ESCOLA SECUNDRIA DE ALMEIDA GARRET Student B

I.

READING COMPREHENSION

A. Read the text and match the headlines below with the paragraphs. 1. 7, 4, 5, 2, 1, 3, 6 B. Find evidence for the following statements. Quote from the text

1. There is no substitute for studying in a foreign country if you want to gain in-depth knowledge of another culture's customs, people, and language. Even though a lot of students may go through hard
times during their stay, they think it is a valuable and life-changing event. 2. For many students, going abroad to study is the first time they have really been away from 'home' as well as from friends and family. This is seldom an easy experience, but it is universally praised as worthwhile, often even life-transforming. 3. this experience will influence their interactions with people from other cultures throughout their lives. They become more aware and accepting of different values and lifestyles and are able to tolerate ambiguity in situations more easily. C. Complete the following sentences according to the text. Use your own words. 1. The way you view your homeland is something that youll change for the better after youve been away for some time. 2. Employers are getting more interested in hiring graduates with an international background because they know they are better prepared for todays job market and more skilled. 3. Students should be fully concentrated on their aims in order to adapt to a new environment/lifestyle and to overcome difficulties. D. 1. 2. 3. Reread paragraph 5 and find synonyms for the following words/expressions enhance 4. resilience increasingly 5. new are likely 3. many students 4. from/of your country

E. Say what/who the following words refer to in the text 1. a study abroad program 2. being exposed to new ways of thinking and living

II.
A. Complete with so/such
1. so 2. such 3. such 4. so

LANGUAGE WORK
5. so 6. such

B. Fill in the gaps with the verbs given in the most appropriate tense. 1. ARE STARTING 5. WILL BE 2. WILL TUMBLE 6. WONDERS 3. SPENT 7. ARE PLANNING 4. SAYS 8. HAS SIGNED C. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

9. SPEAKS 10. DONT KNOW

Rephrase the following sentences without altering their meaning In spite of facing some challenges while studying abroad, students dont give up their dreams. If Paul hadnt rushed on to college, he wouldnt have ended up choosing the wrong career. Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate they are flexible by a year out A part-time job may give students the opportunity to gain work experience. It is important that study abroad students make some real friends so that they can act as a support system for each other. 6. Nowadays Erasmus is being chosen by many students.