Full name:.......................................................
Class: ..................

HANDOUT UNIT 9. CAREER PATHS
LESSON 5. LISTENING.
Date: ...............................................................

I.
MULTIPLE CHOICE:
Read the conversation between Mai Chi and Ms Hoa, then choose the best answer for each question.
1. What does Mai Chi want to become?
A. A scientist
B. A doctor
C. A tutor
D. A teacher
2. What subject does Mai Chi want to teach?
A. Math
B. English
C. Science
D. History
3. What is the first step to becoming a teacher, according to Ms Hoa?
A. Choosing a subject to teach B. Finding a tutoring job C. Reading a lot of books D. Writing a CV
4. What qualification does Mai Chi need to become a science teacher?
A. A diploma in education
B. A Bachelor's degree in science and a teaching certificate
C. A certificate in communication skills
D. A Master's degree in science
5. According to Ms Hoa, what can Mai Chi do to gain work experience?
A. Read more books B. Teach at a university
C. Work as a tutor
D. Take an online course
6. Which skill is NOT mentioned as important for a teacher?
A. Teamwork skills
B. Communication skills
C. Computer programming skills
D. The ability to understand other people's feelings
7. Why does Ms Hoa say reading is important for a teacher?
A. It helps teachers relax after work.
B. It helps teachers keep up with new knowledge.
C. It makes teachers more confident.
D. It helps teachers teach better pronunciation.
8. What is a reference, according to Ms Hoa?
A. A document listing job experiences
B. A certificate proving someone's teaching skills
C. A test to evaluate a teacher's qualifications
D. A person who provides information about someone's character and abilities
9. Why does Ms Hoa advise Mai Chi to keep a record of everything she has learnt and done?
A. To help her write a CV in the future
B. To show it to her students
C. To improve her teaching methods
D. To apply for a tutoring job
10. What does "CV" stand for?
A. Current Verification
B. Career Vision
C. Curriculum Vitae D. Certificate of Validation
II. CLOZE TEXT:
Mai Chi wants to become a teacher but is unsure how to start. Ms Hoa advises her to choose (1) ______
subject to teach and get a Bachelor's degree in it. After that, she must complete a teacher training program (2)
______ a teaching certificate. Experience is also important. Mai Chi can gain it (3) ______ tutoring or through
practical training in schools. A good teacher needs strong communication and teamwork skills. Reading is also
helpful (4) ______ it allows teachers to stay updated with knowledge. Finally, Ms Hoa explains the importance
of a reference, (5) ______ is someone who can provide information about Mai Chi's abilities. Keeping a record
of experiences will help her write a strong CV when applying for jobs.
1. A. an
B. a
C. the
D. Ø (no article)
2. A. to earn
B. earning
C. earned
D. earn
3. A. at
B. by
C. with
D. on
4. A. but
B. because
C. although
D. so
5. A. who
B. which
C. whose
D. whom
III.
ADVERTISEMENT / ANNOUNCEMENT:
 Announcement 1:
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Are you passionate (1) _______ guiding young minds? Do you dream of becoming a
teacher? Gain valuable (2) _______ experience by working as a tutor today!
✅ Help students (3) _______ their studies
✅ Develop essential (4) _______ skills
✅ Build a strong (5) _______ for your future career

✅ Get references from satisfied parents
Don't miss this chance to start your teaching journey! Contact us now to apply!
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A. about
B. in
A. education
B. learning
A. improve
B. improved
A. communicate
B. communicative
A. certificate
B. foundation
 Announcement 2:

C. with
C. work
C. improving
C. communicatively
C. CV

D. on
D. teaching
D. to improving
D. communication
D. programme

🌟 TUTORING OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS! 🌟
Are you a secondary school student (1) _______ loves teaching? Do you want to gain teaching
experience for your future career? This is your chance!
We are looking for responsible students to work as (2) _______ for younger learners. This is (3)
_______ great way to improve your communication skills and build a strong foundation for a
teaching career.
📌 Flexible hours
📌 Valuable work experience
📌 Great for your (4) _______ when applying for jobs
Interested? (5) _______ today!
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📩 Email: tutorclub@edu.com
A. who
B. whom
C. whose
D. why
A. teachers
B. tutors
C. assistants
D. managers
A. Ꝋ (no article)
B. the
C. a
D. an
A. certificate
B. hobby
C. CV
D. school
A. Sign up
B. Wait for approval C. Ask your friends D. Start teaching

IV. REARRANGE SENTENCES:
A. Ms Hoa tells Mai Chi that she needs a Bachelor's degree in science and a teacher training programme to
qualify as a teacher.
B. Ms Hoa advises Mai Chi to develop communication and teamwork skills, as well as emotional understanding.
C. Mai Chi is excited about becoming a teacher and wants to know how to start her career.
D. Ms Hoa suggests tutoring younger students to gain teaching experience.
E. Ms Hoa also explains the importance of a reference and advises Mai Chi to keep a record of her achievements
for her CV.
F. Ms Hoa encourages reading as an essential habit to help teachers stay updated with knowledge.
G. Mai Chi appreciates the advice and decides to start tutoring.
1
C

2
A

3
D

4
B

5
F

6
E

7
G