Class 8 English Unit 9: Reading I: The Leap Between High School and College

 

Unit – 9

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Getting Started

Let the students study the given pictures and ask them to compare them by using a comparative form (positive, comparative, and superlative degree) of adjectives. We add '–er' to make a comparison with the single syllable words and more with more than single syllabic words. Examples:

a.            The elephant is taller and stronger than the rhino.

b.           The gold is more expensive than the silver.

c.            The rabbit can run faster than a tortoise.

d.           The dog is shorter than the camel.

Reading I: The Leap Between High School and College

Vocabulary

1.     leap /liːp/ verb - jump high

2.     transition /trænˈzɪʃən/ noun - changeover

3.     assumption /əˈsʌmpʃən/ noun - accepted belief

4.     residence /ˈrɛzɪdəns/ noun - place of living

5.     expenses /ɪkˈspnsɪz/ noun - costs

6.     assignments /əˈsaɪnmənts/ noun - tasks

7.     boast /bəʊst/ verb - brag

8.     stimulating /ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ/ adjective - exciting

9.     taken into account /ˈteɪkən ˈɪntu əˈkaʊnt/ phrase - considered

10. adequately /ˈædɪkwɪtli/ adverb - sufficiently

11. challenging /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ adjective – difficult

 

A.   Read the meanings given on the left and match them with the words on the right.

a.      a thing that is accepted as true                      v. assumption

b.     of the cost required for something                iii. expense

c.      the place where someone lives                      iv. residence

d.     a task assignment as a course of study          i. assignment

e.      arousing interest                                          vii. stimulating

f.       testing one's ability                                      vi. challenging

g.     in a way that is enough in quantity               ii. adequately 

 

B.    Answering the questions.

a.      What do the students expect when they enter post-secondary education?

The students expect the same experience they had in secondary school when they enter post-secondary education

b.     How is college more expensive?

College is more expensive because of the rental costs of living, and learning materials.

c.      Write three reasons why the college workload is more challenging.

The three reasons why the college workload is more challenging are more assignments, extra pressure for good grades, and more activities.

d.     What athletic challenges do college students face?

The college students face the sports and club activities that are challenging.

e.      What should the students consider while entering the college?

They should consider the cost of courses, workload, and different sports and extracurricular activities before they enter college. 

 

C.    In some aspects, a high school education might be more challenging than a college education. Can you mention some challenges of high school education in a short paragraph?

High school education can be very challenging for several reasons. Students have to manage a busy schedule with many subjects and little choice in what they study. They face a lot of pressure to get good grades for college admissions while also participating in extracurricular activities. Social issues, such as fitting in and dealing with peer pressure, add to the stress. Additionally, students are going through significant personal changes during adolescence, which makes it even harder to cope with the demands of high school.

Pronunciation

Let the students learn the pronunciation of the given words.

1.     academy /əˈkædəmi/ noun - educational institution

2.     campus /ˈkæmpəs/ noun - university grounds

3.     faculty /ˈfækəlti/ noun - teaching staff

4.     lecture /ˈlektʃə/ noun - educational talk

5.     library /ˈlaɪbrəri/ noun - place with books

6.     graduation /ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən/ noun - completion of studies

7.     alumni /əˈlʌmnaɪ/ noun - former students

8.     scholarship /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ noun - financial aid for study

9.     dormitory /ˈdɔːmɪtəri/ noun - student residence

10. semester /sɪˈmestə/ noun - academic term

11. freshman /ˈfreʃmən/ noun - first-year student

12. tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ noun - teaching fee

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