and I hope to have the opportunity to work for
you.
____Well, what are your strengths?
____Can you work under pressure?
1 Please take a seat.
____Of course not.
____Thank you.
____I was a student at West Coast University, and I just graduated with a Bachelor
degree in Finance. I have been working part-time as a payroll clerk for the last
two years.
____Alright. John, nice to meet you. Thank you for coming.
____Do you have any questions for me?
____I am a hard-working person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn new
things, and I can easily get along with people.
____John, please tell me a little bit about yourself.
____Yes, I can. When I was at school, I took quite a few courses each semester
while working at least twenty hours a week. I handled that situation very well.

D. READING
I. Complete the passage with words from the box.
success profession career purposely
successful
living likely definite decisions well-
It is very important for everybody to make the right choice of (1) _______ .
And it is no wonder because there are a lot of honourable professions at your
disposal to obtain, for example, the profession of a teacher, a doctor, a computer-
operator, an engineer, a journalist, etc. It is difficult for the young people to give a
(2) _______ answer. There are lots of people who take (3) _______ about their
professions and their career very easily. It is a matter of fact that only few of them
become successful in their careers and their lives. Most of such people don’t gain
much (4) _______ in their professions and their careers. The next point is that there
is a big difference between job and career. Job is just a place to work in and to earn
your (5) _______ while career involves planning out the journey, picking up the
necessary skills along the way to be successful, and (6) _______ deciding what
your interests, skills and work values are.
Some people never pick a (7) _______. They continue drifting from job to job,
without considering where the drifting will lead. Teens may change their career
interests or goals over time, but a (8) _______ career usually leads to more
advanced and challenging opportunities. And let’s face it - you’re (9) _______ to
be working most of your life, so why not enjoy what you’re doing. Finally, try to
choose your career carefully and then you will be happy and (10) _______ in your
future life.
II. Read the article carefully, then do the tasks.
The Right Job for Your Personality
Choosing a career is an important life decision, yet many people settle on one
based on the opinions of friends and family. It’s very difficult to find something
you really enjoy doing, but scientists have devised tests to help people come closer
to finding their dream job. Take a look at the six personality types below and see
which jobs might be right for you. Most people are a combination of two or three
types.
Realistic
Realistic people like to work with things they can see or touch. They are
inclined to solve problems by doing them, rather than thinking or talking about
them. They generally like to work outside and are good with tools, machines,
plants, and animals. Job matches: carpenter, chef, nurse, pilot
Investigative
People of this personality type value ideas and are strong at tasks that allow
them to investigate facts and figure out complex problems. They are better at
individual work like research and study, rather than leading groups of people or
working in teams. Job matches: computer programmer, historian, psychologist,
surgeon
Artistic
Artists are creative people. They don’t work well with structure and rules, and
thrive instead in environments that allow communication and a free flow of ideas.
They enjoy tasks that allow them to express themselves and mix with people. Job
matches: actor, art therapist, graphic designer, writer
Social
Social personalities love to work with people. They get the most satisfaction
out of teaching and helping others, and are driven to serve the community as
opposed to making money. Job matches: coach, counselor, social worker, teacher
Enterprising
Many great leaders and business people have enterprising personalities. These
are persuasive people who are good at making decisions and leading teams. They
tend to value money, power, and status, and will work toward achieving them. Job
matches: business owner, event manager, lawyer, salesperson
Conventional
Conventional people appreciate rules and regulations, and like having structure
to their lives. They are logical thinkers and have a lot of self-control, making them
the perfect people to work with data and details. Job matches: accountant, analyst,
editor, librarian
Nowadays, anyone can take a Holland Code personality test online to find what
jobs might be right for them. Why not try it today?
A. Match the personality type with the description.
1. Realistic a. likes to lead and influence other people
2. Investigative b. likes to organize things and check details
3. Artistic c. likes to create new things and express their ideas
4. Social d. likes to work with their bodies and do practical
5. Enterprising things
6. Conventional e. likes to work with ideas and problems
f. likes to work with and help other people
B. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. Your personality types make you better suited for some occupations than
others.
2. Most people consider their personality types before choosing a job.
3. Realistic people prefer thought rather than action.
4. People with artistic personality like self-expression in their work.
5. Enterprising people are frequently concerned with money, power and status.
6. Social people are interested in serving the community as well as making
money.
7. Investigative people often work independently and do not seek leadership roles.
8. Both social and investigative types like working with other people.
9. You need to see an expert to take a Holland Code test.
C. Answer the questions.
1. What do realistic people like to work with?

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2. Are investigative people well suited in the fields of computer science and
technology?

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3. What are conventional people good at?

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4. In which environments do artistic people work well?

