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80 Unit 05 | Live and learn What are students looking for in a university? Discuss the list of ideas below with a partner and agree on the three most important ones. SPEAKING 26 a diverse community of students b focus on academic learning c possibility to earn a degree quickly d scholarships for students from low-income families e self-organised study instead of timetables f modern facilities g location close to home h lectures available online i small group sizes j in a city with a busy nightlife k supportive lecturers, tutors and other staff l many extracurricular activities Listen to four advertisements for universities. Tick off any ideas from the list above which are mentioned. They are in the order you hear them. You are going to listen to the advertisements again. First, study the task below, then, while listening, match the advertisements with the statements (A–J). There are two extra statements that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. After listening, take some time to check your answers. LISTENING 27 a 10 b Foxbridge 0 1 Darwin 2 3 Infinity 4 5 Wayward 6 7 A Participation in university activities in addition to study is encouraged. F Meeting people from all walks of life is easily possible here. B Studying in small groups makes it easier to get in contact with others. G Students of this university can expect to get well-paid jobs after graduation. C Everyone can afford to study at this university. H The newest equipment is used to improve the education of students. D A wide range of study options is available here. I This university helps students to study in other countries as well. E This university attracts the most intelligent professors and students. J Many current world leaders have studied at this university. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F University ads Work in groups. Write a script for a university ad and then perform it for an audio or video recording. Share your recordings in class. WRITING + SPEAKING 28 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv