Do you know what you want to do as a career? It can be a difficult choice. Where can you turn for advice?
Career specialists say that within the next 5 years, there will be many new types of careers that we cannot even imagine. It is important to explore options and stay curious.
Vocabulary
Click on any words or expressions you do not understand.
Activity 1: Vocabulary acquisition & practice
Activity 2: Grammar: Basic punctuation
Activity 3: Capsule & comprehension questions
Activity 4: Reading
Activity 5: Writing
Activity 6: Speaking (Record yourself!)
Vocabulary practice
Grammar
Using basic punctuation with FANBOYS.
FANBOYS: Use this acronym to help you write better sentences.
FORÂ Â Â Â Â ANDÂ Â Â Â Â NOTÂ Â Â Â Â BUTÂ Â Â Â ORÂ Â Â Â YETÂ Â Â Â Â SO
For (meaning because)
Yet (meaning pourtant)
To join two complete sentences together with a (,) – a comma – you can put a FANBOY between the two sentences.
Let’s practice:
Example:
I like cats and dogs. I do not like snakes.
                 I like cats and dogs, but I do not like snakes.
Sally went to bed early last night. She was very tired.
                 Sally went to bed early last night, for she was very tired.
Harold felt quite sick. He decided to consult his doctor.
                 Harold felt quite sick, so he decided to consult his doctor.
Watch the capsule
Answer the 6 comprehension questions that follow.
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Reading
Read the text and make sure you understand the vocabulary. Look at how the sentences are combined.
Choosing a career is hard for young people. There are many jobs to choose from. High school and CEGEP students often don’t know what they want to do. They worry about making the wrong choice. They think about money, job security, and happiness. This can be very stressful.
There are many places to get help. Guidance counselors can give advice about careers. They can help students find their strengths. Parents and teachers can share their work experience. Friends and family members can also help.
The internet has useful information about different jobs. Websites show what skills you need for each career. Young people can try internships to learn about jobs. Internships give real work experience.
Universities have career centers that help students. These centers teach students how to write resumes and find jobs. Some people hire career coaches for extra help. Mentors can guide young people too.
Getting advice from these sources makes career decisions easier, so young people should not be afraid to ask for help.
Writing
Speaking
A: Find a partner and create a conversation about how to make important decisions in your life.
B: Record and listen to yourself saying the short text.
The Summer Day (Mary Oliver)
The Road Not Taken (Robert Frost)