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Read each of the following statements. Circle true or false according to the information in Act 1. If the sentence is false, change the underlined part.
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| 1. The University of Michigan has a football team. | ||
| 2. Philip studied medicine there. | ||
| 3. Grandpa studied medicine there. | ||
| 4. Philip knows the President of the university. | ||
| 5. Philip and Charley Rafer played football there. |
ACT 2
The following morning. Robbie is sitting in the living room. He is waiting for Philip to take him to see Charley Rafer at the university club.
| Philip: | Sorry, Robbie. Sorry to be late this morning, but, well, we’ve still got some time for a cup of coffee. I can’t wait to see my old pal Charley Rafer. |
| Robbie: | Neither can I. |
| [They go into the kitchen.] | |
| Philip: | So you though about it, huh? |
| Robbie: | Yes, I have, Dad. |
| Philip: | Well, I’m glad. I knew you’d realize that this interview could be an important experience for you. |
| Robbie: | I came to that conclusion. |
| Philip: | That’s very wise, Robbie. Very wise. Now let’s head off for the city and the university club. |
| Robbie: | Thanks, Dad. |
| Philip: | Thanks … for what? |
| Robbie: | Thanks for hearing me out. And … |
| Philip: | And …? |
| Robbie: | And thanks for being such an understanding father. |
| Philip: | Well, thank you, Robbie. Thank you. |
| In an office at the university club. Dean Rafer greets Philip and Robbie. | |
| Dean: | [entering] Philip Stewart! It’s great to see you! |
| Philip: | Charley Rafer – you look as young as ever. |
| [They hug.] | |
| Dean: | You must be Robbie. |
| Robbie: | Hi. |
| Philip: | Yes, this is my youngest son Robbie. Robbie, I want you meet one of the best tennis players on the Michigan team - Charley Rafer. |
| Robbie: | Nice to meet you, Dean Rafer. |
| Dean: | Well, are you as good a tennis player as your dad? |
| Robbie: | No, I’m not very good at it. |
| Philip: | Frankly, neither was I. Charley was the star of the team. |
| Dean: | Yeah. Thanks. Well, how’ve you been, Philip? |
| Philip: | Oh, working too hard. |
| Dean: | Doesn’t show. How’s Ellen? |
| Philip: | Fine, thank you. And how’s Marge? |
| Dean: | She’s still giving the toughest English history exams in the school and loving every minute of it. And speaking of minutes, I have interviews until noon, so why don’t we get right to work? |
| Philip: | Can you have lunch with us later? |
| Dean: | I’d love too, Philip, but I’m afraid I can’t. I’m only here two days, and I have interviews with twenty-six applicants. |
| Philip: | I understand. Well, thanks. I’ll wait outside. [to Robbie] Good luck, Son. [He leaves] |
| Dean: | Did you bring your transcript from high school? |
| Robbie: | Yes, sir. Right here. |
| Dean: | Thank you. Please sit down. I see under “activities” that you’ve been writing for the school paper. |
| Robbie: | Yes, sir. |
| Dean: | What kinds of articles have you written? |
| Robbie: | All kinds – sports, editorials, theater reviews. You name it, I’ve written it. |
| Dean: | Hmmm. Well, have you ever thought of becoming a journalist? |
| Robbie: | A professional writer? Not until recently. |
| Dean: | Michigan has a fine School of journalism. |
| Robbie: | Yes, I know that. |
| Dean: | You seem to have some reservations. |
| Robbie: | I’m a little uncertain. |
| [We see Philip nervously waiting outside the office. Dean Rafer has finished interviewing Robbie.] | |
| Dean: | [to Robbie] It’s been very nice talking to you. |
| Robbie: | Nice talking to you, sir. |
| Dean: | One piece of advice. The most important thing is for you to decide your own future. |
| Robbie: | Yes, sir. Good-bye, Dean Rafer. |
| Dean: | Good-bye, Robbie. Good luck. |
1. Match the words with their definitions:
| 1. came to that conclusion | a. honestly, truthfully |
| 2. wise | b. to start (something) immediately |
| 3. hearing me out | c. newspaper articles that give the editor’s opinion about something in the news |
| 4. as young as ever | d. an official document listing a student’s grades |
| 5. good at | e. a person who works to gather, write edit, publish, or report the news; a reporter |
| 6. frankly | f. listening to my point of view |
| 7. get right to | g. talented |
| 8. transcript | h. having intelligence from life’s experiences |
| 9. editorials | i. feelings of not being sure about something |
| 10. theater reviews | j. decided that |
| 11. journalist | k. a piece of writing in a newspaper that tells about a play and gives the writer’s opinion of it |
| 12. reservations | l. as young as you always looked |
An interesting fact:
The most common college degree is a bachelor of arts, or a B.A., degree. This degree usually requires four years of study. During the first two years, a student often takes liberal arts courses to receive a general education. Liberal arts courses include the study of literature, languages, and history. Then, in the last two years of college, a student focuses on a major subject, his or her specialization.
2. Answer the questions:
1. Which college degrees are the most common in your country?
2. In which year of college does a student usually begin to focus on a major subject?