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I. Label the pictures with words/phrases. (Text)

bartender fashion designer garment worker hairdresser mechanic

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

II. Match the jobs in A with their descriptions in B to make complete sentences. (Text)
A B
1. A tailor a. receives and pays out money in a shop, bank, restaurant, etc.
2. A surgeon b. performs a particular task in the process of making a product in a factory.
3. A assembly worker c. designs and develops computer software.
4. A cashier d. performs medical operations.
5. A software engineer e. makes clothes.

III. Choose a job from the box for each person. (Work)

mechanic chef waiter software engineer tour guide cashier

1. Emily: I want to prepare food at an Italian restaurant. I'll get training at a cooking school.
→ _________________________
2. Sam: I'm keen on reading about historical sites in the city. I want to explain them to visitors to my city.
→ _________________________
3. Minh: My father designs mobile applications and computer programmes. I want to do that type of work.
→ _________________________
4. Tracy: The store where I work is very busy. There are long lines of customers at my check-out counter.
Sometimes I'm tired, but I try to be calm and helpful.
→ _________________________
5. Peter: At first, I made some mistakes with the customers' orders and was a bit slow to serve them.
However, things got better. I'll do this part-time job again next summer.
→ _________________________
6. Tim: I'm curious about cars. I want to learn about how their engines work and how to fix their problems.
→ _________________________

IV. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence. (Text + LQT + Work)

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1. Subjects like maths, physics, English, and literature are called _______ subjects.
A. theoretical B. art C. academic D. physical
2. She earns a _______ by selling home-made foods.
A. life B. salary C. money D. living
3. He went to college to get _______ training in business management.
A. life-long B. informal C. formal D. online
4. Finding a _______ job in big cities is rather difficult.
A. teacher B. teaching C. taught D. teach
5. Career _______ programmes are useful because they help students make good decisions about their
future jobs.
A. orientation B. pressure C. tradition D. income
6. Tim wants to become a ______ because he loves fixing machines and vehicles.
A. teacher B. mechanic C. singer D. bartender
7. Matt works part-time at a hairdresser’s to gain more ______.
A. lessons B. experience C. salary D. orientation
8. Ms Hoa is a skillful ______ who makes beautiful and unique dresses.
A. hairdresser B. mechanic C. tailor D. assembly worker
9. James can do basic maths and use a cash register, so he can work as a _______.
A. store cashier B. maths teacher C. garment worker D. software engineer
10. He received _____ training in healthcare and earned a university degree in it.
A. informal B. basic C. formal D. lifelong

V. Complete the text, using words / phrases from the box. (Text)
job rewarding creative sewing career
My mum first learnt (1) ______________ skills from my grandmother. She got her (2) ______________
as a tailor when she was 16. Now she owns a small tailor shop in the village. She is (3) ______________
and hardworking. She has such an excellent sense of style that many ladies love the clothes she makes.
Though sometimes she has to work late at night, she finds her job (4) ______________ because she can
satisfy her customers. I think my mum has had a successful (5) ______________ in tailoring.

VI. Read the article and do the tasks that follow. (Text)
When you turn 15, you should start thinking seriously about your career. However, making career
choices can be challenging, especially in this changing world.
1. Assembly workers and ticket sellers, whose jobs are repetitive, are being replaced by machines. However,
technology has also created new jobs, such as software engineers and online teachers. Besides, beauty jobs
like nail artists and hairdressers are becoming popular because people want to take better care of themselves.
2. Computer skills have become a must for many jobs. For example, doctors need to keep digital medical
records of their patients. People also collaborate with each other so often that teamwork and
communication skills are now increasingly important.
3. Many teenagers are willing to take vocational courses instead of going to university. Training can be both
face-to-face and online. Opportunities to learn new skills are open to everyone provided that they have
inquiring minds.
In the future, there may be even more changes in the world of work. It's a good idea for you to work
well in teams, keep on learning and have good computer skills. By doing so, you can move confidently on
your career path.

a. Which number (1-3) does each sentence (A - C) below fit in? Tick (✔) the correct number
for each sentence.

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 1 2 3
A. The skills needed for the jobs are changing, too.
B. The preferred type of training is also changing
C. The kinds of jobs people are doing are changing.
b. Which of the following is the best title for the article?
A. The changing world of work B. How to choose your career path C. Making good job decisions
c. Tick (✔) T (True) or F (False).
T F
1. Teenagers should consider their career paths as soon as they reach 18.
2. A nail artist is an example of a job created by technology.
3. In many jobs, people need to be able to use computers well.
4. People can get job training in more ways than they could in the past.
5. There will be fewer changes in the world of work in the future.

