Câu hỏi Unit 7 (SGK)
Ms Hoa: Good moming, class. There was an education fair last weekend. Did anyone go?
Nam: Yes, Mai and I did. The fair was great, and we got a lot of useful information.
Ms Hoa: I'm glad to hear that. Would you like to share some of it with the class?
Mai: Sure. After finishing school, we mainly have two education options. For example, we can get into university if we earn high grades or pass the university entrance exam.
Nam: That's true, but academic education isn't everything. The other option is going to a vocational school where we can learn skills for particular jobs.
Ms Hoa: That sounds interesting. So what are your plans for the future?
Mai: I'm hoping to go to university. Having won several biology competitions, I want to study biology and become a scientist.
Ms Hoa: Great! It's really important to follow your dream, Mai.
Mai: My mum still regrets not having gone to university. So I want to make her proud of me. How about you, Nam?
Nam: Well, I don't think university is for me. I want to go to a vocational school because I want to become a car mechanic. My father owns a car repair shop. Having watched him work very hard for many years helped me make my decision.
Ms Hoa: That's very sensible, Nam! I hope you can help him grow his business.
Read the conversation again. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
(Nhấp vào ô màu vàng để chọn đúng / sai)| a) School-leavers only have the option of academic education. |
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| b) Good grades at school can help students get into university. |
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| c) Vocational schools are for those who want to develop job skills. |
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| d) Nam wants to work at his father's car repair shop after leaving school |
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Ms Hoa: Good moming, class. There was an education fair last weekend. Did anyone go?
Nam: Yes, Mai and I did. The fair was great, and we got a lot of useful information.
Ms Hoa: I'm glad to hear that. Would you like to share some of it with the class?
Mai: Sure. After finishing school, we mainly have two education options. For example, we can get into university if we earn high grades or pass the university entrance exam.
Nam: That's true, but academic education isn't everything. The other option is going to a vocational school where we can learn skills for particular jobs.
Ms Hoa: That sounds interesting. So what are your plans for the future?
Mai: I'm hoping to go to university. Having won several biology competitions, I want to study biology and become a scientist.
Ms Hoa: Great! It's really important to follow your dream, Mai.
Mai: My mum still regrets not having gone to university. So I want to make her proud of me. How about you, Nam?
Nam: Well, I don't think university is for me. I want to go to a vocational school because I want to become a car mechanic. My father owns a car repair shop. Having watched him work very hard for many years helped me make my decision.
Ms Hoa: That's very sensible, Nam! I hope you can help him grow his business.
Find phrases in the conversation that mean the following.
1. an event at which students can talk to representatives of universities or vocational schools about their study options | e f |
2. an exam that someone takes to be accepted into a school or university | e e |
3. Studying at school or university to gain knowledge and develop thinking skills | a e |
4. a place that teaches skills needed for particular jobs | v s |
Ms Hoa: Good moming, class. There was an education fair last weekend. Did anyone go?
Nam: Yes, Mai and I did. The fair was great, and we got a lot of useful information.
Ms Hoa: I'm glad to hear that. Would you like to share some of it with the class?
Mai: Sure. After finishing school, we mainly have two education options. For example, we can get into university if we earn high grades or pass the university entrance exam.
Nam: That's true, but academic education isn't everything. The other option is going to a vocational school where we can learn skills for particular jobs.
Ms Hoa: That sounds interesting. So what are your plans for the future?
Mai: I'm hoping to go to university. Having won several biology competitions, I want to study biology and become a scientist.
Ms Hoa: Great! It's really important to follow your dream, Mai.
Mai: My mum still regrets not having gone to university. So I want to make her proud of me. How about you, Nam?
Nam: Well, I don't think university is for me. I want to go to a vocational school because I want to become a car mechanic. My father owns a car repair shop. Having watched him work very hard for many years helped me make my decision.
Ms Hoa: That's very sensible, Nam! I hope you can help him grow his business.
Complete the sentences using phrases from 1.
1. several biology competitions, Mai wants to study biology and become a scientist.
2. Mai's mum still regrets not to university.
3. father work very hard for many years helped Nam make his decision.
