High school is definitely one of the most exciting parts of your life, but it can also be quite stressful as you realize that it is high time to decide what you would    like    to    do    in    the    future.    What’s    your    call?    Do    you dream of becoming a cartographer, a veterinarian, a doctor, a software developer, or maybe a therapist? This is definitely a serious decision to make. And since such a decision is crucial for your future, it requires a lot of proper thinking.

    You might want to do some research to find out what    the    best    jobs    are    at    present.    Do    you    know    what jobs are in demand in your country? Is there one among them that would correspond to your dreams and aspirations? Have you started focusing on the development of the set of skills your future job requires? 

     If you are still undecided, there is still no reason to worry. It is better to take your time and make a close analysis of what you can do and what you enjoy doing. After all, you don’t want to land in the wrong job that will make you miserable. So, prepare your parachute and make sure you’ve got the right color too. 

    In his book "What Color Is Your Parachute?", Richard Bolles uses the symbol of a parachute to represent the 

   Take a moment and put down what you can do. The verbs you come up with represent your skills. Even eating is a skill you acquired when you were little. So, you can see that you are quite skillful. Now think about what you are good at when it comes to your studies. For example, are you good at planning, organizing, communicating, motivating, researching, calculating, explaining, or persuading? The verbs you have got are your functional skills. These skills can serve in every walk of life. Sometimes they are called natural skills. You must have heard someone exclaim: ‘She’s a born teacher!’ It means that this person shows an inclination towards teaching. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t develop the skill if you set your mind to it.

    Now put down the nouns that will show what you are good at. For example, you might be good at English, music, computers, or graphics. These nouns will represent the knowledge you have in a specific domain. You have acquired this knowledge while learning at school or on your own. These are your acquired skills. They show your expertise. 

   Finally, write a series of adjectives that will reflect your style. Make sure that the adjectives show your individuality and ability to organize yourself. For example, you can say: ‘I’m reliable, confident, careful, direct, effective.’ These are the personal trait skills and you develop them through experience. These skills are usually attached to the functional skills. For example, you can be good at planning something carefully, communicating directly, motivating effectively. 

  So, think about what you would like to become in the future, and decide on the skills you need to develop in order to land in the right job. It’s high time to prepare the color of your parachute.

Based on the text, choose the correct answer:

What kind of skills are verbs like "planning", "organizing', "motivating"?

   High school is definitely one of the most exciting parts of your life, but it can also be quite stressful as you realize that it is high time to decide what you would    like    to    do    in    the    future.    What’s    your    call?    Do    you dream of becoming a cartographer, a veterinarian, a doctor, a software developer, or maybe a therapist? This is definitely a serious decision to make. And since such a decision is crucial for your future, it requires a lot of proper thinking.

    You might want to do some research to find out what    the    best    jobs    are    at    present.    Do    you    know    what jobs are in demand in your country? Is there one among them that would correspond to your dreams and aspirations? Have you started focusing on the development of the set of skills your future job requires? 

     If you are still undecided, there is still no reason to worry. It is better to take your time and make a close analysis of what you can do and what you enjoy doing. After all, you don’t want to land in the wrong job that will make you miserable. So, prepare your parachute and make sure you’ve got the right color too. 

    In his book "What Color Is Your Parachute?", Richard Bolles uses the symbol of a parachute to represent the 

   Take a moment and put down what you can do. The verbs you come up with represent your skills. Even eating is a skill you acquired when you were little. So, you can see that you are quite skillful. Now think about what you are good at when it comes to your studies. For example, are you good at planning, organizing, communicating, motivating, researching, calculating, explaining, or persuading? The verbs you have got are your functional skills. These skills can serve in every walk of life. Sometimes they are called natural skills. You must have heard someone exclaim: ‘She’s a born teacher!’ It means that this person shows an inclination towards teaching. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t develop the skill if you set your mind to it.

    Now put down the nouns that will show what you are good at. For example, you might be good at English, music, computers, or graphics. These nouns will represent the knowledge you have in a specific domain. You have acquired this knowledge while learning at school or on your own. These are your acquired skills. They show your expertise. 

   Finally, write a series of adjectives that will reflect your style. Make sure that the adjectives show your individuality and ability to organize yourself. For example, you can say: ‘I’m reliable, confident, careful, direct, effective.’ These are the personal trait skills and you develop them through experience. These skills are usually attached to the functional skills. For example, you can be good at planning something carefully, communicating directly, motivating effectively. 

