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TOPIC: WORLD OF WORK

Từ vựng Phát âm Nghĩa Ví dụ

accountant /əˈkaʊn.tənt/ kế toán Tom spoke to his accountant and she said
that he couldn't afford a new car this year.

adaptable /əˈdæptəbl/ dễ thích nghi If you have a difficult job, learning to be

adaptable can help you when there are new
problems.

architect /ˈɑːkɪtekt/ kiến trúc sư He is one of the architects who designed the
Hanoi Opera house.

field /fiːld/ lĩnh vực There are five key things you need to enter
this field.

leadership /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ khả năng lãnh Effective leadership requires the ability to
đạo navigate complex situations with finesse
and vision.

multitask /ˌmʌltiˈtɑːsk/ làm nhiều việc Being able to multitask efficiently is a

cùng lúc valuable skill in today's fast-paced world.

organized /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ có tổ chức, I try to be organized and plan everything

ngăn nắp carefully. Otherwise, I might forget to do
something.

patient /ˈpeɪʃnt/ kiên nhẫn You need to be patient and wait for me to
finish what I'm doing. I won't be much longer.

receptionist /rɪˈsepʃənɪst/ lễ tân I called the hotel, and the receptionist

booked me a really nice room with a great
view.

efficiently /i'fi∫əntli/ một cách hiệu Working efficiently allows us to accomplish

quả tasks with maximum productivity and
minimal wasted time.

situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/ tình huống We need to assess the situation before

making a decision.

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annoying /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ phiền phức The constant noise from the construction
site is very annoying.

ability /əˈbɪləti/ khả năng She has the ability to solve complex
problems quickly.

afford /əˈfɔːd/ có khả năng Tom spoke to his accountant and she said
chi trả that he couldn't afford a new car this year.

carefully /ˈkeəfəli/ một cách thận He read the instructions carefully before
trọng starting the project.

characteristic /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪ đặc trưng, đặc One characteristic of successful people is

k/ điểm their ability to stay focused on their goals.

problem-solvin /ˈprɒbləm giải quyết vấn Her excellent problem-solving skills helped
g sɒlvɪŋ/ đề the company overcome many challenges.

communicatio /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃ sự giao tiếp Good communication skills are crucial for
n n/ building strong relationships.

decision /dɪˈsɪʒn/ quyết định He made the decision to move to a new city.

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ nhiên liệu The car ran out of fuel in the middle of
nowhere.

speed /spiːd/ tốc độ The speed of technological advancements is

astonishing.

passenger /ˈpæsɪndʒə(r) hành khách The passenger asked the driver to stop at the
/ next bus stop.

accurately /ˈækjərətli/ một cách chính The engineer measured the components
xác accurately to ensure they fit perfectly.

complex /ˈkɒmpleks/ phức tạp The instructions for assembling the furniture
were quite complex.

essential /ɪˈsenʃl/ thiết yếu Water is essential for all forms of life.

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direction /dəˈrekʃn/ phương hướng He asked for directions to the nearest

hospital.

construction /kən'strʌk∫n/ việc xây dựng The construction of the new bridge will begin
next month.

regulation /ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn/ quy định The government introduced new regulations

to improve safety standards.

process /ˈprəʊses/ quá trình Learning a new language is a gradual

process that requires patience.

creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/ sáng tạo She has a creative approach to

problem-solving.

solution /səˈluːʃn/ giải pháp We need to find a solution to this problem as

soon as possible.

complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ than phiền, He lodged a formal complaint with the

khiếu nại manager about the poor service.

counselor /ˈkaʊnsələ(r)/ cố vấn viên If you are having problems at home, please
speak to the school counselor.

court /kɔːt/ tòa án The trial will take place in the district court
next week.

electrician /ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃn/ thợ điện The power is off in the whole building. The
electrician will fix it tomorrow.

lawyer /ˈlɔɪə(r)/ luật sư Do you know a good lawyer? I need some

documents written for my company.

mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ thợ máy I hope the mechanic can fix my car. I can't
afford to buy another one.

software /ˈsɒftˌwɛə người phát My sister is a software developer. She made

developer ˈdɪvəˌləpər/ triển phần this really cute mobile game where you play
mềm as a little rabbit.

