Full name: ………………………………………….
Class:……………….
HANDOUT UNIT 9. CAREER PATHS
LESSON 1. GETTING STARTED
Q&A WITH A CAREER ADVISER
Date: ……………………………………………
I.
NEW WORDS:
1. Keep up with (exp.):
2. Pursue a career (v):
3. Look down on (exp.):
4. On-the- job training (n):
5. Take over (phr.v):
6. Customer service (n):
7. Automated (adj.):
8. In demand (exp.):
9. Adapt (v):
10. Come up with solution (exp.):
II. READING COMPREHENSION:
1. The word "pursue" in Nam's first question is closest in meaning to:
A. apply for
B. follow
C. change
D. quit
2. The word "they" in Mr. Kien's second response refers to:
A. job applicants
B. repair workers
C. university graduates
D. employers
3. According to Mr. Kien, what is an example of a job that does NOT require a university degree?
A. Lawyer
B. Flight attendant
C. Doctor
D. Teacher
4. How can job seekers without a university degree get hired, according to Mr. Kien?
A. By having a strong academic background B. By showing hard work and willingness to learn
C. By avoiding jobs that require degrees
D. By starting their own business
5. When does Mr. Kien think students should start thinking about their careers?
A. After graduating from university
B. When applying for jobs
C. As soon as possible, preferably in senior secondary school
D. Right before they finish high school
6. The phrase "look down on" in Nam's statement means:
A. respect
B. hire
C. consider unimportant
D. encourage
7. According to Mr. Kien, why is it important to choose jobs that involve human interaction and critical
thinking?
A. They are well-paid jobs.
B. They are easier to get.
C. They are less likely to be replaced by AI. D. They are the most enjoyable jobs.
8. What does the passage say about automation?
A. Only a few jobs are at risk.
B. Many factory and customer service jobs have already been automated.
C. AI will not replace any human jobs.
D. AI will take over all careers in the future.
9. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Employers always prefer candidates with university degrees.

B. Every job requires a university degree.
C. Career planning should only start after high school.
D. On-the-job training can help school-leavers get hired.
10. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Future of AI in the Job Market
B. Choosing the Right Career Path
C. The Importance of a University Degree D. How to Become a Flight Attendant
III. CLOZE TEXT: Complete the following passage by choosing the best option for each blank.
Mr. Kien talked to his students about future job opportunities and advised them (1) ______ up with
the rapid changes in the job market. When Nam asked whether a university degree was necessary to (2)
______ a career, Mr. Kien explained that it depends on the industry. Some jobs, (3) ______ flight attendant or
repair worker, do not require a degree. Instead, employers value hard work and willingness to learn.
Mai then raised a concern (4) ______ AI replacing workers in the future. Mr. Kien acknowledged that many
jobs, such as factory and customer service positions, have already been automated. He emphasized the
importance of choosing careers that require human interaction, critical thinking, and decision-making.
Additionally, he advised students to develop essential soft skills, including (5) ______ and teamwork, to adapt
to changes in the job market.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A. to keep
A. follow
A. whereas
A. in
A. communicate

B. to keeping
B. pursue
B. as if
B. at
B. communication

C. keep
C. chase
C. such as
C. on
C. communicating

D. keeping
D. apply
D. in order that
D. about
D. communicative

IV. ADVERISEMENT / ANNOUNCEMENT:
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: CAREER GUIDANCE SEMINAR
🔹 Are you worried about your future career?
🔹 Do you think a university degree is the only way to get a good job?
Join our Career Guidance Seminar to learn about various (1) ______ paths. Our expert, Mr. Kien, will discuss
job opportunities (2) ______ different fields, those that do not require a university degree, such as flight
attendant or repair worker.
Additionally, he will explain how employers value skills like (3) ______ and a willingness to learn rather than
just formal qualifications. Students will also learn about the impact of (4) ______ on the job market and
how to choose a career that is less likely to be replaced by AI.
Don't miss this chance (5) ______ valuable insights and guidance for your future career!
📆 Date: Friday, March 10th
📍 Location: School Auditorium
Register now at the school office!
1. A. employment
B. employer
C. employee
D. employ
2. A. in
B. on
C. at
D. about
3. A. curiosity
B. employment
C. hard work
D. motivation
4. A. automatic
B. automation
C. automate
D. automating
5. A. get
B. getting
C. to get
D. to getting