A. A “little” idea travels around the world ______________
B. Working for love not for money ______________
C. A new way of teaching art ______________
D. From school project to real business ______________
III. Read the text, and do the tasks that follow.
Cash in hand!
These days in the USA, around 60% of all college students have a part-time job to help pay for college, or simply to earn some spending money. Students work in the evenings and at weekends. The average wage is $15 per hour.
All kind of jobs ...
Jobs such as waiting tables, making deliveries, cashier work, and working in customer service are always very popular. There are also some jobs available on college campuses, such as a research assistant or a teaching assistant.
Camp Counselors
During the summer holiday, a lot of college students choose to work at summer camps as camp counselors. This way, they can spend time outdoors, organize sports and other activities, and have fun.
There are many different kinds of camps, such as sports camps, language-learning camps, and technology camps. Counselors get free room and board, and they also earn a good wage.
Internships
For students who know what they want to do when they graduate, a summer internship is ideal. The job can often be low-paid or even unpaid, but it’s a great experience in the student’s chosen profession. For example, medical students often work as lab assistants; and law students work as clerks for a law firm.
The company sometimes offers the intern a job after they graduate.
(Source: Internet)
Task 1. Read the text, and mark the sentences T (true), F (false), or NG (not given). Correct the false statements.
1. Not many college students work to earn money.
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2. The most common type of work is waiting tables in a café or restaurant.
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3. Camp counselors pay for their food and accommodations out of their wages.
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4. Being a camp counselor can help students get a job after they graduate.
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5. Interns usually earn a low wage.
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Task 2. Match the words in bold to their synonyms.
1. perfect ______________
2. usual ______________
3. finish your degree ______________
4. food and accommodation ______________
5. helper ______________
IV. Read the extracts from three people, and decide whether the following statements are true (T), or false (F). Correct the false statements.
Amelia: I’d really like to do the course in performing arts, because I’m very interested in dance, but I have to think about my career. I work as a fashion designer and will need to use a computer to design clothes, so I’m going to do the Information Technology course. I can study dance and photography in my free time.
Jack: I really like the idea of the performing arts course. I’m in a rock band and I love drama and music, but my parents don’t like that idea at all, they don’t think it’s very useful for my career. They want me to do the Information Technology course, but I already know a lot about computers and 1 don’t want to spend my life working with computers. So I’ve decided to do the leisure and tourism course because traveling is quite interesting, and it makes Mum and Dad happy because it’s a “real job”!
Susan: 1 really liked the idea of the sports studies course - it looks great - working with people and doing something I enjoy, but if I do the part-time course it’s just too long! Four years studying three evenings a week - it’s too much. I look at the childcare course too, but it’s working with really small children, and I prefer older ones. So in the end, I didn’t choose any of these courses, I’m going to look for another sports studies course at a different college, because I want to try to find something shorter.
(Adapted from Achievers)
Statements T F
1. The work of a fashion designer requires computer skills.
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2. Amelia will become a dancer.
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3. Jack will follow the Information Technology course.
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4. Jack’s parents make him follow the career in the leisure and tourism.
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5. Susan finally takes a sports studies course.
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6. Susan is interested in small children because she considers the childcare course.
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7. Amelia and Jack take the Information Technology course.
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8. None of them can follow their first choice of courses.
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V. Match the headings (A-H) with each paragraph. Write the answer in each blank.
A. Good Problem-Solving Skills B. Good Business Sense
C. Strong Drawing and Drafting Skills D. Ability to Work Together
E. Good Communication Skills F. Excellent Sense of Design G. Passion for the Work H. Ability to Visualize a Project
The Most Common Qualities of An Architect
1. _________________________________________________________________________________
Good design includes not only the external beauty of a building, but also the interior.
2. _________________________________________________________________________________
It is one of the main tasks that architects perform: producing floor plans. Architects should be able to do that manually on paper and also via software such as CAD or Photoshop.
3. _________________________________________________________________________________
Good architects have a natural feeling for space and dimensions and are able to see structures in their mind’s eye before the project has even started.
4. _________________________________________________________________________________
Proficient architects should have excellent verbal and written communication skills so that they can successfully express their ideas to clients and contractors.
5. _________________________________________________________________________________
Architects are constantly dealing with challenges that arise during the course of a project. They must know how to resolve successfully whatever comes in their way.
6. _________________________________________________________________________________
Architects do not work alone; they are continually interacting with clients, contractors, and other architects. They must know how to operate within a team.
7. _________________________________________________________________________________
Because architects must handle so much responsibility, it is essential that they have a true passion for their work.
8. _________________________________________________________________________________
Architects should be able to make financially clever decisions and their designs don’t break the bank.
VI. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
Landing Your Dream Position
Finding a position that pays well and offers job satisfaction can be extremely difficult. To give yourself the best chance of success, you need to be as well-prepared as possible. Here are a few tips from career adviser Nicola Cornell.
A. Killer Résumé
This is the starting point. You want your resume to stand out from the crowd. This doesn’t mean using a fancy font or bright colours to make it more eye-catching than the rest. Keep it short and sweet - ideally no more than a page - and ensure there are no typing mistakes. The most important thing is to tailor your resume to each specific position you apply for.
B. Clever Cover
You will usually be expected to send a cover letter or e-mail with your resume. This is your chance to blow your own trumpet. However, don’t just give them your life story. The least impressive personal statements are lists of events, achievements, and qualifications. Your resume should take care of that. Instead, let them know who you are, what makes you special, and why they should hire you.
C. Do Your Homework
There is nothing worse than a candidate who steps into an interview with no idea about the company or position he or she is going to apply for. Arm yourself with facts and figures and all the vital information.
D. Dress for Success
Regardless of the kind of job you are interviewed for, you should always look your best. Formal office clothes are the way to create a good first impression.
E. Ask Questions
Toward the end of an interview, you will usually be asked if you have any questions. Never say no! This makes you look disinterested or even overconfident.
Follow the above advice and you should be well on the way to securing a perfect position. Good luck!
(Adapted from Active)
Task 1. Match the pieces of advice in each paragraph to 1-10 below. Write the answer in each blank.
Which paragraph ...
1. contains advice about appearance? _________________
2. warns you about appearing too sure of yourself? _________________
3. tells you to be short and clear? _________________
4. uses a musical idiom? _________________
5. says you shouldn’t just give lots of details? _________________
6. encourages you to do research? _________________
7. advises you to change the information you provide depending on the job you are applying for?
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8. warns you not to make spelling mistakes? _________________
9. implies that you should not dress casually? _________________
10. claims that an unprepared candidate is the worst thing? _________________