№1 · ЛЕКСИКА В КОНТЕКСТЕ
1. Laura’s career plan
Choose the word that best completes the sentence in meaning.
Laura wanted to gain valuable ________ before applying for a full-time position in environmental law.
Типы заданий
Множественный выборЗаполни пропускиКраткий ответИстина / ЛожьСоединениеРаспределениеТаблицаreadingText
Jobs and career
Ф.И.
Класс
Проследи путь Лауры от поиска первой работы до карьерных решений и потренируй лексику, которая пригодится в учёбе и будущей профессии.
№2 · ФРАЗОВЫЕ СОЧЕТАНИЯ
2. Laura’s First Career Step
Complete the gaps with suitable phrases from the list. Pay attention to word forms and verb tenses.
Words and phrases: drawn up, highly sought-after field, applied for, a probationary period, work her way up.
Laura wanted to build a successful career in law. Before finding a suitable vacancy, she had a detailed career plan and researched a . She several graduate schemes and was finally offered at a respected firm. Laura was ready to work hard and to a senior position.
№3 · СЛОВООБРАЗОВАНИЕ
3. Laura’s career transition
Transform the word in brackets so that the sentence about Laura’s career is grammatically and lexically correct. Write the complete form.
Laura completed a professional ________ before applying for a senior position. (TRAIN)
№4 · ПРИЧИНЫ И ПОСЛЕДСТВИЯ
4. When Laura’s Career Takes an Unexpected Turn
Read the short text about Laura and her career. Decide whether each statement is true or false according to the facts in the text only.
Laura graduated with a degree in environmental science and accepted an entry-level position at a renewable-energy company. During her first year, she often had to meet tight deadlines while preparing reports for clients. Although the company offered a competitive salary, it did not provide a company car or other extra benefits. After two years, Laura was offered a permanent contract, but she turned it down because she wanted to retrain as a data analyst. She later joined a small technology firm as a trainee.
- Laura’s first job was connected with renewable energy.
- Laura’s first year at work included tasks with strict deadlines.
- The company gave Laura a company car as an additional benefit.
- Laura accepted the permanent contract offered by her first employer.
№5 · FUNCTIONS OF VOCABULARY
5. How Does Maya Handle Her Career?
Match each work situation with the expression that best describes it. Use each expression once; one expression is extra.
№6 · PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS
6. Why Laura Might Change Jobs
Sort the sentences into two categories: reasons why Laura might leave her job and conditions that could encourage her to stay with the company. Pay attention to the meaning of each professional situation.
Слова для распределения: The company gave Laura access to a professional development programme., Laura was allowed to work flexible hours and manage her schedule., Laura accepted another position because it offered better career prospects., Laura considered leaving after her manager repeatedly ignored her ideas.
Reasons to leave a job
Conditions that may encourage an employee to stay
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№7 · CAREER DECISIONS
7. Laura’s Professional Turning Points
Complete the table using the information in the first column. In each row, write the specific effect of the situation on Laura’s career in English.
| Situation in Laura’s career | Effect on Laura’s career |
|---|---|
| Laura completed an intensive digital-skills course. | |
| Laura accepted a temporary position at a small start-up. | |
| Laura regularly presented her ideas to the team. | |
| Laura was asked to lead a difficult project. | |
| Laura completed the project ahead of schedule. | |
| Laura joined an international professional network. | |
| Laura’s employer introduced a flexible working policy. | |
| Laura received two attractive job offers. |
№8 · ЧТЕНИЕ И ВЫВОД
8. Карьерный выбор Лауры
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Laura’s Career Decisions
Laura had always imagined that a successful career would follow a straight line. After graduating with a degree in law, she expected to join a prestigious firm and gradually move into a senior position. The reality was less predictable. Because employers were looking for candidates with practical experience as well as academic qualifications, Laura spent several months applying for entry-level roles. She researched each organisation carefully, adapted her application to the requirements of the vacancy and asked former tutors to comment on her cover letters. When she was finally invited to an interview, she prepared examples that demonstrated not only her legal knowledge but also her ability to communicate clearly and remain calm under pressure.
Laura was offered a position in a medium-sized firm that dealt with employment disputes. The starting salary was modest, and the journey to work took nearly an hour. However, the role allowed her to observe experienced solicitors, communicate directly with clients and participate in professional training. During her first year, she sometimes worked late to meet deadlines. Although the workload was demanding, Laura gradually learned to organise competing tasks and justify her decisions. Her manager praised her reliability and offered her a permanent contract, together with a pay rise and additional responsibility.
Two years later, the firm faced serious financial problems. Several departments were closed, and some employees were made redundant. Laura was not dismissed, but the atmosphere became increasingly uncertain. She began to question whether remaining in a secure-looking position was wise if the firm could no longer offer meaningful development. Instead of leaving immediately, she compared opportunities in different organisations, considered the effect of each move on her long-term goals and identified the skills she still needed to improve. She eventually accepted a role at a company that offered a clearer training programme, flexible working arrangements and greater prospects for professional growth. Laura concluded that career success was not simply a matter of earning more money: it also involved making informed choices, adapting to change and finding work that matched both her abilities and her values.
Laura was offered a position in a medium-sized firm that dealt with employment disputes. The starting salary was modest, and the journey to work took nearly an hour. However, the role allowed her to observe experienced solicitors, communicate directly with clients and participate in professional training. During her first year, she sometimes worked late to meet deadlines. Although the workload was demanding, Laura gradually learned to organise competing tasks and justify her decisions. Her manager praised her reliability and offered her a permanent contract, together with a pay rise and additional responsibility.
Two years later, the firm faced serious financial problems. Several departments were closed, and some employees were made redundant. Laura was not dismissed, but the atmosphere became increasingly uncertain. She began to question whether remaining in a secure-looking position was wise if the firm could no longer offer meaningful development. Instead of leaving immediately, she compared opportunities in different organisations, considered the effect of each move on her long-term goals and identified the skills she still needed to improve. She eventually accepted a role at a company that offered a clearer training programme, flexible working arrangements and greater prospects for professional growth. Laura concluded that career success was not simply a matter of earning more money: it also involved making informed choices, adapting to change and finding work that matched both her abilities and her values.
Why did Laura’s expectations about her career not match reality after graduation?
How did Laura prepare her applications and interview?
What made Laura’s first position valuable despite its modest salary and long journey?
Which professional abilities did Laura develop during her first year?
Why did Laura hesitate to remain at the firm even though she had not been dismissed?
What factors influenced Laura’s final career decision?
№9 · ТОЧНОСТЬ ВЫБОРА СЛОВА
9. Choosing a career path for Laura
Choose the option that best completes Laura's statement. Consider her qualifications, working conditions and long-term career goals.
Laura has completed a professional course and wants to build a career in environmental consulting. She is ready to work hard, learn from experienced colleagues and take on greater responsibility in the future. She decided to apply for ________.
№10 · MEANING IN CONTEXT
10. Career Choices and Workplace Meanings
Match each career-related expression with its precise explanation. Pay attention to distinctions between employment conditions, professional development and workplace responsibilities.
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В листе 10 заданий: множественный выбор, заполни пропуски, краткий ответ, истина / Ложь, соединение, распределение, таблица, readingText.
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