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Applying to and starting college
Austin is a college student. Look at the pictures and read the sentences.
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1. Austin is happy. He was accepted to college.
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Applying to and starting college
Austin is a college student. Look at the pictures and read the sentences.
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2. Austin researched many colleges. He decided to apply to four different colleges.
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Applying to and starting college
Austin is a college student. Look at the pictures and read the sentences.
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3. The fall semester is from September to December.
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Applying to and starting college
Austin is a college student. Look at the pictures and read the sentences.
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4. Austin attended college in the fall semester. He studied hard and got good grades.
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Applying to and starting college
Austin is a college student. Look at the pictures and read the sentences.
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5. Austin’s college is very competitive. Many students applied to it. Many were rejected.
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Applying to and starting college
Austin is a college student. Look at the pictures and read the sentences.
Lesson B After graduation Lesson A Starting out
6. His college gave him a scholarship. He received $5,000.
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Keys
Lesson B After graduation Lesson A Starting out
Applying to and starting college
Number the events below (1-6) in the order that they happened.
1. Austin is happy. He was accepted to college.
2. Austin researched many colleges. He decided to apply to four different colleges.
3. The fall semester is from September to December.
4. Austin attended college in the fall semester. He studied hard and got good grades.
5. Austin’s college is very competitive. Many students applied to it. Many were rejected.
6. His college gave him a scholarship. He received $5,000.
He applied to four colleges.
He got good grades.
He researched colleges.
He attended college in the fall semester.
He received a scholarship
He was accepted to college.1□6□2□
3□4□5□
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Applying to and starting college
Ask your partner why they chose this university and how they applied.
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Useful Expressions
application form college essay official high school transcripts SAT / ACT score transfer master’s degree
application fee entrance examination letter of recommendation interviewbachelor’s degreedoctorate
Speaking
A new high school
Asking about meaning
Useful Expressions
Does “academy” mean the same thing as “university”? What do you mean by …? I don’t understand. What does … mean? I hope you don’t mind me asking, but …? Sorry to keep asking you, but could you tell me …?
Asking about meaning
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Speaking
Follow the instructions below.
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A new high school
Match the underlined words with their definitions.
1. ____ I study hard and get good grades. I’m usually on the honor roll.2. ____ I don’t live at home. I live in a dormitory.3. ____ The semester ends on June 1. My term paper is due on May 28.4. ____ My sister is in a sorority on campus. She has a lot of friends.
Student A
a. a building on campus that students live in
b. a club for female studentsc. a special list for students with
very good gradesd. an essay that students write at
the end of a semester or term
Keys
c
ad
b
Student A:
Speaking
Lesson B After graduation Lesson A Starting out
A new high school
Follow the instructions below.
Match the underlined words with their definitions. Student B:
1. ____ I like study hall. I can do my homework and prepare for exams.2. ____ There are 300 students at my school and 25 faculty member.3. ____ My alma mater is Oxford University. I learned a lot when I studied there.4. ____ Jo always sleeps late and then she is tardy for class.
Student Ba. late (for class or an appointment)b. all the teachers in a school,
college, or universityc. a school, college, or university
that you have graduated fromd. a time that is reserved for quiet
study
Keys
d
b
c
a
Take turns reading your sentences to your partner. Use the Useful Expressions to help you.
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A: I study hard and get good grades. I’m usually on the honor roll.B: What does honor roll mean?A: It’s a special list for students with very good grades.B: Oh, I see.
A new high school
Speaking
A day on campus
Look at the campus map. What can you do at each location?
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Communication
A day on campus
Lesson B After graduation Lesson A Starting out
Imagine that you are students at this university. Plan a day on campus. Follow the instructions below.
Student A: Look at your schedule and fill in the remaining items from the box below.
Student B: Look at your schedule and fill in the remaining items from the box below.
Tomorrow’s schedule
10:30 a.m. ______________________12:00 p.m. ______________________ 1:00 p.m. ______________________ 2:00 p.m. ______________________ 3:00 p.m. ______________________ 6:00 p.m. ______________________ 7:30 p.m. ______________________
• get a flu shot• go to science class• eat dinner
eat lunch
• study in library• meet with English teacher• eat dinner
Tomorrow’s schedule
10:30 a.m. ______________________12:00 p.m. ______________________ 1:00 p.m. ______________________ 2:00 p.m. ______________________ 3:00 p.m. ______________________ 6:00 p.m. ______________________ 7:30 p.m. ______________________
eat lunch
Communication
There is a big test next week. You and your partner want to study together. Find a time tomorrow when you are both free.
Communication
A: Are you free at noon tomorrow?B: No, I’m not. I’m going to eat lunch with my friends then. How about 2:00?A: That’s all right for me. See you then.
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A day on campus