E. Speaking
• Everyday English
I. Choose the correct response. Then practise the short exchanges in pairs.
1. A: Why do students take a gap year? |
B: a/ They want to gain experience. b/ They want to continue their education. |
2. A: Studying abroad costs a lot of money. |
B: a/ You should surf for more information. b/ You should apply for scholarships. |
3. A: I’ll go to college after high school. |
B: a/ Good for you. I go to a technical college. b/ Do you want to get a job soon? |
4. A: How about a credit-based course? |
B: a/ It takes more time to complete the course. b/ It’s the best choice for US now. |
5. A: I’d like to join in the student exchange programme. |
B: a/ Wow. You can travel to several countries. b/ Does your school have such a programme? |
6. A: Have you ever used the cloud? |
B: a/ Yes, I used it when I forgot my USB. b/ Yes, it was a day of nice weather. |
7. A: My uncle is a worker, but he wants to follow higher education. |
B: a/ He can work on his own at home. b/I think he can take distance education. |
8. A: Do you like cloud learning? |
B: a/ I prefer campus life with social activities. b/ Yes, face-to-face teaching and learning is the best choice. |
9. A: My brother follows postgraduate education when he gets a BA degree. |
B: a/ He should study them at the same time. b/ He should gain some experience first. |
10. A: Nam tries to get seven credits this year. |
B: a/ I think he shouldn’t push himself hard. b/I think he tries to pass the entrance exam. |
7. UNIT 7. Education options for school-leavers