Using language

2 Listen to the conversation and tick the chart according to what is needed to get into a good university in each country.

LM: Hi, Susan! Hi, Olivia! I've been thinking a lot recently about university. Have you guys made any plans yet?

S: Hi, Liu Ming! I guess I've thought about it, but I haven't made any firm plans yet. How about you, Olivia?

O: The same. My parents said that my future career might depend on what university I end up getting into.

LM:I f I had a chance, I'd love to go to a top Chinese university. But it's so hard. I need a really high score to pass the National College Entrance Exam.

S: Oh, in the UK, we don't have a university entrance exam. We take a separate exam for each subject that we study. Then we use our grades to apply to a university. We also have to give a long essay to the university saying why we want to study our chosen subject.

O: Well, in the US, we need to get really high grades and we need to take a college entrance exam. Plus we have to write an admission essay.

LM: So, we must all study extra hard, then. I really want to major in computer game design. I'd like to design fun games for children to learn with.

S: That's a great idea! I'd like to study international business. According to the school's careers advisor, it could help me find work overseas. It would be great to see more of the world!

O: Hmm. …. I'm not sure what I want to study as my major yet. But right now I'm thinking about robotics. I'm really interested in futuristic things.

LM: How about cybersecurity or data science? I read that they're really fascinating subjects if you're good at computer programming. But I'm hopeless at programming!

S: That's a good point. I was told that there's no point choosing a subject that you like but you're not very good at.

O: Yes, and don't forget that where you study is also important, too. I'm planning on taking a few campus tours to see what the atmosphere and facilities are like.

LM: Good idea! I really hope that we can all find good universities.

S: Me, too. I hope we are all lucky and find great universities.

O:  Luck? Ha-ha! I think we all need to start studying even harder, too!