UNIT 8.

THE WORLD OF WORK

Complete the table with necessary information:

Words Phonetic transcription Vietnamese equivalence

1. academic (a) /ˌækəˈdemɪk/ Thuộc về học thuật

2. administrator (n) /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtə(r)/ nhân viên hành chính
3. align (v) /əˈlaɪn/ tuân theo, phù hợp
4. applicant (n) /ˈæplɪkənt/ Người nộp đơn xin việc
5. apply (v) /əˈplaɪ/ Nộp đơn, đệ trình
6. apprentice (n) /əˈprentɪs/ thực tập sinh, người học
việc

7. approachable (a) /əˈprəʊtʃəbl/ dễ gần, dễ tiếp cận

8. articulate (a) /ɑːˈtɪkjuleɪt/ hoạt ngôn, nói năng lưu loát
9. barista (n) /bəˈriːstə/ nhân viên làm việc trong
quán cà phê
10. candidate (n) /ˈkændɪdət/ ứng viên đã qua vòng sơ
tuyển
11. cluttered (a) /ˈklʌtəd/ lộn xộn, trông rối mắt
thông cảm, cảm thông
12. compassionate (a) /kəmˈpæʃənət/

13. colleague (n) /ˈkɒliːɡ/ đồng nghiệp

14. covering letter (n) /ˌkʌvərɪŋ ˈletə(r)/ thư xin việc

15. dealership (n) /ˈdiːləʃɪp/ doanh nghiệp, kinh doanh

16. demonstrate (v) /ˈdemənstreɪt/ thể hiện/ minh họa

17. entrepreneur (n) /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː(r)/ nhà doanh nghiệp, người
khởi nghiệp
18. potential (a,n) /pəˈtenʃl/ tiềm năng
19. prioritise (v) /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/ sắp xếp công việc hợp lý, ưu
tiên việc quan trọng trước
20. probation (n) prəˈbeɪʃn/ sự thử việc, thời gian thử
việc
21. qualification (n) /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ trình độ chuyên môn bằng
cấp
22. recruit (v) /rɪˈkruːt/ tuyển dụng
23. relevant (a) /ˈreləvənt/ thích hợp, phù hợp
24. shortlist (v) /ˈʃɔːtlɪst/ sơ tuyển
 25. specialise /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/ chuyên về lĩnh vực nào đó
(v)
26. tailor (v) /ˈteɪlə(r)/ điều chỉnh cho phù hợp

27. trailer (n) /ˈtreɪlə(r)/ xe móc, xe kéo

28. tuition (n) /tjuˈɪʃn/ học phí
29. unique (a) /juˈniːk/ đặc biệt, khác biệt, độc nhất
30. well-spoken (a) /ˌwel ˈspəʊkən/ nói hay, nói với lời lẽ trau
chuốt

HOMEWORK:

Exercise 1. Use the correct form of the words in the box to complete each sentence.
tailor prioritise specialise
relevant shortlist approach
1. If you have(a)_______ relevant job experience, it will be an advantage when applying for a
job.
2. A beauty salon(V) specialising ___________ in hair and beauty treatment is looking for
part-time shop assistants.
3. You don't have to change all the information in your CV. You just have to(V) tailor ______
some of the information to make yourCV suitable for the job requirements.
4. Being friendly and easy to talk to, he is seen as a/an (A) approachable ________ manager.
5. You can(V) ________ prioritise tasks when you deal with the most important task first.
6. Don't be pessimistic if you are not(v) ________ shortlisted the first time you apply for a job.
Look for other opportunities.

Exercise 2. Fill each gap in the sentences with a suitable word from the box.
 skill, opportunity, probation, qualification, candidate,
salary, certificate, education, advertisement, prospect

1. She is now earning a good salary __________________as an interpreter.

2. There’s a real_ prospect __(tiềm năng)_______________ that England will qualify for
the next World Cup.
3. The whole team played with great skill ____________and determination.
4. Once your probation, __________________ period is successfully completed, you will
be offered a contract.
5. I got the apartment through a newspaper advertisement _______________.
6. The successful candidate _(ứng viên thông qua vòng sơ tuyển)_ will be fluent (thông
thạo) in English and French.
7. Children must stay in full- time education, ______________ until the age of 18
8. Everyone entering the country needs to show a health certificate ________________
9. The children should be given the opportunity, ________________ to make their own
choices
10. Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification _______________ for this job

Exercise 3. Fill each gap with the correct form of a word from the box to complete the
sentences
apply, challenge, perform, impress, courage,
priority, compete, create, thought, confidence

