Lesson 4 Life stories
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Lifeline to scholarships and jobs 1 Reading, writing, and speaking
2 Reading
a Complete this questionnaire.
a Look at the title of the advertisement below. In the box, circle the words you expect to see.
Use of
English
Check (✔) as appropriate. / work at Do you use English in your study present? Yes, a little Yes, a lot No If yes, what do you use it for? Correspondence Reading Telephoning
Other:
ng to use English in your future
Are you goi study / work?
Yes, definitely Yes, possibly
Yes, probably No
lish a Is an application / interview in Eng possibility in your future? Yes
No
If yes, will it probably be for: a scholarship study or training a promotion a job
b In groups, discuss your answers to the questionnaire. Then report to the class and answer these questions. 1 Who in your group uses English most right now? What for? 2 Who in your group will probably use English most in the future? What for? 3 How important will English be for you in the future?
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football résumé college
expenses interview experience
photograph hobby food fee career degree house
b Read the advertisement and check your answers.
Scholarships for solar energy course Three scholarships available for one-month advanced course in solar energy systems on the following: latest available technology maintenance and improvement research and developments in progress
• • • • • • •
Scholarships include the following:
economy air fare course fee accommodation in a student residence three basic meals per day No other expenses included.
• • • • •
Requirements:
relevant college degree at least two years’ experience in the area of solar energy age 25 to 45 non-U.S. citizenship good level of English If you are interested, send a brief, relevant résumé, a brief letter explaining why you are an appropriate candidate for a scholarship, and a recent photograph to Jack Leng at the address below. U.S. Consular staff will interview selected candidates in their countries.
c Read the statements about the advertisement. Check (✔) them T (true) or F (false). 1 This is a very basic course in solar energy. T
F
2 Students have to find a place to live.
T
F
3 The scholarships are not for U.S. citizens. T
F
4 The scholarships cover all the candidates’ T expenses.
F
5 Résumés should be short.
T
F
6 The selection process includes an interview.
T
F