UNIT 5. MY FUTURE CAREERReading

Read the letter and answer the questions below.

Dear Jenny,

It's great to learn that you have been granted a scholarship to study at Queens' College, a prestigious part of Cambridge University, and that you will be able to pursue your dream of becoming a biologist. Congrats!

I've been accepted to the maths class at Ha Noi High School - one of the best schools in Ha Noi. I love maths and I hope to become a mathematician one day. I know the route ahead is not smooth because I'll have to take courses in maths, physics, and computing. My dad said I need not only a bachelor's degree, but starting a doctoral one if I want to get a good job. I'd love to work at the Institute of Mathematics like my dad because, due to his work at the institute, he has also been invited to teach in several universities in France. Alternatively, I can choose applied mathematics and work in finance for an international company. Furthermore, my mother said I also need soft skills like teamwork skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills to do either of those jobs. Luckily, my new school provides many extracurricular classes which I can take part in to relax and to pick up those skills.

Anyway, there's plenty of time for me to make detailed plans. I've decided to take a break for a while.

Wish you were here to go with me to Da Nang.

Best wishes,
Duong

1. Why is Jenny going to study at Queens’ College?

2. Why does Duong want to work in the Institute of Mathematics?

3. Duong intends to obtain ______.

4. What can be an example of “soft skills”?

5. The word “extracurricular” mostly means ______.