Giải SGK, SBT Unit 2. The world of work Bright

Vocaulary (Từ vựng) – Occupations (Nghề nghiệp)

1. Fill In each gap with construction manager, bank clerk, air traffic controller, software developer, social worker or entrepreneur. Then listen and check.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với construction manager, bank clerk, air traffic controller, software developer, social worker hoặc entrepreneur. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

1. A(n) _____ handles customers and their financial matters.

2. A(n) _____ starts and runs their own private business.

3. A(n) _____ supports people in the community and helps them solve their problems.

4. A(n) _____  works to create programmes and applications for computers.

5. A(n) _____  manages and directs planes on and off the ground safely.

6. A(n) _____  organises building projects to make sure that they are completed safely and on time.

Pronunciation (Phát âm) – Word stress (Trọng âm của từ)

2. Choose the word that has a stress pattern different from the others. Then listen and check. Practise saying them with a partner.

(Chọn từ có trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra. Luyện tập chúng với một bạn khác.)

1.           A. create             B. handle            C. support         D. complete

2.           A. manager        B. controller      C. computer     D. construction

3.           A. engaging       B. rewarding     C. financial       D. challenging

4.           A. developer      B. community C. security         D. entrepreneur

Listening (Nghe)

3. Listen and match the speakers (A-D) to the jobs they do (1-6) in Exercise 1.

(Nghe và nối các người nói (A-D) với các công việc mà họ làm ở bài 1.)

Speaker A: ___

Speaker B: ___

Speaker C: ___

Speaker D: ___

4. Which of the jobs (1-6) in Exercise 1 do you think are the most rewarding? challenging? Tell your partner.

(Bạn nghĩ công việc nào (1-6) trong Bài tập 1 là bổ ích nhất? thách thức? Nói với bạn cùng bàn của bạn)

1. Read the title and look at the pictures. What do you think the text is about? Listen/Watch and read to check.

(Đọc tiêu đề và nhìn vào hình ảnh. Bạn nghĩ văn bản nói về điều gì? Nghe/Xem và đọc để kiểm tra.)

2. Read the text. Complete each sentence with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text.

(Đọc bài khoá. Hoàn thành mỗi câu sau với không quá ba từ lấy từ bài đọc.)

LANDING YOUR DREAM JOB!

Have you ever wondered what it could be like to do your dream job? We interviewed two people who found theirs!

Jenna: I've always been someone who loves interacting with other people and I also have a strong interest in technology. Therefore, I was really motivated to find a job where I could use my communication skills. Fortunately, I found a perfect job, working as a social media manager for a small local company. I've done this job for almost twelve months, and I love it. I get to write interesting online posts and come up with social media strategies to help our company get more attention online. It’s home-based, too, which is great because I feel much more creative when I It can work from my own space. Of course, I still have tight deadlines to meet, and I need to be flexible, too. Occasionally, I have to go to the office for catch-up meetings to get updates on new project developments, for example, but luckily that doesn't happen very often. All in all, I love my job!

Peter: Since I was a child, computers have always fascinated me, and I loved learning about all of the amazing things I could do with them. As I grew up, I started to take more interest in working with computers and using them. I began by making simple quiz apps and programmes for taking notes, and then when I finished high school, I went to university and completed a course in software development. That course helped me develop my technical abilities and problem-solving skills. When I got my degree, I finally found a job as a software developer at an IT company in the capital city, and I couldn't believe my luck. Now, I get to do what I love - something I have been doing for years for free - and get a great salary. What's even more attractive is that since I joined the company, I've had the chance to work on widely-used software with millions of downloads worldwide. It's really been a dream come true!

• strategy • creative • catch-up meeting  • fascinate • technical • problem-solving • degree

1. Jenna is in charge of developing _____ to raise her company's online profile.

2. Jenna sometimes attends _____ to get information about how projects are progressing.

3. Peter developed his technical skills while obtaining his _____.

4. Peter now earns a _____ something that he has always done for free.

3. Read the text again. Then decide if each of the statements (1-5) is T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn't say).

(Đọc lại bài khoá. Sau đó quyết định xem các phát biểu sau (1-5) là T (đúng), F (sai), hay DS (không nói).)

1. Jenna has been a social media manager for more than a year.

2. Jenna has friends who are also social media managers.

3. Jenna works from home.

4. Peter started developing software at university.

5. Peter has worked on some very popular software since he became a staff member in the company.

4. What is your dream job? Tell your partners.

(Công việc mơ ước của bạn là gì? Hãy nói với bạn cùng bàn của bạn.)

6. Complete the sentences with the job qualities (A-H) from Exercise 5.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với các tính cách trong công việc (A-H) từ bài tập 5.)