VII. Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question,
choose the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (N-08)
Choosing the right career can be difficult, but having a career orientation (1) _____. But with a little
hard work and some planning, you can set yourself on a(n) path to a successful career that can help you earn
a(n) living. It is very easy to turn your hobbies into a future career. (2) ____. Consider what you like to do
and how that might fit into a career. You may want to work part-time in order (3) _____. For example, if
you like drawing or art, consider becoming a graphic designer.
Academic subjects at school transfer well into future careers but may require more schooling than
other types of careers. (4) ____. For example, if you like chemistry class, you can look forward to a future
career as a lab technician or a pharmacist.
A. to get more experience in your desired career.
B. will help you get a job
C. The issue is that you have to be willing to work for your choice.
D. Many hobbies lead to real world needs and positions.

VIII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D. (NTC)
Vocabulary A School-leavers’ Guide
The tips below are for school-leavers. There may be things that suit you the most.
Getting advice from teachers
Your teachers have been observing you and your classmates for months: they’ll
know your strengths, talents, and personality. Share both your dreams and concerns
with them, and allow them to give you an honest opinion on where they see you in
a year’s time.
Taking a career test
There are plenty of career-matching tests you can take online These tests are
typically created by career experts and psychologists and can help eliminate your
uncertainty.
Visiting colleges
Seeing a campus in full swing could help you visualise yourself there - or not! You
could even contact university admissions, who will be happy to answer any questions
that come to mind.
Talking to friends for inspiration

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 They may drive you mad half of the time, but you’d trust your friends with your life
- figuratively, at least. Talk openly to as many of your peers as possible. After all,
they have a firsthand understanding of what you’re experiencing.
What you can do after school
Once you’ve talked to your friends and family and done some thinking on your own,
you will arrive at some great-sounding options for the future. Before making a
choice, it’s important to consider the “for" and “against" for each possible scenario.
(Adapted from: https://www.careeraddict.com)
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Seeking advice B. Testing yourself
C. Options for the future D. Tips for school-leavers
2. Advice from teachers is worth as ______________.
A. they have seen you long B. they know your ability and personality
C. they share with you their dream D. they will tell you if they like you or not
3. What is one detail not mentioned in the text?
A. Taking a career test B. Visiting colleges
C. Doing voluntary work D. Talking to friends for inspiration
4. In the context of the text, what does the word visualise most likely mean?
A. form a picture of B. take a photo of C. understand D. perceive
5. Which of the following is NOT implied?
A. Career matching tests are useful. B. Your peers can know the real you.
C. No option is perfectly suitable. D. Everyone will make a great-sounding option.

IX. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage. (N-08)
Why are future skills important?
It is important to develop future skills because having them can 1 _______ your success and help improve
your career prospects. Here are some important skills to help you 2 _______ in your career.
Employers will continue to look for employees that can find solutions to problems. Critical thinking can help
you put information into small groups to better understand data and make accurate conclusions.
Active learning can help you develop skills and learn how to perform job tasks quickly. This is valuable to
employers 3 _______ it means you are adaptable so it may be easier to 4 _______ you.
Complex problem-solving is the ability to 5 ______ the information needed to analyse an issue and plan to
solve it. Businesses face complex problems every day, and it is important that they hire employees who can
6
______ creative solutions.
7
___ involves the ability to think of unique solutions and use your minds to see situations differently. It can
be a useful 8 ___ for developing new ideas, increasing efficiency and inventing solutions to complex problems.
Communication will continue to be an in-demand skill for future jobs. In the 9 ______, communication is
essential to cooperate with coworkers and 10 ______ company goals.
1. A. increase B. broaden C. extend D. widen
2. A. evolve B. continue C. grow D. flow
3. A. if B. even C. when D. because
4. A. prepare B. equip C. train D. practise
5. A. assemble B. gather C. reunite D. combine
6. A. promote B. deepen C. widen D. develop
7. A. Creativity B. Imagination C. Productivity D. Performance
8. A. gadget B. tool C. appliance D. equipment
9. A. workroom B. workstation C. workshop D. workplace
10. A. conclude B. end C. achieve D. do
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