Match the words and phrases with their meanings.

a. education at a college or university

b. the act of completing a university degree or a course of study

c. a person who has just left school

d. education that prepares students for work in a specific trade

e. an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc.

1. school-leaver

2. vocational education

3. higher education

4. qualification

5. graduation

Read the sentences and match the underlined words with their meanings.

1. This book is too academic; it uses many difficult words that only experts understand.

2. In many countries, formal education begins at age six when children first enter primary school.

3. He used to play the guitar for fun, but now he is a professional musician who performs in big theatres.

Listen and mark the intonation in these questions.

1. Wh- questions

- Why did Helen choose that major? ↗↘

- What subjects do you want to study? ↗↘

2. Yes/No questions

- Is formal education necessary for this job? ↗↘

- Do you plan to study in another country? ↗↘

Listen and mark the intonation in these questions.

1. Do you want to go to university? ↗↘

2. Have you talked with your parents about your plans? ↘↗

3. How much does it cost to study at university? ↗↘

4. What's your favourite subject at school? ↗↘

Complete the sentences with the words and phrases given.

1. Many parents nowadays want their children to pursue at universities after leaving school.

2. He didn't get the job he wanted because he didn't have the right .

3. Many choose to go to university to study academic subjects.

4. More and more young people prefer because they like to learn practical skills.

5. Many young people find it hard to get a job immediately after .