J3 Unit 6

Choose the correct words to complete the text. I’ve been studying at this school for three years now. I like my school and the teachers are friendly, but we have to 1 obey a lot of rules. I always 2 do my homework on time and I 3 get good marks in my exams. I 4 go to lessons in the morning and in the afternoon. I want to be a journalist, so I need to study really hard to 5 pass all exams and get into college. Complete the sentences with a verb from the box.apply (×2) do (×2) get(x2) study (x2) train (×2) 1 I want to work at a law firm where they are going to train me to become a lawyer.2 You can choose to do an apprenticeship, which will give you practical training.3 She could apply for a few different nursing jobs, so she has a better chance of finding one.4 You need to study at university to be an engineer.5 I want to be a vet so I have to get the right qualifications before I can study at university.6 You need to train to be a teacher before finding a position.7 She has decided to apply for the job.8 I’ll have to do a course in business management to become a manager.9 I need to get good marks in this test!10 He’s going to study science at university. Complete the sentences with the correct form of be able to, can or could. In some cases, there is more than one possibility. 1 At my last school, we couldn’t wear our own clothes. We wore a school uniform instead.2 Students can’t stay at this school after the age of sixteen. They have to go to a college.3 In the future, students will be able to choose from a wider variety of subjects.4 These days, students can email their teachers for help with their homework.5 In the past, girls and boys couldn’t study in the same class.6 We will be able to do all our exams online in the future.7 He couldn’t speak French three years ago, but now he’s very good at it.8 He couldn’t go to his drama class last Tuesday. He was ill.9 I will be able to study a lot of different subjects when I start my new school next month.10 Robert couldn’t get into college last September because of his low marks. Complete the sentences with the correct form of have to, need to, must, or should. 1 You mustn’t use your mobile phone in class.2 I have to pass this test – it’s important.3 It’s raining outside. You should wear a coat.4 I need to buy some new shoes for school.5 To drive a car, you must have a licence. Read the article. Then complete the sentences with information from the text. Write two words in each sentence.Students in Finland don’t have to start school until the age of seven. They learn through playing and exploring rather than having to be inside a classroom all the time. Students usually have breaks in between classes. Each teacher looks after and cares for a group of fifteen to twenty students. They know the learning styles of all their students and know how they can all succeed and reach their goals. Students only have three to four classes a day, which means that they have time to play outside whatever the weather. They move around outside and get some fresh air.Teachers don’t have to follow a curriculum. They create their own exciting lessons. For example, students learn how to sew, cook and clean. Finnish students have the least amount of homework in the world. Students get the work done in class instead. 1 In Finland, students don’t have to start school before the age of seven.2 Children learn more through playing and exploring3 Teachers teach a group of between fifteen and twenty students in one class.4 Students have time to play outside in any kind of weather to give them exercise.5 Teachers can create their own exciting lessons Complete the dialogue by matching. A: Is anything the matter? You look upset. B: I can’t find a job. What 1 _? should I do A: 2 _ to a careers advisor? Have you spoken B: Yes, but that just left me even more confused. A: 3 _. It’s OK not to know what to do. Don’t panic. B: 4 _ you were me? What would you do if A: 5 _ research jobs online. B: That’s a good idea. Thanks for your help. My advice is to