LESSON
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
1
Explore career opportunities
GET READY TO WATCH
Sam is visiting the university career counselor.
Have you ever spoken to a career or educational
counselor? What happened?
WATCH
Watch the video. Read the statements. Circle
True
or
False
.
Correct the false statements.
1.
Sam has been a security guard for ten years.
True
False
2.
Sam knows what kind of job he would like.
True
False
3.
Sam is really nervous about the test.
True
False
4.
The test will tell Sam which job to apply for.
True
False
5.
Sam enjoys talking to and helping people.
True
False
6.
Tonya thinks that Sam might enjoy teaching.
True
False
7.
Sam could finish a four-year degree very quickly.
True
False
CONVERSATION
A
Watch part of the video. Complete the conversation.
Tonya:
So, Sam. Can you tell me what you like about your
job?
Sam:
I like the variety. I get to talk to new people every day.
Tonya:
OK. Now what activities, on the job or in your everyday life,
give you a sense of
?
Sam:
Well, sometimes students have little problems, and I help
them sort things out. I really like doing that.
Tonya:
Interesting. Have you thought about teaching? Or counseling?
B
PAIRS
Practice the conversation. Use your own names.
C
PAIRS
Practice the conversation again. Make similar conversations.
Talk about what gives you a sense of fulfillment. Explore career opportunities.
PAIRS
The counselor says she knows someone who graduated from law school
at 50 years old. Do you think most people can make big changes later in life?
Why or why not?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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