Question

Put one word in the box into each blank to complete the conversation.

aged       sector    progress        biologist       academic       approach       vocational          certificates       opportunities      event planner

Veronica: ...I’ve been choosing my school subjects for next year. I’ve decided to take a vocational GCSE* along with some traditional (41) ……………………subjects.

Nhi:  A vocational GCSE? What’s that?

Veronica:  Well, GCSEs are secondary (42) ………………………of education which are studied by students (43) ………………………between 14 to 16. In vocational subjects, students can study a work (44) ………………………like applied business, design, health, or tourism.

Nhi:  Isn’t it hard to study both academic and vocational subjects at the same time? And isn’t it too soon to be doing (45) ………………………training?

Veronica:  Well, no... they offer an applied (46) ………………………to learning so it’s not too difficult or too soon. I think it adds variety.

Nhi:  Oh, I see! What area are you interested in?

Veronica:  Leisure and Tourism.

Nhi:  So, what job (47) ………………………are there in tourism?

Veronica:  A lot. You can work as a housekeeper, receptionist, tour guide, lodging manager, chef, or (48) ………………………. You can also work in customer service...

Nhi:  Sounds interesting! What if you change your mind later?

Veronica:  No worries. I can still (49) ………………………to further education to take A level*. With A levels, I can go to college or university. What about you?

Nhi:  My dad is encouraging me to choose biology, chemistry, and physics.

Veronica:  Wow! To become a doctor?

Nhi:  Yeah, we’ve discussed becoming a doctor, but I may also become a (50) ……………………….

           GCSE* (UK): General Certificate of Secondary Education

                  A level*: Advanced level

Answer 1

Veronica: ... I've been choosing my school subjects for next year. I've decided to take a vocational GCSE* along with some traditional academic subjects. 

Nhi: A vocational GCSE? What's that? 

Veronica: Well, GCSEs are secondary certificates of education which are studied by students aged between 14 to 16. In vocational subjects, students can study a work sector like applied business, design, health, or tourism. 

Nhi: Isn't it hard to study both academic and vocational subjects at the same time? And isn't it too soon to be doing vocational training? 

Veronica: Well, no… they offer an applied approach to learning so it's not too difficult or too soon. I think it adds variety. 

Nhi: Oh, I see! What area are you interested in? 

Veronica: Leisure and Tourism. 

Nhi: So, what job opportunities are there in tourism? 

Veronica: A lot. You can work as a housekeeper, receptionist, tour guide, lodging manager, chef, or event planner. You can also work in customer service… 

Nhi: Sounds interesting! What if you change your mind later? 

Veronica: No worries. I can still progress to further education to take A levels*. With A levels, I can go to college or university. What about you? 

Nhi: My dad is encouraging me to choose biology, chemistry, and physics. 

Veronica: Wow! To become a doctor? 

Nhi: Yeah, we've discussed becoming a doctor, but I may also become a biologist.