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5. What are examples of enterprising jobs?

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E. WRITING
I. Write sentences, using the clues given.
1. it/ important/ school leavers/ gain/ skills/ improve/ their employment
opportunities.

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2. Brenda/ plan/ spend/ a month/ do/ work experience/ a law firm/ this summer.

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3. in spite/ meet/ all job requirements/ he/ not offer/ a job/ the CNN.

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4. Nick/ just decide/ turn down/ the job offer/ because/ the salary/ not meet/ his
need.

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5. career planning/ be/ ongoing process/ can help/ you/ manage/ learning and
development.

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6. You/ should/ take/ your values/ account/ when/ make/ any decision/ your
career.

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7. My vocational teacher/ from/ I’ve learnt most/ advise/ me/ choose/ different
career.

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8. Vocational programs/ provide/ students/ practical learning opportunities/ hands-
on experiences/ prepare/ them/ a career.

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II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
1. Despite knowing she was wrong, Sarah refused to admit it.
→ Although __________________________________________________________
2. No film this year was as good as Alien Descent.
→ Alien Descent was by _________________________________________________
3. It wasn’t unusual for George to turn up late.
→ George turned ______________________________________________________
4. People are buying thousands of gadgets on Black Friday all around the world.
→ Thousands _________________________________________________________
5. “It was Jim who broke my kitchen window!”
→ Mrs James accused Jim _______________________________________________
6. Our plane arrived on time although there was a delay during takeoff.
→ In spite of __________________________________________________________
7. I can’t play professional football because I’m not tall enough.
→ I could ____________________________________________________________
8. Hoa tried to get an intern position in that international company.
→ Hoa attempted ______________________________________________________
9. I feel nervous when I think about starting my new job.
→ It makes ___________________________________________________________
10. Very few people succeed in losing weight and keeping it off.
→ Very few people managed _____________________________________________
TEST FOR UNIT 12
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. a. lodging b. contract c. enroll d. logic
2. a. manager b. mechanic c. career d. standard
3. a. bundle b. customer c. cultivation d. occupation
4. a. receive b. efficient c. physicist d. process
5. a. chef b. mechanic c. architect d. chemist
II. Choose the word that has the stress different from the rest.
1. a. career b. apply c. approach d. progress
2. a. overtime b. architect c. ongoing d. dynamic
3. a. flexitime b. designer c. housekeeper d. physicist
4. a. occupation b. priority c. adaptable d. professional
5. a. certificate b. receptionist c. alternative d. academic
III. The response to the pairs of sentences are the same but the speakers have
opposite attitudes. Draw arrows to show the tones.
1a - I got an A for History. 1b - I failed my history exam.
- Well done. - Well done.
2a - My computer was out of order. 2b - Mom bought me a new laptop.
- Great. - Great.
3a - My boss gave me three days 3b - I can’t have a day off although I
off. am sick.
- How awful. - How awful.
4a - I will get promoted next week. 4b - They are planning to fire me.
- Brilliant. - Brilliant.
5a - They fired me without any 5b - I was offered an accountant
reasons. position.
- Excellent. - Excellent.
6a - He could persuade his boss to 6b - He is forced to work 16 hours a
let him work at home. day.
- Wonderful.
- Wonderful.
7a - They sent me to a remote area. 7b - They sent me to Singapore to
work as a CEO secretary.
- Amazing! - Amazing!

IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.


