1. Read the text about lifelong learning. 

(Đọc văn bản về học tập suốt đời.)

Lifelong learning: Why?

The astonishing speed of technlogical development makes it necessary for individuals to learn new skills and keep improving them throughout their lives.

The term lifelong learning (LLL) refers to the continuous accumulation of an individual's knowledge and skills. Apart from the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours people acquire in their everyday lives, LLL consists of three forms: formal, non-formal, and informal learning. Formal learning is learning that happens in formal and organised settings like schools and universities, and very often leads to certificates or degrees. While non-formal learning is considered learning gained in planned activities like vocational skills training, informal learning is learning acquired from daily life activities.

LLL offers a great number of benefits to individuals, communities, and the country. First of all, it brings individuals knowledge, enhances their existing skills, stimulates learning experiences, and builds up systems of values, necessary for them as social human beings. Secondly, knowledgeable individuals make communities more productive and creative with their up-to-date skills, abilities, and ideas. Today's fast-changing knowledge economy requires workers who are well- prepared for new challenges by constant learning. Thirdly, LLL helps the country to prosper. An able, skilful, and knowledgeable person can enormously contribute to his/ her country's development and prosperity, which in turn contributes to the happiness and well-being of its citizens. Obviously, LLL is so important that all individuals should learn throughout their lives.

2. Read the text again and answer the questions.

(Đọc lại văn bản và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

3. Work with a partner. Discuss the career planning steps below. Which one is the most important to you?

(Làm việc cùng một người bạn. Thảo luận về bước lập kế hoạch sự nghiệp dưới đây. Cái nào là quan trọng nhất đối với bạn?)

CAREER PLANNING STEPS

• knowing yourself: strengths, skills, interests, values, and ambitions

• finding out: exploring life, work, and learning options available

• getting advice: talking to career advisers, professionals, and experts

• making decisions: comparing options, narrowing down choices, and checking if they match your skills and interests

• taking action: working towards your goals, studying harder to pass exams and to get qualifications

4. Listen to a talk about lifelong learning. Decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG).

Nghe nói chuyện về học tập suốt đời. Quyết định xem các nhận định sau đây là đúng (T), sai (F), hoặc không xác định (NG).

5. Read the job advertisement in the newspaper Viet Nam News and think about the qualities and experience you may need for the job.

(Đọc quảng cáo tuyển dụng trên báo Việt Nam News và suy nghĩ về những phẩm chất và kinh nghiệm bạn có thể cần cho công việc.)

TOUR GUIDE WANTED

Happy Travels needs a young, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and friendly person to work as a tour guide at their agency in Ho Chi Minh City, from July 1st to August 31st.
Responsibilities:

- Taking visitors to historical and religious sites, national monuments and museums, natural attractions

- Answering visitors’ questions

- Helping to organise tours

Skills and personal requirements:

- Responsibility, patience, and a friendly personality

- Plenty of energy and enthusiasm

- Ability to find up-to-date information

- Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills

- Languages: English (required); French or others (desirable)

Please send your application to: happytravels@ goodlife.com or Personnel Department, 1861 Giang Van Minh St.,
Ha Noi Hotline: 0906115555

6. Write a covering letter of around 180 words, applying for the job in 5. Use the suggestions below or your own information and ideas.

(Viết một lá thư bao gồm khoảng 180 từ, ứng tuyển công việc trong 5. Sử dụng những gợi ý dưới đây hoặc các thông tin và ý tưởng của riêng bạn.)

• Say why you are writing, mentioning the job you are applying for and where you found the information.

• Give details of your skills or previous experience, which are considered a good fit for the job.

• Talk about your personal qualities and qualifications, and o er to provide references.

• Conclude by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Mention when you are available for an interview.