8.

1
It’s time to
choose
P. 56, Ex. 1

a) forestry; mining; fishing; farming

b) car manufacturing; dressmaking; steel works;

building

c) accounting; distribution; legal services; customer

service
P. 57, Ex. 2

2.1 a

2.2 a

2.3 b
P. 57, Ex. 3

a) … turn them into a future career.

b) … you are willing to work for it.

c) … in demand, stable and well-paid.

d) … you may go to a technical college.

e) … know which jobs are in demand and stable.

P. 58, Ex. 1

Possible answers

a) event planner, reporter, interpreter

b) dog trainer, nutritionist, personal trainer

c) chef, mechanic, sign language interpreter

P. 58, Ex. 1

Possible answers

d) acupuncturist, yoga instructor, sleep technician

e) archaeologist, flight attendant, travel agent

f) firefighter, telecommunication line installer,

building inspector
P. 59, Ex. 2

a) up e) into

b) down f) around

c) across g) through

d) over h) under
P. 59, Ex. 3

a) away from

b) on top of

c) out of

d) in front of
P. 60, Ex. 1

• Job 1 Trash engineer

• Job 2 Alternative energy consultant

• Job 3 Medical mentor

• Job 4 Organ or body part creator

• Job 5 IoT security repair person

P. 60, Ex. 1.1

a) clean gas.

b) sustainable energy source.

c) surgeries or other medical procedures.

d) organ and body parts.

e) smart home devices are hacked.

P. 60, Ex. 2

a) $48,250
b) Apprenticeship
c) Web developer
d) Websites
e) Commercial pilot certificate
f) Criminal investigator
g) Crimes
h) Air traffic controller
i) $122,950
P. 63, Ex. 2

a) True: “exactly the same as any other member of

staff!” (line 13)
b) False: “They will also gain a qualification and
valuable skills and experience.” (lines 14-15)
c) True: “are available in many jobs where
previously (…) traditional university study” (lines
17-19)
d) True: “If they do change companies, it’s usually
because they’re able to compete for a better job”
(lines 21-22)
P. 63, Ex. 3

a) apprenticeship (line 27)

b) pursue (line 28)

c) approach (line 33)

P. 63, Ex. 4

4.1 They have to work minimum 30 hours a week

and they attend classes one day a week, blocks of
a week or more, or study online.

4.2 They are assessed in academic learning and

occupational competence on the job.

4.3 It takes place during and at the end of the

programme.
P. 64, Ex. 2

a) neither … nor

b) not only … but also / both… and

c) either … or

d) both … and / not only … but also

P. 64, Ex. 3

a) Apprenticeships are not only / both very good

working experiences but also / and a nice way to
start a job.
b) In some countries apprenticeships are neither
paid nor relevant in your job search
c) Being a successful worker means you have both /
not only personal and / but also academic skills.
d) After you have finished secondary studies, you
can either study further or do a gap year.
P. 66

A. Miner: black

B. Plumber: blue

C. Solar panel technician: green

D. Call centre assistant: white

E. Doctor: gold
P. 66

F. Oil rig worker: black

G. Builder: blue

H. Wind turbine technician: green

I. Scientist: gold
P. 67, Ex. 1

1.1 b 1.7 a

1.2 a 1.8 b

1.3 c 1.9 b

1.4 a 1.10 a

1.5 c 1.11 c

1.6 a 1.12 a