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A bolt from the blue
Once in a blue moon
Until you are blue in the face

EDUCATION

TASK 1.
1.1.
LISTEN to the dialogue "Grades" at
http://www.elllo.org/english/1001/1023-Monica-Reading.htm
After listening to the dialogue "Grades" read the definitions and
choose the right phrase:
1. This phrase refers to some action that causes damage, it is the
opposite of benefit
(It is more binary; detriment, to benefit,have a lot coming to them; to
be easy on with somebody)
2. The opposite of this phrase is being strict with somebody
(It is more binary; detriment, to benefit,have a lot coming to them; to
be easy on with somebody)
3. This phrase means that the person being talked about will have a lot
of judgement later on
(It is more binary; detriment, to benefit,have a lot coming to them;
to be easy on with somebody)

Task 1.2.Make your own task based on this audio "Grades".

TASK 2. LISTEN to the conversation by pressing the "Play Audio" button and
answer the questions.
http://www.esl-lab.com/universitydegree/universitydegreerd1.htm

1. What will happen if the woman doesn't pay her tuition by the due
date?
A. She'll have to pay a significant late fee.
B. She'll be required to register again for school.
C. She'll need to wait a semester to take classes.

2. What is the woman planning to take with her to school from home?
A. some food
B. warm clothing
C. her game system

3. Based on her major, where will she most likely work?
A. at a bank
B. for a school
C. in a national park

4. The father suggests a specific major based on the possibility of--------
A. earning a decent living
B. traveling to different countries
C. moving up in the company

5. The man is surprised by the fact that his daughter-----
A. already has a part-time job at school
B. has earned a scholarship for the first year
C. is involved in a serious relationship

Task 2.1. Match the following:
1.rations
2. to enroll in
3.to conserve
4.accomplishment
5.to live out
6.a pantry
7.tuition

a.something successful you do after a lot of hard work
b.go to or attend
c. a small closet or storeroom where food is kept.
d. protect something from destruction or loss
e. an amount of food given out for each meal, particularly when
there is not much available in times of war or emergency
f. the money you pay to take classes and be taught
g. do something you have planned or hoped for

Task 2.2.Make your own task based on this audio "University degree".

Task 3. Answer the following questions:
1. In your culture, who are mainly responsible for saving money and paying for college: parents or children?
2. What percent of college students have part-time jobs?
3.What are some ways students can earn money to pay for college tuition?
4. Find a school or University you are interested in attending and visit their Web site. Then, research the cost of attending that institution for an entire year, including tuition, school fees, books, and housing. Also, consider additional expenses including health care, food, and incidentals. What additional costs might you incur at the University?
5. Now, write your ideas on the topic "The University I would like to apply for"