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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