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Choosing a Career Path – Как выбрать карьеру
ОглавлениеLisa and Kate were sitting in their favorite café, sipping coffee and chatting about their futures. Graduation was coming up soon, and they both had a lot of questions about what to do next.
– So, Lisa, have you figured out what you want to do after graduation?
– I’m not really sure, to be honest. There are so many options, and I don’t know where to start.
– I totally get that. I’ve been thinking about my future too, but it’s so hard to choose a career path.
– Yeah, there are so many different careers. I’m interested in both art and science, but I can’t decide which one to pursue.
– Well, have you thought about doing something that combines both? Maybe graphic design or architecture?
– Hmm, that sounds interesting! I never really thought about it that way. But what if I make the wrong choice?
– It’s okay to feel uncertain. Choosing a career path is a big decision, but you can always change your mind later on. The most important thing is to find something you’re passionate about.
– That’s true. I’ve always liked drawing and painting, but I also love biology. I guess I need to think about how I can combine my interests.
– Exactly! Also, it might help to talk to people who work in those fields. You can ask them what their jobs are really like.
– I’ve been meaning to do that! Maybe I’ll reach out to a few professionals or ask some teachers for advice.
– That’s a great idea! And don’t forget about internships or volunteer work. They can help you get a feel for different careers and see if they match your interests.
– I never thought about internships. I’ll definitely look into that. Thanks for the advice, Kate!
– No problem! Remember, choosing a career is a journey. Take your time and explore different options. You’ll figure it out eventually.
Later that week, Lisa did some research on career options that combined art and science. She found a few interesting possibilities, including medical illustration and environmental design. She felt more confident about her decision and was excited to learn more.
Useful Phrases and Expressions
Have you figured out what you want to do after graduation? – Ты уже поняла, что будешь делать после окончания школы?
I’m not really sure. – Я не совсем уверена.
There are so many options. – Есть так много вариантов.
I’m interested in (art, science, etc.). – Я интересуюсь (искусством, наукой и т.д.).
Have you thought about doing something that combines both? – Ты думала о том, чтобы сделать что-то, что объединяет оба этих направления?
What if I make the wrong choice? – А что если я сделаю неправильный выбор?
It’s okay to feel uncertain. – Это нормально – чувствовать неуверенность.
Choosing a career path is a big decision. – Выбор карьерного пути – это большое решение.
You can always change your mind later. – Ты всегда можешь передумать позже.
Find something you’re passionate about. – Найди то, что тебе нравится.
Talk to people who work in those fields. – Поговори с людьми, которые работают в этих областях.
Ask them what their jobs are really like. – Спроси их, как на самом деле выглядит их работа.
Internships or volunteer work can help you get a feel for different careers. – Стажировки или волонтерская работа могут помочь тебе понять, подходит ли тебе та или иная карьера.
Take your time and explore different options. – Не спеши, исследуй разные варианты.
You’ll figure it out eventually. – Ты разберешься в этом со временем.
Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases from the list:
____, you can always change your mind later.
I’m interested in both science and _____.
You should talk to people who work in _____.
Finding something you’re passionate about is _____.
_____, don’t rush your decision. Take your time.
Exercise 2: Matching
Match the English phrases with their Russian translations:
Choosing a career path is a big decision.
What if I make the wrong choice?
You can always change your mind later.
Ask them what their jobs are really like.
Take your time and explore different options.
a) Поговори с ними, узнай, как на самом деле выглядит их работа.
b) Не спеши, исследуй разные варианты.
c) Выбор карьерного пути – это большое решение.
d) Что если я сделаю неправильный выбор?
e) Ты всегда можешь передумать позже.
Exercise 3: Translate from Russian to English:
Я не знаю, какой карьерный путь выбрать.
Мне нравится как искусство, так и наука.
Ты можешь посоветовать, как выбрать правильную профессию?
Я думаю, что мне нужно найти работу, которая сочетает мои интересы.
Я буду искать стажировки, чтобы лучше понять, что мне нравится.
Answer Key
Exercise 1:
It’s okay to feel uncertain.
art
those fields
important
Take your time and explore different options.
Exercise 2:
1 – c
2 – d
3 – e
4 – a
5 – b
Exercise 3:
I don’t know which career path to choose.
I like both art and science.
Can you give me some advice on how to choose the right profession?
I think I need to find a job that combines my interests.
I will look for internships to better understand what I like.