Junior Secondary · English Language

Future Plans and Careers: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Future Plans and Careers.

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Question 1

1 mark

In a job advertisement, what does the term "flexible working hours" usually mean?

Question 2

1 mark

A guidance counselor suggests that you should identify your strengths and weaknesses before choosing a career. What is the most appropriate way to describe a strength in this context?

Question 3

1 mark

Which professional idiom would a career mentor use to encourage a student to take a small, low-level job just to start their career in a famous company?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following verb forms correctly completes the sentence to show a planned future action?

"I ___ a talk on veterinary science at the career fair tomorrow morning."

Question 5

1 mark

In the context of professional development, a mentor is someone who provides guidance and support to a less experienced colleague. What is the primary role of a mentor in a student's future career planning?

Question 6

2 marks

What is one specific soft skill required for a career in customer service, and why is it necessary?

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain why a career path is different from a single job, focusing on the concept of long-term professional development.

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Question 8

5 marks

Discuss the importance of vocational training for students who prefer to gain practical technical skills rather than pursuing a traditional university degree.

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Question 9

3 marks

A local high school is organizing a Career Discovery Day to help students explore their Future Plans and Careers.

Part A: If you were to give a short public address during the opening ceremony, identify two delivery techniques you should focus on to ensure your message is clear and engaging for your classmates.
Part B: Later in the day, students will participate in a ranking activity. Explain what the primary goal of this activity is when students are given a list of job-related skills like 'teamwork' and 'creativity'.

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Question 10

5 marks

Imagine you are preparing a multimodal text for a project on your Future Plans and Careers.

Part A: According to the syllabus, what defines a multimodal text, and how can digital software help you create one effectively?
Part B: During the pre-writing stage, you decide to use brainstorming and questioning. Explain how these two activities specifically help you in the process of idea generation.
Part C: When you move to the revising stage, what are two specific questions you should ask yourself regarding the appropriateness of your draft?

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