11th form "About Your Choice" Grammar

1. There are as many kinds of careers as there are people. They vary greatly in the type of work ____ and in the ways they influence a person's life.

2. The kind of career you have can affect your life in many ways. For example, it ____ determine where you live and the friends you make.

3. It can reflect how ____ education you have and can determine the amount of money you earn.

4. Your career can also affect the way you feel about yourself and the way ____ people act toward you.

5. By making wise decisions _____ your career, you can help yourself build the life you want.

6. To make wise career decisions and plans, you ____ as much information as possible.

7. The more you know about yourself and career opportunities, the better able you will be to choose a / an _____ career.

8. Learn about yourself! People differ in ____ they want from a career. Many people desire a high income, some people for fame.

9. Others want adventures. Still ____ want to serve people and make the world a better place.

10. Before you begin to explorecareer fields, you ____ determine: 1) your values; 2) your interests; and 3) your aptitudes (abilities).

11. ____ people are happiest in jobs that fit their values, interests and aptitudes.

12. Each person has many values, which vary ____ strength.

13. For example, money is the strongest value for some people - that is, wealth is more important to them than _____ else.

14. As a result, they focus their thoughts , behaviour and emotions on the goal of ____ a high income.

15. Other values include ____ to religion, taking risks, spending time with family, and helping others.

16. People should understand their values prior to ____ a career decision.

17. You can develop an understanding of your values by ____ yourself what is most important for you and by examining your beliefs.

18. For example, is it important to you ____ as a member of a team?

19. Or would you rather ____ in charge or work alone?

20. If working alone or being in charge is important to you, independence is ____ one of your primary values.