1. Graduates are well equipped _______ careers in environmental policy.
a. with b. about c. for d. to
2. Most students see their time at university _______ the first step in their career
path.
a. over b. off c. on d. as
3. Brian _______ by buying, fixing, and reselling phones while he was still in
college.
a. took into account b. made a
bundle
c. burned the midnight oil d. made a difference
4. Every business has a(n) _______ who prepares financial statements on a
regular basis.
a. secretary b. sale manager c. event planner d. accountant
5. _______ prepare students for the world of work, schools should focus on soft
skills such as critical thinking, innovation and adaptability.
a. Although b. In spite of c. In order to d. Before
6. So many students have difficulty _______ a good job after graduation.
a. find b. to find c. finding d. on finding
7. The medical profession requires doctors to be _______ towards their patients.
a. empathetic b. dynamic c. professional d. patient
8. _______ applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.
a. Due to b. Despite c. Though d. Provided
that
9. She really loves teaching. She can’t _______ working in any other field but
education.
a. stand b. imagine c. wait d. help
10. “My dream is to become a doctor because I want to save people’s lives.”
“___________”
a. That’s terrible! b. It’s not what I want to hear.
c. That’s a very good point. d. Maybe you find it boring.
V. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. Jennifer _______ (work) professionally on the problem of missing children
since graduating in 2000.
2. While I _______ (talk) to my friend on the phone, my manager _______ (enter)
the room without knocking.
3. A projected 58 million students _______ (enrol) in U.S. public schools by the
year 2022.
4. If I _______ (pass) my exams successfully, I _______ (start) an apprenticeship
in September.
5. When I _______ (ring) the office this morning, Tom _______ (already go) out.
6. If there _______ (not be) any money, _______ (the world/ be) a better place?
7. The policy _______ (change) several times in the last few months.
8. The school won’t let you _______ (do) Physics unless you have at least a B in
Maths.
9. As a graduate she decided _______ (not pursue) a career based on her degree of
engineering.
10. Did I really tell you I was unhappy? I don’t remember _______ (say) that.
VI. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. A number of highly-qualified _______ like doctors, engineers etc. migrated out
of the country. (profession)
2. My financial problems were made worse by my bad _______ . (housekeeper)
3. Students at all academic levels benefit from _______ assignments. (alter)
4. To start the _______ process, you’ll enter your account information. (enrol)
5. The program is _______ strong and will prepare a high schooler for college.
(academic)
6. In this job you need to be _______ and able to cope with unexpected situations.
(adapt)
7. Only a qualified _______ should attempt to service or repair the machine.
(technique)
8. I do not _______ with him even if I may understand his reaction. (empathetic)
9. If you excel in math and science, a career in _______ may be right for you.
(engine)
10. Nearly 3,000 workers were left _______ after the factory closed down due to a
shortage of orders. (job)
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following sentences.
1. Did you remember writing down your passport numbers in case they get lost?
A B C D
2. In spite of E-learning provides a number of advantages for users, significant
disadvantages
A B C
also exist for students.
D
3. Younger people are interested in places with jobs which they can build their
careers
A B C
and make money.
D
4. Skills that you learn from vocational training can be applied directly in a job.
A B C D
5. I look forward to see you again for free consultation and hearing test at my
clinic.
A B C D
6. All workers deserve to make a living wage that allows them to work and
support
A B C D
themselves and their families.
7. Because of the many obstacles they face, most women need and want to work.
A B C D
8. When I finish university I would work like an air hostess for Alitalia, but I
know this
A B C
is just a dream.
D
9. We can be sure that developments of IT today will become the changes in our
A B C D
lifestyles tomorrow.
10. Despite his work in such a cozy environment, he’s still not satisfied with his
job.
A B C D
VIII. Match a sentence in column A to a response in column B.
A B
1. I wonder why you want to leave a. I tend to get bored easily.
your current job.
2. What skills do you think a b. That’s right.
businessperson needs to possess?
3. What kind of job do you want? c. Well, I see your point, but not
all fashion designers are
4. I believe teaching requires more famous.
than just knowledge and skills. d. He should be good in
5. I wish to become a fashion designer communication and
because I want to be famous and presentation skills.
make a bundle. e. I saw a job advertisement on
6. What is your biggest weakness? your company’s website.
f. No. I don’t think I will work as
7. How did you hear about this an interpreter.
position? g. I am just looking for a new
8. Have you ever thought of learning challenge.
interpreting skills? h. Well, I have not decided on my
career.
IX. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
There are as many kinds of careers as there are people. They vary greatly in the
type of work (1) _______ and in the ways they influence a person’s life. The kind
of career you have can affect your life in many ways. For example, it can determine
(2) _______ you live and the friends you make. It can reflect how much education
you have and can determine the (3) _______ of money you earn. Your career can
also affect the way you feel about yourself and the way other people act toward
you.
To make wise career decisions and plans, you need as much information as (4)
_______ . The more you know about yourself and career opportunities, (5)
_______ chance you will have to choose a satisfying career. Before you begin to
explore career fields, you should determine your values, your interests, and your
aptitudes. Each person has many values, which vary (6) _______ strength. For
example, money is the strongest value for some people - that is, wealth is more
important to them than anything else. (7) _______ , they focus their thoughts,
behavior, and emotions on the goal of earning a high income. Other values include
devotion to religion, (8) _______ risks, spending time with family, and helping
others. You can develop an understanding of your values by asking yourself what is
