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9 The next steps Extra practice 9.1 Vocabulary Verbs and prepositions: education 1 * Complete the sentences with the prepositions. for from in of on (x2) 1 I can’t concentrate ……… my work when it’s noisy in the classroom. 2 The university library is open 24 hours a day when students are preparing ……… their exams.

3 *** Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs and a preposition. graduate specialize 1 After ……………………………… university, Veronica plans to do a master’s degree and ……………………………… Computer Science.

3 A lot of my friends participate ……… sporting activities. 4 Marcus wants to study art, but his parents don’t approve ……… it. 5 Exercise is good for you. Everyone benefits ……… it. 6 Did anyone comment ……… your exam results?

prepare succeed 2 Louie spent a long time ……………………………… his interview yesterday. He must have made a good impression because he ……………………………… getting the job.

2 ** Complete the text with the verbs. benefit concentrate graduate search specialize succeed The final year at secondary school or college is an extremely busy time for students in the UK. Not only do they have to (1) ......................... on their A-levels, but they also have to decide which subject they would like to (2) ......................... in at university, (3) ......................... for an

benefit search 3 I ……………………………… something to do during my gap year at the moment. I don’t just want to travel the world. I want to do something useful which lots of people ……………………………… .

appropriate degree course and choose which university they would like to (4) ......................... from. With 150 universities in the UK alone, this isn’t easy. Attending university open days is something that students really (5) ......................... from at this time. Some courses require higher A-level grades than others so students must be realistic. If they don’t (6) ......................... in getting the grades they need, they have to find an alternative course quickly before the first semester begins!

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9 The next steps Extra practice 9.1 Grammar Revision 1 3 *** Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs.

1 * Choose the correct option. Ed11 THREAD STARTER: university choice

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Hi guys! I (1) ’ve had / had offers from two universities last week and right now I (2) ’m trying / try to decide which one to choose – Liverpool or London. The degree sounds great at Liverpool, but I (3) ’ve never been / never went there so I (4) ’m not knowing / don’t know what the city is actually like. I (5) was meeting / met some interesting people when I (6) was / had been visiting the university in London, but some people say that it’s better to study in a smaller city. I think it (7) ’s / ’ll be much more expensive for me to live in London. Does anyone have any advice?  reply ► 2 ** Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Zack

You look exhausted, Oliver. What on earth (1) …………………

decide do know leave look not succeed speak spend Henry re: degree choice

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Hi guys! I’m in Year 13 right now so this time next year I (1) ………………… home to go to university.  I (2) ………………… for a long time that I wanted to get a degree so I (3) ………………… forward to it. The only problem is that I have no idea what to study! I (4) ………………… some research online recently and I also (5) ………………… to a careers advisor last week, but I still can’t make up my mind! Last year, after I (6) ………………… a week in hospital, I (7) ………………… that I wanted to be a doctor. Then I found out how difficult it is to get onto a course. I’m sure I (8) ………………… in getting an offer! Can anyone give me any advice on what to study?  reply ►

(you / do)? Oliver I (2) ………………… (revise) all day. I (3) ………………… (start) at 8 a.m. and I (4) ………………… (not finish) one topic yet! I’m so stressed out. Zack

Well, I think you need to rest. You (5) ………………… (not remember) information if you don’t take regular breaks. Come and watch some TV.

Oliver No, I (6) ………………… (study) for a few more hours. In sixteen hours’ time, I (7) ………………… (sit) in the exam room. Zack

Well, just think, you (8) ………………… (finish) the exam by lunchtime, so you’ll be able to relax then!

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9 The next steps Extra practice 9.2 Vocabulary Adjectives: careers 1 * Complete the sentences with the adjectives. repetitive varied 1 Faye never gets bored at work because her job is so ……………… . As for me, I do the same thing all day long which I find very ……………… .

4 My job at a hotel involves working night shifts. I’m used to working challenging hours now, but it was very tiring at first. ………………… 5 I’m lucky to have a skilled job because I’m always eager to get out of bed on a Monday morning and go to work. ………………… 6 I’d rather do a rewarding job than an unskilled one. It suits me

badly-paid well-paid 2 As a young actor, my acting jobs are often ……………… . However, if I become famous in the future, I’ll find ……………… work a lot more

because I love acquiring new knowledge and skills. ………………… 3 *** Answer the questions. Give your reasons and use as many career adjectives as possible. 1 Would you rather be an airline pilot or a bank manager?

easily.

……………..…………………………………………………………………. academic unskilled 3 While I’m studying, I can only get ……………… weekend jobs. When I graduate, I’m going to apply for an ……………… job at the university. 2 ** The underlined adjectives are in the wrong sentences. Write them next to the correct sentences. 1 Melanie had a vocational day at work today. She had to deal with some difficult situations. ………………… 2 As a teacher, it’s so unsociable to help students to do well and to achieve their dreams. …………………

……………..…………………………………………………………………. 2 Do you think it’s worth spending years studying at university? ……………..…………………………………………………………………. ……………..…………………………………………………………………. 3 In order for you to be happy at work, what would your job have to be? ……………..…………………………………………………………………. ……………..…………………………………………………………………. 4 How would you feel about working night shifts? ……………..…………………………………………………………………. ……………..………………………………………………………………….

3 My cousin is a brilliant veterinary nurse because he’s very motivating at looking after animals. …………………

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9 The next steps Extra practice 9.2 Grammar Revision 2 1 * Complete the sentences with the words. does doesn’t for had to where whether which 1 Tim works for a large publisher, …………… he? 2 We regret …………… tell you that you haven’t got the job. 3 Madeline wants to go to Imperial College, …………… is a university in London. 4 Who …………… lots of revision for the end-of-term exams? 5 Leeds is the city …………… Georgina lives. 6 If I …………… known about the study forum, I would have read it. 7 Who did you buy that book ……………? 8 I asked Alan …………… he was well-paid.

6 I’d love to be a computer programmer ... is a skilled job. A , who B , which C which 7 You went to Sant Lluís last summer, ... you? A don’t B weren’t C didn’t 8 The man asked ... in the media. A I worked B if I worked C if worked I

3 *** Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first. 1 I did a lot of revision, so I passed my exams. If I hadn’t …………..………………………………………………….……. . 2 ‘I’ve always wanted to be a singer,’ Julia said. Julia said ..…………………………………………………..............…….. .

2 ** Choose the correct option. 1 Teaching is ... vocational job. A the B this C a 2 Mr Cooper went on ... after the lesson had finished. A talking B to talk C talk 3 Who ... you to do the survey? A did ask B ask C asked 4 If Bianca had revised for her exams, she ... done well. A would B had C would have 5 Christopher admitted that he ... been to university. A hadn’t B wouldn’t C didn’t

3 Isn’t it true that Craig sings in a band? Craig sings in a band, …………………………………………...……......? 4 DJ Chicha is great. He’s a bank manager by day. DJ Chicha, …………………………………………………………………. . 5 You must have regular breaks. Don’t forget ……………...…………………………………………………. . 6 ‘Do you work unsociable hours?’ I asked the man. I asked …………..……....…………………………………………………. . 7 That’s Mrs King. Her husband teaches me Maths. That’s …………..……...………………………………………..............…. . 8 ‘What degree are you going to take?’ my parents asked me. My parents …………..……....………………………………………….…. .

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