UNIT 8 : THE WORLD OF WORK
READING
I. VOCABULARY
1. Apprentice (n) :
Thực tập sinh
Ex: Apprentices often accept low pay in order to gain more experience.

2. Administrator (n) :
 Apprentice Administrator: Nhân viên thực tập


Nhân viên hành chính / quản lý
 Administrative (adj)
 Administration (n)
3. Dealership (n) /ˈdiːlə(r)ʃɪp/:
Doanh nghiệp kinh doanh
A company that has permission to sell a particular product:
4. Specialise (v) /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/:
To become an expert in a field
Chuyên ( về 1 lĩnh vực )
5. Take minutes (during meetings):
To take notes about the main content during meetings
Ghi biên bản cuộc họp
6. Self-motivated (adj):
Có động lực cá nhân
7. Approachable (adj) /əˈprəʊtʃəb(ə)l/:
= Friendly and easy to talk to
Dễ gần, dễ tiếp cận
8. Articulate (adj) /ɑː(r)ˈtɪkjʊlət/:
Nói năng lưu loát
9. Prioritize (v) /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/ :
Sắp xếp công việc hợp lý
To put several  problems in order of importance, so that you can deal with the most important ones first
1. Apprentice (n) : Thực tập sinh
2. Administrator (n): Nhân viên hành chính / quản lý
3. Dealership (n) : Doanh nghiệp kinh doanh
4. Specialise (v) : Chuyên ( về 1 lĩnh vực )
5. Take minutes : Ghi biên bản cuộc họp
6. Self-motivated (adj): Có động lực cá nhân
7. Approachable (adj) : Dễ gần, dễ tiếp cận
8. Articulate (adj) : Nói năng lưu loát
9. Prioritize (v) : Sắp xếp công việc hợp lý



CHECKING VOCABULARY
1. You are an _______________ when your job is to manage a business.
2. You are an ___________ if you work for a company for a short term to earn more skills
3. Friendly and easy to talk with: _________________
4. To take notes during meetings: _________________
administrator
apprentice
Approachable
To take minutes
5. Able and willing to work without being told what to do: ______________
Self-motivated
6. Able to express thoughts and feeling easily and clearly: _________
Articulate
II. TASKS
TASK 1 : What qualities should an apprentice administrator have?
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TASK 2 : Read the advertisement and Decide whether the statements are true (T), false(F) or not given (NG)
Apprentice Administrator in a Car Dealership

A successful car dealership specialising in second-hand cars is looking for an apprentice administrator to provide administrative support for the team. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for an entry-level position in administration as no experience is required. The ideal candidate should also be able to work on Saturdays.
Main responsibilities
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails
• Meeting and greeting customers
• Filing and entering data
• Typing reports and creating spreadsheets
• Taking minutes at meetings
• Arranging meetings
Requirements
• 18 years of age or older
• Finished school with a National Certificate of Secondary Education
• Excellent time-management skills
• Good communication skills
• Well spoken and articulate
• Responsible and self-motivated
• Flexible and eager to learn
• Friendly and approachable
• Well-organised
• Able to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks
The successful candidate will be offered:
• competitive salary
• ongoing training
• 12 days of annual leave
• long-term job prospects in the company after six-month apprenticeship
To apply for this position, send your CV and a covering letter to hr@hungphamcarsales.com. For further information, please phone Ms Kim Thanh at 0123975648.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
TASK 2 : Decide whether the statements are true (T), false(F) or not given (NG)
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TASK 3 : Read the final part of the advertisement and answer the questions
1. What benefits will you be offered if you get the apprenticeship?
2. How can you apply for the apprenticeship?
3. How can you get additional information about the apprenticeship?
4. Who will be contacted and invited to an interview?


The benefits are competitive salary, ongoing training, 12 days of annual leave and long-term job prospects in the company after six-month apprenticeship.
You can send your CV and covering letter to hr@hungphamcarsales.com
You can call Ms Kim Thanh at 0123.975.648
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview.
Which benefits of the apprenticeship mentioned in the advertisement are the most important to you? Why?
If you were the recruiter, what other benefits would you add to attract more potential candidates.
TASK 4 : DISCUSS QUESTIONS
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