1. Music and lighting are used to(v) _encourage__________ shoppers to buy more.
2. The hotel offers a high standard of service at _________competitive (a)rates.
3. Teaching young children is a(A) challenging__________ and rewarding (bổ ích) job.
4. You should make a list of all the jobs you have to do and (V) prioritize__________ them.
5. Doctors are required to keep patients’ records completely (A) confidential___________.
6. You have to submit your _ application_________ (N) letter before the end of the month.
7. It was really __________ thoughtful (chu đáo) (A)of you to remember my birthday.
8. (N)__________ Creatity and originality (độc đáo) are more important than technical
skill.
9. The drug has shown some impressive ___________(A) results.
10. Shareholders blamed the director for the company’s poor performance __________(N).

Exercise 4. Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
1. He has all the right……………for the job
A. certificates B. degree C. diplomas D. qualifications
2. Before we apply for any jobs, we need to prepare a good CV and a……..very carefully
A. resume B. job interview C. covering letter D. reference
3. Employers (nhà tuyển dụng) always want job…………….to be able to demonstrate their
skills and qualities
 A.employees B. workers C. staff D. applicants
4. There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them
are………for an interview.
A. Shortlisted B. listed C. screened D. tested
5. My application was not successful; there were more than 4,000 applicants and only 20 were
selected. I realized that apprenticeship were very………………
A. demanding B. crowding C. competitive D. difficult
6. When preparing a CV, university…………… can consider attaching a separate (chia)
report about official work experience during the course
A. graduates B. leavers C. candidates D. applicants
7. An apprentice is required to do several years’………………………
A. coaching B. education C. formation D. training
8. According to everyone in the……………………….. she’s a very good boss
A. apartment B. compartment C. department(văn phòng) D. employment
9. She’s looking for a better position(chức vụ) with another………………..
A. association B. firm(vững chãi) C. house D. society
10. It’s wise( khôn ngoan) to think about choosing a ……….. before leaving school
A. business B. career C. living D. profession
11. A doctor is a member of a respected………………….
A. occupation B. profession C. trade D. work
12. If you want a job, you have to……..for one
A. applicate B. apply C. ask D. request
13. You’ll probably have to………..an application form
A. fill down B. fill in C. fill on D. fill through
14. And you’ll need to give the names of two of three……………
A. hostage B. judges C. referees D. umpires
15. All the members of our………………….are expected to work hard
A. personal B. personnel C. staff(nhân viên) D. gang
16. Some of my work is interesting, but a lot of it is just…………………
A. Habit B. practice C. tradition D. routine(1 việc nhàm chán do lặp đi lặp lại)
17. If you are paid monthly, rather than weekly, you receive……………..
A. revenue B. a reward C. a salary D. wages
18. The purpose of running a business is to make a……………..
A. service B. profit(lợi nhuận) C. money D. contribution
19. The…………….were delivered to the warehouse by lorry
A. data B. goods C. material D. stuff
20. Many young people travel all over the world and do all kinds of jobs before they…………
A. lie down B. settle down(ổn định cs) C. touch down D. put down
21. In Britain, people are usually unwilling to tell other people how much they………………..
A. earn B. obtain C. deserve D. gain
22. If you’re a(n)………….….. you have to do what your boss tells you
A. director B. employee C. employer D. manager
23. You can earn more money by working………………
 A. extraordinary hours B. over hours
C. overtime D. supplementary hours
24. It’s difficult these days for a young person to find a well-paid………………..job
A. eternal B. reliable C. permanent (lâu dài) D. stable
25. She was………..after three years with company
A. advance B. raise C. elevated D. promoted(thăng chức)
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
1. My work is challenging, of course, because it involves both a sales function and a techique
function
A. fascinating B. rewarding C. stimulating D.
demanding (đòi hỏi khắc khe)
2. She’s doing well so she was promoted last year. Now she’s in charge of(chịu trách nhiệm)
a small team of four people
A. control B. supervises C. takes over (tiếp quản)D. rules
3. Somebody looks at the detailed specification for the installation and then another colleague
researches the cost of the labor and materials
A.co-worker (đồng nghiệp) B. employee C. staff D. supervisor
4. I’ve been working here for over ten years now and I’m on first-name terms (mối quan hệ
thân thiết) with everyone, even the CEO
A. getting on B. happy
C. having an informal/friendly relationship D. satisfied
5. Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now she’s the CEO of a big multi-national
company. However, her brother is a blue-collar (việc tay chân) worker in a small local
factory
A. mental B. low-paid C. manual (thủ công) D. regular
6. Employers usually look for candidates who have qualifications and relevant experience
A. excellent B. rich C. appropriate (thích hợp) D. extensive
7. I registered with some online employment agencies and they found a vacancy(vị trí còn
trống) almost immediately
A. work B.an available job C. career D. place
8. Jacob was made redundant last month due to his company’s downsizing policy. He’s on a
short-term contract with a medium-sized company at the moment
A. permanent B. temporary (tạm thời) C. part-time D. full-time
9. When applying for a certain job, you’ll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience
A. relevant B. prior C. practical D. considerable
10. When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made-redundant
A. fired B. sacked C. laid off(thôi việc) D. appointed
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
1. Should you hire a full-time employee on a permanent contract?
A. long-term B. long-lasting C. temporary D. limited
 2. If the candidates can perform well and impress the interviewers during the interview, they
can be recruited(tuyển dụng)
A. taken on B. dismissed C. employed D. chosen
3. To become a librarian, you need to be really well-organized
A.in order B. neat and tidy C. compassionate D. messy
4. What exactly are white-collar workers (nhân viên văn phòng)? They are people who work
in offices and administrative positions
A. manual B. intellectual C. official D. deck-job
5. Most, not to say all, of the employers want to look foe candidates with punctuality, so make
sure you make a positive impression on them by showing up on time for the interview
A. good time management B. stability to meet deadlines
C. being late D. being in time