  So, think about what you would like to become in the future, and decide on the skills you need to develop in order to land in the right job. It’s high time to prepare the color of your parachute.

Based on the text, choose the correct answer:

What does Richard Bolles compare career skills to in his book?

Mark the sentences T (true) or F (false):

Canada is the largest source of freshwater in the world.

Read the text and complete the tasks that follow. 

                                                                  A NEW “ZERO-CARBON” CITY PROJECT

        A desert is not the first location that comes to mind when you think of an eco-friendly city. The desert sands of Abu Dhabi, part of the United Arab Emirates, seem an unbelievable place to build a sustainable city. Despite the fact that it is one of the largest oil producers in the world, a new eco-city is being built there. It will exist without having negative effects on the surroundings.                   Masdar City project will cost $22 billion to build and will use many different forms of energy, including solar and wind. The first part of this project is the construction of one of the largest solar energy factories in the world. This plant will produce most of the energy for the whole area. When the city is finished, it will be the home to more than 50,000 people. 

         Masdar City will not damage the environment. First, there will be no cars running within the city’s walls. It will be surrounded by walls to prevent noise and dust from entering. The city is going to be a community where people can live, work and play in an eco-sound environment. Second, recycling is a top priority to the development of the city. Even in the construction process, recycled materials will be used. What is more, water will be recycled and used again and again; for example, in the irrigation of crops. 

        Many people and companies from different countries are interested in the project. The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology has opened a branch of its college in the city, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. It recruits the best students from around the world to do research in the area of alternative energy. Moreover, companies, such as General Electric in the USA and SunTech, a Chinese solar panel manufacturer, have joined to make Masdar a reality. This has turned into a truly global project. 

     Masdar City has become a pioneer in creating a green community. Initiated in 2008, this project was planned to grow new technologies and reduce the environmental impact of human activity. Its realisation would send a big signal to other nations. It might become an influential model for other cities that are ready to take action against environmental challenges. Even if the city is still under construction, it has already gained international attention due to its ecological approach. Masdar City is expected to be built until 2030. It will work as an ideal place to develop different businesses. As a result, living in Masdar City can be both practical and attractive. It will be the world’s first “zero-carbon” city, meaning the amount of CO2 released into the air will be close to zero.

Identify if the statements are true or false:

Recycled water will be used to irrigate plants.

Read the text and complete the tasks that follow. 

                                                                  A NEW “ZERO-CARBON” CITY PROJECT

        A desert is not the first location that comes to mind when you think of an eco-friendly city. The desert sands of Abu Dhabi, part of the United Arab Emirates, seem an unbelievable place to build a sustainable city. Despite the fact that it is one of the largest oil producers in the world, a new eco-city is being built there. It will exist without having negative effects on the surroundings.                   Masdar City project will cost $22 billion to build and will use many different forms of energy, including solar and wind. The first part of this project is the construction of one of the largest solar energy factories in the world. This plant will produce most of the energy for the whole area. When the city is finished, it will be the home to more than 50,000 people. 

         Masdar City will not damage the environment. First, there will be no cars running within the city’s walls. It will be surrounded by walls to prevent noise and dust from entering. The city is going to be a community where people can live, work and play in an eco-sound environment. Second, recycling is a top priority to the development of the city. Even in the construction process, recycled materials will be used. What is more, water will be recycled and used again and again; for example, in the irrigation of crops. 

        Many people and companies from different countries are interested in the project. The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology has opened a branch of its college in the city, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. It recruits the best students from around the world to do research in the area of alternative energy. Moreover, companies, such as General Electric in the USA and SunTech, a Chinese solar panel manufacturer, have joined to make Masdar a reality. This has turned into a truly global project. 

     Masdar City has become a pioneer in creating a green community. Initiated in 2008, this project was planned to grow new technologies and reduce the environmental impact of human activity. Its realisation would send a big signal to other nations. It might become an influential model for other cities that are ready to take action against environmental challenges. Even if the city is still under construction, it has already gained international attention due to its ecological approach. Masdar City is expected to be built until 2030. It will work as an ideal place to develop different businesses. As a result, living in Masdar City can be both practical and attractive. It will be the world’s first “zero-carbon” city, meaning the amount of CO2 released into the air will be close to zero.

