Language Expansion: Participial Adjectives

A. Read the article. What are the noun forms of the words in blue?

(Đọc bài báo. các hình thức danh từ của các từ trong màu xanh là gì?)

A. J. Coston isn't waiting to start his dream job. At age 18, he’s a weekend volunteer firefighter in the United States. During the week, he lives at home with his mom, dad, and sister, and does his main job: going to high school. “I have always wanted to get into firefighting... since I was a little kid watching fire trucks go by,” he says. “One day I was bored and on the Internet, and I found out that Loudoun County offered a junior firefighter program.”

Some of A. J.’s friends are surprised by his decision to spend weekends at the firehouse, but to A. J., helping people is more satisfying than anything else. The job is never boring, either, since firefighters get called to all sorts of emergencies. One terrifying moment for A. J. was getting an emergency call after four children were struck by lightning. Luckily, all four survived.

A. J. will be off to college next fall and plans to study what he’s most interested in: emergency medical care. “I want to be a flight medic on a helicopter eventually,” he says.

Answer:

surprised: surprise

satisfying: satisfaction

boring: boredom

terrifying: terror

interested: interest

B. For each participial adjective in blue above, decide whether it describes (1) someone's feelings or (2) something that causes a certain feeling.

(Đối với mỗi tính từ tham gia màu xanh lam ở trên, hãy quyết định xem nó mô tả (1) cảm xúc của ai đó hay (2) thứ gì đó gây ra cảm giác nhất định)

1. Describes someone's feelings:

2. Describes what causes the feeling:

Answer:

1. Describes someone's feelings: surprised; interested

2. Describes what causes the feeling: satisfying; boring; terrifying

C. Decide whether who can be used instead of that in the following sentences. Write Y for yes and N for no. Circle that if it is not needed.

(Quyết định xem ai có thể được sử dụng thay cho that trong các câu sau. Viết Y cho có và N cho không. Khoanh tròn nếu không cần thiết)

1. _____ This job pays well, but it is its safety risks that we are worried about.

2. _____ Although the salary is high, it was the boss that made us want to leave the job.

3. _____ It wasn't the trainer that made us bored. The contents of the training did.

4. _____ We all like this job. However, it is the salary that we don't like.

5. _____ The employees suggested many ideas, but it was the owner that decided on the final one.

6. _____ It was in July that he went on a business trip.

Answer:

1. [ N ] This job pays well, but it is its safety risks that we are worried about.

2. [ Y ] Although the salary is high, it was the boss that made us want to leave the job.

3. [ N ] It wasn't the trainer that made us bored. The contents of the training did.

4. [ Y ] We all like this job. However, it is the salary that we don't like.

5. [ Y ] The employees suggested many ideas, but it was the owner that decided on the final one.

6. [ N ] It was in July that he went on a business trip.

D. Complete the sentences with 'It is / was... that...' Use the words in parentheses and your own ideas.

(Hoàn thành các câu với 'It is / was... that...' Sử dụng các từ trong ngoặc đơn và ý tưởng của riêng bạn)

1. We liked the training contents, but __________________________

(tight schedule - made us tired)

2. Although you may have high qualifications, __________________________

(skills — important)

3. We did all the preparation, but __________________________

(boss - get the credit)

4. You don't get paid in a volunteer job. However, __________________________

(joy in helping people - make you happy)

Answer:

1. We liked the training contents, but it was the tight schedule that made us tired.

2. Although you may have high qualifications, it is your skills that are important.

3. We did all the preparation, but it was the boss who got the credit.

4. You don't get paid in a volunteer job. However, it is the joy in helping people that can make you happy.

Conversation (Optional)

E. Listen to the conversation. What is the man planning to do?

(Nghe đoạn hội thoại. Người đàn ông định làm gì?)

Sam: What do you want to do when you finish school?

Isabel: I'm not sure. What are you planning to do?

Sam: I want to do a training program in web design and app development.

Isabel: Oh, so that means you'll have to work with the computer a lot, I guess. That sounds tiring!

Sam: Maybe. But it is the potential for future jobs that I'm interested in. What about you? Have you asked anybody for advice about career planning?

Isabel: No... I should talk to someone, right?

Sam: You should talk to the career advisor at school. Still, it's you who will make the final decision.

Isabel: Great idea! Thanks for the advice, Sam.

Answer:

The man is planning to do a training program in web design and app development.

Goal check

1. What kind of career would be interesting and satisfying to you? Why? Write down some ideas and your reasons.

2. Answer the questions about your career choice. Write notes. Then, talk in pairs about your career planning.

* How can you plan for this career?

* What should you do in preparation?

* Has anybody given you any advice?

* Is there anything you can do to get experience?

Answer:

1. What kind of career would be interesting and satisfying to you? Why? Write down some ideas and your reasons.

• UX/UI Designer: This career involves designing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for websites and apps. It's great for those who enjoy problem-solving and have a creative streak.

• Digital Marketer: A career in digital marketing involves promoting products or services using online platforms. It's ideal for those who enjoy strategic thinking and have excellent communication skills.

• Nurse: This career involves caring for patients and assisting with medical procedures. It's fulfilling for those who enjoy helping others and making a difference in people's lives.

• Teacher: A career in teaching involves educating students in various subjects. It's rewarding for those who enjoy working with children and helping them to learn and grow.

• Environmental Scientist: This career involves studying and addressing environmental issues such as pollution, climate change, and natural resource management. It's ideal for those who have a passion for sustainability and want to make a positive impact on the environment.

2. Answer the questions about your career choice. Write notes. Then, talk in pairs about your career planning.

• How can you plan for this career?

You can plan for a career as a teacher by researching the educational requirements and qualifications for teachers in your area or country. You can also consider speaking with a career counselor or attending informational sessions or fairs to learn more about the field.

• What should you do in preparation?

In preparation for a career as a teacher, you should focus on developing your communication and organizational skills, as well as your knowledge of subject matter you want to teach. You may also consider volunteering or working as a tutor, classroom aide, or camp counselor to gain experience working with children and adolescents.

• Has anybody given you any advice?

You can seek advice and guidance from teachers, professors, or other professionals in the field of education. You may also want to talk to current or former students in teaching programs to learn about their experiences and perspectives.

• Is there anything you can do to get experience?

To gain experience, you can look for volunteer opportunities, internships, or part-time jobs in education-related fields. You can also participate in student teaching programs or observe experienced teachers in action to learn more about the profession.