1. Martha is a(n) _____ employee, so her boss can trust her with many projects in the company.

2. He is a very _____ employee; he never arrives late.

3. Tom's working hours change every week, so he needs to be _____.

4. Ms Jones would make a good chief executive officer (CEO) because she is very _____ and able to solve problems quickly.

5. Jason is a(n) _____ employee. Whenever he makes mistakes, he admits and corrects them to ensure the task can be completed effectively.

6. If you work as part of a team, it's important to be _____ so that everyone can achieve their goals efficiently.

7. Everyone must be _____ to their colleagues so that all employees feel comfortable in the workplace.

8. Kevin is extremely _____ and intends to have a highly successful career.

7. a) Fill in each gap with communication, multitasking, teamwork, deadlines or fluent. Then listen and check.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với communication, multitasking, teamwork, deadlines or fluent. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• have good leadership skills

• be able to work under pressure and meet tight 1) _____

• have good time management skills

• be skilled at operating machinery

• be 2) _____ in at least one foreign language

• demonstrate problem-solving skills

• have 3) _____ skills and help colleagues

• have strong 4) _____ skills and be able to express ideas clearly

• have 5) _____ skills and work on several projects at the same time

 b) What job qualities and skills do you think are the most important? Why?

(Tính cách và kĩ năng nào trong công việc là quan trọng nhất? Tại sao?)

8. Which of the following job aspects would you consider when choosing a job? Talk to your partner as in the example.

(Các khía cạnh nghề nghiệp nào dưới đây bạn sẽ cân nhắc khi chọn nghề? Hãy nói với bạn cùng bàn của bạn như ví dụ ở dưới.)

Work: a 9-5 job (full-time job)/a 8-12 job (part-time)/shifts/overtime/at weekends/long hours/with a team/at my own pace

(công việc toàn thời gian/ công việc bán thời gian/theo ca/làm việc thêm giờ/ các ngày trong tuần/ nhiều giờ/ với một đội/tuỳ theo thức của mình)

Get: paid well/competitive salary/low wages/ pay rise/promoted/regular training/holidays

(trả lương cao/ lương cạnh tranh/ lương thấp/được thăng chức/ đào tạo thường xuyên/ ngày nghỉ)

A: I'd like to work in hotel management.

(Tôi muốn làm quản lí khách sạn.)

B: Really? Why?

(Thật không? Tại sao?)

A: Well, I don't mind working at weekends or working long hours. In addition, I can get paid well.

(Tôi không ngại làm việc vào cuối tuần và làm nhiều giờ. Thêm vào đó, tôi có thể được trả lương cao.)

Value our work experience (Trân trọng kinh nghiệm làm việc)

Do you agree with the following statements? Why/Why not?

(Bạn có đồng ý với các phát biểu sau không? Tại sao?)

Work experience can help young people ...

(Kinh nghiệm làm việc có thể giúp người trẻ.)

1. understand the world of work.

(hiểu thế giới việc làm)

2. decide on their future careers.

(quyết định được sự nghiệp tương lai.)

3. become more employable.

(trở nên có thể tuyển được.)

Present Perfect (Thì hiện tại hoàn thành)

1. Put the verbs in the brackets (1-5) into the Present Perfect. Then match them to their uses (a-e).

(Chia các động từ trong ngoặc (1-5) ở dạng hiện tại hoàn thành. Sau đó nối chúng với các cách dùng (a-e).)

1. ___ I am exhausted because I _____ (work) a long shift.

2. ___ Stephen _____ (just/return) from his company's headquarters.

3. ___ This is the first time Oliver _____ (attend) a job interview. He _____ (never/apply) for a job before.

4. ___ We _____ (work) on this project this month. It's such a large project that we _____ (not/finish) yet.

5. ___ Kevin _____ (work) for this company since he was a young man. He _____ (devote) himself to the company for the last twenty years.

a. a person's experience

b. a recent action that has a visible result in the present

c. an action that has just happened in the recent past and the time is not stated

d. an action that started in the past and continues up to the present

e. an action that has happened in a period of time but is not completed.

2. Choose the correct verbs in the list to complete the sentences. Put them into the Present Perfect.

(Chọn đúng động từ trong danh sách để hoàn thành các câu sau. Chia chúng ở dạng hiện tại hoàn thành.)

• travel • work  • not/find • have  • not/decide • spend

1. Mark is very tired because he _____ lots of time revising the sales report.

2. Eric _____ a job yet.

3. Fiona and Tina _____ at this company for nearly a decade.

4. _____ Vicky ever _____ abroad for work?

5. My friend and I _____ whether to start a business together or not.

6. I _____ a lot of meetings with clients this month.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use the word in bold and the Present Perfect.

(Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho giống nghĩa với câu thứ nhất. Dùng các từ in đậm và thì hiện tại hoàn thành.)

1 Vi is still working on the project. (YET)

Vi has not finished working on the project yet.

