LANDING YOUR DREAM JOB!
Have you ever wondered what it could be like to do your dream job? We interviewed two people who found theirs!
Jenna: I've always been someone (1) other people and I also have a strong interest in technology. Therefore, I was really motivated to find a job where I could use my communication skills. Fortunately, I found a perfect job, (2) for a small local company. I've done this job for almost twelve months, and I love it. I get to write interesting online posts and come up with social media strategies to help our company get more attention online. It’s home-based, too, which is great because I feel much more creative when I can work (3) . Of course, I still (4) and I need to be flexible, too. Occasionally, I have to go to the office for catch-up meetings to get updates on new project developments, for example, but luckily that doesn't happen very often. All in all, I love my job!
Peter: (5) , computers have always fascinated me, and I loved learning about all of the amazing things I could do with them. As I grew up, I started to take more interest in working with computers and using them. I began by making simple quiz apps and programmes for taking notes, and then when I finished high school, I went to university and completed a course in software development. That course helped me develop my (6) skills. When I got my degree, I finally found a job as a software developer at an IT company in the capital city, and I couldn't believe my luck. Now, I get to do what I love - something I have been doing for years for free - and get a great salary. What's even more attractive is that since I joined the company, I've had the chance to work on widely-used software with millions of downloads worldwide. It's really been a dream come true!

An Extraordinary Educator
Nguyễn Ngọc Ký is one of the most inspiring people in modern Vietnamese history. He was not only an excellent teacher, but he was also an inspiration to many Vietnamese people due to the passion and determination he showed throughout his life. Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was born in Nam Định Province in 1947 and he was a great teacher in Vietnam.
However, he had a very tough early childhood. At the age of 4, (7) . As a result of his illness, he lost the ability to use his arms. This made his life extremely challenging, but Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was determined to live a full life like any other child and (8) . He learned how to write using his feet and performed very well at school. He achieved excellent grades throughout his school years, and (9) . For this achievement, he was awarded two medals from President Hồ Chí Minh. After earning a degree in literature at Hà Nội National University, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký became a teacher. Over the years, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký helped many students and (10) . In 1992, he was awarded the title “Nhà giáo ưu tú” for his outstanding contributions. Nguyễn Ngọc Ký retired from teaching in 2005, but his work still wasn’t done. He worked as a psychotherapist and continued writing books after (11) . He wrote thirty books in total, including three best-selling autobiographies, titled Tôi đi học (I Went to School), Tôi học đại học (I Went to University), and Nguyễn Ngọc Ký – Tâm sự trao đời (Nguyễn Ngọc Ký - Passion for Life). He passed away in 2022, (12) , and people will remember his incredible achievements for many years to come.
(Adapted from English 12 Bright - Culture Corner A)

One of the most obvious effects of globalisation on local cultures is the spread of popular culture. (13) global media and the internet, cultural products such as music, films, and television shows (14) in even the most remote corners of the world. This has led to the erosion of traditional cultural practices and music. For example, many traditional music styles and instruments are being replaced by Western pop music and electric instruments, and traditional dress is being replaced by Western-style clothing. This can lead to a loss of cultural identity and (15) . Another effect of globalisation on local cultures is the erosion of traditional languages. As people (16) global media and travel more, they are (17) the language of the dominant global culture, often at the expense of their own traditional languages. This can lead to a loss of linguistic diversity. In some cases, it can also lead to the extinction of languages (18) .
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