Page 5 - Book VII Unit 5

Listening and Speaking

4 Listen again and answer the questions below. Identify references

1 What did Liu Ming say about cybersecurity and data When we speak, we often refer to
science? someone else’s opinion or what
we have heard, read, or been told.
2 What did Susan say she was told? When expressing this in speech,
3 What did Olivia say they need to do to get into good we use phrases such as I heard/
read that …, according to …, I was
universities? told that …, etc.

5 Work in groups. Discuss these questions.

1 Do you agree with Olivia’s parents when they say that a person’s career might depend on
what university they get into? Why or why not?
2 Do you agree that there is no point studying something that you like but you are not very
good at? Give your reasons.

6 In pairs, tell each other about the major(s) you would like to choose. Use the
expressions below to help you.

Expressing choices, wishes, intentions, and opinions

I’d choose … because … I plan/hope/wish to …
If possible, I’d really like to … My goal/dream is to …
I’m not sure if that suits you, because … I’ve always wanted to …
I think that is really difficult because …
I think you are really suited to that because …
That’s a good choice, but I think you should …
Are you sure that’s a good choice? Have you thought about …?
I’m not sure what I want to study yet, but right now I’m thinking about … because …

Apply for a summer job

1 Read the texts and then answer the questions below.

1 What are these three different texts about? What type of texts are they?
2 What kind of person is required for the job?
3 What experience does the applicant have with foreign languages? How has the applicant
displayed her knowledge of Chinese culture?

Are you an active and outgoing person? Are you passionate about
Chinese culture? Would you like to meet and help young people from
SUMMER other countries?
CAMP The Frog & Fox Summer Camp Council is looking for enthusiastic high

school students to join our team as camp helpers at our summer
HELPERS camp next year! Our camp is located in a beautiful area near a quiet
WANTED! canal, where you will sleep in tents under the stars.

We are building a team of keen young people to help us attend to
hundreds of students from all over the world. You will be required
1
to supervise and/or help out in a variety of tasks and recreational
2
activities .

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