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Unit
Unit MY FUTURE CAREER
Unit

GETTING STARTED

What subjects will you choose?

1 Listen and read.
Veronica: ... I’ve been choosing my school subjects Veronica: Leisure and Tourism.
for next year. I’ve decided to take a Nhi: So, what job opportunities are there
vocational GCSE* along with some in tourism?
traditional academic subjects. Veronica: A lot . You can work as a housekeeper,
Nhi: A vocational GCSE? What’s that? receptionist, tour guide, lodging
Veronica: Well, GCSEs are secondary certi cates of manager, chef, or event planner. You
education which are studied by students can also work in customer service…
aged between 14 to 16. In vocational Nhi: Sounds interesting! What if you
subjects, students can study a work sector change your mind later?
like applied business, design, health, or Veronica: No worries. I can still progress to
tourism.
further education to take A levels*.
Nhi: Isn’t it hard to study both academic and With A levels, I can go to college or
vocational subjects at the same time? And university. What about you?
isn’t it too soon to be doing vocational Nhi: My dad is encouraging me to choose
training?
biology, chemistry, and physics.
Veronica: Well, no… they o er an applied approach Veronica: Wow! To become a doctor?
to learning so it’s not too di cult or too
soon. I think it adds variety. Nhi: Yeah, we’ve discussed becoming
a doctor, but I may also become a
Nhi: Oh, I see! What area are you interested in? * GCSE: General Certi cate of Secondary Educationeneral Certi cate of Secondary Education
* GCSE: G
biologist. * A level: advanced level.
* A level: advanced level.
* GCSE (UK): General Certi cate of Secondary Education
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