Put the verb in brackets into the right form.

1. I want _________ the game. (watch)

a. to watch

b. watching

2. They didn't enjoy __________ there. (eat)

a. to eat

b. eating

3. I don't feel _________ doing that.

a. like

b. of

c. in

d. about

4. I really miss _________. (travel)

a. to travel

b. travelling

5. They're considering _________ their restaurant. (sell)

a. to sell

b. selling

6. He decided __________ the Apple computer. (buy)

a. to buy

b. buying

7. He's worried __________ losing everything.

a. like

b. about

c. of

d. in

8. I dream __________ travelling around Asia.

a. like

b. of

c. in

d. at

Topic 15.My College of Technologies and Design

College life – what can sounds more exciting for a young person? Many people have been waiting this time since school. Then the school-leavers shall pass the entrance exams. And finally, one turns from an applicant into a first-year student. I did it! I entered; I got in to the college! Do you remember this feeling? I do.

But just to pass the exams – it’s not quite enough, because we need to definite our objects in the life. Which college will be yours? The Teacher’s Training College? The Medical College? The Technical College? Or it will be the Art School? The world is full of specialties and professions, that’s why everyone can find something for himself. As for me, I’ve chosen Donetsk College of Technologies and Design.

Finally, all thoughts are left behind and everyone has chosen what he liked most. The first thing every student will face at the first of September is a teaching staff. How many people work for the sake of our education:teachers, tutors, heads of departments, headmasters, masters. What respectable people are they! And don’t forget about the director. All of them come every day for us.

Many people think that the college is much easier to study than school. But it’s a big mistake. From the very first classes the avalanche of home assignments falls on us. We have to keep late hours if we want to manage to keep pace with the curriculum. But if one accidental misses something, he has to catch up instead hanging out with his friends.

As for me, my studies keep me busy all day long. My favorite subjects are History and English, because they make my brain in fit.

Then many students start to give up the education. At first they cease to do their home work, and then miss classes. Many of these people drop out of college, but, basically, they will be expelled. We need to make right decision and get through this time.

But even independently of one’s decision the examination period comes very soon. Someone will be crammed; someone will drill till late night. At that time we almost forget about sweet dreams because twenty-four hours a day we are preparing for our exams.

So, the first session is behind. Everyone is truly overexcited. It is always the day of smiles and tears: some may say I have passed, while someone is going to resit.

But it’s just the beginning. The summer session will be waiting for us, and if everything will be alright, we will be the sophomores. I always say: hard to learn, easy in a battle. I firmly believe that it’s undisputed truth. I wish good luck to every student.

Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Some students want to study at colleges.

2. College life is a whole new world.

3. Some students pay for their college education.

4. You need to study very hard in order to get excellent marks.

5. College life is much more than just studying some particular subjects.

6. Students can’t do without entertainment.

7. You can find all sorts of entertainment there.

8. If you’re good at sport, you can play for a college sports team.

9. College life is amazing in many ways.

10. These are the best years of life for many people.

Act the dialogue.

College Life

Maria: Oh, hi Dave. Long time, no see!                  

Dave: HiMaria. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I’d drop by.         

Maria:Comeonin. [Thanks.] Take a seat. Would you like anything to drink? I have

Sprite or orange juice.                

Dave: Sprite would be fine. Uh, so, how have you been?         

Maria: Oh, not bad. And you?            

Dave:Oh, I’m doing okay, but school has been really hectic these days, and I

haven’t had time to relax.          

Maria: By the way, what’s your major anyway?            

Dave:      Finance and credit.               

Maria: Well, what do you want to do once you graduate?                 

Dave: Uh… I haven’t decided for sure, but I think I’d like to work for a bank or

insurance agency in this area. Howaboutyou?                 

Maria: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in sewing, but I realized

I might have a hard time finding a job using sewing skills, so I changed

majors to economic science. [Oh]. With the right skills, landing a job

           shouldn’t be as difficult.      

Dave: So, do you have a part-time job to support yourself through college?        

Maria: Well, fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship [Wow]

that pays for all of my tuition and books.              

Dave: Wow. That’s great.          

Maria: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through college?                 

Dave: Yeah. I work three times a week at a restaurant near campus.          

Maria: Oh. What do you do there?               

Dave: I’m a cook.             

Maria: How do you like your job?                

Dave: It’s okay. The other workers are friendly, and the pay isn’t bad.