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7 Academics

7.1
B. Listen and discuss with a partner.
1. What other options are there for teens who take
a gap year?
2. How common is it for students in your area to take
a gap year before university?

C. Answer the questions.

1. Where is the guy thinking of going during the summer?
2. What’s he going to do there?
3. What two things does he say he might learn during his gap year?
4. What does he say he might study when he goes to uni?

D. Listen again and tick the phrases you hear.

Phrases to express a lack of understanding Phrases to express preference
Pardon? Given the choice, ...
Come again? I can’t stand...
What was that? I’d love it if I could...
I don’t get it. I’d much rather...
I don’t quite follow you. I’m not a huge fan of...
I didn’t quite catch that. I’m not fussed about...

Could you speak more slowly, please? I’m really into...
Could you say that again, please? ...is/are more my kind of thing

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