Useful Expressions:
1. I strongly believe that...
2. I will try to examine below the specific reasons for... (topic)
3. First, let us look at...
4. Another important reason is that...
5. Apart from the points I made above...
6. Finally, I cannot oversee the fact that...
7. In contrast...
8.One thing is for sure though,
9. Last but not least, ...
Vocabulary:
1. promising - adjective.
Something which is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful or enjoyable
ex. A: "How's your new venture going?"
B:"It's looking quite promising."
2. accompanied - verb [T]
To go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something
ex. The course books are accompanied by four cassettes.
3. distinction - noun [C or U]
A difference between two similar things
ex. There's a clear distinction between the dialects spoken in the two regions.
4. diversity - noun [S or U]
When many different types of things or people are included in something
ex. Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?
5. spectrum - noun [C] plural spectra or spectrums
A range of opinions, feelings, etc
ex. A wide spectrum of opinion was represented at the meeting.
6. diploma - noun [C]
A document given by a college or university to show that you have passed a particular examination or completed a course
ex. a high school diploma
7. crave - noun [C]
A strong or uncontrollable desire
ex. I have a craving for chocolate.
8. in-depth - adjective [before noun]
Done carefully and in great detail, or discovering the real reasons which cause something
ex. an in-depth report/interview/analysis
9. imperative - adjective
Extremely important or urgent; needing to be done or given attention immediately
ex. It's imperative to act now before the problem gets really serious.
10. drawbacks - noun [C]
A disadvantage or the negative part of a situation
ex. One of the drawbacks of living with someone is having to share a bathroom.
Questions for Discussion:
1. Are college tuitions reasonable?
2. Are women encouraged to pursue education?
3. Do you have difficulty with school work?
4. Do you think your school is a good one? Why/why not?
5. How long must you go to college to get a degree?
6. Is it difficult for people without a college education to get good jobs where you live?
7. What are some important factors in determining which college to attend?
8. What are the qualities of a good student?
9. What are the qualities of a good teacher?
10. What is your favorite class?
11. What was (or is) your favorite subject? Why do you like it?
12. Who selects the college you will attend -- you or your parents?
13. Once you graduate from a university should you stop learning?
14. Does education guarantee a good job?
15. Which is more important, the essential skills in life you've learned to develop on your own or the artificial structure in college about the "real" life?
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