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In the author’s opinion, an ideal occupation is the one that …
1) makes you enjoy every moment of your working life.
2) brings you satisfaction most of the time.
3) does not require you to work hard.
4) provides you with a big monetary reward.

Решение:
In the author’s opinion, an ideal occupation is the one that … brings you satisfaction most of the time.
По мнению автора, идеальное занятие — это то, которое … большую часть времени приносит удовлетворение.

«The trick is to choose a career that has many more great days than ones that aren’t so great.»

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How to Choose Your Career

Selecting a career can be one of the most difficult __DECIDE__ in your life.

To choose the right career, you will have to find the balance between __FINANCE__ gain and personal fulfillment.

Before you can make a career choice, you will also have to learn about yourself. Your values, interests and skills will make some careers suitable for you and some particularly __APPROPRIATE__.

You can use self-assessment tests to gather this information and to generate a list of __OCCUPY__ that are considered appropriate.

A test like this could help you to narrow down your choice and __POSSIBLE__ point you in the right direction.

Even though it is important to choose a career early on, many people have switched careers late in the game and still became enormously __SUCCESS__. Think it over and take a chance.

How to Choose Your Career

Selecting a career can be one of the most difficult DECISIONS in your life.

To choose the right career, you will have to find the balance between FINANCIAL gain and personal fulfillment.

Before you can make a career choice, you will also have to learn about yourself. Your values, interests and skills will make some careers suitable for you and some particularly INAPPROPRIATE.

You can use self-assessment tests to gather this information and to generate a list of OCCUPATIONS that are considered appropriate.

A test like this could help you to narrow down your choice and POSSIBLY point you in the right direction.

Even though it is important to choose a career early on, many people have switched careers late in the game and still became enormously SUCCESSFUL. Think it over and take a chance.

Choosing a career One of the most important decisions in the life of every person is to choose the right career or occupation. With hundreds jobs to choose from, it’s never too early to begin thinking about your future career. Choosing a career is one of those decisions that can change the course of your life forever. We often speak of full-time jobs or part-time jobs, regular jobs or odd jobs. People may lose their jobs, become unemployed and have to look for new jobs. Different jobs require different things. For example, some require special training and meeting people, others require a good imagination or travelling a lot, physical strength or working late hours… Choosing a career is not easy. A lot of people are encouraged by their teachers, parents and friends. Some people change their minds many times or follow in someone’s footsteps. Others are influenced by certain people or certain events. When you look for a career, you should look carefully at all aspects of the job. You must also take a good look at yourself. What are the ways to make the right choice? 1. _________________________________ Are you a self – starter and do the work on your own, or do you need the discipline of a structured work place to do your best? If you’re naturally a daydreamer or a procrastinator, you may do well in a career where a supervisor helps you stay on task. 2. _________________________________ Do you have a hobby or a talent that you love and are good at? Think of ways to transform activities that come naturally to you into a career. Working with wood, playing an instrument or trying different hairstyles can lead to careers as a furniture maker, a musician or a hair stylist. Doing what you love is a key to a rewarding career. 3. _________________________________ One of your goals should be to choose a career where you can earn enough money to meet your financial goals. If you want to own a vacation home on every continent and fly to these homes on your private jet, a career as a secretary will not help you achieve your goals. 4. _________________________________ You’ll spend one – third of your life with the people you work with, so choose a career that is a good social fit for you. If you’re a loner who doesn’t enjoy social interaction, you’d better work independently or work from home. If you love to meet new people, choose a career which will fulfill your social needs. 5. _________________________________ Find ways to get real – life experience in the kind of place where you want to work. This will help you to decide for certain. Job shadows, internships and temporary assignments give you a realistic view of a day in the life of a profession. 6. _________________________________ And the last one, try to answer the questions: In what school subjects do I get the highest marks? What talents or natural abilities do I seem to have? (talking, writing, singing, painting or taking objects apart and putting them back together) What do I think I could learn to do well? What do other people think I could do? The answers will help you to discover your natural abilities or even talents. Besides, there are special aptitude tests you can take. Careers officers can help and advise young people to get good training in order to have some skills. We live in the computer age. There are about 100 million computers in the world at the moment. You don’t need to be a computer genius to work with a computer but your computer skills need to be good and you have to work on them all the time. Education is important in your future career prospects. A high school graduate has a better chance. Specialized training opens up even more job opportunities. You can get this training in vocational high school, in a college, in vocational-technical school, or through on-the-job training. Task 1. Read the text. Choose from (A-F) the one, which best fits each space. A. Assess your social needs. B. Find out your personal attitudes. C. Know your talents. D. Get Real – Life Experience. E. Evaluate your work style. F. Set your financial goals. Task 2. Read the text. Answer the following questions. 1. Why is it so important to choose the right career? 2. It is crucial to know your talents and opportunities before choosing a career. Do you agree with this statement? Explain why yes or why not. 3. Is it important to meet your financial goals? Explain this point of view. 4. Which aptitudes must you find out in yourself to make the right choice in career? 5. Which opportunities can you have working with other people? 6. Make your personal tips how to choose the right career «for your heart and soul».​