2 This is the first time I've gone on a business trip by plane. (BEFORE)

I have _________________________________________________.

3. It's been two years since the last time they met their former boss. (FOR)

They haven't ______________________________________________. 

4. I am 30 now and I have worked as an air traffic controller since I was 22. (FOR)

I have ________________________________________________________.

5. Elena attended a sales conference in June and December this year. (TWICE)

Elena has ______________________________________________________.

4. Make complete sentences using the prompts and the Present Perfect.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau dùng gợi ý và thì hiện tại hoàn thành.)

1. Julie and Susan / be / colleagues / years.

2. I/ not speak / Paul / since / he / move/ new company.

3. This is/ second time / An /get / pay / rise.

4. I / be / many / interviews / my career.

5. they / arrange / a staff meeting / next week / yet?

6. Jack / change / job / twice / this year.

7. How many customers / we / serve / today?

8. Cindy is happy / because / she / just / receive / job promotion.

5. Make sentences about yourself using these time words.

(Viết các câu về bản thân bạn dùng các từ chỉ thời gian sau.)

• already • yet • just • ever • before • never • so far • since • for • recently

I have already finished my work project.

(Tôi đã hoàn thành dự án công việc của mình.)

Tense review (Ôn tập về thì)

6. Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Simple, the Past Continuous or the Past Perfect.

(Chia các động từ trong ngoặc ở dạng quá khứ đơn, quá khứ tiếp diễn hoặc quá khứ hoàn thành.)

1. Lucy and Jennifer _____ (go) to London for a conference last week.

2. Oliver _____ (not/meet) James before they started working together.

3. We _____ (discuss) an important work issue when the phone suddenly _____ (ring).

4. Joe _____ (find) a job by the time he graduated from university.

5 The CEO _____ (start) this company ten years ago.

6. _____ (Janie/write) report at 4 p.m. yesterday?

7. Choose the verbs in the list to complete the sentences. Put them into the Present Perfect or the Past Simple.

(Chọn các động từ trong danh sách để hoàn thành các câu sau. Chia ở dạng hiện tại hoàn thành hoặc quá khứ đơn.)

• quit • receive • not/return • go • work

1. Sue _____ to the bank to pay some company bills. She'll be back soon.

2. Last month, I _____ my job because I wasn't happy with the low wages.

3. Susan and Thomas _____ from the staff meeting yet. We are waiting for them.

4. Mary and Fred _____ their degrees yesterday after years of hard work.

5. Sam: How long _____ Greg _____ as a sales manager in Madrid headquarters? Ann: It's two years.

8. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. Michael and Tom _____ with a client when their boss entered the room.

A. talked           B. were talking             C. have talked               D. are talking

2. Maya _____ three different part-time jobs so far.

A. has                 B. has had        C. was having D. had

3. Robert and Lucas _____ to the business conference together a few days ago.

A. are going     B. have gone   C. were going D. went

4. Ben _____ his job a few weeks ago because he wasn't happy with the salary he was earning.

A. has changed             B. had changed            C. changed       D. was changing

5. When John finished his work he _____ off his computer and _____.

A. switched/left                         B. switched/was leaving

C. had switched/ left               D. was switching/was leaving

6. Before Mary _____ to this company, she _____ five years of relevant experience.

A. came/has gained                  B. came/had gained

C. had come/gained                 D. comes/has gained

9. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.

(Chọn đáp án (A, B, C hoặc D) để chỉ ra câu gần nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho.)

1. We last worked overtime five days ago.

A. We have worked overtime for five days.

B. We haven't worked overtime for five days.

C. We didn't work overtime for five days.

D. We hadn't worked overtime for five days.

2. The two companies were in discussion for weeks, and then they reached a deal.

A. The two companies reached a deal after they had been in discussion for weeks.

B. The two companies were in discussion before they have reached a deal.

C. The two companies had reached a deal after they were in discussion for weeks.

D. The two companies have reached a deal after they had been in discussion for weeks.

10. Complete the sentences so that they are true for you. Tell your partner.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau mà nó đúng với bạn. Nói với bạn cùng bàn của bạn.)

1. Last weekend, __________________________________________________.

2. At 7 p.m. last Friday, __________________________________________________.

3. When I was a child,   __________________________________________________.

4. So far, __________________________________________________.

5. After __________________________________________________.

6. Before __________________________________________________.

1. Think. You are going to listen to four dialogues. Read the questions (1-4) and look at the pictures. What do you expect to hear about in each dialogue?

(Suy nghĩ. Bạn sẽ được nghe 4 đoạn hội thoại. Đọc các câu hỏi (1-4)¸và nhìn vào các bức tranh. Dự đoán xem bạn sẽ nghe gì ở mỗi cuộc hội thoại?)

2. Listen to the dialogues. For questions 1 – 4, choose the best answers (A, B or C).

(Lắng nghe các đoạn hội thoại. Với các câu hỏi từ 1 - 4, chọn đáp án đúng nhất (A, B, hoặc C.)

