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Module 3 “Schooldays and work” Grade 10

Listening

Listen to the teacher giving students advice for exams and choose the best option:

1. The teacher wants the students to …

a. take notes after she has finished speaking.

b. take notes while she is speaking. c. forget about taking notes.

2. The teacher suggests eating …

a. sugary snacks. b. only apples. c. fruit and cereals.

3. The teacher suggests finding a study place with a lot of …

a. light. b. space. c. books.

4. If students feel stressed they should …

a. go to bed. b. go out for a walk. c. drink some water.

5. Students are advised to …

a. select the important things to learn. b. read through everything once.

c. make notes about every topic.

6. The teacher understands that repeating things can be …

a. difficult. b. uninteresting. c. tiring.

7. The teacher recommends a break of five minutes every …

a. hour. b. two hours. c. thirty minutes.

8. It’s important to …

a. eat regularly. b. sleep when you feel tired. c. keep hydrated.

Reading

Read about what employers are looking

Skills for the 21st-century workplace

Have you got the skills you need for the 21st-century workplace?

We need to develop all kinds of skills to survive in the 21st century. Some, like ICT skills and knowledge of the digital world, are taught explicitly in schools in the UK. Here are five less obvious ones for you to think about. These are the sorts of skills that employers may ask you questions about in interviews, so it’s a good idea to think about how good you are in these areas. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Imagination

In the age of technology that we are living in now, it is no longer enough to keep on making the same products. Employers need people who can imagine new approaches and new ideas.

Think: Think of an object or gadget you use every day. How could it be improved? Can you think of three improvements?

Problem solving

Employers will value workers who are able to see problems before they happen and come up with creative solutions.

Think: Imagine you are organising an end-of-term social event at school. Think of some problems that you could face. Can you think of any solutions?

Communication skills

Workers will have to be good communicators. They will have to be able to negotiate and discuss key issues and also write in a clear way without using too many words.

Think: How do people communicate with each other in the 21st century?

Critical analysis

Employers want workers who are able to recognise the difference between information that can be believed and false information.

Think: Use the internet to find out three facts about a celebrity or famous figure. Can you verify the information by checking other websites?

Decision making

Individual workers have a growing amount of responsibility. It is important to be able to evaluate a situation and be confident in making a decision.

Think: Which three things could you do to (a) be healthier (b) do better at school and (c) help others? Make a decision now to do at least one of these things. Then … just do it!

Circle True or False for these sentences.

1. 21st-century skills are not taught in schools in the UK.

2. Employers like workers to be imaginative.

3. Employers want workers to think about possible problems.

4. Employers like workers to be original when solving problems.

5. Future workers will need to be able to write concisely.

6. People communicate with each other less in the 21st century.

7. Employers believe it is useful to know a lot of information about celebrities.

8. Employers don’t want workers to make decisions without asking them.

Grammar in use

1. Fill in: on,out,up,at.

1. I used to get picked ___________________________________at school by the elder children.

2. I’ll pick you _______________________________________ from the station.

3. No wonder she’s thin. She only pick______________________________ her food.

4. Can you help me pick______________________________ a new dress?

2. Put the adjectives in brackets into the comparative or superlative form.

1. St. Petersburg is one of the (beautiful) _______________________________cities in the world.

2. The rivers in America are much (big) __________________________than those in England.

3. Moscow is the (large) ___________________________city in Russia.

4. What is the name of the (high) _____________________________ mountain in Asia?

5. The English Channel is (wide) __________________________ than the straits of Gibraltar.

3. Fill in the gaps with the correct future form (Future Simple, Future Perfect, Future Continuous, Present Continuous, be going to)

A: _____________________ (you/do) anything on Friday morning? B: No, I'm free.

A: Joe is going on holiday next week. B: Yes, I know. This time next week he _____________ (fly) to Rome.

Martin _______________________________ (do) the work by Sunday evening.

I _________________________________(collect) you from Peter's house on my way home.

-I ’m really hungry!

-Don’t worry. I ________________________________ (cook) dinner by the time you get home.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the world in bold.

1. Kate is now the new managing _________________________________of the company. DIRECT

2. They don’t have a _________________________ they do all the landscaping themselves. GARDEN

3. He usually hires a _____________________________ when he does business in China. TRANSLATE

Tapescript

Morning, everyone. Quiet, please. Right, OK. So, today I’m going to give you some advice to help you prepare for the exams next week. So, make some notes as I’m talking, please. Everybody ready?

Now, while you’re studying, eat food that gives you energy. Don’t be tempted to eat sweets or drink cola. Sugar won’t help you study but fruit and cereals will. Apples, actually, are especially good.

Find a comfortable place with plenty of light when you study. But not ‘too’ comfortable or you’ll fall asleep!

Try and keep a positive mind. It is easier to study when you are positive and relaxed. Now, if you start feeling anxious, have a little break. Go out for a stroll around the block.

Don’t try to learn everything. There isn’t time. Just choose the ‘important’ things, the things that’ll get you the most points in an exam. And if you aren’t sure about this, ask me.

First, learn the main ideas and don’t worry too much about the details. If you have time, you can come back later and read the details.

Make notes of these key points and read them, then cover them up and try to remember all the points. Now, it might be boring, but repetition helps you to remember.

Use past exam papers to study. They will help you understand what kind of questions come up. There are plenty of past exam papers in the library. You can photocopy them and take them home.

Take regular breaks while you’re studying. A five-minute break every half hour is usually enough. Get some fresh air and stretch your arms and legs. Drink a glass of water too. It’s important to keep hydrated.

And, last but not least, good luck! I’m sure you’ll all do your best.