Listen and mark the intonation in these questions, using ↗ (rising intonation) or ↘(falling intonation). Then practise saying them in pairs.
1. Do you want to go to university?
2. Have you talked with your parents about your plans?
4. What's your favourite subject at school?
3. How much does it cost to study at university?
Match the words and phrase with their meanings.
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words and phrase in 1.
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1. Many parents nowadays want their children to pursue at universities after leaving school.
2. He didn't get the job he wanted because he didn‘t have the right .
3. Many choose to go to university to study academic subjects.
4. More and more young people prefer because they like to learn practical skills.
5. Many young people find it hard to get a job immediately after .
Find the mistakes in the following sentences.
1. I forgot have discussed this topic with you.
2. Had won many maths competitions helped me win a place at university.
3. Nam regretted not having choose a more interesting course at university.
4. He was proud of had won the first place at the biology competition.
Then, correct the mistakes
Bài làm:Rewrite these sentences using perfect participle clauses.
1. After we listened to an introduction to the course, we asked some questions.
→ , we asked some questions.
2. He failed the university entrance exams, then he decided to train to become a car mechanic.
→ , he decided to train to become a car mechanic.
3. His brother had not studied hard enough, so he failed the exams.
→ , his brother failed the exams.
4. After I answered the job interview questions, I was asked to prepare a short presentation.
→ , l was asked to prepare a short presentation.
THE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY FOR SCHOOL-LEAVERS
This month, Teen Talk magazine has received many letters from secondary school students asking about the different options for school-leavers. We've talked to educational experts, and they think that young people should either continue their studies at a college or university or go to a vocational school.
A. ______________________
Higher education is really for people who want formal learning in order to get an academic degree. If you are good at certain subjects and need a degree related to those subjects, then university is the right choice for you. Besides studying, university students also have the opportunity to live independently, make new friends, and join different clubs. Many students still manage to work part-time during their university years. In addition, college or university students usually have an advantage over students from vocational schools when it comes to further studies after a degree. They will also have broader career options and an advantage in the job market.
B. ______________________
If you are not interested in traditional academic subjects and want to work in a specific trade, then vocational education is the right choice for you. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge necessary for a specific job. In addition, a vocational school may also offer you an apprenticeship. This type of training not only provides students with hands-on experience, but also gives them wages to cover their living costs. Most importantly, vocational training is usually much shorter than a college or university course. After getting their vocational qualifications, graduates can immediately start work and earn a salary.
There are a lot of educational opportunities for school-leavers today. You can choose from hundreds of vocational schools or higher education institutions to continue your educational journey.
Read the article. Match the highlighted words with their meanings.
Read the article again. Match the headings with the paragraphs (A-B). There is ONE extra heading.
THE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY FOR SCHOOL-LEAVERS
This month, Teen Talk magazine has received many letters from secondary school students asking about the different options for school-leavers. We've talked to educational experts, and they think that young people should either continue their studies at a college or university or go to a vocational school.
A.
Higher education is really for people who want formal learning in order to get an academic degree. If you are good at certain subjects and need a degree related to those subjects, then university is the right choice for you. Besides studying, university students also have the opportunity to live independently, make new friends, and join different clubs. Many students still manage to work part-time during their university years. In addition, college or university students usually have an advantage over students from vocational schools when it comes to further studies after a degree. They will also have broader career options and an advantage in the job market.
B.
If you are not interested in traditional academic subjects and want to work in a specific trade, then vocational education is the right choice for you. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge necessary for a specific job. In addition, a vocational school may also offer you an apprenticeship. This type of training not only provides students with hands-on experience, but also gives them wages to cover their living costs. Most importantly, vocational training is usually much shorter than a college or university course. After getting their vocational qualifications, graduates can immediately start work and earn a salary.
There are a lot of educational opportunities for school-leavers today. You can choose from hundreds of vocational schools or higher education institutions to continue your educational journey.
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THE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY FOR SCHOOL-LEAVERS
This month, Teen Talk magazine has received many letters from secondary school students asking about the different options for school-leavers. We've talked to educational experts, and they think that young people should either continue their studies at a college or university or go to a vocational school.
