Unit 1 speaking club with flying colours

1.

WITH FLYING
COLOURS

2.

Part 1
Talk together about THREE of the topics below.
• a job you wanted to land when you were young
• qualities a person needs to do the job you currently have
• changes you expect to occur in your career in the future
• the most useful thing you learnt at the University
• the exam you passed only because of luck and how it happened
• you greatest accomplishment in you life

3.

Read the quotes and explain what you think they mean. Then, say
whether any of them applies to your experience.
Most people work just hard enough not to get
fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.
George Carlin, comedian
A job is not just a job, it’s who you are.
Jude Law, actor
It’s never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot, writer

4.

Part 2
• How can students benefit from doing these different activities?
• How helpful might the activities be in preparing them for their future lives?
B
C
A

5.

Part 3
expectations of family
and friends
enjoyment
How important are these
reasons when people are
choosing what kind of
work to do?
innate talent
future prospects
length of training

6.

Part 4
1. How do you think education contributes to a person's career success?
2. Is formal education (e.g., university degrees) always necessary for career advancement?
3. Are vocational skills and practical experience equally important as academic qualifications?
4. How can individuals strike a balance between pursuing their passions and choosing practical
career paths?
5. Can a person be successful in a career that is unrelated to their educational background?
6. How far do you agree with these quotes?
• Luck plays a significant role in determining the outcome of our efforts, often more
than hard work.
• Luck is often an excuse used by those who haven't put in the necessary hard work.