In this lesson, students will learn how to talk about preparing for college or university. The topic covers actions taken before starting college, such as studying for entrance exams, choosing a major, gathering documents, and making plans for the future. This lesson emphasizes using the present continuous tense to describe ongoing preparations and helps students express their plans and feelings about starting college.
Grammar Focus:
Present Continuous Tense for Future Plans:
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb (ing).
- Example: "I’m preparing for college."
- Usage: To talk about actions happening right now or in the near future: "She is studying for her exams."
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb (ing).
Going to + Verb (Future Plans):
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are going to + base form of the verb.
- Example: "I’m going to apply for college next month."
- Usage: To talk about planned future actions: "He’s going to choose his major soon."
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are going to + base form of the verb.
Modal Verbs for Advice (Should, Need to):
- Structure: Subject + should/need to + base form of the verb.
- Example: "You should start preparing early."
- Usage: To give advice or express necessity: "You need to gather all your documents."
- Structure: Subject + should/need to + base form of the verb.
Vocabulary:
- Application – the process of applying to a school or job.
- Major – the main subject of study at college.
- Entrance exam – a test required for admission to college.
- Scholarship – financial aid given to students for academic achievement.
- Essay – a written piece required for applications.
- Transcripts – official records of a student’s grades.
- Recommendation – a letter supporting a student’s application.
- Admissions – the department of a college that handles applications.
- Orientation – an introduction for new students to college life.
- Financial aid – money provided to help pay for college expenses.
Useful Expressions:
- "I’m preparing for the college entrance exam."
- "I need to apply for scholarships."
- "I’m gathering all my documents."
- "You should start studying now."
- "I’m going to choose my major soon."
- "I’m excited about starting college."
- "I’m writing my college application essay."
- "I need to ask my teacher for a recommendation letter."
- "Are you ready for the admissions interview?"
- "I’m going to attend the college orientation next week."
Sentences:
- I’m preparing for the SATs because I want to get into a good college.
- She’s writing her application essay for the scholarship.
- We are gathering our high school transcripts to submit with the application.
- He is studying every day for the college entrance exam.
- They’re going to decide on their major after the first semester.
- I’m asking my teacher for a letter of recommendation.
- You should apply for financial aid as soon as possible.
- We’re attending the college orientation next month.
- I need to submit my application before the deadline.
- She is preparing for an interview with the admissions committee.
Questions and Answers:
Q: What are you doing to prepare for college?
A: I’m studying for the entrance exams and writing my application essay.Q: When are you going to apply for college?
A: I’m going to apply next month.Q: Do you need any help with your college application?
A: Yes, I need help with my essay and recommendation letters.Q: Have you chosen your major yet?
A: No, I’m still deciding on what to study.Q: Are you ready for the college interview?
A: Not yet, I’m still preparing for it.Q: What do you need to submit with your application?
A: I need to submit my transcripts and a recommendation letter.Q: Are you applying for financial aid?
A: Yes, I’m filling out the forms right now.Q: What’s the most challenging part of preparing for college?
A: The most challenging part is studying for the entrance exams.Q: Are you excited about going to college?
A: Yes, I’m really excited to start!Q: When is your college orientation?
A: My orientation is next month.
Conversation:
Emma: Hey Alex, how’s your college preparation going?
Alex: It’s going well! I’m preparing for the entrance exams right now.
Emma: That’s great! Have you applied yet?
Alex: Not yet. I’m still working on my application essay.
Emma: I understand. Essays can be tough. Do you know what major you’re going to choose?
Alex: I’m thinking about studying computer science, but I’m not sure yet.
Emma: That sounds like a good choice! I’m applying for a scholarship, so I’ve been really busy with that.
Alex: Good luck with the scholarship! I need to apply for one, too. There’s so much to do before starting college!
Emma: I know, right? But it’s exciting! I’m really looking forward to starting college life.
Alex: Me too!
Reading:
"Anna’s Journey to College"
Anna has always dreamed of going to college. Now that she’s in her final year of high school, she’s busy preparing for the next chapter of her life. Every morning, Anna wakes up early to study for the entrance exams. She knows that doing well on these exams will give her a better chance of getting into the university of her choice.
Apart from studying, Anna is also working on her application. She’s writing an essay about her experiences in high school and why she wants to study biology. It’s important to her to get it just right because the admissions team will read it carefully.
Anna has already gathered her transcripts and asked her teacher for a letter of recommendation. She also applied for a scholarship, hoping to get some financial aid. She knows that college can be expensive, so getting some help with the costs would be amazing.
In a few weeks, Anna will attend her college orientation. She’s excited but also a little nervous. It’s a big step, and there’s a lot to prepare, but Anna feels ready. With every day that passes, she’s one step closer to making her dream a reality.
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