Đáp án:
Exercise 1. Use the correct form of the words in the box to complete each sentence.
1. relevant: Nếu bạn có kinh nghiệm làm việc có liên quan, nó sẽ là một lợi thế khi xin việc.
2. specialising: Một salon thẩm mỹ chuyên điều trị tóc và sắc đẹp đang tìm kiếm trợ lý cửa hàng
bán thời gian.
3. tailor : Bạn không cần phải thay đổi tất cả thông tin trong CV của bạn. Bạn chỉ phải chỉnh một
số thông tin để làm cho CV của bạn phù hợp với yêu cầu công việc.
4. approachable: thân thiện và dễ nói chuyện, anh ấy được coi là một người quản lý dễ tiếp xúc.
5. prioritise: Bạn có thể ưu tiên nhiệm vụ khi bạn đối phó với nhiệm vụ quan trọng nhất đầu tiên.
6. shortlisted: Đừng bi quan nếu bạn không lọt vào danh sách lần đầu tiên bạn nộp đơn cho một
công việc. Tìm kiếm cơ hội khác.
Exercise 2. Fill each gap in the sentences with a suitable word from the box.
skill, opportunity, probation, qualification, candidate,
salary, certificate, education, advertisement, prospect

1. She is now earning a good salary as an interpreter.

2. There’s a real prospect England will qualify for the next World Cup.
3. The whole team played with great skill and determination.
4. Once your probation period is successfully completed, you will be offered a contract.
5. I got the apartment through a newspaper advertisement.
6. The successful candidate will be fluent in English and French.
7. Children must stay in full- time education until the age of 18
8. Everyone entering the country needs to show a health certificate
 9. The children should be given the opportunity to make their own choices
10. Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job

Exercise 3. Fill each gap with the correct form of a word from the box to complete the
sentences
apply, challenge, perform, impress, courage,
priority, complete, create, thought, confidence

1. Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more.

2. The hotel offers a high standard of service at competitive rates.
3. Teaching young children is a challenging and rewarding job.
4. You should make a list of all the jobs you have to do and prioritize them.
5. Doctors are required to keep patients’ records completely confidential
6. You have to submit your application letter before the end of the month.
7. It was really thoughtful of you to remember my birthday.
8. Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill.
9. The drug has shown some impressive results.
10. Shareholders blamed the director for the company’s poor performance

