Unit 5. Higher education

UNIT 5

HIGHER EDUCATION

Part A
READING
VOCABULARY
1. campus (n) : khuoõn vieõn trửụứng ẹaùi Hoùc
2. explain (v) : giaỷi thớch
explain TO Sb ABOUT St
? explanation (n)
3. fight back tear = try not to cry
at home
4. feel : caỷm thaỏy thoaỷi maựi nhử ụỷ nhaứ
relaxed
5. have a light on (off) : mụỷ (taột) ủeứn
6. daunt (v)
?daunting (a) = discouraging
# encouraging = discourage : naỷn loứng

7. scare (v)
Be scare OF sb/st
? scary(a) = frightening
8. to blame (sb) FOR + V-ing
9. challenge (v,n) : thử thách
? challenging (a)
10. thoroughly (adv) = completely
11. creativity (n) = the ability to creare sth : sự sáng tạo
? creative (a)
12. to exist (v)
? existence (n)
13. agency (n) : co quan, văn phòng đại diện
14. candidate (n) : ứng viên, thí sinh
Before you read
Work in pair. Ask and answer the question


1.How do you say in English the names of the universities?

2.What university would you like to apply for and why?
While you read

Three students talk about their first impressions of university life.
Read the passages, and then do the tasks that follow.

Sarah
On the first weekend I went out with my new friends, walking around campus. It was exciting, thinking how I was at college, meeting people who could become good friends of mine. The most exciting thing was that I didn`t have to explain to my parents where I was going, who with, or what time I`d be home!
On Saturday night, I followed my roommate to a party. The people at the party were busy playing some game, and no one seemed to notice my existence. I suddenly felt so lonely. Fighting back tears, I ran back to my room, thinking I would never feel at home at college.
Ellen
My roommate left the window open all the time, even when it was 10 degrees Celsius out, and went to bed at 10 every night. When she got sick after midterms, she blamed my typing and having a light on while she was trying to sleep.
At first, college was a little daunting. I graduated from a small school. After seeing the same people over and over for many years, it was amazing, but a little scary, to be in a place where it seemed like I never saw the same person twice.
Brenden
The first year at college was probably the best and most challenging year of my life. Academically, I enjoyed it thoroughly. Taking part in the Advanced Engineering project gave me a chance to use my creativity and knowledge to help society.
Socially, I made lots of new friend both through engineering and living at St John`s College on campus. The social calendar of the colleges provides plenty of opportunities to meet non-engineering students as well as other engineers, many of whom have become my best mates.
? Task 1. Complete the following sentences, using the right forms of the word in the box.

campus blame scary challenge amazing


The new library war built in the centre of the campus.
They blame the rise in oil prices for the big increase in inflation.
That’s the scary story I’ve ever heard.
Intelligent boys like to study something if it really challenge them.
The new car goes at an amazing.

 Task 2. Find out who:

a. attended a party on the first weekend college,
b. didn’t get on very well with the roommate.
c. was not used to meeting different people every day at college.
d. liked having a chance to be creative
e. was very excited about going to college.
f. enjoy the first year at college.
Sarah: (1) a (2) e
Ellen: (3) b (4) c
Brenden: (5) d (6) f
 Task 3. Answer the following questions.
1.What did Sarah do on the first weekend?
On the first weekend she went out with her new friends, walking around campus.
2.Why did Sarah feel so lonely at the party?
Because the people at the party were busy playing some game. And no one seemed to notice her existence.
3.What problems did Ellen have with her roommate?
Her roommate left the window open all the time, even when it was 10 degrees Celsius out, and went to bed at 10 every night. When she got sick after midterms, she blamed typing and having a light on while she was trying to sleep.
4.What did Brenden think about his first year at college?
The first year at college was probably the best and most challenging year of his life.
5.What does the social calendar of the colleges provide him?
The social calendar of the colleges provides plenty of opportunities to meet non-engineering students as well as other engineers, many of whom have become his best mates.

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ĐH GIAO THÔNG TÂY NAM-TRUNG QUỐC
ĐH TOKYO-NHẬT BẢN
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SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITIES