Pregunta 1
Pregunta 1 · D4Bloom: RememberDiscussing high-level career goals.
A calling is a strong urge toward a particular way of life or career; a vocation.
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Respuesta correcta: B) calling
💡 Explicación
'Calling' is a common term for a job that a person feels destined or deeply motivated to do.
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Respuesta correcta: B) calling
- A) choreIncorrect. A chore is a routine task.
- B) callingCorrect. A calling is a profession that someone feels strongly about.
- C) burdenIncorrect. A burden is something heavy or difficult to bear.
- D) pastimeIncorrect. A pastime is a hobby.
💡 Explicación
'Calling' is a common term for a job that a person feels destined or deeply motivated to do.
Pregunta 2
Pregunta 2 · D4Bloom: UnderstandHypothetical career path.
If I could choose any career, I would become an astronaut and explore the moon.
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Respuesta correcta: B) would become
💡 Explicación
The second conditional 'if + past simple, would + verb' is used to talk about an imaginary present or future.
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Respuesta correcta: B) would become
- A) will becomeIncorrect. Inconsistent with 'could'.
- B) would becomeCorrect. Second conditional for a hypothetical situation.
- C) becameIncorrect. Past simple.
- D) have becomeIncorrect. Present perfect.
💡 Explicación
The second conditional 'if + past simple, would + verb' is used to talk about an imaginary present or future.
Pregunta 3
Pregunta 3 · D4Bloom: ApplyReflecting on a past career decision.
I wish I had pursued my passion for music instead of choosing a more stable job.
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Respuesta correcta: D) had pursued
💡 Explicación
The structure 'wish + past perfect' is used to express regret about a past action or situation.
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Respuesta correcta: D) had pursued
- A) pursueIncorrect. Present tense.
- B) would pursueIncorrect. 'Wish + would' is for the future.
- C) pursuedIncorrect. Past simple.
- D) had pursuedCorrect. 'Wish + past perfect' for regrets about the past.
💡 Explicación
The structure 'wish + past perfect' is used to express regret about a past action or situation.
Pregunta 4
Pregunta 4 · D4Bloom: AnalyzeArticle about professional fulfillment.
Job satisfaction is often linked to a sense of purpose and the ability to utilize one's unique talents.
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Respuesta correcta: D) purpose
💡 Explicación
'Purpose' refers to the meaningful motivation behind one's professional activities.
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Respuesta correcta: D) purpose
- A) wealthIncorrect. While related for some, 'purpose' is the focus here.
- B) leisureIncorrect. Pastime/free time.
- C) statusIncorrect. Social position.
- D) purposeCorrect. Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created.
💡 Explicación
'Purpose' refers to the meaningful motivation behind one's professional activities.
Pregunta 5
Pregunta 5 · D6Bloom: EvaluateDiscussion on the "ideal" job.
The concept of a "dream job" is subjective, as what one person finds fulfilling, another might find tedious.
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Respuesta correcta: D) subjective
💡 Explicación
'Subjective' correctly identifies that the value of a job depends on the individual's personal perspective.
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Respuesta correcta: D) subjective
- A) universalIncorrect. Universal means the same for everyone.
- B) objectiveIncorrect. Objective means based on facts.
- C) mandatoryIncorrect. Mandatory means required.
- D) subjectiveCorrect. Subjective means based on personal feelings or tastes.
💡 Explicación
'Subjective' correctly identifies that the value of a job depends on the individual's personal perspective.
Pregunta 6
Pregunta 6 · D6Bloom: RememberDescribing a creative career.
An architect is a person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.
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Respuesta correcta: B) architect
💡 Explicación
'Architect' is the specific title for a professional who designs buildings.
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Respuesta correcta: B) architect
- A) engineerIncorrect. Engineers focus more on the technical/structural aspects.
- B) architectCorrect. Architects design the aesthetic and functional layout of buildings.
- C) plumberIncorrect. Installs water systems.
- D) carpenterIncorrect. Builds things with wood.
💡 Explicación
'Architect' is the specific title for a professional who designs buildings.
Pregunta 7
Pregunta 7 · D6Bloom: UnderstandExpressing a future ambition.
By the time she is thirty, she hopes to have established her own photography studio.
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Respuesta correcta: A) to have established
💡 Explicación
The perfect infinitive 'to have established' indicates that the goal will be a completed achievement by the specified time.
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Respuesta correcta: A) to have established
- A) to have establishedCorrect. Perfect infinitive for a completed action in the future.
- B) establishIncorrect. Simple infinitive.
- C) establishingIncorrect. Gerund.
- D) establishedIncorrect. Past participle.
💡 Explicación
The perfect infinitive 'to have established' indicates that the goal will be a completed achievement by the specified time.
Pregunta 8
Pregunta 8 · D6Bloom: ApplyDescribing a difficult but rewarding career.
Working in emergency medicine can be incredibly rewarding, although it is often very stressful.
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Respuesta correcta: B) rewarding
💡 Explicación
'Rewarding' is the appropriate adjective for a job that provides a deep sense of personal satisfaction.
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Respuesta correcta: B) rewarding
- A) lucrativeIncorrect. Focuses on making money.
- B) rewardingCorrect. Rewarding means providing satisfaction or giving a sense of worth.
- C) monotonousIncorrect. Monotonous means boring.
- D) redundantIncorrect. Redundant means unnecessary.
💡 Explicación
'Rewarding' is the appropriate adjective for a job that provides a deep sense of personal satisfaction.
Pregunta 9
Pregunta 9 · D6Bloom: AnalyzeReporting someone's career plans.
He said that he was going to apply for his dream job at the tech company.
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Respuesta correcta: B) was
💡 Explicación
In reported speech, we change 'is going to' to 'was going to' when the reporting verb is in the past.
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Respuesta correcta: B) was
- A) isIncorrect. Backshifted from 'is' to 'was' in reported speech.
- B) wasCorrect. Past tense of 'to be' used in reported speech.
- C) has beenIncorrect. Present perfect.
- D) will beIncorrect. Future tense.
💡 Explicación
In reported speech, we change 'is going to' to 'was going to' when the reporting verb is in the past.
Pregunta 10
Pregunta 10 · D6Bloom: EvaluateCritique of "hustle culture".
The article suggests that the obsession with "hustle culture" can lead people to sacrifice their mental health for the sake of career advancement.
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Respuesta correcta: C) sacrifice
💡 Explicación
'Sacrifice' accurately describes the act of giving up something important (health) to achieve something else (career).
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Respuesta correcta: C) sacrifice
- A) enhanceIncorrect. Hustle culture usually harms mental health.
- B) ignoreIncorrect. While people might ignore their health, the text uses 'sacrifice' to show the cost.
- C) sacrificeCorrect. To sacrifice means to give up something valued for something else considered more important.
- D) celebrateIncorrect. Sacrifice is not celebration.
💡 Explicación
'Sacrifice' accurately describes the act of giving up something important (health) to achieve something else (career).
Pregunta 11
Pregunta 11 · D8Bloom: RememberJob application process.
A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience.
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Respuesta correcta: D) cover letter
💡 Explicación
'Cover letter' is the professional term for the introductory letter sent with a resume.
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Respuesta correcta: D) cover letter
- A) scriptIncorrect. A script is for a play.
- B) transcriptIncorrect. A transcript shows grades.
- C) warrantIncorrect. A legal document.
- D) cover letterCorrect. Standard job application document.
💡 Explicación
'Cover letter' is the professional term for the introductory letter sent with a resume.
Pregunta 12
Pregunta 12 · D8Bloom: UnderstandDescribing a necessary skill for many dream jobs.
Public speaking is a skill that takes years of practice to master.
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Respuesta correcta: C) to master
💡 Explicación
The infinitive 'to master' is used to express the goal of the practice.
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Respuesta correcta: C) to master
- A) masteringIncorrect. Infinitive needed after 'to'.
- B) masterIncorrect. Base form without 'to'.
- C) to masterCorrect. Infinitive 'to master' follows 'years of practice'.
- D) masteredIncorrect. Past participle.
💡 Explicación
The infinitive 'to master' is used to express the goal of the practice.
Pregunta 13
Pregunta 13 · D8Bloom: ApplyDiscussing career paths.
Many people choose a career path that aligns with their personal values and beliefs.
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Respuesta correcta: C) aligns with
💡 Explicación
'Aligns with' is the standard phrasal verb for showing harmony or agreement between two things.
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Respuesta correcta: C) aligns with
- A) conflicts withIncorrect. Most people prefer to avoid conflict with their values.
- B) ignoresIncorrect. Ignoring values usually leads to dissatisfaction.
- C) aligns withCorrect. 'Align with' means to be in agreement or accord with.
- D) replacesIncorrect. Values usually inform the career, not the other way around.
💡 Explicación
'Aligns with' is the standard phrasal verb for showing harmony or agreement between two things.
Pregunta 14
Pregunta 14 · D8Bloom: AnalyzeMixed conditional about career preparation.
If she had taken that internship last year, she would have more opportunities now.
