Test yourself 2 (Bài 5, 6, 7, 8)
Bài 5 Read the text and answer the questions below by choosing the most appropriate option A, B, C or D.
(Đọc văn bản và trả lời các câu hỏi dưới đây bằng cách chọn phương án phù hợp nhất A, B, C hoặc D.)
Becoming a teacher demands not only knowledge in an academic field but also a personal commitment to lifelong learning, and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with other people. To become one of those noble educators in the USA, one has to satisfy several basic requirements.
First and foremost, it is a prerequisite to have a bachelor’s degree in education.
In the event that a candidate already has a bachelor’s degree in another field, a teacher preparation program is needed. But that is not all. Almost every school in the USA understands that real classroom teaching experience is a vital part of a teacher’s training. Before taking over a class, a person typically needs to complete a training program, including working as a supervised student teacher.
People who want to become university teachers need higher degrees. Getting a master’s degree is a necessity, but if it is gained too early there may be concerns that the candidate lacks the real-world experience to go with it.
In fact, very few schools want to hire novices with little classroom experience and even if they are accepted, those newly-trained educators are usually very ill-paid. One wise solution to the issue is for future postgraduates to start working as teachers before going on to gain their master’s degree.
Besides knowledge and experience, certain personal qualities are also required. A teacher should be positive, prepared, focused, and most importantly, patient. Being a teacher involves being aware of the fact that learning can sometimes be hard work, even for the most motivated students. Also, teaching can at times be tiring and frustrating so a teaching candidate has to practise being patient with themselves.
In short, as in other careers, teaching requires a combination of qualifications, experience, and personal qualities. Teaching candidates meeting the mandatory requirements are always in demand in the USA.
1. The word ‘prerequisite’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. Requirement B. option
C. Qualification D. arrangement
2. One concern about teaching candidates who get a master’s degree too soon is their
A. Being over-educated B. lack of money
C. Being new D. lack of experience
3. According to the text, along with a master’s degree, another important thing that a candidate for teaching post in a university needs is__________________ ,
A. A wise solution B. being over-educated
C. Experience in teaching D. being well-paid
4. The most crucial quality of a teacher is_____ .
A. Being a role model B. being patient
C. Being able to work hard D. being prepared
5. The word ‘mandatory’ in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to .
A. Additional B. voluntary
C. Contingent D. necessary
Key
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. D
Bài 6. Read and complete the text with the words from the box.
(Đọc và hoàn thành văn bản với từ trong hộp.)
self-motivate wisdom volunteerism self-direct professional
With the development of technology, lifelong learning for low cost and at great convenience is no longer difficult. Lifelong learning enables people to increase their (1) ______as it helps fully develop learners’personal and (2) ____ knowledge and experience. In order to continue their permanent academic learning, lifelong learners need a sense of (3) ______ and the capacity to (4) ______ . These two qualities gradually help people create for themselves the ability to (5) ______ , open their mind, and gain a lifetime of fulfilment.
Key
1. Wisdom 2. professional 3. volunteerism
4. Self-motivate 5. self-direct
Bài 7. Listen to a lecture about killing elephants in Africa and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
(Lắng nghe một bài giảng về việc giết voi ở châu Phi và chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B, C hoặc D.)
1. The main reason for the killing of elephants in Africa is_______ .
A. Chinese demand for ivory
B. Poverty in Africa
C. The loss of all rhinos
D. Ineffective law enforcement
2. The estimated number of elephants killed annually is ………….
A. 44,000 B. 100,000 C. 30,000 D. 10,000
3. Those who kill elephants are not afraid of being caught as .. _____ .
A. They are poor
B. They are outnumbered
C. They only have to pay light penalties
D. They want cash
4. According to the speaker, killing elephants in Africa is considered a …………. issue.
A. Global B. local C.Tanzanian D. Chinese
Key
1. D 2. C 3. C 4. A
Audio script
Today, we are going to talk about the reasons for the killing of elephants in Africa.
Like much of the world, we all know that the African elephant is a seriously endangered species. A booming Chinese middle-class with an expensive taste for ivory, poverty in Africa, and most importantly, weak and corrupt law enforcement means more elephants are being k I led than ever. As a result, some 30,000 African elephants are killed each year, more than 100,000 between 2010 and 2012, and the pace of killing is not slowing.Tanzania recently announced that its elephant population has fallen from 110,000 to fewer than 44,000. Locals, including poor villagers, are killing elephants for cash. Even if they are caught, the penalties are too light to act as a real deterrent. Park rangers are often the only force opposing the killers, but their numbers are small and they are ill-equipped. They are troops on the front line of a violent battlefield which affects the whole ecosystem of the world.
Bài 8. You have just had a successful job interview and are now an employee of a big company. Write a letter to a friend to share your good news, and offer some tips on how to have a successful job interview.
(Bạn vừa có một cuộc phỏng vấn việc thành công và bây giờ là một nhân viên của một công ty lớn. Hãy viết thư cho một người bạn để chia sẻ tin tốt của bạn, và cung cấp một số lời khuyên về việc làm thế nào để có một cuộc phỏng vấn việc thành công.)
Dear Nam,
I’m writing to let you know that I’ve just had an interview for a post with lnterSearch.com. Guess what? I got the job! I was so happy, and I wanted to share the exciting news with you immediately. They are now looking for candidates to fill the post of programmer. I hope you will apply for it, and we can work together under one roof!
Having a successful job interview isn’t easy, but you can increase your chances if you prepare carefully for it. Let me share some of my best job interview tips with you.
First, you need to do some research on the company, the managers, and the post that you desire. The more information you get about the company, the better you will be able to answer the interview questions.
Second, before the interview, prepare some responses to the most common interview questions. It is not necessary to memorise the answers but you should know as many details and examples as possible.
On the day of the interview, dress smartly and arrive fifteen minutes before your scheduled interview. These are the ingredients to creating a good first impression. During the interview, remember to be confident, focused and genuine. Believe that you have all the necessary qualities that the job requires, and your confidence will show through.
Please try to follow all my tips and you’ll get the job.
Looking forward to hearing some good news from you!
Love,
Lan
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