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surgeon /ˈsɜːdʒən/ bác sĩ phẫu The surgeon will come later and explain how
thuật he can fix your broken arm.

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ thiết bị The workers wore protective equipment while

working in the factory.

research /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ nghiên cứu She conducted extensive research before

writing her thesis.

legal /ˈliːɡl/ pháp lý They sought legal advice before signing the
contract.

repair /rɪˈpeə(r)/ sửa chữa The mechanic is repairing the car in the
garage.

vehicle /ˈviːɪkl/ phương tiện He owns a small vehicle for commuting to

work.

apprenticeship /əˈprentɪʃɪp/ sự học việc He completed his apprenticeship and

became a skilled carpenter.

director /dəˈrektə(r)/ giám đốc The director of the company announced the
new project.

flexible /ˈfleksəbl/ linh hoạt Having a flexible schedule allows me to

balance work and personal life.

mentor /ˈmentɔː(r)/ người dẫn dắt She considers her boss as her mentor who
helped her grow in her career.

nine to five /naɪn tə faɪv/ liên quan đến Nine to five job has both advantages and
việc văn phòng disadvantages.

outing /ˈaʊtɪŋ/ chuyến đi chơi The job comes with great perks, such as a
company outing each year, dinner and
parties, health insurance.

perk /pɜːk/ phúc lợi, ưu đãi The job comes with great perks, such as a
company outing each year, dinner and
parties, health insurance.

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position /pəˈzɪʃn/ vị trí She applied for the manager position at the
company.

salary /ˈsæləri/ tiền lương He negotiated his salary with the HR

department.

work-life /wɜːrk-laɪf sự cân bằng cv Maintaining a good work-life balance is

balance ˈbæləns/ & cs important for overall well-being.

advantage /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ lợi thế One advantage of living in the city is the easy
access to amenities.

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪ nhược điểm The main disadvantage of working from

dʒ/ home is the lack of social interaction.

promote /prəˈməʊt/ thăng chức, She was promoted to a higher position after
thúc đẩy years of hard work.

benefit /ˈbenɪfɪt/ lợi ích One of the benefits of regular exercise is

improved health.

transportation /ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃ giao thông vận Public transportation is an affordable and

n/ tải convenient way to travel.

co-worker /ˈkoʊˌwɜːrkər/ đồng nghiệp She gets along well with her co-workers at
the office.

device /dɪˈvaɪs/ thiết bị Modern devices such as smartphones have

revolutionized communication.

budget /'bʌdʒit/ ngân sách It's important to create a budget to manage

your finances effectively.

drawback /ˈdrɔːbæk/ nhược điểm Major drawback of living in the city is the
high cost of living.

furthermore /ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/ hơn nữa She enjoys reading; furthermore, she also
loves to write.

moreover /mɔːrˈəʊvə(r)/ hơn nữa She's skilled in math; moreover, she excels in
science as well.

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1/ Read the words and definitions, then fill in the blanks. Listen and repeat.
accountant: a person whose job is to check and record information about the money of a
person or business
receptionist: a person whose job is to welcome or help people and answer the phone
architect: a person whose job is to design buildings and places
organized: able to plan your life and work well and efficiently
adaptable: able to change your behavior to be more successful in new situations
patient: able to wait for a long time or accept annoying behavior without getting angry
confident: feeling sure about your own ability to do things well and be successful

1. I felt confident that I could win the cycling competition, but I wasn't fast enough.
2. I called the hotel, and the ____________ booked me a really nice room with a great
view.
3. François Lagisquet is one of the ________________s who designed the Hanoi Opera
House.
4. If you have a difficult job, learning to be __________ can help you when there are
new problems.
5. "You need to be __________ and wait for me to finish what I'm doing. I won't be
much longer."
6. Tom spoke to his _________ and she said that he couldn't afford to buy a new car this
year.
7. I try to be really ___________ and plan everything carefully. Otherwise, I might forget
to do something.

2/ In pairs: Use the new words to talk about characteristics that people in different jobs
need.