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TEST

1. Подберите к каждому пропуску слово из рамки. Два слова в рамке лишние.

exchanging rescued         uncomfortable         married         social

private         agreeing         unfriendly                 chatting         extraordinary

What every visitor to England needs to know

Henry Hardcastle reviews Kate Fox’s new book

As an Englishman, I was laughing out loud and crying with embarrassment as I read Watching the English by Kate Fox. This highly entertaining book looks at how the English behave and uncovers the hidden 1) _____ rules that mystify foreign visitors, for example how we behave on public transport. Apart from asking for information — «Is this train going to Victoria?» — talking to strangers on trains just isn’t done! In fact, it’s absolutely normal for people to spend years travelling on the same train together without 2) _____ a word.

However, despite not wanting to engage in conversation with strangers, people standing at a bus stop will often break an 3) _____ silence by talking about the weather. «Weather-speak» usually starts with a question which invites the other person into a conversation: «Chilly, isn’t it?». But the rule is we have to agree — that’s taken for granted. Disagreeing could cause offence and the conversation would stop. The only way of stating our true feelings is after 4) _____ («Yes, it is.») we can then take a risk and add «but I quite like this kind of weather».

As Fox points out, foreign visitors «taking part in any conversation with an English person may find it tricky at first». There’s no use trying to get personal information out of us because we don’t like 5) _____ about ourselves. We’re very uncomfortable when we’re being asked questions such as «How old are you?» or «Are you 6) _____?». We also avoid talking about money. Indeed, the English dislike people asking them what they earn or what they paid for something — that’s very personal information.

Once I’d finished reading Watching the English, I did just that — I watched them. It was fascinating! And the more I watched, the more I found myself agreeing with Kate Fox’s conclusion. She states that in spite of appearing cold and 7) _____ (and often being told that they are) the English are, in fact, just very  _____ people.

2. Укажите верный порядок прилагательных. Ответ дайте в виде последовательности цифр (например, 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6).

        1              2         3       4          5         6

a golden beautiful old yellow round huge cup

3. Выполните лексическую трансформацию.

How to choose your career

Selecting a career can be one of the most difficult 1) _____ (DECIDE) in your life. To choose the right career, you will have to find the balance between 2) _____ (FINANCE) gain and personal fulfillment.

Before you can make a career choice, you will also have to learn about yourself. Your values, interests and skills will make some careers suitable for you and some particularly 3) _____ (APPROPRIATE). You can use self-assessment tests to gather this information and to generate a list of 4) _____ (OCCUPATE) that are considered appropriate. A test like this could help you to narrow down your choice and 5) _____ (POSSIBLE) point you in the right direction.

Even though it is important to choose a career early on, many people have switched careers late in the game and still became enormously 6) _____ (SUCCESS). Think it over and take a chance.

4. Соотнесите выделенные жирным шрифтом грамматические явления и их названия.

1) I had been baking a pie for 45 minutes when my guests came.	a) Complex Subject.
2) To ask him for help was a mistake.	b) Present Perfect Passive.
3) I have been a member of a chorus for over three years.	c) Past Perfect Progressive.
4) We wondered if the train would arrive in time.	d) Gerund as Subject.
5) We noticed the woman enter the house through the back door.	e) Future in the Past.
6) She finished washing the windows and began cooking dinner.	f) Present Perfect Active.
7) I am not going to Peter’s party as I haven’t been invited.	g) Gerund as Object.
It was helpful to learn these grammar rules.	h) Infinitive as Object.
9) It seems to be unpredictable.	i) Complex Object.
10) Travelling is a very adventurous thing.	j) Infinitive as Subject.

5. Напишите ответное письмо объёмом не менее 8 предложений.

You have received a letter from your pen-friend Tom who writes:

… In our city we have an annual competition for teenagers who make their own short films. This year I got the second prize for a film about my grandparents. Do you think it’s important to record family history? Who do you think should do it? How can it be done best?

This month is my mom’s birthday and now I am thinking about a gift for her. I want it to be very special…

Write a letter to Tom.

In your letter

− answer his questions;

− ask 3 questions about his mom.

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TEST

ОТВЕТЫ И БАЛЛЫ

1.

1) social

2) exchanging

3) uncomfortable

4) agreeing

5) chatting

6) married

7) unfriendly

private

Каждый верный ответ – 1 балл. Всего – 8 баллов.

2.

2 – 6 – 3 – 5 – 4 – 1

Каждый цифра на своём месте – 1 балл. Всего – 6 баллов.