most important to you and by examining your beliefs. For example, is it important
to you to work as a member of a team? Or would you (9) _______ be in charge or
work alone? If working alone or being in charge is important to you, independence
is (10) _______ one of your primary values.
1. a. involve b. involved c. involving d. to involve
2. a. what b. where c. who d. when
3. a. number b. total c. amount d. sum
4. a. necessary b. relevant c. possible d. available
5. a. the best b. best c. better d. the better
6. a. by b. with c. in d. on
7. a. As a result b. However c. Furthermore d. Despite that
8. a. taking b. making c. facing d. having
9. a. like b. prefer c. imagine d. rather
10. a. mainly b. probably c. greatly d. solely
X. Read the article carefully, then do the tasks.
Young people in school today will be joining the workforce tomorrow. But are
they being prepared for success in the 21st-century work environment?
When asked if students are missing skills for the workforce, we heard a
resounding ‘yes.’ Students today learn academic core subjects, which are useful.
But they aren’t gaining all the knowledge they need to seamlessly integrate into the
office environment.
For instance, not all students have the right computer skills. “As technology has
become pervasive in the classroom and the workplace, solid technology skills are
essential for every student. Teaching digital literacy skills ultimately falls upon
educators. Schools need to go beyond the ‘three R’s’ to improve college and career
readiness with technical skills,” said Ray Kelly, CEO, Certiport, a certification
testing company
Beyond that, students need to be ready to meet specific employer needs. “Too
often, high school students do not demonstrate workplace habits that employers
prioritize, including reliability, punctuality, customer service and high-quality
task completion,” said Andrew Rothstein, Chief Academic Officer of the National
Academy Foundation. “There are also frequent issues with written and presentation
skills that are appropriate in a business context. Teamwork and problem solving are
the new constants.”
Indeed, teamwork is a very important - and often absent - skill among students
entering the workforce. “Students need to learn how to work well with others -
cooperative learning, working in groups. Students need to be able to think out of
the box and be creative. They need to find different ways to offer solutions,” said
Marilyn Curtain-Phillips, a high school math teacher and college professor.
(From https://www. educationworld.com)
A. Match the words or phrases with their definitions.
1. resounding a. the quality of being able to be trusted
2. seamlessly b. finally
3. pervasive c. treat something as more important than
4. ultimately other things
5. go beyond d. smoothly
6. prioritize e. things that always stay the same
7. reliability f. clear and emphatic
8. constants g. do more than
h. existing everywhere
B. Choose the correct answer.
1. According to the passage, today’s students _________.
a. are being well prepared for jobs b. learn unnecessary academic
subjects
c. aren’t ready for work d. are skilled with technology
2. Which is not the thing that students need to succeed at work, according to
Andrew Rothstein?
a. The quality of being satisfactory b. Good written communication
skills
c. The habit of being on time d. The ability to work as a team
3. As used in line 9, “the three R’s” means _________.
a. replacement, reduction and refinement b. reduce, reuse and recycle
c. rapid, reliable and repeatable d. reading, writing and
arithmetic
4. Technology skills, as Kelly said, are important to today’s students because
_________.
a. some employers can require workers to have these skills
b. technology is everywhere in the present time workplace
c. students need them to improve their study skills
d. technology allows student to gain access to information anywhere at any time
5. What is the meaning of “think out of the box”?
a. think carefully and deeply
b. think in a clear or logical way
c. think in a new, different, or creative way
d. think quickly and effectively
6. All of the following are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT _________.
a. teamwork is a very important skill in the workplace
b. teamwork skills are useful in helping students to work well with others
c. students lack the necessary teamwork skills when they enter the workforce
d. students with strong teamwork skills will be sought out by employers
7. What can be inferred from the passage?
a. Teaching students job related skills is very important.
b. Work habits can break your development path.
c. Academic skills will be required to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
d. Acquiring a good knowledge of science will improve your employability.
XI. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word in capital.
1. Although she has health problems, she is always so full of life. (DESPITE)

________________________________________________________________
____________
2. “Don’t cross the park at night,” he told the children. (WARNED)

________________________________________________________________
____________
3. I didn’t forget to buy the bread. Here it is! (REMEMBERED)

________________________________________________________________
____________
4. They intend reaching the mountains by the end of the week. (PLANNING)

________________________________________________________________
____________
5. Have you decided where to go for your summer holidays? (MADE)

________________________________________________________________
____________
6. Why don’t we leave for the tour after breakfast on Saturday? (HOW)

________________________________________________________________
____________
7. “I don’t think I can go to the restaurant with you tonight,” Jane said.
(REFUSED)

________________________________________________________________
____________
8. We had the barbecue as planned in spite of the change in the weather.
(ALTHOUGH)
________________________________________________________________
____________
9. Would you like to go skating on Friday? (FANCY)

________________________________________________________________
____________
10. It was such an interesting TV series that I watched it all in two days. (SO)

________________________________________________________________
____________
XII. Write a paragraph about three qualities you possess that are needed for
your dream jobs. Take the following questions as clues:
1. What is your dream job?
2. Why do you like that job?
3. What are the three qualities you need to able to do that job?

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