- •I. This is what some British teenagers think about school. Do you share their opinions?
- •II. Here is a list of ideas that can be suggested to improve the quality of education. Which of these suggestions are you for or against? Give your reasons.
- •III. Read the following lines about the road to education. Say how you understand them.
- •IV. A) Here is a list of subjects that are usually studied at school. Which did you like most? Which do you feel were important for you personally to study and which were not? Why?
- •V. Are you satisfied or not satisfied with the school you went to and the quality of education you received? Express your opinion.
- •VI. Read the text.
- •Vocabulary
- •VII. Read and memorize the following definitions.
- •VIII. Answer the questions.
- •IX. Memorize the following collocations.
- •X. Make up a story/ a dialogue of your own using the active vocabulary.
- •XI. Look at the phrases below. Underline the ones that complete sentence 1 and circle the ones which complete sentence 2. You can circle and underline the same phrase if necessary.
- •XII. Use these words to complete the text below.
- •XIII. Use these verbs to complete the text below.
- •XIV. Use these words to complete the text.
- •XV. Use these words to complete the text.
- •XVI. Use these words to complete the sentences.
- •XVII. Use these words to complete the sentences.
- •Vocational
- •XVIII. Use these words in the situations below.
- •VII. Answer the following questions. Pay attention to the active vocabulary:
- •VIII. The people below all want a part-time job. Read the advertisements for part-time jobs. Decide which job would be most suitable for each person. Pay attention to the active vocabulary.
- •Vocabulary.
- •IX. Read and memorize the definitions.
- •X. Memorize the following collocations.
- •XI. Study the difference between the following synonyms.
- •XII. Make up a story or a dialogue of your own using the active vocabulary.
- •XIII. Use the words below to complete the text.
- •Interview
- •XIV. Complete each sentence with a suitable ending. Use each ending once.
- •XV. Read the sentences and then put the phrases in bald into the correct list below.
- •XVI. A) Read this job advertisement. Try to guess which words have been removed. Southern Star Cruises
- •XVII. These sentences describe what you like or dislike about your job. Match the beginnings and endings.
- •XVIII. Decide whether the words in bold express a positive (p) or a negative (n) idea. What jobs are these people talking about?
- •XIX. A) Use the expressions to complete the newspaper stories.
XVIII. Use these words in the situations below.
finals
paper
deadline
dissertation
results
revising
graduation
graduate
coursework
term
It’s your last ........... at university, isn’t it?
Yes, I’ve already done my oral, so now I’ve got to submit four pieces of ........... The .......... is next Friday. Then I’ve got to do a 10000-word ........... and hand it in by the end of May. Then I can relax.
Hi, Susie, I haven’t seen you around much recently.
No, I’ve been at home .......... most nights. I’ve got my .......... next month. I can’t wait till it’s all over. Can you believe it, we don’t get our ...........until the end of July?
Overall, the exams weren’t too bad but the American history ..........was really difficult.
It’s my ........... ceremony next week. I think my parents are looking forward to it more than I am. I don’t think they realize being a ...........doesn’t guarantee you a job like it used to.
Note: Undergraduates usually write essays, a long essay is called a dissertation. A thesis is longer still and contains original research.
TOPICAL VOCABULARY
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WORKING LIFE AND CAREER LADDER
PRE READING ACTIVITIES.
I. How many jobs can you name? Make a list and then compare it with your partner’s list.
Which jobs in your country do you think are
- very exciting?
- very boring?
- very dirty?
- very well paid?
- very badly paid?
- very glamorous?
- very dangerous?
II. What are the best thing and the worst thing about the jobs below?
a doctor
a teacher
a nurse
a shop assistant
a hairdresser
a secretary
a flight attendant
a sales manager
an actor/ actress
a waiter/ waitress
a soldier
a lawyer
a translator/ interpreter
a police officer
III. Think of an occupation that interests you and prepare an interview with a person in that occupation. Ask questions about the duties, the training, the rewards and the difficulties of the work.
IV. What would be the job of your dreams if you had the necessary ability and qualifications? Write a short text.
V. Choose a job and mime it (act it without speaking) to the other students. They will say what they think you are.
VI. Learn sample interview questions. Practice answering them. Pay attention to the active vocabulary.
Do you have any experience in this type of work?
Why did you leave your last job? Did you like it?
What hours are you available for work?
Why do you think you would like to work for this company?
Are you looking for a temporary or permanent job?
Why do you think you can handle this job?
What are your future career plans?
What salary do you expect?
Have you had any serious illness or injury?
Do you prefer working with others or by yourself?
How long did you work for your last employer?
What hobbies do you have?
Are you willing to work anywhere the company sends you to?
Are you willing to work overtime?
Tell me about yourself.