Education Advanced
Choosing a University
1. Are you a good or bad student? Why?
2. What do you think are the most and the least important subjects for students to learn?
3. Are you good at studying on your own? Why or why not?
Mark: Hey, have you started thinking about which ______________ you want to go to?
Julie: Yeah I have been, but it's kind of overwhelming. There are so many ___________.
Mark: I know, I'm having a hard time deciding myself. Any preferences or ideas about what you want to study?
Julie: I'm leaning towards __________ or economics. Still figuring it out though.
Mark: Yes, I can't make up my mind either. Have you looked into specific universities and what _____________ they offer?
Julie: I've been researching a bit. I'm considering a few options, but it's tough to decide.
Mark: I get it. Location can also be important. Do you want to stay close to home or __________ a new city?
Julie: I'm thinking about going somewhere new and experiencing a different ________________, you know?
Mark: That sounds exciting. What about extracurricular activities or campus life? Any preferences there?
Julie: I want a university with plenty to do. Somewhere I can focus on ____________ but also enjoy clubs or sports.
Mark: Smart choice. And have you talked to any seniors or counselors for advice?
Julie: Yeah, I've spoken to a few seniors. They gave some helpful tips about choosing the right fit.
Mark: Great! It's a big decision, but take your time. What do you find most important in ____________ your choice?
Julie: Probably the quality of the program, the campus atmosphere, and maybe the overall reputation of the university.
Mark: Yes, I agree. It's all about finding the _________________ for you. Good luck with your decision!
Thanks! I'm still planning but I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually.
Mark: Hey, have you started thinking about which university you want to go to?
Julie: Yeah I have been, but it's kind of overwhelming. There are so many choices.
Mark: I know, I'm having a hard time deciding myself. Any preferences or ideas about what you want to study?
Julie: I'm leaning towards business or economics. Still figuring it out though.
Mark: Yes, I can't make up my mind either. Have you looked into specific universities and what programs they offer?
Julie: I've been researching a bit. I'm considering a few options, but it's tough to decide.
Mark: I get it. Location can also be important. Do you want to stay close to home or explore a new city?
Julie: I'm thinking about going somewhere new and experiencing a different environment, you know?
Mark: That sounds exciting. What about extracurricular activities or campus life? Any preferences there?
Julie: I want a university with plenty to do. Somewhere I can focus on studies but also enjoy clubs or sports.
Mark: Smart choice. And have you talked to any seniors or counselors for advice?
Julie: Yeah, I've spoken to a few seniors. They gave some helpful tips about choosing the right fit.
Mark: Great! It's a big decision, but take your time. What do you find most important in influencing your choice?
Julie: Probably the quality of the program, the campus atmosphere, and maybe the overall reputation of the university.
Mark: Yes, I agree. It's all about finding the right fit for you. Good luck with your decision!
Thanks! I'm still planning but I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually.
1. Which programs is Julie considering studying?
2. Who has Julie talked to for advice?
3. Which main ideas are influencing Julie’s decision on choosing a university?
4. Does Julie want to stay close to home or go somewhere new?
1. Business or Economics.
2. A few seniors.
3. The quality of the program, the campus atmosphere, and the reputation of the university.
4. She wants to explore somewhere new.
1. Did you go to university? What did you like and dislike about it? If not, do you want to go to university?
2. Do you think everyone should go to university/college? Why or why not?
3. Is university or college expensive or affordable in your country?
4. Should university/college be free for students? Why or why not?
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Overwhelming: Intense or overpowering, often describing a feeling of being burdened or stressed.
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Make up my mind: To decide or reach a conclusion about something.
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Tough: Difficult or challenging, requiring strength or resilience.
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Atmosphere: The mood or feeling in a particular place, often influenced by the surroundings or events.
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Extracurricular activities: Activities pursued outside of regular academic curriculum, such as clubs, sports, or volunteer work.
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Reputation: The general opinion or estimation of someone or something based on their past behavior, achievements, or characteristics.
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Environment: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
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Step 1: Introduce the topic of going to school. Talk about what people usually do on a school day. Introduce words like subjects, recess, projects, assignments, extracurricular activities, dormitory, campus, etc.
Step 2: Have the students discuss the warm-up questions. Ask for some answers after they are done.
Step 3: Play the audio. Have your students listen and fill in the missing words in the script.
Step 4: Have the students complete the vocabulary worksheet before or after the listening. This will depend on teacher preferences.
Step 5: Let the students discuss the discussion questions and elicit answers from them after they are done. You should get them to use the vocabulary in their discussions.