UNI
T9

Career paths

DISCUSSION ON
DIFFERENT
CAREERS
LESSON
4

SPEAKING

LESSON 4

SPEAKING

Quiz

WARM-UP

CONTROLLED
PRACTICE

LESS-CONTROLLED
PRACTICE

CONSOLIDATION

• Vocabulary
• Task 1: Complete the information.
• Task 2: Discuss and complete
information
• Task 3: Compare the job in Task 1 and
2.
• Wrap-up
• Homework

WARM-UP

1. What is the recommended time to
arrive for a job interview?

5 minutes early

15 minutes early

On time

30 minutes early

2. How should you dress for a job interview?

Casual attire

Business casual

Formal wear

Professional and
conservative

3. What should you do if you don't
understand a question during the interview?

Make up an answer

Change the topic

Politely ask for
clarification

Pretend you heard and
answer vaguely

4. How should you respond to salary
negotiation?

Avoid discussing salary

Express disinterest in
negotiation

Accept the first offer
without discussion

Be prepared to negotiate
based on research

5. What is the recommended etiquette
regarding cell phones during an interview?

Turn it off

Keep it visible for
emergencies

Put it on silent mode

Answer calls
discreetly

6. How should you conclude the interview?

Thank the interviewer
and express interest

Ask for feedback

Leave without saying
anything

Hand over additional
resumes

7. Where can you find information about a
company before an interview?

Social media

Company website

News articles

All of the above

8. What is the appropriate length for
answers during an interview?

Very short

2-3 sentences

As long as necessary

5-10 minutes

VOCABULARY

apprenticeship (n)
/əˈprentɪsʃɪp/

a period of time working
as an apprentice

VOCABULARY

diploma (n)
 /dɪˈpləʊmə/

a document given by a college or
university to show that you have
passed a particular exam or finished
your studies

VOCABULARY

architecture (n)
/ˈɑːkɪtektʃər/
the art and practice of
designing and making
buildings

VOCABULARY

combine (v)
/kəmˈbaɪn/
to (cause to) exist together, or
join together to make a single
thing or group

VOCABULARY

natural sites (n)
 /ˈnætʃərəl saɪtz/

areas or locations in nature that
have distinctive features, ecological
significance, or aesthetic value.

Form

Pronunciation

Meaning

1. apprenticeship
(n)

/əˈprentɪsʃɪp/

a period of time working as an
apprentice

2. diploma (n)

 /dɪˈpləʊmə/

a document given by a college
or university to show that you
have passed a particular exam
or finished your studies

3. architecture
(n)

/ˈɑːkɪtektʃər/

the art and practice of
designing and making buildings

Form

Pronunciation

Meaning

4. combine (v)

/kəmˈbaɪn/ to (cause to) exist together, or
join together to make a single
thing or group

5. natural sites
(n)

 /ˈnætʃərəl
saɪtz/

areas or locations in nature
that have distinctive features,
ecological significance, or
aesthetic value.

CONTROLLED PRACTICE
1

Use the given ideas to complete the information about the job
of a tour guide.

A. attend part-time courses or
complete an apprenticeship
B. may only be employed in the
high season
C. be patient, confident, and able
to deal with stressful situations
D. good communication skills

CONTROLLED PRACTICE
(1) ____
•
Personality
be
interested
in
culture,
•
and interests:
history, and architecture
A. attend part-time courses or complete an apprenticeship
B. may only be employed in the high season
C. be patient, confident, and able to deal with stressful
situations
D. good communication skills

CONTROLLED PRACTICE
Skills and
knowledge:

• (2)_____
• knowledge of the local area: cultural,
historical, and natural sites and events
• knowledge of languages

A. attend part-time courses or complete an apprenticeship
B. may only be employed in the high season
C. be patient, confident, and able to deal with stressful
situations
D. good communication skills

CONTROLLED PRACTICE
• diploma in travel and tourism is useful,
Education and but a degree is not required
• (3) ____
training:
• learn on the job
A. attend part-time courses or complete an apprenticeship
B. may only be employed in the high season
C. be patient, confident, and able to deal with stressful
situations
D. good communication skills

CONTROLLED PRACTICE
• (4)____
Employment • many tour guides are self-employed or
opportunities: combine tour guiding with another job
• might be replaced by robots in the future
A. attend part-time courses or complete an apprenticeship
B. may only be employed in the high season
C. be patient, confident, and able to deal with stressful
situations
D. good communication skills

LESS-CONTROLLED PRACTICE
2

Choose one of these jobs. Discuss and complete information about the job
you choose.

To become a teacher of English/police officer/doctor, you need to
consider:
*Example:
A: Let's talk about the job of a doctor. What do you think we need to
consider before we pursue this career?
B: Well, I think a doctor's personality is very important. You must be
very kind and care for patients. You must have a passion for helping
people.
C: …

LESS-CONTROLLED PRACTICE
2

Choose one of these jobs. Discuss and complete information about the job
you choose.

Personality and interests

• _____________
• _____________

Skills and knowledge

• _____________
• _____________

Education and training

• _____________
• _____________

Employment opportunities

• _____________
• _____________

LESS-CONTROLLED PRACTICE
Personality and
interests:

Skills and
knowledge:

• be very kind and care for patients
• have a passion for helping people
• be interested in health, causes of diseases,
and medical science
• soft skills such as good communication,
decision-making, time management and
teamwork skills
• technical skills and medical knowledge to
assess patient's condition, prescribe
medication, offer treatments, etc.

LESS-CONTROLLED PRACTICE

• study at medical school to get a medical degree 
• complete general medical training where you
combine work experience with on-the-job training
usually at a hospital 
Education
and training: • complete specialty training in a specialist area of
medicine or in general practice
• many varied opportunities and different career
Employment options
opportunity: • there will always be demand for doctors 
• may have a poor work-life balance

LESS-CONTROLLED PRACTICE
3 Compare the job in 1 with your chosen job in 2. Discuss
the similarities and differences and decide which job
you prefer and why.

CONSOLIDATI
ON

01

Wrap up
*What have you learnt today?
Discuss the similarities and
differences of different careers, and
then report to the class.

CONSOLIDATI
ON

02
Homework
• Do exercises in the
workbook.

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