Unit 14 – My Dream Job
Warm-up and Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
Jobs and Career
- Career Path: The series of jobs that a person has in a particular area of work.
- Profession: A type of job that requires special training or a particular skill
- Salary: A fixed amount of money that you receive from your employer, usually every month.
- Require: To need something; to make something necessary.
Work Experience and Personal Satisfaction
- Fulfilling: Making you feel happy and satisfied.
- Passion: A very strong feeling of love or enthusiasm for something.
- Work-life Balance: The amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy.
- Challenging: Difficult in a way that is interesting or enjoyable.
Interactive Activity: Job Match
First Impressions & Final Words: Mastering Intros and Conclusions
How to Write a Strong Introduction (2-3 Sentences)
Use the simple “Hook + Thesis” structure.
- The Hook: This is a general sentence that introduces the topic and gets the reader’s attention. Don’t state your opinion yet.
- The Thesis Statement: This is the most important sentence in your essay. It clearly states your main argument or opinion.
Example Introduction:
(Hook) Choosing a job is one of the most significant decisions in a person’s life. (Thesis) While a high salary is attractive, I believe it is more important to choose a career that is personally fulfilling.
How to Write a Strong Conclusion (2-3 Sentences)
Your conclusion should summarize, not add new information.
- Restate Your Thesis: Say your main point again, but use different words.
- Give a Final Thought: End with a final, general statement about the topic.
Example Conclusion:
(Restate Thesis) In conclusion, job satisfaction should always be prioritized over the size of a paycheck. (Final Thought) Ultimately, finding happiness and passion in one’s daily work is the true measure of a successful career.
Tips for Success
Here are three key tips for your introductions and conclusions:
- Write Them Last!: It’s often much easier to write your introduction and conclusion after you have written your body paragraphs. Then you know exactly what you need to introduce and summarize.
- Don’t Be Repetitive: When you restate your thesis in the conclusion, try to use different vocabulary. Don’t just copy the sentence from your introduction.
- No New Ideas in the Conclusion: Your conclusion is a summary. Never introduce a new argument, reason, or example. Your goal is to wrap things up, not to start a new discussion.
Skill Practice
Let’s practice what you’ve learned!
A. Multiple-Choice Questions
Choose the best answer for each question.
B. Fill in the Blanks
C. Crossword Puzzle
D. Word Search