Grade 11 Unit 7 Reading

2. Match the highlighted words with their meanings

Higher education is really for people who want formal learning in order to get an academic degree. If you are good at certain subjects and need a degree related to those subjects, then university is the right choice for you.

• a. a job that requires special training and skills

• b. a period working for and leaning from a skilled person

• c. to succeed in doing something difficult

• d. important organizations that have a particular purpose

• e. received in a school, college, or university, with lessons, exams, etc.

2. 2. Match the highlighted words with their meanings.

Besides studying, university students also have the opportunity to live independently, make new friends, and join different clubs. Many students still manage to work part-time during their university years.

• a. a job that requires special training and skills

• b. a period working for and leaning from a skilled person

• c. to succeed in doing something difficult

• d. important organizations that have a particular purpose

• e. received in a school, college, or university, with lessons, exams, etc.

If you are not interested in traditional academic subjects and want to work in a specific trade, then vocational education is the right choice for you. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge necessary for a specific job.

• a. a job that requires special training and skills

• b. a period working for and leaning from a skilled person

• c. to succeed in doing something difficult

• d. important organizations that have a particular purpose

• e. received in a school, college, or university, with lessons, exams, etc.

In addition, a vocational school may also offer you an apprenticeship. This type of training not only provides students with hands-on experience, but also gives them wages to cover their living costs.

• a. a job that requires special training and skills

• b. a period working for and leaning from a skilled person

• c. to succeed in doing something difficult

• d. important organizations that have a particular purpose

• e. received in a school, college, or university, with lessons, exams, etc.

There are a lot of educational opportunities for school-leavers today. You can choose from hundreds of vocational schools or higher education institutions to continue your educational journey. 

• a. a job that requires special training and skills

• b. a period working for and leaning from a skilled person

• c. to succeed in doing something difficult

• d. important organizations that have a particular purpose

• e. received in a school, college, or university, with lessons, exams, etc.

Match the headings (1-3) with the paragraphs (A-B).

A. ______________________

Higher education is really for people who want formal learning in order to get an academic degree. If you are good at certain subjects and need a degree related to those subjects, then university is the right choice for you. Besides studying, university students also have the opportunity to live independently, make new friends, and join different clubs. Many students still manage to work part-time during their university years. In addition, college or university students usually have an advantage over students from vocational schools when it comes to further studies after a degree. They will also have broader career options and an advantage in the job market.

• 1. Getting vocational training 

• 2. Earning a salary while studying 

• 3. Going to college or university

Match the headings (1-3) with the paragraphs (A-B)

B. ______________________

If you are not interested in traditional academic subjects and want to work in a specific trade, then vocational education is the right choice for you. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge necessary for a specific job. In addition, a vocational school may also offer you an apprenticeship. This type of training not only provides students with hands-on experience, but also gives them wages to cover their living costs. Most importantly, vocational training is usually much shorter than a college or university course. After getting their vocational qualifications, graduates can immediately start work and earn a salary.

• 1. Getting vocational training 

• 2. Earning a salary while studying 

• 3. Going to college or university

Complete each gap with ONE word.

College or university

-  For students who want

(1) _____________ learning

College or university

 Get a (2) _____________ related to an academic subject.

Vocational school

For students who want to work in a specific (3) _____________