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© RareJob, Inc. All Rights ReservedExercise 1: Picture Conversation
A. Read the dialogue below. 次の会話を読んでみましょう
Intermediate Conversation
Material #53
I’M MAJORING IN…
University
So what are you studying?
I’m majoring in Art History.
B. Quick Q&A (2-3 minutes)
1. Name some of the popular universities that you know of. 2. Are there any universities in your area?
3. What preparations do you need to enter into a university? 4. What majors/degrees are popular in your country?
5. Is it common for people in your country to continue with post-graduate programs (e.g. master’s, doctorate)?
Exercise 2: Say It! (3 minutes)
Read the following words and sample sentences below.
次の単語と例文を読んでみましょう。
A. Vocabulary
ボキャブラリー
degree
学位
She graduated with a degree in chemistry from Brown.
彼女は、化学の学位を取得しブラウン大学を卒業しました。
campus
キャンパス
We toured around the campus during orientation.
オリエンテーションの間、キャンパス内を見て回りました。
doctorate
博士号
After getting her Master’s last year, Jenny is now working towards her
doctorate.
昨年修士号を取得した後、ジェニーは博士号取得に向けて研究をしています。
scholarship
奨学金
My parents didn’t pay for my college education because I was on a full
scholarship.
全額奨学金をもらっていたので、両親は私の大学の学費を支払っていません。
tuition
授業料、学費
Tuition is way cheaper in public schools compared to private schools.
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© RareJob, Inc. All Rights ReservedB. Expressions
表現
I’m majoring in…
私は～を専攻しています
I’m majoring in Economics at New York University.
私は、ニューヨーク大学で経済を専攻しています。
keep up with (your) studies
研究を続ける
Despite having a part-time job, John is still keeping up
with his studies.
パートタイムの仕事をしているにもかかわらず、ジョンは自分の研 究を続けています。
top of class
首席で
Ann graduated top of her class at Harvard.
Exercise 3: Role-Play (4 minutes)
Read the dialogues below. The vocabulary words and expressions from the previous exercise are highlighted for your reference.
次の会話を読んでみましょう。太字で示されているのはエクササイズ 2 で学習した単語と表現です。
A.
Student How are your applications going? Have you decided on which universities to apply for?
Tutor I already have my top two choices. Both are good universities that offer Applied Physics. Here, look at the brochures.
Student That’s a good start. At least you already have a major in mind. Have you already visited both universities?
Tutor Not yet. I’m leaning toward this university since the campus is nearer.
B.
Student Hartway College Office of Admissions, how may I help you?
Tutor Hello. I’d like to ask about your undergraduate scholarships.
Student Yes. We offer full scholarship to high school students who graduate top of
their class.
Tutor What’s included in the scholarship?
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© RareJob, Inc. All Rights ReservedExercise 4: Answer It! (5 minutes)
A. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned. 今日学習した単語と表現を使って会話を完成させましょう。
Tutor Have you decided on how to complete your Master’s?
Student Yeah. I’m considering taking some online courses. With my hectic work schedule, it might be hard to ________________if I still have to go to school.
Tutor That sounds practical. What are you planning to study?
Student Well, I have a ________________ in Communications, so I might just continue with that for my Master’s.
B. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
好きな言葉を入れて会話を完成させましょう。今日学習した単語や表現を使っても構いません
Tutor What are the common majors that students usually take in your country?
Student Some common majors include________________________________________.
Tutor Do you think having a degree is important in getting a job in your country?
Student I think__________________________________________________ because ____________________________________________________________________.
Discuss with your tutor your opinion about having non-academic activities in university. (e.g. sports club, English club, etc.)
大学での勉学以外の活動（例えば、運動系のクラブ、 英語クラブなど）について、講師と議論しましょう。
Exercise 5: Conversation Starter (10 minutes)
Pick one of the four scenarios below, and start a conversation with your tutor.
次の 4 つのシナリオの中から好きなものを選んで、講師と会話をしてみましょう。
Let’s say your tutor is considering studying in your country. Recommend a university.
講師が日本への留学を考えているとします。大 学を勧めてあげましょう。
Imagine getting a chance to study abroad. Share with your tutor which university or country you’d like to study in.
外国で勉強する機会があるとします。どこ国のど この大学で勉強したいかを講師と話しましょう。
Discuss with your tutor whether you think it’s important to attend university or not.
大学に通うことは重要がどうか講師と議論しましょ う。
