Page 70 - Grasp English B2 (Workbook)

Academics 7

Listening and Language Skills

A. Match the quotes with the pictures. a.

1. “Although there are some grants available, going
to university straight away will put too much
pressure on my family’s finances, so I’m going to
work for a year and save up some cash to help.”

2. “Financial management is a tough field to break b.
into, and I wanted to check it was for me before
spending years studying for a career I might not
like. Having some work experience will also look
good on my CV if I do decide it’s for me.”

3. “I took a five-week teacher training course and then
headed off to teach in Cambodia as I wanted to
travel but earn money at the same time. I’ve enjoyed c.
the experience so much that I want to go into
teaching after I graduate, too, and getting a degree
will improve my job prospects.”

4. “It’s all too easy to get in a routine, you know.
Finish school, go to uni, get a job, buy a house.
Now seemed like the best time to take some time
off and see the world, so I’ve been backpacking d.
around the States for the past three months.”

5. “My dad was keen for me to go straight to uni, but
I told him I wanted to learn some life skills before
I went. Dad’s a great handyman, and he can
fix anything, and I just thought, what’s the point
of me having this great education if I can’t fix a
leaking tap? So I’m working with him for a year e.
first. I’m slowly learning the ropes!”

6. “To be honest, I found the last couple of years at
school quite overwhelming, so I wanted to have
a break before uni. I’m quite an active person,
though, so I knew I needed to find some way
to fill my time, so I’m volunteering at the local f.
homeless shelter.”

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