Unit 5 the world of work

(Pronunciation 1 trang 53) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the following sentences and choose the stressed auxiliary or modal verbs. Then practise reading the sentences. 1. A: Do you like your new job? B: Yes, I do. [ ___ ] 2. I wasn't used to working the night shift, but I am used to it now. [ ___ ] 3. A: Is your mother an accountant? B: She was, but she's retired now. [ ___ ] 4. I would help you with the application letter if I could. [ ___ ]

(Pronunciation 2 trang 53) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word which differs from the other three in the position of the main stress. 1. retire, apply, follow, employ: [ ___ ] 2. bonus, reward, business, order: [ ___ ] 3. challenging, demanding, interesting, relevant: [ ___ ] 4. donation, customer, vacancy, factory: [ ___ ]

(Vocabulary 1.1-5 trang 53-54) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 1. My father's company currently [ ___ ] 50 workers in total. 2. Ms Smith devoted her entire life to social work because she knew that it was a [ ___ ] career. 3. Staff members were given a [ ___ ] for finishing the project on schedule. 4. Many companies offer benefits to their workers, such as [ ___ ] working hours and bonuses. 5. I usually do [ ___ ] work to earn some pocket money during the summer holidays.

(Vocabulary 1.6-10 trang 54) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 6. The company will offer [ ___ ] training for those who don't have relevant experience. 7. There are still five teaching [ ___ ] in the language centre. 8. If you are interested in the job, please write your [ ___ ] letter and send it to me. 9. My father is a factory worker and he always works in [ ___ ]. 10. My sister spent her summer holiday [ ___ ] tables in the local restaurant.

(Vocabulary 2 trang 54) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. 1. The company has a number of regulations that you must follow. [ ___ ] 2. I hope my part-time job will not interfere with my studies at school. [ ___ ] 3. We are looking for a reliable assistant who will oversee a new branch in town. [ ___ ] 4. As the head chef of the restaurant, my brother is responsible for supervising the work of the kitchen staff. [ ___ ] 5. When you apply for the job, please list all your relevant skills in your application. [ ___ ] 6. You don't need to have academic qualifications for this job, but you need to have work experience. [ ___ ] 7. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. [ ___ ] 8. Young people nowadays don't want nine-to-five jobs. [ ___ ]

(Vocabulary 3 trang 55) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 1. Mary is one of the most hard-working employees in the office and usually works overtime. [ ___ ] 2. I am available for an interview next week after school. [ ___ ] 3. Working in the office can be boring and repetitive. [ ___ ] 4. Police work is physically demanding and stressful. [ ___ ] 5. Doing a part-time job is very popular nowadays among students. [ ___ ] 6. Working for a multinational company will be very challenging for a fresh graduate like Mary, but she will try her best to fulfil her duties. [ ___ ]

(Grammar 1.1-9 trang 55-56) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 1. The job is not well-paid, [ ___ ] it will give you the opportunity to learn about the food industry. 2. She decided to learn English [ ___ ] she will have a better chance of finding a job with a multinational company. 3. [ ___ ] Mai starts looking for a job or she continues her education at a vocational school. 4. [ ___ ] I was young, I wanted to be a doctor like my father. 5. Peter did not get the job [ ___ ] he had the relevant qualifications. 6. I want to change my job because it is neither interesting [ ___ ] demanding. 7. All applicants can take part in the interview [ ___ ] the hiring manager can choose the most suitable one. 8. As a flight attendant, you should have good communication skills [ ___ ] you'll need to provide customers with clear information. 9. Mary wants to become an accountant [ ___ ] she wants to follow in her father's footsteps.

(Grammar 1.10-18 trang 56) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 10. Being a nurse is a very tiring job; [ ___ ], you don't earn a high salary. 11. Please send your application letter to the hiring manager [ ___ ] you want to apply for the job. 12. On the one hand I want to go to the party, but [ ___ ], I ought to be studying. 13. I didn't fail the interview; [ ___ ] it went really well. 14. My father's job seems very easy and boring, [ ___ ] it is quite well-paid. 15. People in small towns or villages live a happy life [ ___ ] they lack modern facilities. 16. [ ___ ] Mary appeared confident in the job interview, she didn't know much about the company. 17. He made one big mistake, and, [ ___ ], he lost his job. 18. [ ___ ] she was very hard-working, she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

(Grammar 2.1 trang 56-57) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. Though Tom was ill, he couldn't take part in the final interview with the company director. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.2 trang 56-57) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. She has performed very well over the past few months, and as a result, she promoted to the head of her department. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.3 trang 56-57) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. Mary found some information about the company that she can do better in the job interview. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.4 trang 56-57) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. Although Mai is busy with her studies, but she finds time for a part-time job to earn some money for her daily expenses. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.5 trang 57) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. As a restaurant server, she has to take orders, answer questions about the menu because wait on tables. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.6 trang 57) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. If you want to get hired, you mustn't show you have the skills that are relevant to the job. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.7 trang 57) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. The students enjoyed the online course although the instructor made it very interactive. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.8 trang 57) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. Several part-time jobs are regularly advertised, but I'm certain you can find one this summer. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Reading 1 trang 57-59) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question. 1. What is the passage about? [ ___ ] 2. The phrase "lined up" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to [ ___ ]. 3. The word "one" in paragraph 3 refers to [ ___ ]. 4. The word "outfit" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to [ ___ ]. 5. According to the passage, information about summer jobs [ ___ ]. 6. According to paragraph 3, [ ___ ]. 7. How should students prepare for a job interview? [ ___ ] 8. What can be inferred from the passage? [ ___ ]