3.

1	2	3	4	5	6
decisions	financial	inappropriate	occupations	possibly	successful

Каждый верный ответ – 1 балл. Всего – 6 баллов.

4.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
c	j	f	e	i	g	b	h	a	d

Каждый верный ответ – 1 балл. Всего – 10 баллов.

5.

Личное письмо оценивается из максимума в 7 баллов.

ИТОГО: 37 баллов

Перевод баллов в оценку:

33 — 37 баллов – “5”

23 — 32 балла – “4”

13 — 22 балла – “3”

менее 13 баллов – “2”

According to a career survey conducted by the investment company Scottish Widows among recipients aged 21 to 65, 9 out of 10 people regret their choice of profession. Some choose a job under the influence or even pressure of their parents. Others are mistakenly guided only by emotions, starting with zest and then later discovering that their expectations are broken over the reality of everyday responsibilities.

Disappointment in choosing a profession negatively affects the quality of life. The performance of unloved activities day after day can even cause prolonged depression. To pick the right career and avoid joining these frustrating statistics, it is important to sort out your feelings and understand where you see yourself.

How to figure out what career you want

Your desires, needs, and aspirations should be decisive criteria and a powerful foundation when choosing a career. Neither the prestige of the position, nor the admiration of loved ones, nor even financial satisfaction, will compensate for a person’s true vocation. To determine it, devote some time to professional introspection.

Best questions for introspection

Tip 1. What do I like to do?

Try to be honest with yourself and list those activities and hobbies that regularly maintain your interest. For example, if you always back up your photos on social networks with text or keep a live journal, this testifies to your desire for writing more than the fact that you once wrote an essay in school.

Tip 2. What do I hate to do?

This question will narrow the range of potential posts and help to determine a career that is definitely not for you. Suppose, in the first question, you indicated your interest is computers. And now you admit that you hate fixing them and tinkering in technical details. This allows you to conclude that the position of a software developer will suit you more than the role of a network engineer.

Tip 3. What is my personality type?

Personal characteristics often determine success or failure in a particular type of job industry. Introverts will have to get over their anti-social tendencies to achieve impressive results at a call center. At the same time, born innovators will waste their potential in companies with a clear multi-layered hierarchy and routine responsibilities. Therefore, identifying what type of individual you are is one of the critical steps for choosing the right path. If you find it challenging to label yourself to a particular personality type independently, there is a lot of useful literature and even specialized tests at your disposal online and offline.

How to find a career that fits you

After your introspection, you will have an idea of what you are keen on, what you prefer to avoid, and in which industries you will be comfortable. This is a good start! Nevertheless, the statements “I like to sing” and “I can sing” still sound differently. Therefore, the second step in choosing work should be an assessment of your strengths.

Questions to research your strengths

Tip 4. Does my education relate to my career goals?

Today, a degree does not guarantee that your profession is predetermined. Many graduates pick a career in an adjacent or even wholly new industry, and this is not always a bad thing. If you intend to put your education into practice, then you are armed with a theoretical base. And if not, think about where you will receive the necessary knowledge for the desired employment. Remember that the second option is more challenging, so evaluate whether you are ready to invest time and finances into its implementation.

Tip 5. What am I good at?

This is a useful addition to the «What do I like to do?» question. Choose a hobby or activity where you managed to update the relevant skills, transforming yourself from an amateur into a master. If such actions do not occur to you, then just write down your advanced capabilities and correlate them with a list of activities that are interesting to you. Choose common points and make them the basis for a career search.

Tip 6. What are my chances now?

After examining your strengths and preferences, you should at least do a superficial analysis of the industries or professions that show up at the given moment. Look for information about how to succeed in the field, relevant statistics on development and employment, and general requirements for its representatives. Apply these findings to your existing listings and evaluate your current job opportunities. If you only meet a few of the employers expectations now but are determined to ​​find a career in that specific industry, remember that any knowledge gap can be filled by practice and training.

How to choose the right career

Almost every industry involves a wide range of job opportunities. Given that you have a list of the basic requirements and your related skills or strengths, focus on positions that are most achievable for you at the moment. For example, if your priority is the marketing field, but you do not yet have enough qualifications to apply for the role of director or research analyst, you can succeed as an assistant or an intern. Once you have identified one or more specific posts, it is time to move to a more in-depth analysis.

Tip 7. Read some descriptions of the profession and find out what a specialist actually does.

When picking a career, a general idea is not enough. It is essential to understand the areas of responsibility and daily duties in order to gauge your strength.

Tip 8. Gather information on the minimum selection criteria for the position.

For example, some roles imply a degree in a particular industry or a specific basic set of skills. Rest assured, such requirements exist even for entry-level employees. Hence, it is in your best interest to know the technical and soft skills, the level of education, and other preferred qualifications that serve as a ticket through the door.