Exercise 4. Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
1. He has all the right……………for the job
A. certificates B. degree C. diplomas D. qualifications
2. Before we apply for any jobs, we need to prepare a good CV and a……..very carefully
A. resume B. job interview C. covering letter D. reference
3. Employers always want job…………….to be able to demonstrate their skills and qualities
A. employees B. workers C. staff D.
applicants
4. There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them
are………for an interview.
A. shortlisted B. listed C. screened D. tested
5. My application was not successful; there were more than 4,000 applicants and only 20 were
selected. I realized that apprenticeship were very………………
A. demanding B. crowding C. competitive D. difficult
6. When preparing a CV, university…………… can consider attaching a separate report about
official work experience during the course
A. graduates B. leavers C. candidates D. applicants
7. An apprentice is required to do several years’………………………
A. coaching B. education C. formation D. training
8. According to everyone in the……………………….. she’s a very good boss
A. apartment B. compartment C. department D. employment
9. She’s looking for a better position with another………………..
A. association B. firm C. house D. society
10. It’s wise to think about choosing a ……….. before leaving school
A. business B. career C. living D. profession
11. A doctor is a member of a respected………………….
A. occupation B. profession C. trade D. work
12. If you want a job, you have to……..for one
A. applicate B. apply C. ask D. request
13. You’ll probably have to………..an application form
A. fill down B. fill in C. fill on D. fill through
14. And you’ll need to give the names of two of three……………
A. hostage B. judges C. referees D. umpires
15. All the members of our………………….are expected to work hard
A. personal B. personnel C. staff D. gang
16. Some of my work is interesting, but a lot of it is just…………………
A. habit B. practice C. tradition D. routine
17. If you are paid monthly, rather than weekly, you receive……………..
A. Revenue(doanh thu) B. a reward C. a salary D. wages
18. The purpose of running a business is to make a……………..
A. service B. profit C. money D. contribution
19. The…………….were delivered to the warehouse by lorry
A. data B. goods C. material D. stuff
20. Many young people travel all over the world and do all kinds of jobs before they…………
A. lie down B. settle down C. touch down D. put down
21. In Britain, people are usually unwilling to tell other people how much they………………..
A. earn B. obtain C. deserve D. gain
22. If you’re a(n)………….….. you have to do what your boss tells you
A. director B. employee C. employer D. manager
23. You can earn more money by working………………
A. extraordinary hours B. over hours
C. overtime D. supplementary hours
24. It’s difficult these days for a young person to find a well-paid………………..job
A. eternal B. reliable C. permanent D. stable
25. She was………..after three years with company
A. advance B. raise C. elevated D. promoted
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
1. My work is challenging, of course, because it involves both a sales function and a techique
function
A. fascinating B. rewarding C. stimulating D.
demanding
2. She’s doing well so she was promoted last year. Now she’s in charge of a small team of
four people
A. control B. supervises C. takes over D. rules
 3. Somebody looks at the detailed specification for the installation and then another colleague
researches the cost of the labor and materials
A.co-worker B. employee C. staff D. supervisor
4. I’ve been working here for over ten years now and I’m on first-name terms with everyone,
even the CEO
A. getting on B. happy
C. having an informal/friendly relationship D. satisfied
5. Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now she’s the CEO of a big multi-national
company. However, her brother is a blue-collar worker in a small local factory
A. mental B. low-paid C. manual D. regular
6. Employers usually look for candidates who have qualifications and relevant experience
A. excellent B. rich C. appropriate D. extensive
7. I registered with some online employment agencies and they found a vacancy almost
immediately
A. work B.an available job C. career D. place
8. Jacob was made redundant last month due to his company’s downsizing policy. He’s on a
short-term contract with a medium-sized company at the moment
A. permanent B. temporary C. part-time D. full-time
9. When applying for a certain job, you’ll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience
A. relevant B. prior C. practical D. considerable
10. When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made-redundant
A. fired B. sacked C. laid off D. appointed
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
1. Should you hire a full-time employee on a permanent contract?
A. long-term B. long-lasting C. temporary D. limited
2. If the candidates can perform well and impress the interviewers during the interview, they
can be recruited
A. taken on B. dismissed C. employed D. chosen
3. To become a librarian, you need to be really well-organized
A.in order B. neat and tidy C. compassionate D. messy
4. What exactly are white-collar workers? They are people who work in offices and
administrative positions
A. manual B. intellectual C. official D. deck-job
5. Most, not to say all, of the employers want to look foe candidates with punctuality(sự đúng
giờ), so make sure you make a positive impression on them by showing up on time for the
interview
A. good time management B. stability to meet deadlines
C. being late D. being in time
Reading:
1. Read the text and questions below. Mark the correct letter A, B, C or D for each question.
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care.
View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living.
Investing the time and effort to thoroughly(triệt để) explore your options can mean the difference
between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt
to find the right one. Work influences virtually(hầu như) every aspect of your life, from your choice of
friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider.
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to
begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses(điểm yếu). Think about the classes,
hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as "Would you
like to travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary(độc lập) or
cooperative(hợp tác) work?" There are no right or wrong answers: only you know what is important to
you. Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you
cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you.
The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day.
If not, there are diversity occupation building inspector, supervisor(người giám sát) l estate agent- that
involve a great deal of time away from the office. Geographical real location may be a concem, and
employment in some fields in concentrated in certairn regions. Advertising job can generally be found
only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail
sales are found in all regions of the country
If a high salary is imiportant to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such
as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, substantially increases along with
your experience, additional training, promotions pay and commission.
Don't rule out any occupation without leaming more about . Some industries evoke positive or
negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber
does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or
demerits that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas
plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to consider is that as
you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities.
The choice you make today need not be your final one.
l. The author states that There are no right or wrong answers" in order to.
A. emphasize that each person's answers will be different
B. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
C. indicate that the answers are not really imporant.
D. indicate that each person's answers may change over time.
2. The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to.
A. questions B. answers C. features D. jobs
3. The word "assessing" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by.
A discovering B. considering C. measuring D. disposing
4. According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not
want to live in a big city?
A plumbing B. law C. retail sales D. advertising
5. The word "evoke"(gợi lên) in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to.
A. agree on B. bring to mind C. be related to D. differ from
6. The word "that” in paragraph 5 refers to
A. occupation B. the traveling life C. a flight attendant D. commission
