1. Read each sentence. Then find the definition. Name the part of speech of underlined words (noun, verb, adjective, etc.).

1. A strategy is a plan for reaching an objective.

2. Evaluate means to decide on the value of something.

3. Resources are books and other materials that contain important information.

4. An objective is a goal, or something that you want to do in the future.

5. To achieve means to complete or reach something, such as a goal.

6. To put something into effect means to take action.

7. A resume is organised into minimum five categories (groups of information).

8. To get an entry-level position – the most elementary level in a career structure – in a large international company you should speak English fluently.

9. The first section of a resume is personal data that means your name, mailing address, and telephone number.

10. In some countries, students’ textbooks are in pristine – perfect – condition.

2. Read the following passage. Which statement best expresses the main idea of it?

1. You get a job by choosing a career, making a plan, and then preparing for your career.

2. You can choose a career by talking people and visiting the library.

3. If you want a career in technology, take engineering courses.

4. You need a good resume to get a good job.

Your Career Plan

We will look at four steps in planning a career: choosing a career, making a plan, preparing for a career, and getting your first job.

People choose careers for many reasons. One person might like helping others and decide to be a doctor. Another might be good at technical sciences and decide to be an engineer.

How do you choose a career? You can talk to people. You can look for career planning resources. Career planning resources are books and information about jobs. You can find these resources at the library. Spend a lot of time getting information; it will help you make better choices.

You have chosen a career – now you need to make a plan. For example, maybe you want a career in technology. But you are not ready to work as an engineer yet. First, you need to make a list. Here is an example of a plan:

1. Get resources: read books and magazines about jobs in technology.

2. Take special computer courses.

3. Get a part-time job working with skilled engineers or become an apprentice – a person who works for a qualified engineer in order to learn a profession.

The next step is preparation. For this step, you start doing the things on your list. For example, look for resources. Take classes and do your best. Get a part-time job or become an apprentice. Be a good employee and ask your employer for a reference – a letter about your qualifications.

Now it’s time to get the job! You’ve gone to university and you’ve earned a degree. You have some job experience and a good reference from your employer. First, put it all in a resume – a list of information about you. Make it clear and easy to read. Then start reading job aids (an announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about a job). Call people and make appointments. Bring your resume. Soon you’ll have your ideal job.

3. Match a word from the passage about your career plan with its definition below.

career planning resources	a person who works for a qualified engineer in order to learn a profession
apprenticeship	a list of information about you
reference	an announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about a job
resume	books and information about jobs
job aid	a letter about your qualifications