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Kinds
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Do
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a person who has a
responsibility to cure sick
people.

An
Architect
Who wanna build
a person who has responsibility
for designing the design and
functional elements of a
building.

You should be an Architect

the world?

A
Teacher

an expert who shares his
knowledge on a particular topic
or set of topics with a group of
students to expand their
knowledge.

Thank you my
teacher!

A Chef

a professional cook who are
well versed in all cooking
aspects and focused on
specific dishes.

Please cook
some yummy
food, Chef!

A
Scientist

professionals who conduct and
collect research to increase
knowledge in a particular field.

Fire
Fighter
.

Have you ever seen them
save a trapped cat?

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ete

a person trained in or
experienced in exercises,
sports, or games that
require strength, agility,
or endurance.

Who wanna be a
professional
athlete?

Wow!
They're
amazing!
There are many more professions to be
your future dream job!

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Dream

Professions Puzzle
• Match the items belonging to the
professions.

Unit 8: The world of work
Getting started

Are we ready for
work?

What is
Nam
explaini
ng to
Mai?

LISTEN AND READ

Are we ready for work?

Nam: Hi, Mai! 
Mai: Hello, Nam. How are things? 
Nam: Great, thanks. I found a job advertisement for the position of a waiter in a restaurant. I'm writing my
CV to apply for the job. 
Mai: Can I see it? 
Nam: You asked to see the job advertisement? Okay, here it is. 
Mai: Oh, you are applying for this job? But you still go to school, Nam. 
Nam: Yeah, it's just a part-time job, and I'll only work at the weekend. My father advised me to get some
work experience. 
Mai: Well, my mum thinks working while still at school is a waste of time. 
Nam: Really? 
Mai: She told me to focus on my studies. She advised me and my brother not to look for jobs until we have
finished university. She also offered to do all the housework for us so that we have more time to study. 
Nam: I think your mother has her own reasons. I guess she wants you and your brother to be well-prepared
for your future jobs. 
Mai: I think so, too. It's getting more and more difficult to get a good job nowadays. 
Nam: Yes, employers usually look for qualifications and relevant experience. They also want job applicants
to be able to demonstrate their skills and qualities. 
Mai: Sounds very challenging. How can we do that? 
Nam: Before we apply for any jobs, we need to prepare a good CV and a covering letter very carefully. They
should include information about relevant qualifications, experience, and skills. 
Nam: I think your mother has her own reasons. I guess she wants you and your brother to be well-prepared
for your future jobs. 
Mai: I think so, too. It's getting more and more difficult to get a good job nowadays. 
Nam: Yes, employers usually look for qualifications and relevant experience. They also want job applicants
to be able to demonstrate their skills and qualities. 
Mai: Sounds very challenging. How can we do that? 
Nam: Before we apply for any jobs, we need to prepare a good CV and a covering letter very carefully. They
should include information about relevant qualifications, experience, and skills. 

curriculum
vitae
( CV )

covering letter

recruit (v)

Probation

SHORTLIST (v)

VOCABULARY
curriculum vitae (CV)
covering letter
relevant
applicant
candidate
recruit
initial
shortlist
qualification
probation
demonstrate
assess

(n) sơ yếu lý lịch
(n.p) thư xin việc
(adj) thích hợp, có liên quan
(v) người xin việc
(n) ứng cử viên, người dự tuyển
(v) tuyển dụng
(adj) ban đầu, lúc đầu
(v) sơ tuyển
(n) trình độ chuyên môn, năng lực
(n) thời gian thử việc
(v) thể hiện, chứng minh
(v) định giá, đánh giá

CHECKING
Who is applying for a job?
Nam is applying for a job.
Is it full time or part time?
It's a part time job.
What is Nam explaining to Mai?
~

He's explaining the process of applying for a job.

2. ASK & ANSWER
THE QUESTION

1. What is Nam doing?
He is writing a CV to apply for a part-time job
2. Does Nam's father want him to work while school?
Why?/Why not?
Yes, he does. He wants his son to get some work experience
3. Does Mai's mother want her to work while school? Why?/Why
not?
No, she doesn't. She wants her to focus on her studies

4. What information do job seekers need to include in their
CVs and covering letters?
They need to include information about their relevant
qualifications, experience, and skills
5. Why is the probation period important?
Because it is a period when the employer can assess the
employee's performance and provide them with some training

TASK 3

Complete the text with the correct form of the
words
CV

job seekerjob interview covering letter

job advertisement

seeker
A (1)job
___________is
a person who is trying to find a job. He or she
advertisements
often looks job
for (2)
___________________ – notices in newspapers or
other mass media telling people about an opportunity to get a job. If
the job seeker is interested in the job and thinks that he is qualified
for it, he will prepare a written record of his education and the jobs
he has done, which is known CV
as a (3) ___ or curriculum vitae in its
full form. He also needs to send a letter containing extra information
covering
letter
which is called
a (4) ______________.
If his application is impressive
enough, he can be calledjob
forinterview
a (5) ____________, which is a meeting in
which interviewers ask the job seeker questions to see whether he
would be the right person for that job.

JOB SEEKING

PREPARATION
• CV
• Covering letter
• Skills

JOB INTERVIEW
• Answering questions
• Showing
qualifications
• Showing talents

PROBATION
• Being Shortlisted
• Being trained
• Becoming regular
employees