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B. Read the passage “The Challenges of a Professional Chef” and answer the questions correctly.

The Challenges of a Professional Chef
It seems easy when we watch a professional
chef cooks some delicious dishes. However, the reality Vocabulary list
is totally different. There are some challenges that Demand (v) : a strong need of something
Talents (n) : a special value that makes
people may not know about being a chef. Most of high
someone can do something
quality restaurants demand qualified chefs. It urges well
people in this profession to improve their professional Enrich (n) : to make something better
quality. To improve their quality, hard work is a must. Compensation (n) : a payment after doing a job
Wages (v) : an amount of money given
Not only talents but also the knowledge on cooking
for a worker
dishes they have to enrich. To be a chef, they need at
least 5 years and 10 years to be the great ones. Chefs
also have to be creative and passionate in doing their job. Sometimes, they face difficult situations
when they have to fulfil the customers’ satisfaction. It can be frustrating.
The compensation of chefs early in their careers is usually better at restaurants which do not
promise the best career improvement. The high quality restaurants which offer the best training and
build the best habits are less attractive financially than the less strict restaurants which offer higher
positions and better wages. Therefore, being a professional and successful chef needs both good
skills and also self-management.
Adapted from: http://www.foodreference.com/html/a-reality.html

1. What is the first paragraph about?
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2. What is the second paragraph about?
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3. What does this passage mainly tell us about?
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4. What is the writer’s opinion to the topic in the paragraph?
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5. What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?
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8 Speaking: I think it’s a good idea to…

A. Read and practice the conversation.

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Nina : Hi Aya... Why do you look so upset today?
Aya : I have a problem with my job. My workshifts are mostly in the morning until afternoon.
Nina : I am listening.
Aya : You know, I have to attend school in the morning. It makes me confused. What should I do?
Nina : Well, you should try to discuss it with your manager. Ask him to put you for the night shifts.
Aya : But…I don’t think I have any courage to do that.

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