MY PARENTS WANT ME TO APPLY TO UNMSM

 The sentence “My parents want me to apply to UNMSM” means that my mother and father would like me to send an application to study at San Marcos University (UNMSM).

The verb “want” is often followed by another person and a verb in the infinitive form (want + person + to + verb). It shows what someone hopes or desires another person to do.

This topic is useful to talk about family expectations, plans for the future, and education goals using present simple, future forms, and modals.

Examples:

• My parents want me to apply to UNMSM.

• They want me to study medicine.

• I’m going to apply next year.

• I will study hard for the exam.

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🧩 GRAMMAR

1. Verb “Want” + Object + Infinitive

Structure:
Subject + want(s) + person + to + verb

Examples:

• My parents want me to apply to UNMSM.

• I want my friend to help me study.

• She wants her son to be a doctor.

Negative form:

• My parents don’t want me to study abroad.

• He doesn’t want his daughter to change careers.

Questions:

• Do your parents want you to apply to UNMSM?

• What do you want to study?

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2. Future with “Will” and “Going to”

We use will for predictions and going to for plans.

Examples:

• I will take the entrance exam next year.

• I’m going to study medicine at UNMSM.

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3. Modal Verbs

Examples:

• You should prepare early for the exam.

• You must study hard to enter UNMSM.

• I can ask my teacher for help.

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🧠 VOCABULARY (10 words)

1. Apply – to send a request to enter a school or job.

2. University – a place for higher education.

3. Exam – a test to show your knowledge.

4. Career – a job or field you study for.

5. Goal – something you want to achieve.

6. Parents – your mother and father.

7. Decision – a choice you make.

8. Plan – something you intend to do.

9. Support – to help or encourage someone.

10. Future – the time that comes after now.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• My parents want me to apply to UNMSM.

• They want me to study medicine.

• I’m going to apply next year.

• I will study hard for the entrance exam.

• I should prepare early.

• I must choose my career soon.

• They support my dreams.

• I can do it if I try.

• My family believes in me.

• It’s a big decision for my future.

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🗣️ SENTENCES

Positive:

• My parents want me to apply to UNMSM.

• I want to study at a good university.

• I’m going to start preparing soon.

Negative:

• My parents don’t want me to study abroad.

• I don’t want to fail the exam.

• I didn’t apply last year.

Questions:

• Do your parents want you to apply to UNMSM?

• What do you want to study?

• Are you going to take the exam this year?

• Will you study medicine or law?

Answers:

• Yes, they do. They really want me to apply.

• I want to study engineering.

• Yes, I’m going to take the exam in March.

• I think I will study medicine.

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🎭 CONVERSATION

Carla: Hi, Diego! What are your plans after high school?
Diego: Well, my parents want me to apply to UNMSM.
Carla: Oh, really? What do you want to study there?
Diego: I want to study law. It’s my dream career.
Carla: That’s great! Are you going to take the entrance exam soon?
Diego: Yes, I’m going to take it next March. I’m already studying every weekend.
Carla: You should! UNMSM is a great university.
Diego: I know. It’s hard to enter, but I will do my best.
Carla: I’m sure you’ll make it. Good luck, Diego!
Diego: Thanks, Carla! I really appreciate your support.

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📖 READING

A Dream Supported by Family

Lucía is a high school student in Lima. She is 17 years old and loves science. Her dream is to study medicine at UNMSM, one of the most famous universities in Peru.

Her parents also want her to apply to UNMSM. They believe it will be a great opportunity for her future. Every weekend, Lucía studies for the entrance exam. She also takes extra classes in biology and chemistry.

Sometimes, she feels nervous because the exam is very difficult. But her parents always tell her, “You can do it, Lucía! We believe in you.”

Lucía plans to apply next year. She knows it will not be easy, but she is ready to work hard for her dream.

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Questions

1. What does Lucía want to study?

2. Where does she want to study?

3. Why do her parents want her to apply?

4. What does she do every weekend?

5. How does she feel about the exam?

Answers

1. She wants to study medicine.

2. She wants to study at UNMSM.

3. They believe it’s a great opportunity for her future.

4. She studies for the entrance exam.

5. She feels nervous but determined.