4. Complete the sentences with information from the text. Use your answers to exercise 3 to help you.
(Hoàn thành các câu với thông tin từ văn bản. Sử dụng câu trả lời của bài tập 3 để giúp bạn.)
1. The toy company was very keen on the _____ that Andrew Johnson sent with his job application. [1 word]
2. Andrew is happy to earn money for something that used to be a _____. [1 word]
3. Netflix offered Joe the job because he speaks _____. [2 words].
4. A disadvantage of the job is that Joe can't _____ what programmes to watch. [1 word]
The best job in the world ... probably
A. Back in 2012, Andrew Johnson planned to apply to a film school after graduation, rather than look for a job. But then his dad noticed an advertisement for a job with toy manufacturer Lego. Andrew, who was already a Lego fan, sent in an application. It included a video of himself making models. The company loved it and invited him to participate in an unusual interview. He had to compete against seven other finalists in a model-building test. Andrew won. As a result, he was employed at Legoland Discovery Centre in lllinois as a Master Model Builder. “Lego was just a hobby, but now I can do what l love and get paid for it,” said Andrew happily in an interview.
B. Some film providers like Netflix employ people to watch new films and TV series, then ask them to make a note of what type of film it is (horror, rom-com, etc.), what age group and type of person might like it. The film provider can then recommend it to their members. Joe Mason finished his degree in film studies about two years ago and didn't know what to do next. Then he read an article about film taggers. The job was so fantastic, and he wrote to Netflix. At first, they weren't interested, but when Joe told them he speaks fluent French, they gave him a job. He watches French films and TV programmes. “lt's a great job because I can have flexible working hours," said he. The only problem with the job is that Joe can't choose what he wants to watch.
To: joey@webmail.com
Subject: My family routines
Hi Joey,
How are you? We’re all doing fine here. You asked me about my family routines. Well, we have a number of routines to help us learn life skills as well as build family bonds. Here are three main ones.
First, my family always have breakfast together. We often eat bread or noodles and share our plan for the day while eating. Second, we watch our favourite film on TV together every Saturday evening. We watch a film and share snacks. Then, we exchange opinions after the film. Third, on the second Sunday of the month, we visit our grandparents. When coming to our grandparents’ house, we usually do some housework for them and have lunch with them. They look really happy when talking and eating with us.
What do you think about my family routines?
Please, write back soon and let me know.
Best wishes,
Dong
Tạm dịch:
Tới: joey@webmail.com
Chủ đề: Những thói quen sinh hoạt của gia đình tôi
Chào Joey,
Bạn khỏe không? Tất cả chúng tôi ở đây vẫn tốt. Bạn hỏi tôi về thói quen sinh hoạt gia đình của tôi. Chúng tôi có một số thói quen giúp chúng tôi học các kỹ năng sống cũng như xây dựng tình cảm gia đình. Đây là ba thói quen chính.
Đầu tiên, gia đình tôi luôn ăn sáng cùng nhau. Chúng tôi thường ăn bánh mì hoặc phở và chia sẻ về kế hoạch trong ngày trong khi ăn. Thứ hai, chúng tôi cùng nhau xem bộ phim yêu thích trên TV vào mỗi tối thứ Bảy. Chúng tôi xem phim và chia sẻ đồ ăn nhẹ. Sau đó, chúng tôi trao đổi ý kiến với nhau sau bộ phim. Thứ ba, vào ngày chủ nhật thứ hai của tháng, chúng tôi đến thăm ông bà của chúng tôi. Khi đến nhà ông bà, chúng tôi thường làm một số việc nhà cho ông bà và ăn trưa với ông bà. Họ trông thực sự hạnh phúc khi nói chuyện và ăn uống với chúng tôi.
Bạn nghĩ gì về thói quen sinh hoạt của gia đình tôi?
Hãy viết lại sớm và cho tôi biết nhé.
Chúc mọi điều tốt đẹp,
Đông