A. ______________________
Higher education is really for people who want formal learning in order to get an academic degree. If you are good at certain subjects and need a degree related to those subjects, then university is the right choice for you. Besides studying, university students also have the opportunity to live independently, make new friends, and join different clubs. Many students still manage to work part-time during their university years. In addition, college or university students usually have an advantage over students from vocational schools when it comes to further studies after a degree. They will also have broader career options and an advantage in the job market.
B. ______________________
If you are not interested in traditional academic subjects and want to work in a specific trade, then vocational education is the right choice for you. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge necessary for a specific job. In addition, a vocational school may also offer you an apprenticeship. This type of training not only provides students with hands-on experience, but also gives them wages to cover their living costs. Most importantly, vocational training is usually much shorter than a college or university course. After getting their vocational qualifications, graduates can immediately start work and earn a salary.
There are a lot of educational opportunities for school-leavers today. You can choose from hundreds of vocational schools or higher education institutions to continue your educational journey.
Read the article again and complete each gap with ONE word.
College or university | Vocational school |
- For students who want (1) learning - Get a (2) related to an academic subject - Join different clubs | - For students who want to work in a specific (3) - Can offer a(n) (4) - Finish their (5) quickly and start earning a salary. |
Complete the conversation with the sentences In the box.
Nam: Let's decide on the three main benefits of vocational training. First, I think it will help students develop practical skills.
Lan: I agree. Vocational courses are more practical than university courses.
Nam: What do you think is the second benefit?
Lan: I think it's the short duration of study. Degree programmes at university usually go on for at least three years while vocational courses can last less than two years.
Nam: (1)
Lan: (2)
Nam: (3)
Lan: (4)
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Work in pairs. Look at the picture and discuss the following questions.
1. What kind of vocational course are they taking?
2. Do you think students need any special qualifications to apply for this course?
3. What do you think students expect to learn from this course?
Bài làm:Choose the correct meanings of the underlined words and phrase.
I want to become a restaurant cook, so I'm looking for a professional cooking course.
Once you join a course, you'll have the opportunity to work as an apprentice in a restaurant.
We can learn a lot about a particular school from its school brochure.
Listen to a conversation between Mai and the receptionist at ABC Vocational School. What are they talking about?
Listen to the conversation again and complete the notes below. Use no more than TWO words for each gap.
ABC Vocational School | |
Courses | Tour guide training, hotel and restaurant management, cooking, etc. |
Types of cooking courses | Short courses: - for all ages and abilities - duration: two or three (1) (2) courses: - for people training to be (3) - duration: two years |
Hands-on experience | Work as a(n) (4) in a real restaurant |
Information about the school | Parents and students can study the (5) . |
Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box.
Lan: Ms Ha, (1) on Thursday afternoon? I would like your advice on how to prepare for my university entrance exam next year?
Ms Ha: Sorry, (2) at that time. But I'm free on Saturday morning.
Lan: That would be good for me. What time (3) to see you?
Ms Ha: Would 9 o'clock (4) ?
Lan: Yes, sounds good. Thank you, Ms Ha.
Ms Ha: Ok, then. See you on Saturday in the staff room.
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UK EDUCATION AFTER SECONDARY SCHOOL
In the UK, students can choose to end their formal education at 16, but in England they must stay in full-time education or do a training course until the age of 18.
Many 16-year-old students go on to study at different vocational colleges. Vocational education usually lasts up to three years. During this time, students learn job-specific skills. That is why vocational education is often referred to as career education or technical education. Many students still go on to higher education after receiving their vocational qualifications.
Alternatively, students can go toa sixth-form college or stay at their secondary school if it offers a sixth form for two more years. Students usually focus on three or four subjects that they are interested in or related to the degree they want to study at university. Exams are taken at the end of the two-year course, and the grades are used to apply for university courses. Not all students leaving sixth form go to university. Some prefer to get into a vocational course or find a job.
