Engleski A - 2013./14. jesen - Task 1
Task 1
Questions 1-12
You are going to read an article in which people talk about choosing a university.For questions 1-12, choose from the people A-F. Mark your answer on the answer sheet.There is an example at the beginning (0).
Choosing the Right University
Questions 1-12
You are going to read an article in which people talk about choosing a university.For questions 1-12, choose from the people A-F. Mark your answer on the answer sheet.There is an example at the beginning (0).
Choosing the Right University
A Arnold | B Brenda |
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I had always liked Literature, and my head ofsixth form was keen for me to study it at Oxford.He said everyone would like to hire an Oxfordgraduate, but I didn't want to end up feelingI knew a lot about books but not much aboutthe world. I wanted to do something new andcreative, and I considered lots of courses beforefinally deciding on marketing. My parents weresupportive of my decision. It turned out that theuniversity I chose had a strong relationship withindustry and helped me get a placement doingmarketing for a multinational company duringmy summer holidays.
I was lucky enough to go to a secondary schoolthat brought in professionals to give advice onuniversity applications. I was told that choosingthe university that was right for you was not justabout the course. The course could look goodbut if you're not enjoying yourself, you mightgive up. When reading about Loughborough,a well-known university, its brochure showedstudents relaxing on the campus grass orlaughing while studying together. So I decidedto go there. The course I eventually chose wasgood, but the place was far from what it showedin the brochure.
C Caitlin | D Danny |
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Despite my dream of attending university, I wasrather lazy with the application process. I hadmy personal statement checked over just twice(and sent it off with typos) and believed I didn'tneed any advice. I chased after boys instead ofpreparing my statement letter for Oxford.I even sent it a day late. Although I understandwhat a fantastic institution Oxford is, I was init for the glory and unwilling to put the work in.Fortunately, and despite all this, I was givena conditional offer to study English at LeedsUniversity.
When the application process began, I wassuddenly asked what career path I wanted tofollow. I knew I didn't want to sit in a lecturetheatre; I didn't want to take exams. I alwaysliked developing ideas which could actuallybe executed and brought to reality. I talked itover with my parents, who recommended aProduct Design course, I thought this wouldsuit me, which it did, and it also taught me toproduce work that I could eventually show tomy potential employers. It was both useful anda lot of fun.
E Earl Fahima |
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I was undecided about what and where Iwanted to study. I was torn between Englishand Sociology, and finally went for Sociology.Course selected and personal statementwritten, I began contemplating whichinstitution would best suit the goals I wanted todo accomplish. I wanted to make sure I attended auniversity that would put me in the best positionto get a good job once I graduated. It helpedthat the University of Warwick has the highestemployment rate for graduates, a factor thatis vital to consider when applying for highereducation.
Due to my parents' persuasive "knowledge ispower", university became an ultimate ambitionof mine from a young age. Early on I began todevelop an appetite for words and literatureand went on to win a scholarship to study thelatter at university. Since I'm naturally good atit, I was very confident l'd do well. I ended up inmy professional life writing articles for journals,so my studies and their focus on the use oflanguage was of great practical help in mycareer.
Which person...
0 went through the application process half-heartedly?
1 chose what they wanted to study after choosing wherethey wanted to study?
2 always knew what they wanted to study?
3 applied to a university because of its fame?
4 wanted a course that focused on practical work?
5 says they enjoyed themselves while studying?
6 was overly confident?
7 went against somebody's advice?
8 was influenced by their parents when choosingtheir course?
9 was given advice by a teacher on what to chooseand why?
10 chose their course on the basis of futurecareer prospects?
11 thought they had a stroke of luck in the end?
12 had work experience while studying?
0 went through the application process half-heartedly?
1 chose what they wanted to study after choosing wherethey wanted to study?
2 always knew what they wanted to study?
3 applied to a university because of its fame?
4 wanted a course that focused on practical work?
5 says they enjoyed themselves while studying?
6 was overly confident?
7 went against somebody's advice?
8 was influenced by their parents when choosingtheir course?
9 was given advice by a teacher on what to chooseand why?
10 chose their course on the basis of futurecareer prospects?
11 thought they had a stroke of luck in the end?
12 had work experience while studying?
Subquestion 0:
Subquestion 1: 1 chose what they wanted to study after choosing where they wanted to study?
Subquestion 2: 2 always knew what they wanted to study?
Subquestion 3: 3 applied to a university because of its fame?
Subquestion 4: 4 wanted a course that focused on practical work?
Subquestion 5: 5 says they enjoyed themselves while studying?
Subquestion 6: 6 was overly confident?
Subquestion 7: 7 went against somebody's advice?
Subquestion 8: 8 was influenced by their parents when choosing their course?
Subquestion 9: 9 was given advice by a teacher on what to choose and why?
Subquestion 10: 10 chose their course on the basis of future career prospects?
Subquestion 11: 11 thought they had a stroke of luck in the end?
Subquestion 12: 12 had work experience while studying?
