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Luyện tập: Bài viết và báo cáo - 2

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What's an Apprentice?


As everyone knows, opportunities in the skilled trades are set to explode in the next five to ten years.


Many skilled trades train workers through apprenticeships - new workers spend up to 80% of their days learning on the job, and only 20% in the classroom. This is accomplished through being paired with an expert in the trade who will guide the apprentice through their learning process.


Many countries have developed special ””pre-apprenticeship”” secondary school programs. If you are in high school, by participating in these programs you can learn job skills and earn credits towards your apprenticeship before you even graduate. Apprenticeships range from auto mechanics to cabinetmaking, construction, and pastry making


1. What is an apprentice according to this article?




2. How can high school students earn credits towards their apprenticeships?




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From: Mary Unger [m_unger@pdc.com]

To: Tina Barkley [t_barkley@pdc.com]

Subject: Presentation

Sent: May 4, 10:20:07 A.M.


Dear Tina,


I wanted to get back to you about the presentation on Thursday. As of now, 23 people have responded. I expect a few more people to show up at the last minute.


We're still planning on holding the lecture in room 240B. I'll make sure we have at least 30 chairs set up. I was also planning to make photocopies of my presentation slides in case anyone would like a copy.


Sincerely,

Mary Unger


Outreach Director

Payton Daniels Corporation


3. What does Tina Barkley find out regarding the presentation?




4. What does Mary Unger say she will do?




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5. Which feature does the Versatile Sports Coat have?




6. Which color is the Versatile Sports Coat NOT available in?




7. How much does the Versatile Sports Coat now cost?




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8. Who is this advertisement likely targeting?




9. What experience does the Savvy Shoppers NOT have?




10. How do clients get their clothes from the Savvy Shoppers?