C1Unit 1

What is the difference between a job and a career according to the passage?

• A job is one single position regularly done for pay, while a career is a pathway and progression of your professional work life made up of a series of jobs.

• A job and a career are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably.

• A career is a temporary position, while a job is a long-term commitment.

• A job is unpaid work, while a career always involves payment.

According to the passage, what is a career?

• A) A single job you do for your whole life

• B) A string of jobs that advance over time and are related to each other

• C) Any job you take to make money

• D) A job that does not require training

Fill in the blank: In a career path, the classes, experiences, training, and jobs you have may all relate to one another and open new possibilities in a particular ______ or work area.

• field

• hobby

• season

• color

According to the passage, it is okay to have jobs that do not fall into your career path.

• True

• False

Based on the passage, someone might change their career path several times throughout their life because:

• they seek new challenges or interests.

• they are required to by law.

• they want to avoid working altogether.

• they have no skills.

According to the passage 'Why Have a Career?', which of the following are key words associated with having a career?

• Progression, advancement, pay, responsibility

• Relaxation, entertainment, travel, food

• Sports, music, art, dance

• None of the above

Fill in the blank: Having a career and working toward a goal gives us ________ (or a sense of achievement) in our lives.

• fulfillment

• confusion

• boredom

• regret

According to the passage, money and status are the most important reasons to have a career.

• True

• False

The passage states the following about the skills learned in most jobs:

• They are often specific to that job and may not transfer easily to other jobs.

• They are always useful in any career.

• They are not important for future employment.

• They are mostly learned in school.

According to the passage 'Characteristics of a Good Worker', what is necessary to advance your career?

• Only talent

• Only skills

• Both talent and skills

• Neither talent nor skills