Jobs of the Future: Skills for Tomorrow
Students listen to a podcast clip about jobs that do not exist yet, answer questions, complete the transcript, read an article about the skills that will matter most in the future, match the halves of predictions (will, may, be likely to), read three points of view on robots and artificial intelligence at work and answer open questions.
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Listening audio Podcast clip: Jobs that do not exist yet
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Multiple-choice questions Listening: check your understanding
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Fill in the gaps Listen again and complete the transcript
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Reading text Skills for the jobs of tomorrow
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Match the halves Predictions: match the halves
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Viewpoints for discussion Will Robots Take Our Jobs?
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Open-ended questions Think and write
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Podcast clip: Jobs that do not exist yet
Listening: check your understanding
What is the main topic of the podcast episode?
Which job is mentioned as not existing twenty years ago?
According to experts, what kind of tasks will robots perform?
Which field is expected to need more workers in the future?
According to the podcast, what is the most important skill for the future?
Listen again and complete the transcript
Skills for the jobs of tomorrow
The world of work is changing fast. Technology is growing every day, and young people need to prepare for the future. While getting a university degree is still useful, modern employers care more about your practical skills than just your grades.
First, creativity is essential. Artificial intelligence can do routine tasks, but human imagination can solve unique problems and invent new ideas. Second, teamwork is crucial. In most jobs, you must communicate well and cooperate with people from different backgrounds. Third, digital skills are necessary for almost every job today. Finally, you need to adapt to new situations. The job market changes quickly, so flexible workers succeed more easily.
Which careers are growing fast? One example is a renewable energy technician. These professionals work together to build solar and wind power systems. Another exciting role is a data analyst, who uses math and digital tools to help companies make smart decisions.
How can students prepare now? Join school clubs to build your teamwork, learn basic coding online, and practice solving real-world problems. Your future career starts with the choices you make today!
Predictions: match the halves
Match the beginning of each prediction with its ending.
Left halves
Right halves
Will Robots Take Our Jobs?
I really believe technology will make our working lives better, not worse. In my office, new software already handles the boring administrative tasks that used to take hours. This gives my team more time to solve interesting problems and talk directly with clients. Of course, some old jobs will disappear, but history shows that technology always creates new opportunities. We just need to focus on learning new skills.
I am quite worried about how fast artificial intelligence is developing today. It is not just factory work anymore; smart programs can now write code, translate languages, and create art. My younger brother is studying graphic design, and he is afraid he will not find a job after graduation. Companies want to reduce costs, so they will choose cheap software over human workers whenever possible.
The reality is that robots will replace some tasks, but probably not whole professions. In my field, healthcare, machines can help analyze medical images faster than humans. However, patients still need real doctors and nurses for empathy, clear communication, and complex decisions. Some industries will change completely, while others will hardly feel the difference. It all depends on the type of work you do.
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Discussion Questions
- 1 How do the optimist and pessimist view the future of young workers differently?
- 2 Which tasks in your own job or studies could a robot do, and which ones require a human?
- 3 If machines take over most routine work, how should schools change what they teach students?
Think and write
Why does the author believe that human creativity is still important even though artificial intelligence is becoming more advanced?
According to the text, how have the priorities of modern employers changed compared to the past, and what specific skills do they look for now?
Imagine you want to prepare for a future career like a data analyst or renewable energy technician. What practical actions can you take while still in school, based on the text's advice?
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