Unit 6. Future jobs

Teacher: Ng« Van HiÒn
Lesson 1: Reading
Unit 6 Future jobs
I. Before you read
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* What do they do? Match the picture with the name of work.
* Work in groups. Choose the factors that you think would help you succeed in a jop interview
Factors that help you
succeed in a job interview
Giving clear, honest answers
Having a good sense of humour
Feeling
self- Confident
Wearing casual clothes
II. While you read
Task 1. These words are from the passage. Look back to the text and tick the best meanings A, B or C. (Work individually)
1. vacancy
A. a part of a newspaper where jobs are advertised
B. a job that is available
C. a seat that is available
2. re`sume‘
A. a photocopy of academic certificates
B. a letter of recommendation
C. a short written account of someone’s education and previous jobs
3. keenness
A. special interest
B. very quick understanding
C. sense of responsibility
4. jot down
A. mention
B. note down
C. type

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Task 2. Work in pairs. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)
1. Try to reduce the feeling of pressure and make a good impression on your interviewer.
2. Find out as much information as you can about the job and the vacancy.
3. Bring with you a letter of application and your re`sume` to the interview.
4. Take all your certificates and letters of recommendation with you.
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T

5. Remember to dress neatly and formally.
6. Your voice should be clear and polite.
7. Tell the interviewer about your shortcomings.
8. Remember to say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the interview.

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T
III. After you read
Work in groups. Discuss the question:
Which pieces of the advice given in the passage do you find most useful and least useful? Why?
Homework
Write a short paragraph (about 120 words) about a job you may do after you finish school, using the following cues.
1. Where you will work
2. Who you will work with
3. The salary you may get paid
4. The working conditions