3. Think. Read the note. What types of information are missing in the gaps (1-5)?

(Suy nghĩ. Đọc ghi chú. Loại thông tin nào còn thiếu trong các chỗ trống 1-5?)

Name: Andy Johnson

Qualifications:

• A degree in 1) _____ from the University of Huddersfield

Hobbies: 2) _____ and game designing

Skills:

• A natural problem-solver

• Good organisational skills

• Ability to 3) _____ in three different programming languages

Work experience:

• Worked at a(n) 4) _____ doing repairs

• Finished a(n) 5) _____ internship at a local IT company

4. Listen and fill in the gaps (1-5) in Exercise 3. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

(Nghe và điền vào các chỗ trống (1-5) ở bài tập 3. Viết KHÔNG QUÁ HAI TỪ cho mỗi câu trả lời.)

 Look at the picture. Circle the correct phrasal verb.

(Nhìn vào bức tranh. Khoanh tròn cụm động từ đúng.)

My office is so loud. How can you put up with/put up to your noisy coworkers?

Easy. I work from home.

Graduation & Career (Tốt nghiệp và sự nghiệp)

1. a) Fill in each gap with bachelor's, certificate, application, qualifications, knowledge or candidate. Then listen and check.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với bachelor's, certificate, application, qualifications, knowledge hoặc candidate. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

SCENE Mag

needs a new CONTENT WRITER for its online magazine

The successful 1) _____ should have some of the following 2) _____ and qualities:

 • a 3) _____ degree in English

• a 4) _____ in Journalism 

• work experience in Creative Writing

• a strong 5) _____ of different writing styles

• two years' experience writing online content

• ability to work under pressure

• must be responsible, creative and flexible

 b) Would you like to do the job advertised? Why/Why not? Tell your partner.

(Bạn có muốn làm công việc được quảng cáo hay không? Tại sao/ Tại sao không? Nói với bạn cùng bàn của bạn.)

 b) Replace the underlined questions with Have you done this job before?/How did you find out about this job?/Why should we choose you as ...?/and When are you available to work? Think of more similar questions.

(Thay các câu hỏi được gạch chân với Have you done this job before?/How did you find out about this job?/Why should we choose you as ...?/and When are you available to work? Nghĩ thêm những câu hỏi giống như vậy.)

3. Think. You are applying for the job in Exercise 1a. Your friend is the interviewer. Act out a dialogue similar to the one in Exercise 2a. Use the diagram below. Mind the intonation and rhythm.

(Suy nghĩ. Bạn đang xin việc cho công việc ở bài tập 1a. Bạn của bạn sẽ là người phỏng vấn. Diễn một đoạn hội thoại giống đoạn trong bài tập 2a. Dùng sơ đồ bên dưới. Chú ý âm điệu và ngữ điệu.)

A: Greet B. Ask how B heard about the job.

(Chào B. Hỏi B làm sao biết được về công việc này.)

B: Reply (Phản hồi.)

A: Ask why B thinks he/she is suitable for the job.

(Hỏi B tại sao người đó lại phù hợp với công việc này.)

B: Reply (Phản hồi.)

A: Ask about B's experience.

(Hỏi về kinh nghiệm của B.)

B: Talk about your experience

(Nói về kinh nghiệm của bạn.)

A: Ask when B can work.

(Hỏi B khi nào có thể đi làm.)

B: Reply (Phản hồi.)

A: Reply that you will be in touch.

(Phản hồi sẽ liên lạc với B.)

B: Thank. (Cám ơn.)

Pronunciation (Ngữ âm) – Strong and weak form of function words (Dạng mạnh và yếu của các hư từ)

4. Listen and mark the function words in bold as S (strong) or W (weak). Listen again and repeat. Practise saying them.

(Nghe và đánh dấu các hư từ là mạnh (S) hay yếu (W). Nghe lại và lặp lại. Luyện tập nói các câu trên.)

1.

a. Does Jack do all his company's accounts?       _____

b. I'm not sure what Peter does.                            _____

2.

a. Did Joe send that email to you?                         _____

b. Who did Joe send the email to?                         _____

A job application letter (Thư xin việc)

1. Read the letter. What is it about?

(Đọc bức thư. Nó nói về điều gì?)

HR Manager

The Hillview Gazette

53 Main St.

Hillview

UK

Date: 07/04/2023

Dear Sir or Madam,

A. I am writing to apply for the IT support technician position advertised in the local newspaper on Tuesday 5^th July. B. I believe I am perfectly suited for this role. I have a bachelor's degree in IT from the University of Leeds, and I have recently completed a master's in IT management. Last year, I gained valuable experience working part-time at a local computer repair centre, and I also spent six months as a tech support trainee at a major IT firm.

