6. Reading

6.1 Read the article about student life at Western Michigan University. Match the paragraphs and the headings.

1. Life outside the classroom is an exciting part of your college experience. There are a lot of opportunities here to meet new people, join student organizations, work on campus, and live in the residence halls.

2. Life on campus gives you opportunities to make friendships that last a lifetime. We have many programs and resources here for your academic careers – and engage you in the rich culture and diversity of this university. 3. One of the best parts of being a college student is getting involved. WMU has over 300 student clubs and organizations that you can choose - from paintball to student government. Student activities help you make friends, develop leadership skills, and become part of WMU. The academic year starts in September when 25,000 students and visitors get together to celebrate the beginning of the school year. 4. During your college career here, you can take time to stay fit. University Recreation has fitness classes, intramural sports, and other options to keep your mind and body in peak condition. Join a climbing clinic on the 45-foot climbing wall! 5. We also have the Students' Union in Europe. It runs hundreds of societies and campaigns. Join a student organization, work on campus, join a fitness class, or volunteer your time – the Student Union is here to support you.

1. Stay healthy

2. Get involved

3. Welcome to student life

4. The Union support

5. Experience campus life

6.2 Check the meaning of the highlighted words with a dictionary. Make your own sentences with them.

7. Conversation patterns

7.1 Listen and complete the phrase.

Don’t ____ the TV, I’m watching it.

Please, ____ it ____ again!

7.2 Make sentences suitable for the situations.

1. Switch off/on – light – read

2. Put away/give back – dictionary – use

3. Turn on/off – radio – listen

4. Walk/stay away – floor – clean

5. Take/give back – pen – write

8. Writing

8.1 Look at the two postcards. Do you know which cities these are?

8.2 Read Allie’s postcard. Which postcard is it? What is Allie doing there?

Put the verbs in the postcard in the correct form.

8.3 Write a short letter to your friend in another town about your studies at university.

Give this information.

• Where are you living?

• What are you studying?

• Are you having a good time?

• Are you taking part in student activities?

• Say something about the town.

OVER TO YOU:

1. Can you describe your life at university?

2. Can you say what you usually do and what you are doing this week?

3. Can you describe student activities at university?