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Answer B:
I am now in my first semester as a junior in a public university. I major in Urban Engineering. My
parents wanted me to enroll in a private school, but I insisted studying in this university because
of its prestige and good education. Our school is known for molding great leaders in this country.
It has been in existence for more than 90 years. The city government subsidizes the school’s
annual budget. The school consists of seven undergraduate colleges offering around 70 fields
of study. More than 8, 000 students are currently enrolled here. There are around 300 full time
professors and around 400 part time instructors. Some of the school facilities and buildings are
continuously upgraded to make learning convenient for both faculty and students. I am fortunate
to be one of the students who are entitled to quality and affordable education.

Points to emphasize in answering:
Give a brief introduction of your school by mentioning its notable feature.

Mention a short historical background.

Cite some of the school’s important information.
- state subsidy

Mention the other school features.
- student and faculty population
- important offices and buildings

Conclude by expressing your own opinion about the school’s competency.

Vocabulary

insist - to be firm on something preferred
prestige - reputation arising from success
mold - to shape
existence - continually live
subsidize - to supply with aid
upgrade - to improve
entitle - to give someone a right to claim something

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