7. It can be inferred from the paragraph 4 that
A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid
B. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career
C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion
D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career
8. In paragraph 5, the author suggests that
A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
B. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.
C. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.
D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future.
9. Why does the author mention "long, grueling hours without sleeps" in paragraph 5?
A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant's job with most people's perception.
C. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
D. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
10. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary
B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant.
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
2. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help
you identify your (1)______________. An employer will consider you seriously for a
(2)______________ when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and
which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not
everyone is equally good (3)____________everything You may need to improve yourself and so
(4)___________ courses in that freld could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to
(5)________________some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-
improvement will lead to (6)_____________ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas
to start to get to know yourself: your apitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you
feel comfortable with, your interests and your nceds. Ask (7)___________ if you have any special
talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic
as you can, and ask for other people's (8)_______________ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is
usually a
good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends. If you are considering a career
that (9)________________ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your
aptitudes with (10)______________ expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the
occupation.
1. A strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened
2. A position B. location C.spot D. room
3. A. upon B. in C.at D. for
4. A. meeting B. taking C. choosing D.interviewing
5. A. use B. make C. lose D. spend
6. A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed
7. A.you B. your C.yours D. yourself
8. A interests B. fields C.opinions D:attendances
9. A. requires B. asks C. tells D. urges
10. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
3. Read the text and questions below. Mark the correct letter A, B, C or D for each question.
Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree or diploma
course could find a good career quite easily. Companies toured the academie institutions, competing
with each other to recruit graduates. However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and nowadays
graduates ofen face strong competition in the search for jobs.
Most careers organizations highlight three stages for graduates to follow in the process of
securing a suitable career: recognizing abilities, matching these to available vacancies and presenting
them well to prospective employers.
Job seekers have to make a careful assessment of their own abilities. One area of assessment
should be of their academic qualifications, which would include special skills within their subject area.
Graduates should also consider their own personal values and attitudes, or the relative importance to
themselves of such matters as money, security, leadership and caring for others. An honest assessment
of personal interests and abilities such as creative or scientific skills, or skills acquired from work
experience, should also be given careful thought.
The second stage is to study the opportunities available for employment and to think about how
the general employment situation is likely to develop in the future. To do this, graduates can study job
vacancies and information in newspapers or they can visit a careers office, write to possible employers
for information or contact friends or relatives who may already be involved in a particular profession.
After studying all the various options, they should be in a position to make informed comparisons
between various careers.
Good personal presentation is essential in the search for a good career. Job application forms and
letters should, of course, be filled in carefully and correctly, without grammar or spelling errors. Where
additional information is asked for, job seekers should describe their abilities and work experience in
more depth, wih examples if possible. They should try to balance their own abilities with the employer's
needs, explain why they are interested in a career with the particular company and try to show that they
already know something about the company and its activities
When graduates are asked to attend for interview, they should prepare properly by finding out all
they can about the prospective employer. Dressing suitably and arriving for the interview on time are
also obviously important. Interviewees should try to give positive and helpful answers and should not be
afraid to ask questions about anything they are unsure about. This is much better than pretending to
understand a questian and giving an unsuitable answer.
There will always be good career opportunities for people with ability, skills and determination;
the secret to securing a good job is to be one of them.
1. In paragraph, “those days are gone, even in Hong Kong‘, suggests that__________________
A. in the past, finding a good career was easier in Hong Kong than elsewhere
B. nowadays, everyone in Hong Kong has an equal chance of finding a good career
C. it used to be harder to find a good job in Hong Kong than in other countries
D. even in Hong Kong companies tour the universities trying to recruit graduates
2. The word “prospective” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to:
A. generous B. reasonable C. future D. ambitious
3. According to paragraph 3, job seekers should__________________
A. aim to give a balanced account of what the employer needs
B. divide the time equally between listening to the interviewer and speaking
C. discuss their own abilities in relation to what the employer is looking for
D. attempt to show the employer is looking for
4. According to paragraph 3, graduates should________________.
A. only consider careers which are suited to them as people
B. include information about personal atitudes and values in their job application
C. consider how lucky they are to be able to find careers that provide such things.
D. consider the values of their parents and families as well as their own wishes.
5. According to paragraph 4, graduates should________________.
A. find a good position and then compare it with other careers
B. ask friends or relatives to secure them a good job
C. get information about a number of careers before making comparisons
D. find out as much as possible and inform employers of the comparisons they want
6. Which of the following does "this" in paragraph 6 refer to?
A. Not being afraid to be unsure
B. Giving positive and helpful answers to the questions.
C. Being prepared to ask questions about things they don't understand.
D. Being unsure about the questions.
7. In paragraph 6, the writer seems to suggest that________________.
A. interviewees should ask a question if they can't think of an answer
B. pretending to understand a question is better than giving an unsuitable answer
C. it is better for interviewees to be honest than to pretend to understand
D. it is not a good idea for interviewees to be completely honest in their answers
8. “Determination” in paragraph 7 is similar in meaning to:
A. resolve B. finding out C. imagination D. intelligence
9. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Until recently it was quite easy for graduates to get a good job in Hong k
B. Job seekers should consider as many as possible of the factors involved
C. Businesses used to visithe universities in Hong Kong to recruit graduates
D. Graduates sometimes have to take part in competitions to secure a good career
10. Which of the following sentences is closest in meaning to the final paragraph?
A. Graduates should develop at least one of these areas to find a suitable career
B. Determined, skilled and able people can easily find a good career
C. The secret to a good career is to possess skills, determination or ability
D. People with the right qualities should always be able to find a good career

