Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 25 to 34. T…
Câu 1: it persists despite the availability of a significant graduate talent pool. Câu 2: A fundamental disconnect exists between educational output and the technical needs of the industry.. Câu 3: dishonor. Câu 4: The lack of competitive salaries compared to consultancy roles.. Câu 5: prospective recruits. Câu 6: Resolving the misalignment requires comprehensive, lifelong strategies instead of fragmented, small-scale efforts.. Câu 7: a widespread assumption that belies the sector s professional complexities. Câu 8: Entry-level positions are often inaccessible to the very demographic they are intended for.. Câu 9: [II]. Câu 10: Overcoming the green skills gap requires aligning education with industry and reforming recruitment perceptions..
Chi tiết câu hỏi
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 25 to 34.
The United Kingdom is currently dealing with a serious green skills gap, a structural bottleneck that threatens the transition toward a circular economy and the attainment of net-zero targets. Despite the existence of a substantial pool of hundreds of thousands of unemployed graduates, a stark misalignment persists between academic output and industry requirements. This discrepancy is exacerbated by an ageing workforce and an increasing demand for advanced digital and data capabilities; yet, the sector remains hamstrung by its inability to effectively bridge this green skills gap between available talent and evolving technical requirements[I].
This deficit is rooted in multifaceted barriers to entry, chief among them being a pervasive reputational stigma. The waste management sector is frequently misconstrued as a domain of manual labour rather than a hub for professional consultancy, compliance, and technological innovation. Consequently, many high-calibre candidates overlook these career pathways, deterred by a lack of visibility and the daunting "experience trap" - whereby entry-level roles paradoxically demand beforehand work experience.[II]Furthermore, the long and uncertain nature of graduate recruitment processes often drives prospective recruits away from environmental sectors beforetheycan secure a foothold[III].
Addressing this disconnect necessitates a holistic, whole-career approach rather than piecemeal interventions.[IV]While intern programmes and practical placements offer vital channels for entry, long-term success hinges on robust collaboration between academia, industry, and regulators. Strategic initiatives, such as those identifying future-facing skills in artificial intelligence and resource efficiency, aim to recalibrate educational provisions with actual industry demand. Ultimately, unless the sector can successfully demystify its roles and narrow the green skills gap, the structural reform required for a sustainable future will remain frustratingly out of reach.
According to paragraph 1, the "green skills gap" in the United Kingdom is described as a paradox because .
it persists despite the availability of a significant graduate talent pool
academic output has successfully met industry requirements for a circular economy
it has speeded up the attainment of net-zero targets despite structural bottlenecks
the growing demand for digital data has outpaced the aging workforce's capabilities
Lời giải
Nghịch lý nằm ở chỗ trong khi có hàng trăm nghìn sinh viên tốt nghiệp đang thất nghiệp (nguồn tài năng sẵn có), ngành công nghiệp vẫn thiếu hụt kỹ năng xanh trầm trọng.
Which of the following best summarises paragraph 1?
Structural bottlenecks are primarily caused by the existing talent pool failing to satisfy industry imperatives.
Attaining net-zero targets is impossible without first addressing the aging workforce in the UK.
Digital and data capabilities are the only factors currently impeding the green sector.
A fundamental disconnect exists between educational output and the technical needs of the industry.
Lời giải
Đoạn 1 tập trung phản ánh sự thiếu sự ăn khớp (misalignment) giữa những gì được đào tạo ở trường đại học và nhu cầu kỹ thuật thực tế của doanh nghiệp.
The word stigma in paragraph 2 mostly means .
difficulty
priority
belief
dishonor
Lời giải
Từ "stigma" mang sắc thái tiêu cực mạnh về danh tiếng (sự kỳ thị, vết nhơ). "Dishonor" (sự hổ thẹn, mất danh dự) phản ánh đúng tính chất tiêu cực này khi nói về việc ngành rác thải bị coi thường.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as a factor preventing candidates from entering the sector?
Misconceptions regarding the professional and innovative nature of the work.
A lack of clarity regarding the professional opportunities available to graduates.
The lack of competitive salaries compared to consultancy roles.
Recruitment cycles that are perceived as being overly long or unpredictable.
Lời giải
Đoạn 2 liệt kê: sự hiểu sai về tính chất công việc (A), thiếu sự hiển thị/nhận diện cơ hội (B), và quy trình tuyển dụng dài/không chắc chắn (D). Vấn đề lương bổng (C) không hề được đề cập.
The wordtheyin paragraph 2 refers to .
environmental sectors
recruitment processes
prospective recruits
entry-level roles
Lời giải
Đại từ "they" thay thế cho danh từ "prospective recruits" (những người ứng tuyển tiềm năng) đang cố gắng tìm chỗ đứng trong ngành.
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
Resolving the misalignment requires comprehensive, lifelong strategies instead of fragmented, small-scale efforts.
Not until piecemeal interventions are abandoned can the sector adopt a holistic approach to career development.
A holistic approach is necessary to ensure that piecemeal interventions do not threaten long-term success.
Only by focusing on separate, individual interventions can the whole-career disconnect be properly addressed.
Lời giải
"Holistic, whole-career approach" tương đồng với "comprehensive, lifelong strategies". "Piecemeal interventions" tương đồng với "fragmented, small-scale efforts".
According to the passage, the view that the waste management sector is a domain of manual labour is mentioned as .
a strategic branding choice to attract high-calibre candidates
a structural requirement for the transition to a sustainable future
a pervasive industry perception reflecting the sector's traditional operational focus
a widespread assumption that belies the sector's professional complexities
Lời giải
Bài đọc nêu rõ đây là một sự hiểu sai (misconstrued) phổ biến, nó che giấu đi những khía cạnh chuyên môn phức tạp thực sự của ngành.
Which of the following can be inferred from the discussion of the "experience trap"?
Young graduates are unwilling to accept entry-level roles due to a lack of professional exposure.
The industry prioritizes practical manual labour over professional consultancy experience.
Entry-level positions are often inaccessible to the very demographic they are intended for.
Prior professional exposure is only valuable if gained within the circular economy.
Lời giải
"Bẫy kinh nghiệm" chỉ việc các công việc dành cho người mới bắt đầu lại yêu cầu phải có kinh nghiệm từ trước, điều này khiến sinh viên mới tốt nghiệp không thể tiếp cận được.
Where in the passage does the following sentence best fit? "This negative perception creates a psychological barrier that prevents top-tier students from even considering environmental engineering."
[I]
[II]
[III]
[IV]
Lời giải
Câu này giải thích hệ quả tâm lý của sự hiểu sai về ngành. Vị trí [II] là phù hợp nhất sau khi nêu sự hiểu lầm và trước khi nói về việc ứng viên bỏ qua ngành.
Which of the following best summarises the passage?
Overcoming the green skills gap requires aligning education with industry and reforming recruitment perceptions.
The UK's green transition is failing primarily because graduates lack the digital skills required for AI.
Securing structural reform for a sustainable future requires successfully demystifying all professional industry roles.
The sector must abandon its focus on professional consultancy to attract the unemployed graduate pool.
Lời giải
Bài viết bao quát hai vấn đề chính: sự lệch pha trong đào tạo và những rào cản về định kiến, đồng thời đề xuất giải pháp đồng bộ.
