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Exercise 1
Group the elements according to whether they are advantages or disadvantages of studying at a mature age. 1. Advantages of returning to school at a mature age. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. having been granted a scholarship, 2. completing a degree, 3. zero college credits, 4. dropping out before graduation, 5. keeping sharp, 6. having intense schedule 2. Disadvantages of being a mature student Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. having been granted a scholarship, 2. completing a degree, 3. zero college credits, 4. dropping out before graduation, 5. keeping sharp, 6. having intense schedule
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Exercise 2

Study the text. Then drag the words or expressions in the correct place in the text.

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Exercise 2
Read the text and highlight in purple the seven words or phrases connected with the life of a mature student. Dear Sally, You would never believe it! Last month, I finally decided to enrol for a college course I have been telling you about! At first, I thought it would be a steep road and the heavy load of schoolwork would be overwhelming. I did some revision of the materials from my previous courses trying to refresh my knowledge and skills. After the first week of the classes, I realised that I knew some of the subjects inside out and that there may not be as much cramming ahead of me as I had expected. I hope to do really well at my finals next year! Have you considered going back to school? I think you would enjoy it, too. Love Maggy
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Exercise 3
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You run a blog about education and you are responding to concerns of mature people thinking about going back to school. Pick the right piece of advice to each point they make. I have reservations due to being much older than other students at the course. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. Your general wisdom and knowing exactly why you are studying may be an asset others don’t have., 2. You may take a career interest assessment to sort this out., 3. You may be granted a scholarship., 4. You may have a hand-on set of learning techniques that will help you., 5. You may ask the college to consider some of your working years and experience instead. I have no university scores to begin my course with. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. Your general wisdom and knowing exactly why you are studying may be an asset others don’t have., 2. You may take a career interest assessment to sort this out., 3. You may be granted a scholarship., 4. You may have a hand-on set of learning techniques that will help you., 5. You may ask the college to consider some of your working years and experience instead. I worry about not being able to afford the studies. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. Your general wisdom and knowing exactly why you are studying may be an asset others don’t have., 2. You may take a career interest assessment to sort this out., 3. You may be granted a scholarship., 4. You may have a hand-on set of learning techniques that will help you., 5. You may ask the college to consider some of your working years and experience instead. There may be too much of a heavy load of schoolwork for me to cope with. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. Your general wisdom and knowing exactly why you are studying may be an asset others don’t have., 2. You may take a career interest assessment to sort this out., 3. You may be granted a scholarship., 4. You may have a hand-on set of learning techniques that will help you., 5. You may ask the college to consider some of your working years and experience instead. I cannot decide which course to take. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. Your general wisdom and knowing exactly why you are studying may be an asset others don’t have., 2. You may take a career interest assessment to sort this out., 3. You may be granted a scholarship., 4. You may have a hand-on set of learning techniques that will help you., 5. You may ask the college to consider some of your working years and experience instead.
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Exercise 4
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Complete the sentences with the words and phrases listed below.
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Exercise 5
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Read the definitions connected with how learning affects a career and choose the correct words or phrases that define them. making the record of your qualifications attractive to employers Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. being screened out, 2. graduating with top scores, 3. burying oneself in books, 4. completing a career interest assessment, 5. bringing your resume up to date being excluded from a promotion or refused a good position Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. being screened out, 2. graduating with top scores, 3. burying oneself in books, 4. completing a career interest assessment, 5. bringing your resume up to date spending a lot of time learning from printed materials Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. being screened out, 2. graduating with top scores, 3. burying oneself in books, 4. completing a career interest assessment, 5. bringing your resume up to date finding out what area of studies may be attractive Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. being screened out, 2. graduating with top scores, 3. burying oneself in books, 4. completing a career interest assessment, 5. bringing your resume up to date doing really well at your finals Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. being screened out, 2. graduating with top scores, 3. burying oneself in books, 4. completing a career interest assessment, 5. bringing your resume up to date
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Exercise 6
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Read the text with five missing sentences. In each gap (6.1–6.5) write a letter that corresponds to the missing sentence (A–F), so the text makes logical sense. One sentence doesn’t fit with any gap.

For many years I was very successful in my job and happy with my earnings and opportunities of professional development, until one day it all changed. (6.1) 1. D, 2. B, 3. E, 4. C, 5. A, 6. F This was because I was lacking a B.A. degree that the employer expected from all higher level managers. (6.2) 1. D, 2. B, 3. E, 4. C, 5. A, 6. F I didn’t quite know what to expect when I was going to my first classes. (6.3) 1. D, 2. B, 3. E, 4. C, 5. A, 6. F It turned out that strong motivation and doing regular revision of the class materials were enough to do well on most of the exams. (6.4) 1. D, 2. B, 3. E, 4. C, 5. A, 6. F Luckily, I was able to use the means of distance learning and so save some time to remain active at work. (6.5) 1. D, 2. B, 3. E, 4. C, 5. A, 6. F It was definitely worth the effort and allowed me to get the promotion I had dreamt of.

A – This forced me to overcome my reservations and enrol for a university course.
B – Another worry of mine was that I wouldn’t be able to cope with the heavy load of schoolwork in addition to my working hours.
C – In addition to that, being a freshman with zero college credits I had to cram really hard before all tests.
D – I found myself at the career crossroads as I realised I was screened out from getting promoted to a higher level.
E – Good time management skills and self-determination got me to my final and I graduated with top scores.
F – After all, it had been years since my last formal schooling episode and I was worried about my social and cognitive health.
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Exercise 7
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You are writing an advertisement for college courses for mature students. Type in the missing letters to form words or expressions connected with the disadvantages of obstacles standing before mature students returning to school. Worried that at your 7.1 aTu uzupełnij it may not be possible to get new qualifications? You shouldn’t! Here at the Second Age College, we understand your 7.2 rTu uzupełnij and help you to bring your resume up to date by offering a wide range of academic courses designed for people at your age. Even with no 7.3 cTu uzupełnij, you may be able to apply based on your professional experience and general life wisdom. You can use the means of distance learning should you become unable to attend classes personally and our learning skills trainers will help you manage the 7.4 hTu uzupełnij. Most of our students over the age of 40 don’t 7.5 dTu uzupełnij and usually make it to their finals, graduating with top scores. Don’t hesitate! Give yourself the chance for a better career with one of our courses. Apply now!
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Exercise 8

What obstacles would people expect returning to education at an advanced age and how would they overcome them? Write your answer considering the following:

  • How could mature people apply for a course having no prior academic credits?

  • How could they overcome the natural problems resulting from their ageing mind and successfully compete with much younger peers?

  • How could they afford to finance their further education?

Write three sentences in reference to each question above.

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Exercise 9

More and more people are deciding to return to school or university, despite their old age. Write an essay in which you give your opinion on the reasons for the decision to return to school as a mature student and advantages and disadvantages of learning at this age.

Your answer should contain from 200 to 250 words.

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