(Reading 2 trang 59) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each blank. What does a shop assistant do? The day-to-day work of a shop assistant includes greeting customers as they enter the store and answering questions about products or services [ ___ ] in stores. [ ___ ], shop assistants help customers find what they need and inform them [ ___ ] price changes. A shop assistant may also assist with complaints about items not working correctly when [ ___ ] from a particular location. Successful shop assistants should have excellent communication skills and understand customer [ ___ ]. They have to be friendly and helpful, especially when working in clothing stores or fashion houses. They also need to have good problem-solving skills and an ability to think on their feet to deal with difficult situations [ ___ ] may occur during their working hours. A shop assistant usually works alongside a cashier. The shop assistant directs the customers to cashiers [ ___ ] they are ready to purchase items. They might also [ ___ ] any cashier duties when understaffed.

(Speaking 1 trang 59-60) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the exchanges. Then practise reading them. 1. Jim: I couldn't sleep last night. I just kept thinking about my job interview tomorrow. Kayla: [ ___ ]. You'll be fine. 2. Peter: I'm so [ ___ ] that I will lose my job. Nam: Why? You've been doing quite well. Don't worry. 3. Ms Hoa: I'm concerned that your part-time job will affect your studies. Tom: [ ___ ], Ms Hoa. I only work on Sunday afternoons for two hours. 4. Dana: Mum, I can't [ ___ ] anything! I'm so worried about the interview outcome. Mum: Oh, Dana. Just do something fun. Everything will be fine. 5. Kim: I [ ___ ] my presentation on the jobs of the future. Tim: You've prepared a lot. You're a good public speaker. Don't worry! 6. Daniel: I'm so worried. My application for the job was not successful. Dad: [ ___ ] You'll have many other opportunities. 7. June: [ ___ ] I'll not get on well with my new co-workers. Pete: You'll be fine. 8. Jim: I'm sick. I can't go to work today. I'm worried I won't be able to meet the project deadline. Dad: [ ___ ] I'll help you with that.

(Speaking 2 trang 60) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the short talk about a summer job that you want to do during your holiday. This summer I want to work as a [ ___ ] for secondary school students. I can teach maths and science subjects to 6th or 7th graders. To do the job, I need to know the subjects I am going to teach well. I have to prepare the lessons well before each teaching session, and I also need to prepare for some unexpected questions that students might ask during the session. I’ll be responsible for my students’ [ ___ ], and will have to be patient and caring to make sure students understand the lesson. I want to work as a tutor because I want to have some tutoring [ ___ ] and because I want to study at university for a degree in [ ___ ]. I hope this summer job will develop my passion for teaching and helping other people to be better.

(Writing 1.1 trang 61-62) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

The new employee completed the training programme, and now she is ready to start her new job.

(Writing 1.2 trang 61-62) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

The manager gave the team some words of encouragement before the big presentation, but they still felt nervous.

(Writing 1.3 trang 61-62) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

The company hired a new CEO, and she implemented a new strategy to boost profits.

(Writing 1.4 trang 61-62) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

The project deadline was moved up, so we had to work overtime to finish the project on time.

(Writing 1.5 trang 62) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

New employees are usually nervous on their first day, but they quickly adapt to the new environment.

(Writing 1.6 trang 62) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

The employees worked late every day, so they could finish the project before the deadline.

(Writing 1.7 trang 62) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

The company decided to invest in new technology to increase efficiency and productivity.

(Writing 1.8 trang 62) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

The manager assigned a difficult task to the new employee, and he completed it successfully.

(Writing 2.1 trang 62-63) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Many people / believe / career success / depend / not only / hard work, / but also / networking and communication skills.

(Writing 2.2 trang 62-63) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

To get a promotion, / employee / should not only / perform well / the job, / but also / able to demonstrate / leadership qualities.

(Writing 2.3 trang 62-63) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

After / graduate from university, / some students / prefer / start their own business / instead / work for a company.

(Writing 2.4 trang 62-63) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

If you want / successful / workplace, / it / be / important / have a clear understanding / your strengths and weaknesses.

(Writing 2.5 trang 62-63) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Working long hours / without taking breaks / can / lead / burnout, which / can have / negative impact / your mental and physical health.

(Writing 2.6 trang 63) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

In order / build a successful career / important / have a long-term plan / willing / to make sacrifices / along the way.

(Writing 2.7 trang 63) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Although technology / leave / people / out of work / it / also / create / many / new jobs.

(Writing 2.8 trang 63) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

In today's competitive job market, it / be / important / have a wide range / skills / be able / adapt / change circumstances.

(Writing 3 trang 63) (Trả lời tự luận)

You are a secondary school student trying to earn some pocket money. Write a letter (120-150 words) to apply for one of the summer jobs advertised below.