C. I am very adaptable, reliable and excellent at multitasking, and I have strong communication skills and natural problem-solving abilities. I can work independently or as part of a team as I have experience working in a collaborative environment.

D. I would be very grateful if you would consider me for the position of IT support technician. I am available for an interview at any time. I have attached a copy of my CV to this letter for your review. If you have any questions about me, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Ben Watts

Tạm dịch:

Kính gửi Ông/ Bà,

A. Tôi viết bức thư này để ứng tuyển cho vị trí nhân viên hỗ trợ công nghệ thông tin được quảng cáo trên tờ báo địa phương vào thứ ba ngày 5 tháng 7.

B. Tôi tin là tôi hoàn toàn phù hợp cho vị trí mày. Tôi có bằng cử nhân ngành công nghệ thông tin từ Đại học Leeds, và gần đây tôi đã hoàn thành khoá thạc sĩ ngành quản lý công nghệ thông tin. Năm ngoái, tôi đã thu nhặt được những kinh nghiệm quý báu ở một trung tâm sửa chữa vi tính tại địa phương. Và tôi cũng dành 6 tháng thực tập làm một nhân viên hỗ trợ công nghệ thông tin ở một công ty về công nghệ thông tin.

C. Tôi là người dễ thích nghi, đáng tin cậy và xuất sắc trong việc làm việc đa nhiệm. Tôi có khả năng giao tiếp tốt và khả năng giải quyết vấn đề bẩm sinh. Tôi có khả năng làm việc độc lập cũng như làm việc nhóm vì tôi đã có kinh nghiệm làm việc trong một môi trường cộng tác.

D. Tôi sẽ rất biết ơn nếu anh xem xét tôi cho vị trí nhân viên hỗ trợ công nghệ thông tin. Tôi có thể đi phỏng vấn bất cứ lúc nào. Tôi đã đính kèm CV của mình vào bức thư này để ông/bà có thể xem thêm. Nếu ông/bà có câu hỏi gì về tôi, hãy nói cho tôi biết. Tôi mong nhận được tin tức sớm từ ông/bà.

Trân trọng,

Ben Watts

2. Read the letter again. In which paragraph does Ben ...

(Đọc lại lá thư. Ben ... ở đoạn văn nào?)

1. mention his available time for an interview?

2. mention his reason for writing?

3. describe his work experience?

4. present his qualifications?

5. talk about his personal qualities?

3. Read the informal sentence (1-4) and replace them with their formal ones (a-d).

(Đọc các câu văn không trang trọng sau và thay thế chúng bằng các câu văn trang trọng.)

1. ___ I can't wait for you to write back!

2. ___ I think I'm perfect for the job.

3. ___ I want to ask about the online job posting.

4. ___ I can come and see you whenever you like.

a. I believe I would be an excellent candidate for the position.

b. I am available for an interview at your convenience.

c. I am writing in response to your online job advertisement.

d. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Your turn (Đến lượt bạn.)

4. You are going to write an application to the job below. Read the job advert and answer the questions (1-4).

(Bạn sẽ viết một thư xin việc cho công việc bên dưới. Đọc quảng cáo cho công việc và trả lời các câu hỏi sau (1-4).)

BANK CLERK REQUIRED

(Cần nhân viên ngân hàng)

Our bank is seeking a new bank clerk

(Ngân hàng đang tìm kiếm một nhân viên ngân hàng mới)

A bachelor's degree in business is preferred.

(Một tấm bằng cử nhân về kinh tế sẽ được ưu tiên.)

Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

(Các kinh nghiệm trước đó thì cũng được ưu tiên nhưng không cần thiết)

 Write your job application letter. (Viết thư xin việc)

Planning (Đàn ý)

Dear Sir or Madam,

(Kính gửi Ông/Bà,)

(Paragraph 1) writing your reason for writing, when and where you saw the advert

(Đoạn 1: viết lí do viết thư, thấy quảng cáo khi nào và ở đâu.)

(Paragraph 2) writing about your qualifications and work experience

(Đoạn 2: viết về bằng cấp và kinh nghiệm làm việc)

(Paragraph 3) writing about your personal qualities

(Đoạn 3: viết về các phẩm chất cá nhân)

(Paragraph 4) writing about your availability for an interview

(Đoạn 4: viết khả năng có mặt để phỏng vấn)

Yours faithfully, (Trân trọng,)

(your full name) (tên đầy đủ)

6. Check your letter for spelling/ grammar mistakes. Then, in pairs, swap your letters and check each other's work.

(Kiểm tra lỗi chính tả và lỗi ngữ pháp. Sau đó, theo cặp, đổi bài cho nhau và chấm bài.)

Vocabulary (Từ vựng) – Occupation (Nghề nghiệp)

1. Fill in each gap with manager, worker, clerk, developer, controller or entrepreneur.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với manager, worker, clerk, developer, controller or entrepreneur.)