Tip 9. Study the current status of the profession in the labor market.

Find out whether its representatives are in demand, who are potential employers, which companies provide available vacancies. Perhaps such a study will seem time-consuming to you, but remember that it is better to make an effort now than to select a career, improve your knowledge and skills, and then find out that there are no suitable offers for you.

Tip 10. Even if you are looking for your first job, you should think several moves ahead.

Evaluate your potential career and financial growth opportunities; see what qualifications or achievements are necessary for career advancement. Such an analysis will help you see your prospects and set long-term goals. This is vital for understanding how to pick a job. But it is equally essential to make sure that this job will not be your dead end.

Important job selection criteria

When you focus on how to choose a career, keep in mind that the field of interest and your level of knowledge are not the only keys to a successful choice. Before you start looking for available vacancies on job boards, you should decide on acceptable terms of cooperation that can also significantly affect further decisions.

Tip 11. What type of employment is right for you?

If you are a student, then think about how you plan to combine work with ongoing training without either activity harming the other. If you are an employee who is entering a new industry, then consider whether you are ready to change full-time to part-time or remote, and vice versa, if necessary.

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each of the types:

1. A full-time job involves paid holidays and sick leave, however, there is a risk of becoming accustomed to a particular work environment and routine duties, which impedes professional development.
2. Part-time employment provides more free time for family and hobbies, but, by choosing it, you lose extra benefits and have low chances of career advancement.
3. Freelance allows you to manage your schedule and workload, as well as choose employers independently. But in this case, be prepared for unstable income and the need to constantly search for work and tasks.

Tip 12. What salary do you expect?

To avoid unpleasant surprises, first, study the average level of wages in the industry as a whole and for your profession in particular. By ignoring this indicator, you base your choice only on the emotional and irrational component, which, as we learned at the beginning of the article, can lead to disappointment.
Be prepared, as a budding specialist, to be offered below-average payment due to the lack of experience or qualifications. Therefore, make sure that a new career does not violate your financial obligations or plans.
If a financial issue scares you when choosing a career, remember that you can always reach a compromise. For example, if an employer offers low pay, you can try to agree on part-time employment as a first step, providing you with an opportunity to gain experience while simultaneously supplementing your income with a second source of income.

How to prepare for a career choice

Suppose that after compiling your preference list and analyzing your strengths, you have several job options where you want to unlock your potential. Further actions involve searching for a position and practicing new responsibilities. In this stage, you may encounter internal barriers that could cause you to doubt your choice. Therefore, it is important to have some strategies to overcome them.

Tip 13.

A job search may take longer than you expect, which causes some applicants to give up on their goals and be content with other available options. Therefore, you should be patient and contemplate the reasons for this downtime. If it is a matter of a lack of experience, you should postpone your job applications and focus on training. If the job descriptions do not meet your secondary needs such as a specific schedule or specific type of employment, then try to contact the recruiter and indicate your qualifications and motivation. Try to get a feel if any of the terms are negotiable. Sometimes desired jobs are not available in your chosen area. In this case, the best advice is to consider either working remotely or relocating.

Tip 14.

Be mentally prepared for rejections from potential employers, and do not take them as confirmation of a failed career choice. Many companies have a complex and multi-layered decision-making process and your professional aptitude is not the only component of their choice. To avoid unnecessary worries, feel free to seek clarification about the reason for the refusal and take notes to use for subsequent job searches.

Tip 15.

Do not be too strict on yourself. This applies to the initial stage of introspection when you can find that your qualifications do not cover all the requirements of the industry and the period of your first career experience when you feel that you are not coping with all the responsibilities. None of these situations prove that your choice was a failure. It simply shows weaknesses and provides you with an opportunity for improvement. Remember that it is always better to put more effort into the desired profession than to choose a shortcut and be content with easy tasks that will lead you to a professional dead end and disappointment.

Wrapping Up

The question of how to decide on a career remains relevant for both recent graduates and current specialists who have found dissatisfaction with their current activities. Remember that you can only choose the right job offer after you find out what you want from your future career and what activities you will really enjoy. Despite the complexity of the issue and the multi-layered selection process, every person who wants to find their vocation, realize their potential, and avoid regrets about the professional path must pass through it.

It is important to remember that any analysis begins with introspection. Only you can identify what will bring you comfort and satisfaction. Regardless of your choice, the main thing is to have a clear plan of action. Understand your career preferences, evaluate your desired professions, and determine your knowledge gaps then choose a way to fill them. Don’t overshoot. Look for job opportunities that match your current level of qualifications but provide room for growth. Remember that even if you cannot fully match your chosen profession, you can always state your strengths and motivation in a cover letter, which will increase your chances of getting a ticket into your desired industry.