At university, students study for at least three years in order to get a bachelor's degree. After the first degree, they can study for one to two years to get a master's degree, and three to five years to get a doctorate.
Read the text and complete the table below with information from the text. Use no more than TWO words or a number in each gap.
UK education after secondary school | |
Age at end of formal education | - 16 in the UK - stay until the age of (1) in full-time education or do training in England |
Vocational education | - lats up to three years - also called career education or (2) - some students still go on to (3) |
Sixth form | - lasts two years - students study subjects they are interested in or subjects related to higher education. - grades are used to apply for (4) |
University education | students study to get a (5) , a master's degree, or a doctorate. |
Listen and mark the intonation in these questions, using ↗ (rising intonation) or ↘ (falling intonation).
1. Are you interested in studying at university?
2. How much is the fee for this cooking course?
3. Did you attend the education fair?
4. Who would like to train to become a tour guide?
Complete the text. Use the correct form of the words and phrase in the box.
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Nowadays, there are educational opportunities available to all (1) . If they want to earn an academic degree, they can continue their studies at (2) institutions. But if they want to gain practical and job-specific skills then vocational education is the perfect choice for them. At vocational schools, they can also do (3) and learn from skilled people on the job. Having qualifications from good educational (4) helps young people find jobs immediately after (5) .
Rewrite these sentences using perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds.
1. After he finished school, my brother took a year off and travelled around the world.
→ took a year off and travelled around the world.
2. He did not remember that he had discussed his study options with his parents.
→ his sturdy options with his parents.
3. My cousin didn't ask anyone for advice, so she made the wrong decision about her education.
→ made the wrong decision about her education.
4. Lan won the first prize in the competition. This is something she's very proud of.
→ is something Lanis very proud of.
Work in pairs. Make sentences about things you have done using perfect gerunds and perfect participle clauses.
Example:
Having completed the project gave us a feeling of satisfaction.
Having finished school, I can apply to university.
Bài làm:Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
Which of the two options will be appropriate for you after leaving school? Why?
Work in pairs. Complete the table below. Use the suggested ideas and / or your own ideas.
Suggested ideas:
• develop critical thinking skills
• develop research skills
• provide shorter duration of study
• develop practical skills
Benefits of vocational training | Benefits of academic study |
• cost less • _________________________ • _________________________ | • can earn more • _________________________ • _________________________ |
Work in pairs. Talk about the benefits of academic study. Use the ideas in 1, the model in 2, and the tips above to help you.
Bài làm:Work in groups. Discuss what kind of students / learners each option will be more suitable for. Give reasons for your decision. Report to the whole class.
Bài làm:Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
Would you be interested in a cooking course? Why/Why not? If yes, what kind?
Look at the advertisement about a vocational school and its tour guide training courses. You want to ask for more information. Complete the enquiries.
1. Could you please tell me _______________?
2. I would like to know _______________.
3. I would appreciate it if you could tell me ____________.
Bài làm:Write a letter (140-170 words) to request information about the courses in 1. Use the information in 1, your ideas, and the outline with the tips below to help you.
Work in pairs. Use the model in 1 to make similar conversations for these situations. One of you is Student A, the other is Student B. Use the expressions below to help you.
1. Student A, a secondary school student, makes an appointment to see Student B, a university representative, to ask for advice on his/her education plans after leaving school. Student B can't make the suggested day/time and proposes another day / time.
2. Student B, a secondary school student, makes an appointment to see Student A, a career advisor, to ask for advice on vocational courses. Student A can‘t make the suggested day / time and proposes another day / time.
Work in groups. Discuss the similarities and differences between education after leaving school in Viet Nam and in the UK.
Bài làm:Work in groups. Do some research on educational institutions for school-leavers (e.g. colleges, universities, vocational schools) in Viet Nam. Choose one that you think has the best programme for a particular subject, trade, or job, and present your findings to the class.
Use these questions as cues for your presentation.
- What type of educational institution is it? Where is it? How big is it?
- What programme or training for that particular subject, trade, or job does it offer? How much is the fee?
- What facilities does it have? Are there any student activities or clubs?
- What job opportunities are there for its students after graduation?
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