More exercises
Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word from the box.
competed requirements application employees experience
tendency interviewer advance emotion qualified
1. ____employees ____ who worked hard and were loyal got good pay and job security in
return.
2. Soft skills may be essential to jobs that require _____experience ____.
3. In the past, employees _____competed_____ for jobs only with local job seekers.
4. Most companies have clear ____requirements_____ for every position.
5. Interviews can choose the best candidate based on the _____application______ form.
6. The employers partly rely on their _____emotion_____ in employing people.
7. The most _____qualified_____ or experienced applicant will be chosen first.
8. Companies have a _____tendency_____ to overstate the requirements for the position.
9. All applicants can take part in the interview so that the ____interviewer_____ can choose the
best.
10. From the employment ad, applicants can know all the requirements from the company so
that they can prepare the answers in _____advance____.

Words Definitions

1. specialising a. friendly and easy to understand and to

talk to

_____

2. priortise b. selected for final consideration

______

3. shortlisted c. put tasks or problems in order of

importance so that you can deal with the
most important first

______

4. administrator d. becoming an expert in a particular area of

work or business

______

5. approachable e. a person whose job is to manage and

organise the public or business affairs of a
company or an institution

______
ĐÁP ÁN
Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word from the box.
competed requirements application employees experience
tendency interviewer advance emotion qualified
1. ____employees ____ who worked hard and were loyal got good pay and job security in
return.
2. Soft skills may be essential to jobs that require _____experience ____.
3. In the past, employees _____competed_____ for jobs only with local job seekers.
4. Most companies have clear ____requirements_____ for every position.
5. Interviews can choose the best candidate based on the _____application______ form.
6. The employers partly rely on their _____emotion_____ in employing people.
7. The most _____qualified_____ or experienced applicant will be chosen first.
8. Companies have a _____tendency(xu hướng)_____ to overstate( khắc khe) the requirements
for the position.
9. All applicants can take part in the interview so that the ____interviewer_____ can choose the
best.
10. From the employment ad, applicants can know all the requirements from the company so
that they can prepare the answers in _____advance_(tình huống)___.