Reading task Jobs for teenagers

1. Fill the gaps with a missing tip from the text.
Tip 1 Collect everything.
Tip 2 ______________________
Tip 3 ______________________
Tip 4 Use self-reflection tools.
Tip 5 ______________________
Tip 6 Share with your parents and friends.


2. Match underlined words in the text with the following definitions.
1. very important
2. a weak point
3. to get smth.
4. giving smb.’s opinion
5. clever

2. 
   Speaking task: What kind of pet would you like to own?
   
3. 
   Writing task: Why is plastic better than wood?
   
4. 
   Listening task
   

1.Listen and decide whether these statements are True or False.
A portfolio has several uses:
1. It keeps the related documents together. ___________
2. It never helps the process of reflection. ___________
3. It is very helpful in the process of self-evaluation and personal development. ____
4. It is not advisable to take it with you when you go to job interview. __________
5. You can include in it various samples of work and information for later use, when you will apply for job or any study courses. _________________
6. You should update your portfolio every month. ____________
7. If it is not compulsory for your course do not keep it, as it is not helpful. _______


2. Listen to the continuation of the tape and fill in the gaps.
In your portfolio you should include:

1. 
   Full_____________ list for each section.
   
2. 
   _____________________ and profile sheets, planners and action plans.
   
3. 
   A profile of vocational and ________________ skills you have developed.
   
4. 
   An up-to-date list of courses and training.
   
5. 
   ____________________ (exams, a copy of your driving license).
   
6. 
   An up-to-date list of your work __________________ with dates, addresses of employers, brief job descriptions, main responsibilities, ___________ or qualities you demonstrated.
   
7. 
   Your __________________ ___________. A career adviser can help you.
   
8. 
   Your ideas about where you would like to be in seven years’ time and what you need to _____________ this goal.
   
9. 
   Examples of your work and _________________.
   
10. 
    Also you may include a copy of __________________certificate.