Unit 12 - Năng lực giao tiếp: Your career paths

3/3/2024 4:00:00 PM

Listen to the conversation between Mark and Lily. Choose the best answer.

What is Lily's main reason for choosing a job?

  • Passion
  • Ability
  • Salary

Why did Lily decide to become a bartender?

  • She wants to travel.
  • She enjoys meeting new people.
  • She needs a job with flexible hours.

How did Lily earn her certification to become a bartender?

  • By joining a 6-month course
  • By working as an apprentice
  • By attending an online training

How long is Mark's course?

  • Three years
  • Two years
  • Six months

What are Lily's plans for the next five years?

  • To open vocational training courses
  • To travel to different countries
  • To establish her own bar

Fred: I’ve applied for a scholarship to study abroad. Hopefully, I’ll get accepted.

Dad: _____

  • You can say that again.
  • Nothing more to say.
  • I hope so, too.
  • I hope not.

Student: Here is my application for the summer internship. I hope I’ll get selected.

Staff: _____

  • Of course not, it's not costly.
  • No problem.
  • Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
  • Thank you. Good luck.

Choose the correct answers in the box to complete the conversation. Write only the letter A-E in each blank.

A. I think we should know our passions and abilities to make a good career choice.

B. That sounds fascinating! Can you tell me more about what this job involves?

C. I plan to attend vocational colleges and take training courses in agricultural engineering.

D. I think it involves a mix of both practical and theoretical work. 

E. It’s also informative because I get to learn about new technologies and techniques.


Emma: Hi, Jack! What job do you want to do in the future? 

Jack: Hi, Emma! I want to become an agricultural engineer.

Emma:  

Jack: Sure! As an agricultural engineer, I will work on improving farming and agricultural processes. This means I will design and develope agricultural machinery or manage soil and water resources.

Emma: Is it a very hands-on job?

Jack: Yes, being an agricultural engineer can be a very hands-on job.

Emma: What do you find most rewarding about this career?

Jack: I find it very rewarding to help farmers increase their crop yields and make farming more efficient.

Emma: Where will you get the necessary training for this job?

Jack:

Emma: That sounds like a solid plan. I hope you will achieve your dream.

Jack: Thank you, Emma!

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Choosing the right career is important for your future. To make a good choice, you need to think about several things. First, consider if the job is . Some jobs need a lot of time and effort, like doctors or engineers.

You should be when making your choice. This means you need to make clear decisions about what job you want. Being is also important. This means asking questions and finding out as much as you can about different jobs.

Think about your , which is what you enjoy and what you are good at. Some people like jobs that are repetitive, meaning the same tasks every day, like in factory work. Others prefer more variety.

Vocational training can help you learn specific skills for a job. Some careers need special degrees or certificates which can help you to have jobs. It is important to balance what you enjoy with what will make you happy and successful in your career.

Write an email (100 - 120 words) to tell a friend of yours about your dream job in the future.

Your email should include:

  • name of the job
  • the description of the job
  • the skills it needs
  • personal qualities you need