Student's book, page 79
Revision B
Reading
1 Read the first part of this article carefully, and then answer the questions which follow.
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Doing an internship Finding work in a crowded job market can be challenging sometimes, especially for graduates who do not have any work experience. Many employers are looking for people with a proven track record in a particular area of work. However, you need to have a job in order to get experience. Doing an internship is a good way to get around this problem. Internships provide work experience for university students, graduates and people considering career changes. Although they are not usually paid, interns do get many benefits. The most important benefit is considered to be the opportunity to get valuable work experience. |
1 Why is it sometimes challenging for graduates to get their first job?
They don’t have any work experience and employers are looking for people who can show evidence of what they have done previously.
2 What does the phrasal verb ‘get around’ in line 7 mean?
It means overcome or find a solution to.
3 What does the pronoun ‘they’ in bold in line 10 refer to?
‘They’ refers to interns.
4 What does the writer feel is the main reason for doing an internship?
The main reason is to get valuable work experience.
Listening
2 Listen to the rest of the article and answer the questions.
1 How do many employers view their interns?
They view them as possible employees.
2 What is meant by ‘trial period’?
A ‘trial period’ means that the two parties involved (employer and intern) can ‘try out’ the other to see if the situation is right for them, before getting into an employment contract.
3 What chance do internships provide?
Internships provide the chance to meet lots of people in a field of work/to network/to become more confident, and to see if they have made the right career choice.
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Audioscript Furthermore, many employers view interns as possible employees. Many interns, once they have proved that they are capable and hard-working, are offered a full-time position after the end of the internship contract. This ‘trial period’ also gives interns the chance to see whether they have made the right career choice. Contacts or references within an industry can really help someone applying for a job, and internships provide the chance to meet lots of people in a certain field of work. An internship is a great way to become more confident in the workplace. This increase in confidence will also help a great deal when it comes to the first interview for your first paid job. |
Vocabulary and grammar
3 Choose the correct option in brackets to complete the following sentences.
1 The graduation ceremony was a very memorable occasion for everyone. (memory /memorising / memorable)
2 Nuts contain useful nutrients such as oils and fats. (nutrients / nutritious / nutrition)
3You don’t speak French, do you? (don’t you / you don’t / do you)
4 If you want to learn a new language, you need to be motivated. (will want / want / wanted)
5 If only I hadn't lost my ticket! (haven’t / didn’t / hadn’t)
4 Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
1 People say that the brain is like a computer.
It is said that the brain is like a computer.
2 Arab mathematicians invented algebra.
Algebra was invented by Arab mathematicians.
3 Where does the bus go from, please?
Could you tell me where the bus goes from?
4 I am sorry that I didn't read that book.
I wish I had read that book.
Writing
6 Edit the following text. There are three grammar mistakes, one spelling mistake and one punctuation mistake. Find and correct them.
It is believe that when you learn a forein language, it helps to use the language as much you can. You should take every opportunity to engage in the conversation with a native speaker. Reading English books, or magazines also helps.
1 believed
2 foreign
3 as much as you can
4 a conversation
5 books or magazines
7 Read the information below, and write two sentences about the advantages and disadvantages of doing voluntary work while you are still a student. Use appropriate linking words.
- practical experience
- future career choices
- interviews
Doing voluntary work as a student will give you valuable practical experience, even though it might not be completely relevant to your future career choice. Although you will not be paid, it will give you something interesting to talk about at interviews and will make your CV more impressive.
8 Write a four-paragraph report on the education system in Jordan. Include information about school starting and leaving ages, grades, school subjects, hours and further education.
Education in Jordan: A report
Introduction
Our country has a high standard of education. This is due to the country's commitment to providing education for all a top priority. The education system in Jordan is the responsibility of The Ministry of Education.
School starting and leaving ages
In Jordan, pre-school and kindergarten education is optional. Students enrol in kindergarten at the age of five. Education from grade one to grade ten is compulsory. Students enter grade one at the age of six. If students want to complete the secondary stages they can decide between academic and vocational sections. Students finish their school years by taking the General Secondary Certificate Examination.
School subjects
Throughout the school years, there are compulsory and optional subjects. These include Arabic language, Social studies, Religion, Math, Science. Other subjects like Physical Education, Arts and music are also taught in our schools.
Time at school
Students in Jordan spend six to eight hours a day on average. The school year in Jordan lasts for about 190 days.
Further Education
After finishing the twelfth grade, students enter university or college for higher education. They can take either academic or vocational courses.
Conclusion
The law rates of illiteracy in Jordan, as well as the good results in the national and international exams are real indicators that the education system in Jordan is successful. This will result in providing the country with students that are ready to contribute in the welfare of their people and government.
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Revision B |
Activity book, page 54+55
1 Read the first part of a conversation about studying abroad and decide whether these statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.
