Unemployment is a Global Problem

2,500 young Italians compete for one job

Around a third of young Italians are out of work.

For some, going the distance in their job search means taking a special bus up and down the country to reach interviews.

They're all competing for the same job – and only one of them will succeed.

Video journalist: Sofia Bettiza

http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-43007377/2500-young-italians-compete-for-one-job

Brazilian economy

Brazil is one of what we call the 'BRIC' countries, along with Russia, India and China. Many people believe these economies will play a big role in beating the global financial crisis.

These countries are attracting a lot of foreign investors. But is Brazil a good place to invest your money? Rob and Grace talk about making money and teach some business-related vocabulary.

This week's question:

What's the name of the Brazilian currency? Is it:

a) the Brazilian peso
b) the real
c) the guarani

Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

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notes

pieces of paper money

at a crossroads

(here) at a point in time when it could do well, but a lot needs to change first

anti-inflation

against inflation; inflation is the continuous increase in prices of goods and services

to build on

to use success to do things and become even more successful

interest rates

percentage a bank or company pays you when you give them your money, or the amount it charges you when you borrow from them

profit

money you earn after you pay costs

risky

dangerous; having the possibility of something bad happening

For postgraduates

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Career

1.  Most people spend a third of their lives at work and more time with their colleagues than with their families or friends. Therefore, it is important that people enjoy their work as much as possible: and enjoying work means choosing the right career in the first place.
2. Choosing a profession is a whole process that begins with a dream and continues through education. In the life of every young person, there are always older people with a share of responsibility. Parents, friends and teachers can all have a big influence on a person's future choice of profession.
3. When planning your future career, it is important to look at how realistic your choice is, to gather as much information as possible to have a full picture of what the job you want to do. Maybe you tend to think that everything depends on luck and circumstance, but in reality, most situations are predictable and can go the way you want them.

Укажите, какой части текста (1, 2, 3) соответствует следующая информация: Older people have influence on young man’s choice of profession.

Определите, является ли утверждение “The realistic view on future profession is very important”верным (‘true’, ‘false’, ‘not in text’).

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Choosing a Profession

World Professions

My future occupation