Options for school-leavers

(Những lựa chọn cho học sinh mới ra trường)

1. Work in pairs. Which of the two options for school-leavers is more common in your town? Can you think of other options?

(Làm việc theo cặp. Lựa chọn nào trong hai lựa chọn dành cho học sinh nghỉ học phổ biến hơn ở thị trấn của bạn? Bạn có thể nghĩ ra các lựa chọn khác không?)

2. Read the article. Match the highlighted words with their meanings.

(Đọc bài viết. Nối các từ được đánh dấu với ý nghĩa của chúng.)

THE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY FOR SCHOOL-LEAVERS 

This month, Teen Talk magazine has received many letters from secondary school students asking about the different options for school-leavers. We've talked to educational experts, and they think that young people should either continue their studies at a college or university or go to a vocational school.

A. ______________________

Higher education is really for people who want formal learning in order to get an academic degree. If you are good at certain subjects and need a degree related to those subjects, then university is the right choice for you. Besides studying, university students also have the opportunity to live independently, make new friends, and join different clubs. Many students still manage to work part-time during their university years. In addition, college or university students usually have an advantage over students from vocational schools when it comes to further studies after a degree. They will also have broader career options and an advantage in the job market.

B. ______________________

If you are not interested in traditional academic subjects and want to work in a specific trade, then vocational education is the right choice for you. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge necessary for a specific job. In addition, a vocational school may also offer you an apprenticeship. This type of training not only provides students with hands-on experience, but also gives them wages to cover their living costs. Most importantly, vocational training is usually much shorter than a college or university course. After getting their vocational qualifications, graduates can immediately start work and earn a salary.

There are a lot of educational opportunities for school-leavers today. You can choose from hundreds of vocational schools or higher education institutions to continue your educational journey. 

3. Read the article again. Match the headings (1-3) with the paragraphs (A-B). There is ONE extra heading.

(Đọc lại bài viết. Nối các tiêu đề (1-3) với các đoạn văn (A-B). Có MỘT tiêu đề bị thừa.)

1. Getting vocational training (Học nghề)

2. Earning a salary while studying (Kiếm tiền khi đang học)

3. Going to college or university (Đi học cao đẳng hoặc đại học)

4. Read the article again and complete each gap with ONE word.

(Đọc bài viết một lần nữa và hoàn thành mỗi khoảng trống với MỘT từ.)

5. Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Thảo luận các câu hỏi sau.)

Which of the two options will be appropriate for you after leaving school? Why?

(Lựa chọn nào trong hai lựa chọn sẽ phù hợp với bạn sau khi rời ghế nhà trường? Tại sao?)