UNIT 7: FURTHER EDUCATION
LESSON: GETTING STARTED
- 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
FURTHER EDUCATION
Phong: Hey, you`ve been in front of your computer for so long! What are you looking for? 
Kevin: Well, I`ve been searching for information about further education for several days and I’ve learnt a lot about it from different websites.
Phong: What is further education?
Kevin: It’s basically education below degree level for people above school age. It can be academic or vocational.
Maria: Sounds interesting! How are they different?
Kevin: Academic courses help us develop analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge for higher education at a university or college. 
Phong: Will that lead to a bachelor’s degree?
Kevin: Exactly. That`s the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level you get a master’s degree. or a doctoral degree. A doctoral degree, also called a doctorate or PhD, is the highest university degree.
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Maria: I see. What about vocational courses?
Kevin: They provide us with practical skills, training and qualifications to succeed in a particular job.
Maria: OK. So, what are your plans for the future?
Kevin: I`ve been thinking about studying abroad lately. Besides improving my language skills. I can learn more about other cultures. It can be exciting.
Phong: And more expensive...
Kevin: But we can apply for scholarships. 
Maria: Weil, I may need more time to decide on my major so I won`t go straight to university after school.
Kevin: Good ideal Many students prefer to take a gap year between secondary school and college so they can do voluntary work or internships, and travel.
Maria: I couldn`t agree more. I`ve travelled to quite a few countries since grade 9. Next year I plan to go to Thailand to work as a volunteer at a children’s home. I hope the practical experience will make my CV look good.
Phong: Sounds great! I`d like to join you if I can.
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.
EXAMPLE:
My dad is a doctor and his love for his chosen career has inspired me to follow in his I footsteps. I have decided to go to a medical school after graduation where I can learn about different diseases. I would like to be a surgeon, but first of all, I will need to I become a medical doctor because I will have to gain practical experience for at least a number of years.
Well, taking a year off after graduation from high school is a great idea for me. During this time I can do something useful that I may not have an opportunity to do again. I love doing voluntary jobs because it will provide me with some great life skills like learning to take care of myself and living on a tight budget! I plan to work at a homeless shelter this summer, right after graduation. I will serve food and help clean up for homeless people. Helping others makes me feel good, and I think I will gain so much from doing this job.