NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN UNIT 5:Higher education Vocabulary apply application applied applicant applicable blame something on sb blameless daunting daunt mate admit admission admissible reference reference letter entrance examination accommodation accommodate appointment appoint requirement require requisite /əˈplaɪ/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ /əˈplaɪd/ /ˈæplɪkənt/ /ˈæplɪkəbl/ /bleɪm ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒnˈsʌmbədi/ /bleɪmləs/ /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ /ˈdɔːnt/ /meɪt/ /ədˈmɪt/ /ədˈmɪʃən/ /ədˈmɪsɪbl ̩/ /ˈrefərəns/ /ˈrefərəns ˈletər/ /ˈentrəns ɪgˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/ /əˈkɒmədeɪt/ /əˈpɔɪntmənt/ /əˈpɔɪnt/ /rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/ /rɪˈkwaɪər/ /ˈrekwɪzɪt/ nộp đơn, áp dụng áp dụng, đơn xin ứng dụng người nộp đơn thích hợp đổ lỗi cho vô tội, lỗi nản chí làm nản chí bạn bè thừa nhận nhận, kết nạp thừa nhận tham khảo thư giới thiệu kỳ thi nhập học chỗ ăn cho trọ, cung cấp chỗ bổ nhiệm, hẹn bổ nhiệm, định yêu cầu yêu cầu cần thiết A Reading Một số trường đại học Việt Nam: Foreign Trade University (đại học Ngoại Thương) Vietnam National University (đạii học Quốc gia) Hue University (đại học Huế) Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy / Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (đại học sư phạm Hồ Chí Minh) Read the passage and the tasks that follow (mp3.1) Sarah Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội On the first weekend I went out with my new friends, walking around campus It was exciting, thinking how I was at college, meeting people who could become good friends of mine The most exciting thing was that I didn’t have to explain to my parents where I was going, who with, or what time I’d be home! On Saturday night I followed my roommate to a party The people at the party were busy playing some game, and no one seemed to notice my existence I suddenly felt so lonely Fighting back tears, I ran back to my room, thinking I would never feel at home at college Ellen My roommate left the window open all the time, even when it was 10 degrees Celsius out, and went to bed at 10 every night When she got sick after midterms, she blamed my typing and having a light on while she was trying to sleep At first, college was a little daunting I graduated from a small school After seeing the same people over and over for many years, It was a mazing, but a little scary, to be in a place where it seemed like I never saw the same person twice Breden The first year at college was probably the best and most challenging year of my life Academically, I enjoyed it thoroughly Taking part in the Advanced Engineering project gave me a chance to use my creativity and knowledge to help society Socially, I made lots of new friends both through engineering and living at St John’s College on campus The social calendar of the colleges provides plenty of opportunities to meet nonengineering students as well as other engineers, many of whom have become my best mates Task Complete the sentences, using the right forms of the words on the box campus (n ) amazing (a) scary (a) challenge (v) blame (v) daunting (a) The new library was built in the centre of the _ They _ the rise in oil prices for the big increase inflation That’s the _ story I’ve ever heard Intelligent boys something if it really them The new car goes at an speed Task Find out Who: A attended a party on the first weekend at college B didn’t get on very well with the roommate C was not used to meeting different people everyday at college D liked having a chance to be creative E was very excited about going to college F enjoyed the first year at college Task Answer the following questions What did Sarah on the first weekend? Why did Sarah feel so lonely at the party? What problems did Ellen have with her roommates? What did Brenden think about his first year at college? B Listening - Do you know what the most famous and oldest school in the world is? - What are you going to after finishing secondary school? - Would you like to study abroad or in your country? Task Listen to the conversation between John and David and circle the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the following sentences (mp3.2) TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN David used to be …………… A an international student B a tutor at the university C a student at the university D a lecturer at the university In his department, …………… A many students came from other countries B some students come from other countries C the international students did not like the course D the international students did not study well David thinks the most important thing for the international students is …………… A not to be shy to talk to other students B to make an appointment with local students C to make full use of the tutors and lecturers D not to tell anyone their problems David advises international students is …… at the beginning of the course A find out when the tutor is available for tutorial appointments B make full use of their friends C share studying experiences with local students D know as much as they can about the university In order to deal with the long reading lists David advises the international students to ……… A read all the items on the reading list B read the most important items on the reading list C find out the most important reading list D ask local students for the most important reading list SCRIPT: JOHN: : Now, David, can I get this right: You’ve just completed a MSc course on which a large proportion of the students were international students? Is that right? DAVID: That’s it Yes, I was in AERD – that’s the department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development JOHN: And how you think the students from the other countries got along on that course? DAVID: Pretty well JOHN: What advice would you give to students, particularly international students, based on your experience as a student here? DAVID: I think the most basic thing is to make use, full use, of the tutors and lecturers Maybe some of the overseas students are a bit shy to take questions or problems to tutors JOHN: What you think they should do? DAVID: I think they should find out at the beginning of the course the times at which the tutor is going to be available for tutorial appointments, and then make full use of them JOHN : So, any problems, they should tell the tutor as soon as possible? Let’s move on, what about the amount of reading that you have to as a university student? DAVID : Yes! It looks pretty daunting at first, with those long reading lists Don’t think that students have to read everything that’s listed Try to find out which are the most important Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội items on the list – ask the lecturer or tutor if necessary, and then, if your time is limited, spend it reading those books thoroughly JOHN: OK, that’s very helpful, David Thank you very much DAVID: No, not at all AFTER YOU LISTEN Ask and answer the questions “Would you prefer to an undergraduate course abroad or in your country?” Explain your choice SAMPLE S1: Would you like to an undergraduate course in your country or abroad? S2: I’d like to an undergraduate course in my country S1: Why so? S2: Because my English is not good enough and I cannot afford tuition fees and accommodation for studying overseas SAMPLE (for referring) S1: Hey! Long time no see Oh, you are planning to go abroad? What a surprise! S2: It seems to be surprised to most of my friends But I have made up my mind S1: So why you go abroad? S2: I want to study mass media in Cornell University, USA S1: Why don’t you study in Vietnam? Vietnam has many good universities in mass media S2: These universities in Vietnam are far from mature That makes different S1: Now you are talking sense, but I’d like to know in details S2: Next time, OK? S1: OK, see you next time and good luck! S2: Thanks! See you! C Speaking The obligatory documents to be admitted to a university in Vietnam an application form an identity card a copy of the originals of your school certificate a birth certificate a copy of the record of your performance at school score of the required entrance examination Task Ask and answer the questions about the application process to tertiary in Vietnam using the following cues when What to Fill in the application form Send the application form 3.Take the GCSE examination Get the GCSE result Take the entrance examination Get the entrance examination result In March In March In May In June in July In August TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Get a letter of acceptance from the Late August- early September university * Suggestions - Could you tell me how to apply to a university in Vietnam? - Would you mind telling me about ? - I was wondering if you could tell me about - What we have to be admitted to a university in Vietnam? - When we have to send ? - When is the GCSE held ? - When will the result be announced? * Suggestions A I was wondering if you could tell me about the application process to tertiary study in Vietnam? B Sure A Well What I have to first ? B A And when I have to send it? B A And what about the GCSE ? B A And how long will I have to wait to get the result? B A Do I have to take the entrance examination? B A When will I get the entrance examination result? B……………… A Thank you FOR EXAMPLE S1 :Could you tell me how to apply to a university in Vietnam? S2 : Of course S1 :What I have to first? S2:You must fill in the application form and send it to university in March S1: Do I have to take the GCSE examination? S2: Yes, you have to take the GCSE exam in May and get the result in June S1: When I take the entrance examination to university? S2: In July S1: Ok When I get the entrance examination results? S2: You can get the result in August, and if you pass, you will get a letter of acceptance from the university S1: Thank you * Task 3: Discuss the process of applying to a tertiary institution in Vietnam, then report to the class Suggested form Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội If we want to apply to a tertiary institution in Vietnam First, we must …………… in ………… Next, we have to …………… in ………… Then, we will ……… in ………… Finally, if we pass the exam, we will …………… FOR EXAMPLE If we want to apply to a tertiary institution in Vietnam First, we must fill in the application form and send the application form in ………… Next, we have to take the GCSE examination and get the GCSE result in ………… Then, we will take the entrance examination and get the entrance examination result in Finally, if we pass the exam, we will get a letter of acceptance from the university D Writing You want to apply for an undergraduate program in a university in England Write a letter of request (about 150 words) to UCAS – Universities and Colleges Admissions Service - to ask for the information about the admission requirements to the university Conclusion Introduction Request Further information a State what information you would like them to provide: tuition fee accommodation exams, … b End with a polite closing c State the reasons why you are writing, your interest in tertiary study in England (mention the name of the programme/ the universities/…) d Say you would be happy to supply further information about yourself such as your English proficiency and record of secondary education study,… Useful language Introduction - I am writing this letter to…… - I am interested in applying to a course in…… I would like to apply… I am writing to you because I need… Request: - Please could you send me … I would be grateful if you would send / provide me … Could you please send me……… - Would you be kind enough to let me know….? - I wonder whether you could give me some information about… - I should be very much obliged if you could let me have full details of… - Would you please supply me with ….? Further information: - I have recently graduated - I have a good command of English…… - I am ready to………………………… Conclusion - I look forward to ………… TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN A SAMPLE LETTER Dear Sir / Madam, I am interested in applying to an undergraduate course in Computer Science at the University of Birmingham in England , so I am writing this letter to ask what the requirements are to be eligible for the course I would be very grateful if you could send me information about tuition fees, accommodation and exams I have passed GCSE with the average score 8,2 and I have got 550 for the last TOEFL test Could you please send me information as soon as possible so that I can start the course next year ? I look forward to hearing from you soon Thank you, Pham Thanh Nam Các em xem đáp án cô chữa ngoaingu24h.vn Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội