Unit 7 grade 11: Further Education – Getting Started
Further education (Additional Education)
1. Task 1 Unit 7 Grade 11 Getting Started
Listen and read (Listen and read.)
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Wind: Hey, you’ve been in front of your computer for so long! What are you looking for?
Kevin: Well, I’ve been searching for information about further education for several days and I’ve learned a lot about it from different websites.
Wind: What is further education?
Kevin: It’s basically education below degree level for people above school age. It can be academic or vocational.
Maria: Sounds interesting! How are they different?
Kevin: Academic courses help us develop analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge for higher education at a university or college.
Wind: Will that lead to a bachelor’s degree?
Kevin: Exactly. That’s the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level you get a master’s degree. or a doctoral degree. A doctoral degree, also called a doctorate or PhD, is the highest university degree.
Maria: I see. What about vocational courses?
Kevin: They provide us with practical skills, training and qualifications to succeed in a particular job.
Maria: OK. So, what are your plans for the future?
Kevin: I’ve been thinking about studying abroad lately. Besides improving my language skills. I can learn more about other cultures. It can be exciting.
Wind: And more expensive…
Kevin: But we can apply for scholarships.
Maria: Weil, I may need more time to decide on my major so I won’t go straight to university after school.
Kevin: Good ideal Many students prefer to take a gap year between secondary school and college so they can do voluntary work or internships, and travel.
Maria: I couldn’t agree more. I’ve traveled to quite a few countries since grade 9. Next year I plan to go to Thailand to work as a volunteer at a children’s home. I hope the practical experience will make my CV look good.
Wind: Sounds great! I’d like to join you if I can. ‘ve have never been to Thailand before.
Translated:
Wind: Hey, you’ve been sitting in front of a computer screen for too long. What are you looking for?
Kevin: Well, these days I’ve been looking for information about further education. I read a lot about this issue on different websites.
Wind: What is Complementary Education?
Kevin: It is basically the level of education below the degree level for those who have graduated from high school, be it in the form of academic or vocational training.
Maria: Sounds interesting! How are they different?
Kevin: Academic courses help us develop analytical skills, critical thinking, and knowledge for further education in colleges and universities.
Wind: Will anyone who takes these courses get a bachelor’s degree?
Kevin: Exactly. That’s university. At the graduate level, you will receive a master’s degree, or a doctorate. A doctorate degree, also known as a doctorate degree, is the highest university degree.
Maria: I got it. What about vocational courses?
Kevin: They provide us with the practical skills, training, and expertise to succeed in a particular career field.
Maria: Oh, so what are your future plans?
Kevin: Recently I’ve been thinking about studying abroad. In addition to improving my language skills, I can learn more about other cultures. It can be fun too!
Wind: And more expensive…
Kevin: But we can apply for scholarships.
Maria: Yeah, I might need more time to decide on a major, so I won’t go straight to college after high school.
Kevin: Good idea! Many students like to take a year off between high school and college so they can do volunteer work, internships, and travel.
Maria: I completely agree. I have been to several countries since 9th grade. Next year I plan to go to Thailand to volunteer at an orphanage. I hope my practical experience will make my resume impressive.
2. Task 2 Unit 7 Grade 11 Getting Started
Work in pairs. Complete each sentence with no more than three words. (Do the exercise in pairs. Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with no more than 3 words.)
Guide to answer
first. Further education institutions offer academic or vocational courses to students.
(Various higher education institutions offer courses or career guidance to students.)
2. Higher education can be divided into two levels: undergraduate and postgraduate
(Higher education can be divided into two levels: undergraduate and graduate.)
3. When finishing an undergraduate course successfully, students can get a bachelor’s degree
(On completion of an undergraduate course, students can earn a bachelor’s degree.)
4. Students who need practical skills and want to prepare for a job or profession should take vocational courses / a vocational course
(Students who need practical skills and want to prepare for a job or career should take vocational courses.)
5. Students who want to receive an amount of money to help them pay for their education can apply for scholarships
(Students who want to receive a sum of money to help them pay for their education can apply for a scholarship.)
3. Task 3 Unit 7 Grade 11 Getting Started
Work in groups of three. Read the conversation again and answer the question (Do the exercise in groups of 3. Read the dialogue again and answer the questions.)
first. What can students do after leaving secondary school?
(What can students do after leaving high school?)
2. In what way do academic courses help students?
(How do intensive courses help students?)
3. Why do some students prefer not to go to university immediately after leaving secondary school?
(Why some students don’t like going to college right after leaving high school)
4. What are some advantages oftaklng a gap year?
(What are some advantages of vacating a year?)
Guide to answer
1. They can pursue further education.
(They can learn to level up)
2. They can help students develop analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge for higher education at a university or college.
(They can help students develop the analytical skills, critical thinking, and knowledge for higher education at a college and university. class.)
3. Because they want to take some time before deciding on their career and major.
(Because they want to take the time before deciding on their career and major.)
4. Taking a gap year can allow students to do voluntary work or internships, and travel. This practical experience will make their CVs look good.
(Spending a blank year can allow students to do volunteer work or internships, and travel. This hands-on experience will make a difference.) Their resumes are more impressive.)
4. Task 4 Unit 7 Grade 11 Getting Started
Work in pairs. Discuss your plans after leaving secondary school. (Do the exercise in pairs. Discuss plans after high school.)
Example:
I’d like to work in a business environment, so I will choose business administration as my major. Aftergraduate from secondary school, I will take some Business English courses and I will also work on my presentation skills. (I like working in a business environment, so I will choose to major in business administration. After I graduate from high school, I’ll take Business English classes, but I’ll also practice my presentation skills.)
Guide to answer
I would like to be a surgeon, but first of all, I will need to I become a medical doctor because I will have to gain practical experience for at least a number of years.Taking a year off after graduation from high school is a great idea for me. During this time I can do voluntary jobs. I will serve food and help clean up for homeless people. Helping others makes me feel good, and I think I will gain so much from doing this job.
Translation:
I want to be a surgeon, but first, I need to become a medical doctor because I will have to gain practical experience for at least a few years. Taking a blank year after high school was a great idea for me. During this time I was able to volunteer. I will serve food and help clean up for the homeless. Helping others makes me feel good, and I think I will gain a lot from doing this.
5. Practice Task 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: It is not easy at all to get a good job without any ____ qualifications.
A. academic B. social C. great D. favorite
Question 2: At the ____ level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges.
A. primary B. secondary C. postgraduate D. undergraduate
Question 3: Hugh is quite worried because he hasn’t ____ for the end-of-term test.
A. examined B. researched C. studied D. read
Question 4: Any pupil caught ____ was made to stand at the front of the class.
A. misbehave B. misbehaved C. misbehaviour D. misbehaving
6. Practice Task 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to the word whose underlined part from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question 1: A. degree B. doctorate C. gradUate D. kindergarten
Question 2: A. bachelor B. chapter C. chemistry D. teacher
Question 3: A. culture B. student C. institutution D. university
8. Conclusion
After finishing the Unit 7 – Getting Started lesson, students need to complete the exercises, practice listening and answering questions; Also memorize the following words:
- academic: belonging to the school
- vocational: vocational guidance
- undergraduate: before university
- postgraduate: postgraduate
- bachelor’s degree: bachelor’s degree
- scholarship: scholarship
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