- ambitious (adj): tham vọng

- creative (adj): sáng tạo • receptionist
- compassionate (adj): thương xót • accountant
- courageous (adj): can đảm • architect
- flexible (adj): linh hoạt • patient
- honest (adj): trung thực • confident
- humble (adj): khiêm tốn • organized
- honorable (adj): đáng kính • adaptable
- loyal (adj): trung thành
- conscientious (adj): tận tâm

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- persistent (adj): kiên trì

- resilient (adj): kiên cường
- disciplined (adj): kỷ luật

Eg: I think receptionists have to be confident because they talk to lots of people on the
phone.
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___________________________________________________________

3/ Read the listicles and write the correct heading for each section.
- Leadership and Teamwork Skills
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving Skills
- Stress Management

Five Important Skills and Characteristics to be a Pilot

Pilots need lots of different skills to be successful. Here are five things that all good pilots
should have.
Communication Skills
Pilots need to be able to calmly explain information to people working and traveling on
planes.
Confidence
Pilots need to believe in their abilities. They have to make quick decisions that can affect a
lot of people.
(1) _______
There are lots of things pilots must be doing at all times. They need to think about fuel,
speed, passengers, and more, all at the same time.
Math Skills
Pilots need to be able to do math quickly and accurately if they have to make changes to
their speed or direction.
(2) _______
Pilots need to stay calm at all times and adapt to different situations and problems.
Being a pilot is a complex and difficult job, and these five skills and characteristics are
essential to being a great pilot.
Five Things You Need to be an Architect

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To be a good architect, you need a lot of knowledge and skills. These are the five key
things you need to enter this field.
Knowledge of Art and Design
Architects have to draw detailed designs for buildings and areas on paper or using
computer software.
(3) _______
Architects work with teams of engineers and construction workers. They must listen to
them and tell them what to do.
Knowledge of Construction Laws
Architects must know about building regulations and what they are allowed to build.
(4) _______
Designing buildings is difficult, and problems can come up during the process. Architects
need to think of creative solutions to those problems.
Knowledge of Popular Styles and Designs
Architects need to make designs that people will really like. To do this, they need to
research new and interesting styles.
Do you want to become an architect? Then you will need to develop these things.

4/ Now, read and answer the questions.

1. What skill is NOT mentioned in the listicle about being a pilot?
A. stress management
B. math skills
C. problem-solving skills
2. According to the listicle about pilots, what two things must they be able to do fast?
____________________________________________________________
3. The word them in the listicle about being an architect refers to________.
A architects
B. pilots
C. engineers and workers
4. Why do architects need to know about building laws?
____________________________________________________________
5. Which of the following can be inferred about architects from the listicle?
A. They mostly work alone.
B. They do some of their work on computers.
C. Being an architect is easier than being a pilot.

5/ Listen and read.

In pairs: Which job sounds more interesting to you? Why?

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GRAMMAR:

6/ Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions.

with to of about with
1. I really enjoy working ___________ Tony and my other friends.
2. An accountant needs to know ___________ business and how their company works.
3. Receptionists have to listen carefully ______________ lots of customers and
visitors.
4. Teachers have to think ___________ lots of different games for their students.
5. An architect has to deal _____________ building design problems.

7/ Choose the correct answers.

1. Police officers need to __________ calmly to people.
A. speak​ ​ B. know​ ​ C. work
2. Nurses have to ____________ about people's health.
A. listen​ ​ B. think​ ​ C. adapt
3. An engineer should ___________ a lot about math and physics.
A. find​ ​ ​ B. know​ ​ C. work
4. A receptionist has to ___________ carefully to people's complaints.
A. listen ​ ​ B. think​ ​ C. speak
5. Architects need to __________ of creative solutions to difficult problems.
A. adapt​ ​ B. ask​ ​ ​ C. think

SPEAKING: Talk about how to be good at different jobs using the prompts.

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8/ Read & Match

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9/ Listening
1. What doesn't Sandra know much about?
A. phones and tablets
B. computer software
C. computers and phones
2. What does Matthew think would make him a good software developer?
A. being creative
B. knowing a lot about software
C. being interested in computers
3. What wouldn't Sandra like about being a lawyer?
A. speaking in front of people
B. working in teams
C. helping bad people
4. What wouldn't Matthew like about being a lawyer?
A. researching
B. organizing
C. reading so much
5. What does Matthew think would make him a good lawyer?
A. being organized
B. being good at working in teams
C. being confident

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10/ Listening & fill in the blank

1. Cassie says a nine-to-five job makes it easier to plan a ___________.
2. Cassie is thinking of working as a software engineer, a call center worker, or
___________.
3. David says having your own business means you can choose when to ___________
work.
4. Cassie wants to find a mentor to help develop her ___________.
5. David wants to ___________ smart devices such as phones and tablets.