1. John is a software _____. He designs and builds computer programmes.

2. A construction _____ plans every stage of a construction project.

3. Sarah is a bank _____. She deals with customers' transactions.

4. She is a(n) _____. She has set up multiple businesses.

5. I would like to be a social _____ and provide help to disadvantaged people.

6. Jake is an air traffic _____. He monitors the movement of aircrafts. 

Pronunciation (Phát âm) - Word stress (Trọng âm của từ)

2. Choose the word that has a stress pattern different from the others. Then listen and check.

(Chọn từ có trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

1. A. require                  B. design                         C. involve                        D. realise

2. A. manage                 B. patrol                          C. concern                      D. construct

3. A. customer                            B. company                    C. controller                  D. manager 

Reading (Đọc hiểu)

3, Read the text. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each gap (1-5).

(Đọc bài khóa. Chọn đáp án (A, B, C hoặc D) sao cho phù hợp nhất với mỗi chỗ trống (1-5).

The World’s STRANGEST Jobs

It's no secret that there are a lot of unusual jobs in the world, and some might even call them weird. Here are some odd occupations you've probably never heard of.

First is pet food taster. Believe it or not, there are actually people out there 1) _____! The reason for this job is to ensure that the food meets the necessary nutritional standards before it can be sold. Pet food tasters have to have a keen sense of taste - and a strong stomach! - as they may be required to sample a variety of pet foods, from wet to dry and from meaty to vegetarian.

Next up is golf ball diver. It 2) _____ a dream job for golf enthusiasts, but in truth, it's actually a tough job that involves diving into lakes and ponds to retrieve lost balls on golf courses. These balls are then cleaned, sorted, and 3) _____ at a significantly lower price than new ones. This job can even be dangerous 4) _____, as divers have to deal with unpredictable weather or even the occasional alligator depending on the location!

Lastly, there's the professional wedding guest. This is a job that involves attending weddings as a guest without any personal connection to the bride or groom. These professionals are hired to fill outguest lists and generate a lively atmosphere. 5) _____ or even give speeches in some cases. While these jobs may seem strange, they are all necessary in their own way. One thing is for sure: there is certainly a place for everyone in the working world!

1.

A. who get paid to taste-test pet food                          B. they get paid to taste-test pet food

C. who paid for pet food to taste-test                           D. get paid to taste-test pet food

2. A. may sound like   B. seems to                    C. may look like           D. seems to be alike

3. A. sold them back to golfers                                        B. sold back to golfers

C. sell them back to golfers                                D. sell back to golfers

4. A. at times                 B. anytime                      C. at a time                     D. sometime

5.

A. They may require that the guests dance with them

B. They may require the guests to dance with them

C. They may be required by the guests to dance

D. They may be required to dance with the guests 

4. Read the text again. Decide it each of the statements (1-4) is T(true) or F (false).

(Đọc lại bài khóa lần nữa. Quyết định xem các phát biểu sau (1-4) là T (đúng) hay F (sai).)

1. Some pet food does not contain any meat products.

2. Buying retrieved golf balls is a bit cheaper than buying new ones.

3. Professional wedding guests usually know the people getting married.

4. Occasionally, professional wedding guests engage in public speaking..

Vocabulary (Từ vựng) – Job qualities & Skills (Các phẩm chất và kĩ năng trong công việc)

5. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. Peter is so reliable/flexible. You can always count on him.

2. I look up to her as she's so responsible/ flexible. She never comes to class unprepared.

3. It was the flexible/decisive employees that took actions quickly to solve the serious problem effectively.

4. John is the most respectful/motivated manager I've ever met. He treats everyone so kindly.

5. I'd rather you were more punctual/flexible. You can't always be the last one to arrive!

6. Can you be a little more motivated/cooperative? You need to have some sense of teamwork.

7. I work flexible/reliable hours. I can go to the office at either 9 or 10 in the morning.

8. You cannot succeed unless you are flexible/motivated. Sometimes, you just have to encourage yourself and carry on. 

6. Fill in each gap with communication, fluent, leadership, management, multitasking or teamwork.

(Điền các từ communication, fluent, leadership, management, multitasking hoặc teamwork vào mỗi chỗ trống.)

A: Simon, you have a very impressive CV, and it's clear that you are 1) _____ in English, too, which is great. So, what qualities can you bring to our company?

B: I have good time 2) _____ skills as I'm used to meeting tight deadlines. I've also got good 3) _____ skills which means I can work on multiple projects at once.

A: Fantastic! What about interpersonal skills?

B: Well, I have good 4) _____ skills because I have lots of experience collaborating with others. I also have strong 5) _____ skills for supervising others. Lastly, I have excellent 6) _____ skills, so I can provide clear, efficient instructions to staff.

