Grade 11 (New): Unit 7 - Language

Unit 7: Further Education

Language

VOCABULARY

1. Complete the following simplified diagram of Viet Nam’s education system with the appropriate words from the box.

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(1) ...... 3 years

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(2) ...... 5 years

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(3) ...... 4 years

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(4) ...... 3 years

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(5) ...... and

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(6) ...... 3 years (or more)

2. Complete the following sentences with words from the conversation in GETTING STARTED.

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1. .......... courses should teach practical skills in addition to critical thinking.

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2. When a student enters a college or university, he / she has to choose a main subject of study, which is called .......

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3. Specialised ........ courses such as design and cooking are very popular.

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4. Students with bachelor's degrees can pursue .......... education to get master's or doctoral degrees.

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5. Higher education students need to have ...... skills so that they can analyse a problem scientifically.

PRONUNCIATION

1. Listen and repeat the following questions from the conversation in GETTING STARTED. Pay attention to the intonation of yes-no and wh-questions.

• 1. What are you looking for?

  2. What is further education?

  3. How are they different?/

  4. Will that lead to a bachelor's degree? /

  5. What are your plans for the future?

2. Listen and repeat with the correct intonation. Then practise saying the sentences with a partner.

• 1. How much does it cost to study in Singapore? ↷  

  2. What types of programmes does the university provide? ↷  

  3. Where can I apply for scholarships to study overseas? ↷  

  4. When should I send my application form? ↷  

  5. How can I apply for a scholarship? ↷

GRAMMAR

1. Read the conversation in GETTING STARTED again. Find the time expressions used with the verb forms below. 

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Verb forms

1. have been searching

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2. have been thinking

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3. have travelled

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Verb forms

4. have... been

2. Put the verb in each sentence in the present perfect continuous. 

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1. Why don't you take a break? You ------ (surf) the Internet all day.

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2. When you travel to Thailand, you can stay at my uncle's flat. He ...... (live) in Bangkok since he got married.

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3. Nam's brother graduated from college last month and ..... (look) for a job.

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4. Kevin's friends ...... (study) in Australia for a year. Their course will end in June.

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5. Professor Richards, who is Dean of the Foreign Languages Faculty, ...... (teach) in this university for more than ten years.

3. Choose the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.

Multiple Choice

1. I ....... three books on vocational training to complete this project.

• have read

• have been reading

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2. I ....... a report on further education since last Monday. I will finish it this Sunday.

• have read

• have been reading

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3. .... for the scholarship to study in Singapore?

• Have you applied

• Have you been applying

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4. I .... for the university's reply about entry requirements for a whole week. I hope to receive it soon.

• have waited

• have been waiting

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5. Prof. Wilson ...... the same seminar to students for the last 12 years.

• has given

• has been giving

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6. I .... why so many young people want to study abroad.

• have never understood

• have never been understanding