Discussing Future Careers
Sam and Amy are in their final year of secondary school. They are discussing their career
plans…
Sam: Hi, Amy! I can’t believe this is our last year of school! Have you thought about your
future career?
Amy: Yes, I’ve been thinking about it a lot recently. I’m planning to go to the University of
York to study business management.
Sam: Sounds ambitious! I can see you running your own business some day!
Amy: Really? Well, that’s my goal. I’ve always been interested in business and I’m good at
managing my finances too. In the future, I want to be financially well-off rather than just
living from hand to mouth.
Sam: Me too – who wouldn’t? Well, I believe you’ll achieve your goals because I know how
determined and hard-working you are.
Amy: Thanks for the encouragement! Have you thought about your future career?
Sam: Well, I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but I haven’t decided yet… I’m thinking
about taking a gap year to help me figure out what I want to do.
Amy: Or you could see the careers advisor to explore different options? By the end of this
year, you should have a clearer idea of what you want to do…
Sam: Yes - I’ll do that and if I still can’t decide, then I’ll take a gap year.
Amy: Well good luck and keep me posted!
Sam: I will. Good luck to you too!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To set about | To start to do something. |
| Future |
To look ahead | To think about what might happen in the future. | I’m trying to look ahead to see how I can expand the business. | Future |
To think ahead | To think about what might happen in the future | It’s time to think ahead and plan what we are going to do this year. | Future |
To carry something
out
| To do or complete something | I’m planning to carry out more research on digital technology for learning. | Future |
To look forward to | To be exciting about something that is going to happen. | I’m really looking forward to going on holiday this summer. | Future |