Read and listen to the article again and answer the questions.

1. What time of year do most teenagers do work experience in the UK?

2. Why does the writer think work experience is useful?

3. How long are placements?

4. What does Paul want to do when he finishes school?

The world of work experience

Forget relaxing with friends. The end of the school year is a time for working for most fourteen- and fifteen-year-olds in the UK. Around half a million teenagers in the UK do work experience every summer. This is a useful way to find out which jobs you might enjoy in the future. It is also important when you apply for university, or get a job in the future. For example, if you want to study to be an engineer, you could do work experience with a car manufacturer. Other popular work experience placements are in teaching, marketing, media, and finance. Placements usually last two weeks. Some teenagers have no idea what job they want to do. In this case, they need to think about their passions. For example, if you are interested in music, you could work in a music shop. Alternatively, if you love animals, you could work on a farm.

My work experience: Hi, I’m Paul, and I’ve just done two weeks’ work experience on a farm near where I live. It was brilliant. I enjoyed giving the animals their food in the morning. I also made sure the animals had exercise and I kept everything clean. At night, I helped to put the animals inside. It was hard work but I loved it. I hope the farm will give me a job when I finish school.

1. Look at the photos. What do you think are the answers to questions 1-3? Read and check.

(Nhìn các bức ảnh. Em nghĩ câu trả lời cho câu hỏi 1 – 3 là gì? Đọc và kiểm tra.)

CITY ON THE SEA

Imagine a five-star hotel with fantastic food and comfortable rooms. Imagine a square, shops, cinemas and theatres. Imagine all of these things on one very big ship: Oasis of the Seas.

More than 2,000 people work on Oasis of the Seas, and there are cabins for 6,360 passengers. That's a lot of people, and they eat a lot of food in the ship's twenty cafés and restaurants. There are 250 chefs!

It's the first ship with a park. It's called Central Park and it's got fifty real trees and 12,000 plants. If you like sports, there are also five swimming pools and there's an exciting sports area with a climbing wall. If you prefer reading, there's a library, but relax - there isn't a school on the ship!

1. Is there a school and a library on the ship?

2. Are there any swimming pools?

3. How many cafés and restaurants are there on the ship?

Look at the photo. Then check the meaning of the words in blue in the Football FAQs and read the text. Do you pass or throw the ball when you play football? Do you think it’s a difficult sport? Would you like to do it? Why / Why not?

Football FAQs

What is football?

1. Football is a ball game which has become very popular in Việt Nam. It involves passing the ball into the opponent's goal with any part of the body except the hands and arms.

How long has it been a sport?

2. Modern football - one of the most beloved team sports-probably started in England in the early nineteenth century.

Do I need to be in good shape to play football?

3. It's a great sport for kids who just want to participate in a team sport, but who may not already have a high level of fitness and skills.

What equipment do I need?

4. A team uniform, long stockings, shin guards, and cleats which are lightweight, low-top shoes so that you can move over the field without slipping.

What are the best places for football?

5. In parks or playgrounds. When you're learning, it's best to find a place where there are many youth football clubs to play organised matches.