LISTENING
(First Certificate Expert, New Edition, Coursebook, CD 1, track 7) A. You will hear a radio discussion in which two students are talking about their first few weeks in higher education. First discuss these questions. 1) How does being at college/university differ from being at school? 2) What are the advantages and disadvantages of continuing your education rather than getting a job?
B. Listen again. For questions 1-5, choose the best answer a, b or c. 1) What advice does Leanne give about getting to know people in the first weeks at university? a Join lots of sports clubs. b Try not to judge people on first impressions. c Make friends with people studying the same subject as you.
2) What does Harry regret about his first two weeks at college? a not going out enough b not doing more work c not saving his money
3) Leanne was able to manage financially at university by a living at home b getting a part time job c Finding ways of economizing
4) What is Harry’s view on attending lectures? a Don’t bother going b You should make detailed notes/ c They are useful as an introduction to the subject.
5) What do they both find difficult about working without supervision? a motivating yourself b not getting distracted c understanding the task
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