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Respuesta correcta: D) would have
💡 Explicación
The mixed conditional (if + past perfect, would + verb) connects a past hypothetical with a present situation.
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Respuesta correcta: D) would have
- A) will haveAfter "would" the past participle is required: the form is "would have", never "would will have".
- B) hadIncorrect. Past tense.
- C) would hadA modal verb takes the bare infinitive, so "would had" is wrong; the correct pair is "would have".
- D) would haveCorrect. Mixed conditional (past action, present result).
💡 Explicación
The mixed conditional (if + past perfect, would + verb) connects a past hypothetical with a present situation.
Pregunta 15
Pregunta 15 · D8Bloom: EvaluateConclusion of an article on career changes.
The article concludes that it is never too late to pivot and pursue a new career that brings you joy.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) pivot
💡 Explicación
'Pivot' is a popular professional term for making a significant change in career direction.
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Respuesta correcta: B) pivot
- A) stagnateIncorrect. Stagnate means to stop moving.
- B) pivotCorrect. To pivot means to change direction.
- C) quitIncorrect. While it involves quitting the old job, 'pivot' better describes the move to a new one.
- D) declineIncorrect. Decline means to refuse.
💡 Explicación
'Pivot' is a popular professional term for making a significant change in career direction.
Pregunta 16
Pregunta 16 · D8Bloom: RememberDefinition of an entrepreneur.
An entrepreneur is a person who sets up a business, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) entrepreneur
💡 Explicación
'Entrepreneur' is the specific term for someone who starts and manages their own business.
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Respuesta correcta: B) entrepreneur
- A) employeeIncorrect. Employees work for others.
- B) entrepreneurCorrect. This is the definition of the term.
- C) customerIncorrect. Customers buy products.
- D) internIncorrect. Interns are trainees.
💡 Explicación
'Entrepreneur' is the specific term for someone who starts and manages their own business.
Pregunta 17
Pregunta 17 · D10Bloom: UnderstandRecommendation for professional development.
It is recommended that you attend workshops to stay current in your field.
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Respuesta correcta: C) attend
💡 Explicación
The base form 'attend' is used in the subjunctive mood after verbs like 'recommend'.
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Respuesta correcta: C) attend
- A) attendsIncorrect. Not used in formal subjunctive.
- B) to attendIncorrect. Doesn't fit the 'that' clause.
- C) attendCorrect. Subjunctive mood after 'recommended'.
- D) attendingIncorrect. Gerund.
💡 Explicación
The base form 'attend' is used in the subjunctive mood after verbs like 'recommend'.
Pregunta 18
Pregunta 18 · D10Bloom: ApplyDescribing a visionary professional.
A visionary leader is someone who has clear ideas about what should happen or be done in the future.
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Respuesta correcta: A) visionary
💡 Explicación
'Visionary' is the appropriate adjective for a leader with a strong, forward-thinking plan.
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Respuesta correcta: A) visionary
- A) visionaryCorrect. A visionary looks to the future with imagination.
- B) cautiousIncorrect. Focuses on avoiding risk.
- C) reactionaryIncorrect. Reacts against change.
- D) passiveIncorrect. Passive means inactive.
💡 Explicación
'Visionary' is the appropriate adjective for a leader with a strong, forward-thinking plan.
Pregunta 19
Pregunta 19 · D10Bloom: AnalyzeDescribing a long-term professional pursuit.
By next year, he will have been working as a pilot for a decade.
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Respuesta correcta: A) will have been working
💡 Explicación
The future perfect continuous 'will have been working' describes the duration of an action at a future time.
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Respuesta correcta: A) will have been working
- A) will have been workingCorrect. Future perfect continuous for duration up to a future point.
- B) will workIncorrect. Simple future.
- C) worksIncorrect. Present simple.
- D) has been workingIncorrect. Present perfect continuous.
💡 Explicación
The future perfect continuous 'will have been working' describes the duration of an action at a future time.
Pregunta 20
Pregunta 20 · D10Bloom: EvaluateFinal thought on success.
Ultimately, true professional success is measured by the impact you have on others and the integrity you maintain.
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Respuesta correcta: A) integrity
💡 Explicación
'Integrity' refers to the moral character that is essential for true, long-lasting success.
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Respuesta correcta: A) integrity
- A) integrityCorrect. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
- B) wealthIncorrect. The text contrasts external measures with internal ones.
- C) greedIncorrect. Greedy is negative.
- D) lazinessIncorrect. Laziness doesn't lead to success.
💡 Explicación
'Integrity' refers to the moral character that is essential for true, long-lasting success.