11/ Read Hannah's essay about her mom's job. What does Hannah think about
nine-to-five jobs?
1. She thinks they're great for everyone.
2. She thinks they're good for some people, but not everyone.
3. She thinks a work-life balance is better than a nine-to-five job.

My mom is an accountant. She keeps track of the money that her company makes
and spends. It's a nine-to-five job, and she really likes it. However, some people prefer not
to work a nine-to-five job. This kind of job has both advantages and disadvantages.
My mom's job has some pretty good advantages. One advantage is that she gets a
regular salary, which means she makes the same money each month. This helps her save
money and plan for the future more easily. Moreover, the job comes with great perks, such
as a company outing each year, dinners and parties, health insurance, and even a gym
membership. In addition, the work-life balance of a nine-to-five job is not terrible
because you have evenings off, and you don't usually work on the weekends.
On the other hand, I think there are some disadvantages of working a nine-to-five
job, too. If you want to make more money, it can be pretty difficult. Your salary is the same
each month. You have to get promoted to a higher position or leave and find a job with a
higher salary. In contrast to my mom's job, some nine-to-five jobs don't offer good
benefits at all. Finally, some people don't like the work-life balance of nine-to-five jobs.
My mom has to work about 40 hours each week, which is quite a lot, and the hours aren't
usually flexible.
In summary, there are some good benefits to my mom's nine-to-five office job,
but not every job has them. It's great to have a regular salary and perks, but some people
might prefer a better work-life balance.

Match the bold words in the text with their definitions.

1. _____________: a short trip that you go on with a group of people, usually for fun or
education
2. _____________: able to change to suit new situations

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3. _____________: a job
4. _____________: the time you spend working compared with the time you spend
with your family, relaxing, etc.
5. _____________: money that employees receive for doing their job
6. _____________: something, in addition to money, that people receive for doing their
job
Now, read and answer the questions.
1. What's a benefit of earning a regular salary?
A. You make a lot of money.
B. It's easier to plan your budget.
C. You don't work a lot.
2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of working a nine-to-five
job?
A. great work-life balance
B. a fixed amount of money
C. health insurance
3. The word This in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.
A. a nine-to-five job
B. a perk
C. getting a regular salary
4. How can people with nine-to-five jobs increase their salary?
A. get a different job
B. work more hours
C. work harder
5. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Working faster doesn't mean more money.
B. You always work 40 hours a week.
C. Very few jobs have great perks.

12/ Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose
the best one (A-H) to fill in the blank (1-5). There are three extra sentences which you
do not need to use.

Three Important Skills that Make a Good Counselor

If you want to be a good counselor, it is important to practice and develop the skills below.
(1) _____ People will talk to you about many difficult issues. You need to actively listen
to them to understand their problems. (2)______ This will encourage people to share
their thoughts and emotions with you.

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Good counselors also need to have good problem-solving skills. (3) _______ You need
to understand their problems and find suitable solutions. And one solution may work for
one person but not for another. (4)_____
Finally, good counselors need to be organized. (5)__________ Being organized will
also help you remember past conversations and know when to change your method.
All in all these skills will allow you to become a good counselor.

A. So, you need to use different methods and adapt when necessary.
B. Counselors need to be good listeners.
C. A counselor needs to know the law well.
D. You will work with many people who have different problems.
E. Counselors are one of the few jobs that have the ability to change people's lives.
F. You need to arrange appointments with many people.
G. It is also important to be patient and allow people to talk freely.
H. Knowing when to get extra help is also important.

13/ Fill in the blanks using the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do
not need to use.
Lawyer​ ​ Confident ​ ​ pick up ​ ​ spot ​ ​ organized

1. Make sure to visit one of the many cafés along the river and find a good ________ to
watch the sunset.
2. He's _____________ that he'll become the best architect in only three years.
3. One of the best ways to ____________ a new skills is by watching and learning from
an expert.

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