1. *Profanity*: using swear words foremphasis
2.---------------------: wiping your mouth on thetablecloth
3.---------------------: wearing clean gym clothes
4.---------------------: forgetting to write a thankyou note
5.---------------------: answering questions with“I’m not sure,” or “I don’treally care”.
Lesson
3
Reading
Career Focus: Musician
Many talented individuals wouldlove to become professional “music-makers.” But competition for jobs inthis glamorous field is very keen.Those who play several differentinstruments and types of music havethe best job prospects.
Aspiring musicians usually beginstudying an instrument at an earlyage. To gain valuable experience, theyseize every opportunity to perform.Some do advanced study at a collegeor conservatory. Musical talent alonedoes not guarantee a successful careerin music. Versatility, creativity, poise,and an appealing stage presence arealso required. And because qualityperformance demands constant studyand practice, self-discipline is vital.Musicians need physical stamina toendure frequent travel and nightperformances. And they must haveemotional stamina to deal withrejections when auditioning for work.
Even excellent musicians mustdeal with frequent unemployment asa fact of life. Many supplement theirincome with other types of jobs.
Advancement for musiciansusually means becoming better knownand performing for greater earnings.Serious musicians often hire agents ormanagers. These representatives findtheir clients performing engagements,negotiate contracts, and help themdevelop their careers.
WORD SEARCH
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What twelve-letter noun in the readingmeans “an academy of art or music”? c***********
What seven-letter noun in the readingmeans “the strength to carry on orendure”? s******
What eleven-letter noun in the readingnames “the quality of being able to do anumber of things well”? v**********
What nine-letter plural noun in thereading means “likely chances ofsucceeding”? p********
ANTONYMS
Unscramble the words from the reading. Then draw a line to match eachunscrambled word with its antonym (word with the opposite meaning).
DAVEDANC a. occasional
LENEXTLEC b. inferior
TANCTONS c. professional
RUTEAMA d. beginning
CATEGORIES
Cross out one item that does not belong in each category.
musical instruments:violin cymbals vibraphone telephone
types of music: poetic country-western classical jazz
personal characteristics: poise creativity study versatility
SYNONYMS
ACROSS
3. To assure 5.Beneficial 6.Self-assurance 7. Ambitious
DOWN
1. Attractive 2. Crucial 4. To grab
WORDS IN CONTEXT
Circle a letter to show the meaning of the boldface words. For help, use the otherwords in the sentence as context clues.
A musician should have an appealing stage presence.
a. show up prepared and on time b. pleasing image while performing
c. expensive designer clothing
Agents negotiate contracts for the musicians they represent.
a. bargain for the best terms b. record and file away c. legally comply with
Musicians can do advanced study at a college or conservatory.
a. build their reputations b. practice with professionals c. earn a degree in music
The competition is keen for every well-paid job as a musician.
a. amazing and wonderful b. scathing and malicious
c. intense and demanding
Lesson 4
Comparing Two Job Ads
WORD
SEARCH
V 17
What twelve-letter compound noun inthe reading was created by a companyto characterize its great treatment ofcustomers? s____________
ANTONYMS
Unscramble the words from the reading. Then write each unscrambled word next toits antonym (word that means the opposite).
TYDRIVEIS DUELAV
TAGSOUNDNITDRYNIFEL
unappreciated / 3. sameness /
mediocre / 4. hostile / ___
WORDS IN CONTEXT
Circle a letter to show the meaning of the boldface words.
The manager appreciates that employee’s “can-do” attitude.
a. ability to b. great effort to c. strict obedience
delegate tasks get the job done to the rules