Vocabulary (Từ vựng)

Lifelong learning activities (Các hoạt động học tập suốt đời.)

1. Look at the photos and choose the correct option.

(Nhìn vào các bức ảnh và chọn đáp án đúng.)

Pronunciation (Phát âm)

Word stress (Trọng âm)

2. Choose the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.

(Chọn từ có phần trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại.)

1. A. expert                 B. approach                 C. lecture                    D. process

2. A. perform              B. pursue                     C. improve                  D. master

3. A. Internet               B. apprentice              C. digital                     D. seminar

4. A. essential             B. effective                 C. promising               D. proficient

Reading (Đọc hiểu)

3. Read the text. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each gap (1-5).

(Đọc bài khóa. Chọn đáp án (A, B, C hoặc D) phù hợp với mỗi chỗ trống (1-5).)

In Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning is a non-stop process of acquiring skills and knowledge throughout your life 1) _____ you have finished your formal education. These days, it is very necessary, and it is also quite easy to do. Here are some simple ways you can participate in lifelong learning.

First, read, read, read. You can find all sorts of useful information in books and online. Choose a topic that interests you and read everything you can about it. Spend some time researching that topic and 2) ______ notes. In the same way, you can find other areas that you are interested in.

Second, talk to people. Stay in contact with people you admire, experts and specialists in areas 3) _____ interest you and ask them questions. Start an online or real-life chat group and join online forums run by experts so that you can find those who are interested in the same topics as you are.

Third, you can try out new approaches 4) ______ learning. You can try visual learning by watching documentaries and drawing diagrams, or auditory learning by listening to lectures or podcasts while you are on the go.

Finally, there are many opportunities to learn in the workplace. You can take part in on-the-job training as well as professional seminars and workshops. You can also talk 5) _____ senior staff and more experienced colleagues who can share helpful information and help you develop new skills.

Lifelong learning is a commitment that you need to make because it is essential and should be one of your top priorities. Therefore, it is essential to develop and encourage characteristics such as curiosity, creativity and perseverance in order to engage in lifelong learning effectively.

1. A. because               B. after                        C. although                 D. since

2. A. taking                 B. take                         C. to take                     D. to taking

3. A. where                  B. that                         C. whom                     D. whose

4. A. about                   B. to                            C. over                        D. with

5. A. about                   B. of                            C. to                            D. on

4. Read the text again and answer the questions.

(Đọc lại bài khóa lần nữa và trả lời câu hỏi.)

1. When can you start your lifelong learning?

2. How can you get in touch with those who share the same interest?

3. How can you learn while you're on the go?

4. What are the opportunities for your lifelong learning at work?

5. What characteristics should you develop for lifelong learning?

Vocabulary (Từ vựng)

Learning skills (Các kĩ năng học tập)

5. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. An accountant must have foreign language proficiency/bookkeeping skills.

2. No matter what line of work you're in, you should have critical thinking/machine operation skills.

3. Adaptability/Digital literacy is necessary if you need to adjust to new environments.

4. Most young people have developed their empathy/digital literacy; that's why they can use smartphones and computers with ease.

5. You can't do teamwork well unless you possess negotiation/collaboration skills.

6. When working for a foreign firm, the first thing you need to have is machine operation/foreign language proficiency.

6. Fill in each gap with bookkeeping, critical, collaboration, adaptability, literacy or proficiency.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với bookkeeping, critical, collaboration, adaptability, literacy hoặc proficiency.)

A: I can see you are an accountant, Ms. Parker.

B: Yes. I have just completed my studies in Accounting and 1) _____.

A: Very good. Have you got any other had skills?

B: Of course. I have achieved 2) _____ in two foreign languages and always develop my digital 3) _____ by attending seminars and webinars.

A: That sounds promising! What soft skills do you possess?

B: Well, I believe I am characterised by 4) _____ thinking, 5) _____ to new environments and 6) _____ skills.

A: Excellent! We will be in touch!

B: Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you.

Lifelong learning habits (Thói quen học tập suốt đời)

7. Match the words in the two columns.

(Nối các từ trong hai cột.)

8. Read the sentences (1-5) and replace the words or phrases in italics with those in the list.

(Đọc các câu (1-5) và thay thế các từ hoặc cụm từ in nghiêng với các từ trong danh sách.)

• curious • dedicated • discipline • high-volume • proactive

1. You need to possess self-control in life if you want to succeed.

(Bạn cần phải sở hữu kĩ năng kiểm soát trong cuộc sống nếu bạn muốn thành công.) 

2. A student is supposed to be interested to learn new things. 

(Một học sinh được cho là phải hứng thú với việc học hỏi những thứ mới.)

3. He is an expert devoted to his science. 

(Anh ấy là một chuyên gia cống hiến cho ngành khoa học của mình.)

4. To collect more data for the study, we need to carry out a large quantity research.

(Để thu thập thêm dữ liệu cho bài nghiên cứu, chúng ta cần tiến hành một nghiên cứu với số lượng lớn.)

5. An efficient manager should be resourceful and think ahead.

(Một quản lý hiệu quả cần tháo vát và biết suy nghĩ kĩ càng.)