SHE DIDN'T APPLY TO ANY UNIVERSITY

 This topic is about talking about education, choices, and decisions in the past. The sentence “She didn’t apply to any university” uses the past simple negative form. It tells us that the action of applying did not happen.

In this lesson, we will practice:

• Talking about education and university choices.

• Using past simple in positive, negative, and questions.

• Using present simple and present continuous for current routines and actions.

• Expressing future plans with will and going to.

• Using modal verbs like should and must.

• Comparing options with comparatives and superlatives.

Examples:

• She didn’t apply to any university.

• He applied to three universities.

• Are you going to apply this year?

• You should prepare for exams.

• This university is better than the other one.

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GRAMMAR

1. Past Simple (Negative)

• She didn’t apply to any university.

• They didn’t study for the test.

2. Past Simple (Positive / Questions)

• She applied to one university.

• Did she apply to any university?

3. Present Simple

• She studies every day.

• They usually look at university websites.

4. Present Continuous

• She is preparing her documents now.

• They are thinking about their future.

5. Future (Will / Going to)

• She will decide next week.

• He is going to apply tomorrow.

6. Modal Verbs

• You should talk to a counselor.

• You mustn’t forget the deadline.

• You can apply online.

7. Comparatives and Superlatives

• This university is bigger than that one.

• That is the best university in the city.

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VOCABULARY (10 words)

1. University – a place where students study after high school.

2. Application – a formal request for a job or study.

3. Deadline – the last day to do something.

4. Decision – a choice that you make.

5. Subject – a course of study (Math, English, History).

6. Degree – the qualification after finishing university.

7. Scholarship – money to help students pay for university.

8. Campus – the university area with buildings and facilities.

9. Major – the main subject you study at university.

10. Future – the time after now.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• She didn’t apply to any university.

• Did you apply to a university?

• I’m going to apply next year.

• You should study for the entrance exam.

• You must choose a subject you like.

• This university is more expensive than that one.

• He will study abroad.

• I can help you with your application.

• She is thinking about her future.

• This is the best opportunity for you.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• She applied to three universities.

• He is studying for the entrance exam.

• They will choose their university soon.

Negative:

• She didn’t apply to any university.

• He isn’t thinking about his future now.

• They won’t study in another country.

Questions and Answers:

• Did she apply to any university? – No, she didn’t.

• Is she preparing for exams? – Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.

• Will you go to university next year? – Yes, I will.

• Should I study harder? – Yes, you should.

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CONVERSATION

Tom: Hi Sarah, how are your university applications?
Sarah: Actually, I didn’t apply to any university.
Tom: Really? Why not?
Sarah: I wasn’t sure what subject to study.
Tom: I understand. Are you going to apply next year?
Sarah: Yes, I think I will. I need more time to decide.
Tom: You should talk to a career counselor.
Sarah: Good idea. I mustn’t miss the deadline next year.
Tom: Exactly. Remember, this university is bigger, but that one is the best for your subject.
Sarah: Thanks, Tom. I will think about it carefully.

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Long READING

Text:
Emma finished high school last year. Her friends applied to different universities in her city. Some of them chose engineering, and others chose business or medicine. But Emma didn’t apply to any university. She wasn’t ready to decide what to study.

Now, Emma is working in a small bookstore. She enjoys reading and meeting people, but she knows she wants to study in the future. She is thinking about her options. She may apply to university next year. She should prepare for the entrance exam, and she must choose a subject that she really likes.

Emma thinks that studying abroad is more expensive than staying in her country, but she believes that education is very important. For her, the best choice is to wait and make a good decision later.

Questions:

1. Did Emma apply to a university last year?

2. What is Emma doing now?

3. What is she thinking about?

4. What must she do before applying?

5. Why does she want to wait?

Answers:

1. No, she didn’t.

2. She is working in a bookstore.

3. She is thinking about her options for studying.

4. She must prepare for the entrance exam and choose a subject.

5. Because she wants to make a good decision.