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Listening p22 (WB)

 

- I always intended to...

- I had to ____ the family business

- to study abroad = (WF: sea) _______

- my old school must ___ been advanced, given that I'm actually ahead in Maths

- feel ____ to write any comments on it

- despite my first impressions, the book turned ___ to be far better than expected

- it's much better in the ____ run

Study time Vocabulary

 

- compulsory education/subjects

- extra-curricular activities

- primary/secondary school

- be fully invested in your coursework

- take accountability for your own progress

- engage with the material/group/discussion

- play truant / do the bare minimum

- keep up with the material/coursework

- pass with flying colours // barely pass

- get to grips with (a difficult concept)

- constantly strive to improve

- struggle to keep my focus / learn by heart

- a continuous / never-ending process

Questions

 

1. How important do you think education really is?

2. Does your country have a good education system?

3. Is education only for the young?

4. Do you enjoy learning new things?

5. What are some of the perks and drawbacks of online learning?

6. Do you think a university degree is a must to reach the peak of a career?

FCE U5 Study Time