G11 U7 Getting started

Read the conversation again. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

1. 1. School-leavers only have the option of academic education.

• True

• False

Read the conversation again. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

1. 2. Good grades at school can help students get into university.

• True

• False

Read the conversation again. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

1. 3. Vocational schools are for those who want to develop job skills.

• True

• False

Read the conversation again. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

1. 4. Nam wants to work at his father’s car repair shop after leaving school.

• True

• False

Find phrases in the conversation that mean the following.

1. 1. an event at which students can talk to representatives of universities or vocational schools about their study options.

2. Hint: e ______ f____ (the number of underscores is not the same as the number of letters)

Find phrases in the conversation that mean the following.

1. 2. an exam that someone takes to be accepted into a school or university

2. Hint: e _____ e____ (the number of underscores is not the same as the number of letters)

Find phrases in the conversation that mean the following.

1. 3. studying at school or university to gain knowledge and develop thinking skills

2. Hint: a _____ e____ (the number of underscores is not the same as the number of letters)

Find phrases in the conversation that mean the following.

1. 4. a place that teaches skills needed for particular jobs

2. Hint: v_____ s____ (the number of underscores is not the same as the number of letters)

Complete the sentences using phrases from the conversation.

1. 1. ______________ several biology competitions, Mai wants to study biology and become a scientist.

Complete the sentences using phrases from the conversation.

1. 2. Mai's mum still regrets not ______________ to university.