A: Excellent! Those are all my questions for now. Thanks for coming. I'll be in touch soon. B: I look forward to it. 

7. Read the advertisement and choose the correct option.

(Đọc bài quảng cáo và chọn đáp án đúng,)

Became a Social Worker

Have you got a passion 1) _____ helping others? Then why not join our team of social workers? Here, you'll be part of a team making a difference to the lives of people in our community. No experience is required as full training is provided, but 2) _____ must be fluent in English and hold a bachelor's 3) _____.

1. A. in                                            B. for                                C. about                          D. to

2. A. candidates           B. employers                 C. employees                 D. interviewers

3. A. certificate                           B. application                              C. qualification   D. degree 

Present perfect (Thì hiện tại hoàn thành)

1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms of the Present Perfect.

(Chia các động từ trong ngoặc ở dạng đúng của thì hiện tại hoàn thành.)

1. _____ (Harry/accept) the new job offer?

2. Annie _____ (not/speak) to her colleagues yet. They’re having a meeting later today.

3. Paul is annoyed because he _____ (just/miss) the bus to the work conference.

4. Simon _____ (achieve) a lot since he started working here.

5. Mark _____ (travel) to Asia on business several times.

6. We _____ (not/be) to London since my last business trip in 2018.

7. How many reports _____ (they/write) so far this week?

8. This is the second time Mary _____ (attend) a work conference.

2. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use the word in bold and the Present Perfect.

(Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nghĩa không đổi so với câu thứ nhất. Dùng các từ in đậm và thì hiện tại hoàn thành.)

1. I haven’t spoken to the HR manager for two months. SINCE

→ It’s _____________________________________________.

2. I have never attended a job interview before. FIRST

→ This is __________________________________________.

3. Dean is still writing his CV at the moment. YET

→ Dean hasn’t ______________________________________.

4. It’s 2023 now and I haven’t been to India on a business trip since 2018. FOR

→ I haven’t _________________________________________.

5. It is the best party that we have ever organised. NEVER

→ We have _________________________________________.

Tense review (Ôn tập về thì)

3. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. Harry _____ his new manager twice before yesterday, but not his new colleague.

A. met                         B. was meeting           C. has met                   D. had met

2. At 11:00 p.m. last night, Joe _____ for his job interview.

A. has practised          B. was practising        C. had practised          D. practised

3. It was the second time Susan _____ a promotion before she got married.

A. was getting             B. had got                   C. got                          D. has got

4. I _____ some research online when a colleague knocked on my door.

A. have done               B. had done                 C. was doing               D. did

5. How many part-time jobs _____ by the age of 20?

A. have you had          B. had you had            C. did you have           D. do you have

6. As a graduate, Mark _____ for four different jobs so far.

A. applied                   B. had applied             C. was applying          D. has applied

4. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use the word in bold.

(Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nghĩa không đổi so với câu thứ nhất. Dùng các từ in đậm.)

1. He last got a promotion five years ago. FOR

→ He hasn’t ______________________________.

2. John applied to three different companies, and finally he had an interview. BEFORE

→ John __________________________________.

3. While I was talking on the phone, I saw Marking leaving the office in a hurry. WHEN

→ I _____________________________________.

4. Jack started working here in 2015 and he still enjoys it up till now. SINCE

→ Jack __________________________________.

1. Listen to four dialogues. For questions (1-4), choose the best answer (A, B or C).

(Lắng nghe bốn đoạn hội thoại. Với câu hỏi (1-4), chọn đáp án đúng (A, B hoặc C)).

1. What does John do for a living?

2. How much money does Tracy earn every month?

3. Which days does Brian work at the office?

4. What time does Fred begin work?

2. Listen to a job advert and fill in the gaps (1-5). Write ONE WORD for each answer.

(Lắng nghe một quảng cáo việc làm và điền vào các chỗ trống (1-5). Viết MỘT TỪ cho mỗi câu trả lời.)

JOB VACANCY

We are seaking ambitious and talented candidates to join our company. The candidate should have some of qualifications and qualities:

• have at least a(n) (1) _____ degree in Chemistry.
• have strong (2) _____ skills as they will come in contact with a large clientele, mainly pharmaceutical companies.
• be good at problem (3) _____
• have the ability to work as part of a large (4) ____
• have (5) _____ experience in a similar field will be greatly appreciated.

Vocabulary (Từ vựng)

Graduation & Career (Tốt nghiệp và Sự nghiệp)

1. a) Match the words in the two columns.

(Nối các từ trong hai cột.)

b) Use the phrases in Exercise 1a to fill in the gaps.

(Dùng các từ trong bài tập 1a để điền vào các chỗ trống.)

1. She didn't get the job as she didn't have the _____.

2. He holds a(n) _____ and is thinking of pursuing postgraduate studies.

3. The suitable _____ of this _____ will be highly appreciated.

4. _____ for this _____ will be processed shortly.

