Unit 10 A Job for a Biologist
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| Lead In |
1. An American teenager in his blog comes up with the following questions:
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How would you answer these questions? What would you recommend this high school leaver?
Work in groups. The chart below will help you to brainstorm ideas.
| Job | Possible place of work | Advantages |
| 1. wildlife biologist | zoos, aquariums, national parks, museums, veterinary centres, non-profit agencies | in a great demand, well-paid, possibilities of overseas employment, challenging, |
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2. Sum up your ideas and share them with the rest of the class.
| Reading |
1. Give the Russian equivalent to the phrases on the list. Compare your list with a partner's. Use a dictionary if necessary.
| · daunting prospect | · academic or research career |
| · to be passionate about sth | · work environment |
| · a topic of current interest | · shortage of skills |
| · to opt to do a Master's (degree) | · to require a Master's-level qualification |
| · to broaden one's knowledge · to provide an opportunity | · to remain in touch with the scientific community |
| · to pursue a career | · taught/research-based degree |
| · creative profession | · educational techniques |
2. Read the text to find out more about possible career paths for biology graduates. Make notes under these headings.
§ Areas of employment
§ Skills required
§ Degrees/qualifications required
Next Step for Biology Graduates 
Where next?
Leaving university is an exciting but daunting prospect for most students. Everyone knows that with a biology degree on your CV the world is your oyster, but this does not mean that deciding what to do next is easy. There are, quite simply, so many options available. One of the first decisions you need to make is whether to continue studying.
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