Unit 7. Further education. Lesson 1. Getting started

Unit 7: FURTHER EDUCATION
GETTING STARTED
Vocabulary
1.Listen and read.
- further education /ˌfɜːðər ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/ (n.p) giáo dục bổ túc
- vocational  /vəʊˈkeɪʃənl/ (a) thuộc hướng nghiệp, học nghề
- analytical /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkl/ (a) thuộc phân tích
- critical /ˈkrɪtɪkl/ (a) thuộc phê bình
- bachelor degree /ˈbætʃələ(r) dɪˈɡriː/ (n) bằng cử nhân
- doctoral degree /ˈdɒktərəl dɪˈɡriː / (a) bằng tiến sĩ
- master’s degree/ˈmɑːstə(r) dɪˈɡriː / (n) bằng thạc sĩ
- PhD = Doctor of Philosophy /fəˈlɒsəfi/
- internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/ (n) giai đoạn thực tập
- CV = curriculum vitae /kəˌrɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/ (n) bản lí lịch
2.Complete each sentence with no more than three words.
1.academic or vocational
2.undergraduate and postgraduate
3.a bachelor’s degree
4.vocational courses/ a vocational course
5.apply for scholarships
3.Answer the questions.
1.They can pursue further education.
2.They can help students to develop analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge for higher education at a university or college.
3.Because they want to take some time before deciding on their career and major.
4.Taking a gap year can allow students to do voluntary work or internships, and travel. This practical experience will make their CVs look good.
4.Discuss your plans after leaving secondary school.
Example:
I’d like to work in a business environment, so I will choose business administration as my major. After graduating from secondary school, I will take some Business English courses and I will also work on my presentation skills.