5. Everyone will be given a(n) _____ at the end of the workshop.

6. Peter is a(n) _____ because he has worked for three companies. 

Everyday English (Tiếng Anh thường ngày)

Asking and responding in a job interview (Hỏi và trả lời trong một buổi phỏng vấn công việc)

2. Complete the dialogue with the sentences (A-E).

(Hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại sau với các câu (A-E).

A. Why should we hire you for this specific post?

B. Do you have any previous experience in this line of work?

C. I have a great knowledge of web development.

D. We will of you know of our decision soon.

E How did you hear about our company?

Interviewer: Pleased to meet you Mr Simons. 1) _____.

Simon: I saw it advertised in the local newspaper a few days ago.

Interviewer: Alright. 2) _____.

Simon: Well I am hardworking, flexible and reliable. Besides, 3) _____. 

Interviewer: 4) _____.

Simon: Of course. I have designed the websites of two banks in our town and I’m managing the mayor's blog.

Interviewer. Excellent. Thank you for coming. 5) _____.

Simon: Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you.

Pronunciation (Phát âm)

Strong & weak forms of function words (Dạng mạnh và yếu của các hư từ.)

3. Mark the function words as S (strong) or W (weak). Then listen and check.

(Đánh dấu các hư từ sau là S (mạnh) hay W (yếu). Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

1. Can you do this for me, please?

(Làm ơn, cậu có thể làm cái này cho mình không?)

2. I guess I could lend him this amount, but I won't because I know he's going to spend it all within a few hours! 

(Tôi đoán là tôi có thể cho anh ta mượn chứng này tiền nhưng tôi sẽ không làm thế vì tôi biết là anh ta sẽ tiêu hết chúng chỉ trong vài giờ!)

3. "Who's your husband?" - "That man over there!"

(Ai là chồng bạn thế?” – “Người đàn ông ở đằng kia kìa!”)

4. I don't think that he's interested in the project.

(Tôi không nghĩ là anh ta hứng thú với dự án này.)

5. I don't care! It's your problem!

(Tôi không quan tâm! Đó là vấn đề của cậu!)

1. Read the application letter and fill in the gaps with one suitable word or phrase from the list.

(Đọc lá thư xin việc sau và điền vào các chỗ trống với một từ hoặc cụm từ từ danh sách.)

• decisive • flexible • attached • teamwork • suited for • appeared

• I would be very grateful if • please let me know

Dear Sir or Madam,

A. ___ I am 1) _____, 2) _____ and committed, with strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities. I have a good sense of 3) _____, as all this time I have been working in a collaborative environment.

B. ___ I am writing to apply for the position of Digital Marketing Manager that 4) _____ in the local newspaper on 8th November.

C. ___ 5) _____ you would consider me for the post. I am available for an interview at any time. Please find a(n) 6) _____ copy of my CV for your consideration. If you have any questions about my application 7) _____. 

D. ___ I believe I am 8) _____ this role as I have a bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Sussex and a master's degree in Digital Marketing. I have recently gained invaluable experience working at a bank in Bristol and as a marketing consultant for a local company. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Jonathan Mead 

2. Read the letter again and put the paragraphs (A-D) in the correct order.

(Đọc lại lá thư lần nữa và xếp các đoạn văn theo thứ tự đúng.)

3. Read the sentences (1-6). Which are I (informal)? Which are F (formal)? Write in the boxes.

(Đọc các câu sau. (1-6). Câu nào dưới đây là I (không trạng trọng)? Câu nào dưới đây là F (trang trọng)? Viết vào các hộp.)

1. I would really appreciate it if you could reply to me soon.

2. Write me back and let me know.

3. I guess I can come over for an interview.

4. When would it be convenient for you to invite me to an interview?

5. I am writing with regard to the job advertisement that appeared in the local newspaper 

4. You want to apply for the post of social worker below. Write your job application letter (about 180-200 words).

(Bạn muốn ứng tuyển cho công việc hoạt động xã hội bên dưới. Viết thư xin việc (khoảng 180 đến 200 từ.)

Dear Sir or Madam, 

(Kính gửi Ông/Bà,)

(Paragraph 1) writing your reason for writing, when and where you saw the advert 

(Đoạn 1: viết lí do viết thư, thấy quảng cáo khi nào và ở đâu.)

(Paragraph 2) writing about your qualifications and work experience 

(Đoạn 2: viết về bằng cấp và kinh nghiệm làm việc)

(Paragraph 3) writing about your personal qualities 

(Đoạn 3: viết về các phẩm chất cá nhân)

(Paragraph 4) writing about your availability for an interview 

(Đoạn 4: viết khả năng có mặt để phỏng vấn)

Yours faithfully, (Trân trọng,)

(your full name) (tên đầy đủ)