Match the answers to the questions based on the text:

Read the text and complete the tasks that follow. 

                                                                  A NEW “ZERO-CARBON” CITY PROJECT

        A desert is not the first location that comes to mind when you think of an eco-friendly city. The desert sands of Abu Dhabi, part of the United Arab Emirates, seem an unbelievable place to build a sustainable city. Despite the fact that it is one of the largest oil producers in the world, a new eco-city is being built there. It will exist without having negative effects on the surroundings.                   Masdar City project will cost $22 billion to build and will use many different forms of energy, including solar and wind. The first part of this project is the construction of one of the largest solar energy factories in the world. This plant will produce most of the energy for the whole area. When the city is finished, it will be the home to more than 50,000 people. 

         Masdar City will not damage the environment. First, there will be no cars running within the city’s walls. It will be surrounded by walls to prevent noise and dust from entering. The city is going to be a community where people can live, work and play in an eco-sound environment. Second, recycling is a top priority to the development of the city. Even in the construction process, recycled materials will be used. What is more, water will be recycled and used again and again; for example, in the irrigation of crops. 

        Many people and companies from different countries are interested in the project. The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology has opened a branch of its college in the city, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. It recruits the best students from around the world to do research in the area of alternative energy. Moreover, companies, such as General Electric in the USA and SunTech, a Chinese solar panel manufacturer, have joined to make Masdar a reality. This has turned into a truly global project. 

     Masdar City has become a pioneer in creating a green community. Initiated in 2008, this project was planned to grow new technologies and reduce the environmental impact of human activity. Its realisation would send a big signal to other nations. It might become an influential model for other cities that are ready to take action against environmental challenges. Even if the city is still under construction, it has already gained international attention due to its ecological approach. Masdar City is expected to be built until 2030. It will work as an ideal place to develop different businesses. As a result, living in Masdar City can be both practical and attractive. It will be the world’s first “zero-carbon” city, meaning the amount of CO2 released into the air will be close to zero.

In the text, identify the meaning of the words. Choose the variant corresponding to the correct variant.

The word ‘development’ in the text is closest in meaning to:

Read the text and complete the tasks that follow. 

                                                                  A NEW “ZERO-CARBON” CITY PROJECT

        A desert is not the first location that comes to mind when you think of an eco-friendly city. The desert sands of Abu Dhabi, part of the United Arab Emirates, seem an unbelievable place to build a sustainable city. Despite the fact that it is one of the largest oil producers in the world, a new eco-city is being built there. It will exist without having negative effects on the surroundings.                   Masdar City project will cost $22 billion to build and will use many different forms of energy, including solar and wind. The first part of this project is the construction of one of the largest solar energy factories in the world. This plant will produce most of the energy for the whole area. When the city is finished, it will be the home to more than 50,000 people. 

         Masdar City will not damage the environment. First, there will be no cars running within the city’s walls. It will be surrounded by walls to prevent noise and dust from entering. The city is going to be a community where people can live, work and play in an eco-sound environment. Second, recycling is a top priority to the development of the city. Even in the construction process, recycled materials will be used. What is more, water will be recycled and used again and again; for example, in the irrigation of crops. 

        Many people and companies from different countries are interested in the project. The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology has opened a branch of its college in the city, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. It recruits the best students from around the world to do research in the area of alternative energy. Moreover, companies, such as General Electric in the USA and SunTech, a Chinese solar panel manufacturer, have joined to make Masdar a reality. This has turned into a truly global project. 

     Masdar City has become a pioneer in creating a green community. Initiated in 2008, this project was planned to grow new technologies and reduce the environmental impact of human activity. Its realisation would send a big signal to other nations. It might become an influential model for other cities that are ready to take action against environmental challenges. Even if the city is still under construction, it has already gained international attention due to its ecological approach. Masdar City is expected to be built until 2030. It will work as an ideal place to develop different businesses. As a result, living in Masdar City can be both practical and attractive. It will be the world’s first “zero-carbon” city, meaning the amount of CO2 released into the air will be close to zero.

Choose the answer corresponding to the correct variant to complete the statements:

According to the text, the city will be walled to … .

Match the words with their definitions:

Mark if the sentences  are T (true) or F (false):

Canada borders the USA and China.

Mark the sentences T (true) or F (false):

Canada has two million lakes.