21st_Century_Workplace_TYPED

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Complete each sentence with the correct past participle of the verb in brackets.

1. I have ________ sushi before. (eat)

2. She has ________ to Italy three times. (be)

3. We have ________ that film already. (see)

4. He has ________ his homework. (do)

5. They have ________ a new car. (buy)

6. Have you ever ________ a horse? (ride)

7. I have ________ my keys. (lose)

8. She has ________ a beautiful picture. (draw)

9. We have ________ this book before. (read)

10. He has ________ his leg. (break)

11. They have ________ a lot of photos. (take)

12. Have you ever ________ a famous person? (meet)

13. I have ________ three emails today. (write)

14. She has ________ all the cake. (eat)

15. We have ________ the answer. (find)

1. Of course! Here are the complete sentences with the answers:

   1. I have eaten sushi before.

   2. She has been to Italy three times.

   3. We have seen that film already.

   4. He has done his homework.

   5. They have bought a new car.

   6. Have you ever ridden a horse?

   7. I have lost my keys.

   8. She has drawn a beautiful picture.

   9. We have read this book before.

   10. He has broken his leg.

   11. They have taken a lot of photos.

   12. Have you ever met a famous person?

   13. I have written three emails today.

   14. She has eaten all the cake.

   15. We have found the answer.

Have you got the skills you need for the 21 st- century workplace?

Fill the gaps with the correct phrase from the box.

analyse information communicate well problem solving

good at making decisions the 21st century age of technology

We are living in 1 ___the 21st century___. Some people call it the 2 ___age of technology___.

We need to learn skills such as 3 ___problem solving___ and we need to be able to 4 ___communicate well___ with other people around the world. Employers are looking for people who can 5 ___analyse information___ well, people who are able to recognise whether information is reliable or not. They also like people who are 6 ___good at making decisions___ without asking for help.

Have you got the skills you need for the 21st-century workplace?

We need to develop all kinds of skills to survive in the 21st century. Some, like ICT skills and knowledge of the digital world, are taught explicitly in schools in the UK. Here are five less obvious ones for you to think about. These are the sorts of skills that employers may ask you questions about in interviews, so it’s a good idea to think about how good you are in these areas. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Imagination

In the age of technology that we are living in now, it is no longer enough to keep on making the same products. Employers need people who can imagine new approaches and new ideas.

Think: Think of an object or gadget you use every day. How could it be improved? Can you think of three improvements?

Problem solving

Employers will value workers who are able to see problems before they happen and come up with creative solutions.

Think: Imagine you are organising an end-of-term social event at school. Think of some problems that you could face. Can you think of any solutions?

Communication skills

Workers will have to be good communicators. They will have to be able to negotiate and discuss key issues and also write in a clear way without using too many words.

Think: How do people communicate with each other in the 21st century?

Critical analysis

Employers want workers who are able to recognise the difference between information that can be believed and false information.

Think: Use the internet to find out three facts about a celebrity or famous figure. Can you verify the information by checking other websites?

Decision making

Individual workers have a growing amount of responsibility. It is important to be able to evaluate a situation and be confident in making a decision.

Think: Which three things could you do to (a) be healthier (b) do better at school and (c) help others? Make a decision now to do at least one of these things. Then … just do it!

Circle True or False for these sentences.

1. 21st-century skills are not taught in schools in the UK. True / False

2. Employers like workers to be imaginative. True / False

3. Employers want workers to think about possible problems. True / False

4. Employers like workers to be original when solving problems. True / False

5. Future workers will need to be able to write concisely. True / False

6. People communicate with each other less in the 21st century. True / False

7. Employers believe it is useful to know a lot of information about celebrities. True / False

8. Employers don’t want workers to make decisions without asking them. True / False

1. 21st-century skills are not taught in schools in the UK.

1

True

2

False

2. Employers like workers to be imaginative.

1

True

2

False

3. Employers want workers to think about possible problems.

1

2

4. Employers like workers to be original when solving problems.

1

True

2

False

5. Future workers will need to be able to write concisely.

1

2

6. People communicate with each other less in the 21st century.

1

True

2

False

7. Employers believe it is useful to know a lot of information about celebrities.

1

True

2

False

8. Employers don’t want workers to make decisions without asking them.

1

2

Complete the sentences with a word from the box.

have make value differentiate develop discuss teach solve

1. UK schools and colleges ___teach____ ICT skills.

2. Employers ___value___ people with ideas for new approaches.

3. Employers like workers who can ___solve___ problems.

4. Workers need to be able to ___discuss___ their work with their team.

5. Workers need to ___develop___ their writing skills.

6. It is important that workers can ___differentiate____ between truth and lies.

7. Employees in the 21st century ___have___ more responsibility.

8. Employers like their workers to _______make______ decisions.

Discussion

Which of the skills mentioned in the article do you think is the most important? Why?

3. Write a short article in response to one of these questions:

Which of the skills mentioned in the article do you think is the most important? Why?

(Title: Employability Skills for the 21st Century)

OR

Have you got the skills you need for the 21st century workplace? Explain your answer and give examples.

(Title: My Employability Skills for the 21st Century)

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