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Saeed: Excuse me, Mr Williams. I’m interested in knowing how the university system works in the UK. I mean, how do you apply? Mr William: Are you thinking of going to a British university? Saeed: No, I don’t think so, but my cousin might. Mr William: I see. Well, it’s quite a long process actually. The first thing is, you look for courses that you like – you can get all the information you need online but it’s best to go and visit the actual universities, of course. They have official open days, but you can arrange to go any time really. Saeed: Hmmm, and what qualifications do you need? Mr William: That’s one of the things you will find out when you do your research. It’s different for each university, and each course. However, international students like your cousin have to prove that their English is good enough. Saeed: How do they do that? |
1 Saeed is planning to apply to a British university.
False. His cousin might apply.
2 You are only allowed to visit universities on specially-arranged days.
False. They have official open days, but you can arrange to go any time.
3 Everyone applies online through the same website.
True.
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Listening |
2 Listen to the rest of the conversation and answer the questions.
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Audioscript Mr Williams: There’s a system of language tests which international students should pass, and most universities require level 6 as a minimum; it depends on the course. Saeed: OK, so let’s say you’ve got that. What happens next? Mr Williams: Well, there’s a central organisation that coordinates the applications. You apply online, through their website. Saeed: Do you apply for your favourite course? Mr Williams: Ah, well, yes, but it’s more than that. You can apply for a maximum of five courses. You don’t have to apply for five, but you can, and most people do. Saeed: At different universities? Mr Williams: Yes, usually. Saeed: What about interviews? I heard you have to have an interview. Mr Williams: Well, you do sometimes, but not always. It depends on the course, and the university. Saeed: Oh, I see. Ummm, well, then what happens? Mr Williams: Well, at that point most people haven’t done their final end of school exams. They usually take them after they’ve applied to university. Saeed: Oh, that’s strange. Mr Williams: I know; a lot of people think the same. Anyway, while they’re waiting for their results, they start getting replies from the universities they’ve chosen. Saeed: I don’t understand. If they haven’t got their results, how can they get replies? Mr Williams: Well, the replies might say ‘no, thanks’ – they are rejected. Or they might say ‘yes, definitely’ – that usually only happens if the students have already done their exams and have got their end of school exam results. – Saeed: What happens if you don’t know your results yet? Mr Williams: Well, yes, that’s the most common situation. You get what they call a ‘conditional offer’. That means, the university tells you the grades you must get to be admitted. Saeed: Oh, I see. That’s complicated. Mr Williams: Well, not really. Your school helps you of course. Saeed: Well, thanks. I’ll tell my cousin.
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1 What level is required for international students to pass the language test?
Level 6 as a minimum.
2 How many courses can you apply for?
a maximum of five courses.
3 Universities can reply to applications in three different ways. What are they?
They might accept the applications, reject them or give a 'conditional offer'.
3 Put the events in the correct order. Write 1–6.
apply online 3 do research 1
do your exams 5 get replies 4
get your results 6 choose a course or courses 2
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Grammar |
5 Choose the correct option, a, b, c or d.
1 If Huda hadn't been ill yesterday, she wouldn’t have missed the exam.
a wasn’t b hadn’t been c hasn’t been d hadn’t
2 I haven’t got as much homework as my brother.
a so b than c as d like
3 I couldn’t climb Mount Everest even if someone carried my equipment for me!
a even if b as long as c provided that d when
4 That’s a great idea. How did you come up with it?
a up with b up to c up in d on with
6 Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets.
1 I wish I’d done more revision. (only)
If only I'd done more revision.
2 There’s less information on the website than there is in the book. (as much)
There isn't as much information on the website as in the book.
3 The police are investigating the cause of the accident. (look into)
The police are looking into the cause of the accident.
7 Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the ones above them.
1 Where’s the post office, please?
Do you mind telling me where the post office is?
2 They say that fish is good for the brain.
Fish is said to be good for the brain.
3 You shouldn’t worry so much.
If I were you, I wouldn't worry so much.
4 The cheapest thing on the menu is orange juice.
The least expensive thing on the menu is orange juice.
8 Circle the correct word from each pair of words to complete the sentences.
1 That exam wasn’t very difficult, wasn’t /was it?
2 If my father had gone to university, he can / could have been a teacher.
3 Jameel might not have become a musician if his parents haven’t / hadn’t encouraged him.
4 Which words did you need to look up / over in a dictionary?
5 Jaber looked as if /only he hadn’t slept very well.
9 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. One word is not needed.
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further later least less longer much |
1 My sister doesn’t eat as much as I do. She always puts on her plate less than I do.
2 I’m tired today because I went to bed later than usual last night.
3 I didn’t enjoy the book. In fact it was the least interesting story I’ve ever read.
4 The bus is late. We’ll have to wait a little longer.
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Vocabulary |
10 Match the definitions with the words in the box. One word is not needed.
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proficiency vocational look into negotiate recall spill |
1 relating to an occupation: vocational
2 discuss in order to come to an agreement: negotiate
3 skill, experience: proficiency
4 remember: recall
5 investigate: look into
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Writing |
11 Choose four words from the box and write a short paragraph about education.
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come about come up with compulsory concentration optional stable tuition |
Education is very important for everyone as it is needed in every thing we do in our life. As long as we are living we learn and study things according to our needs. Learning needs concentration in order to come up with answers to our questions. Whether what we are studying is compulsory or optional, we have to do our best to succeed in it and use it in our life.