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ESCOLA SECUNDRIA ARTSTICA ANTNIO ARROIO2010/2011

PROVA DE EQUIVALNCIA FREQUNCIA367Ingls (continuao, 11 ano)

2 Fase Durao: 90 minutos

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COTAES

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Grupo I B --------------------------------- 20 pontos

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Grupo I D --------------------------------- 40 pontos

Grupo II --------------------------------- 40 pontos

Grupo III --------------------------------- 60 pontos

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Read the following text carefully:

hoosing a areerThe nature of work is changing. You will probably change jobs numerous times over your

lifetime. The idea of a job for life doesnt exist anymore. Your career may involve a range ofdifferent jobs. New technology also means that there are new occupations today that didntexist ten years ago. Many of these occupations involve working with computer-based systems,procedures, machinery and the Internet. Many of the occupations of the future will mean beingself-employed, or working in small business.

The changing nature of work will provide many opportunities for those who areprepared for them. This will mean being able to identify opportunities, take initiative,persevere, be flexible and work in teams. It will mean developing the right enterprise skillsfor the future.

However, choosing a career is not always easy. For most people there is not one rightoccupation, but several occupations they could do and enjoy. Different occupations will satisfyyou in different ways. Different occupations will suit you at different times. Your career isyour whole working life, which can be made up of a wide range of occupations and involve

many changes in direction.It is important that you make informed choices. It is wise to base your career decisions

on a good understanding of yourself, as well as a complete knowledge of the occupations andcourses open to you.

It takes time to think about yourself, to decide what sort of lifestyle you want, to talk topeople and to explore occupations. If you want to find work that is satisfying, however, thereare no shortcutsand without this knowledge, you may be tempted to react to whatever luckbrings your way.

It is important that you take charge of your career. Only you can make career choicesthat work for you. You are the best person to choose work that suits your own skills,

knowledge, personality and interests. So be positive and act now by taking three small steps. Get to know yourself. Find out which career is right for you. Match yourself to a number of jobs in that career area and choose those that

may suit you.

______________________________http://jobguide.dest.gov.au/(adapted)

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A. Quote complete sentences for the following ideas in the text.1. The idea of a career-long employment has disappeared.2. You should be familiar with new technologies to get a job in the future.

B. Complete the sentences below according to the information in the text. Use yourown words.

1. As the world of work is evolving 2. Without having the required qualities and skills, you

C. Find words in the text which mean the following.

1.working in ones own business2.continue trying, in spite of the difficulty3.variety4.full

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D. Answer the following questions about the text using your own words as much aspossible. Give complete answers.

1. What challenges will future workers have to face?

2. How can you choose the right career?3.Why shouldnt you be tempted to accept any occupation you would apply for?4.Do you agree with the advice in the last paragraph? Why (not)?

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Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given below and making thenecessary changes. Make sure they mean the same as the ones printed above.

1. Althoughshe worked hard, she wasnt successful.In spite of

2. I wont be able to finish this report unless I work all night.I have worked all night so that

3.Unless my boss asks me to work late, I will be home by 8 oclock.If

4.Dont give up if you face difficulties in your next job interview.My mother advised me

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Choose ONE of the topics below and write a composition of 120-150 words on it.

A. The world of work has changed a lot over the last few decades and people now livecompletely different lives. How do you imagine your working life and how will it be differentfrom your parents working life?

B.Working time is more flexible nowadays. There are lots of possible time arrangements.Which kind of time arrangement would you like to have when you start working and why?Comment on the following quotation:

Understanding Generation Y is important not just for employers. Older workers that is, anyone over 30need to know how to adapt to the values and demands of theirnewest colleagues. Before too long, theyll be the bosses.Penelope Trunk Time, July 16, 2007

Refer to the challenges people have to face at the workplace nowadays.

C.Make the portrait of your favourite character in the short story you have studied andstate the reasons for your choice. Do not forget to mention its title.