Getting into university
Barbara Ávár
Created on April 21, 2021
Watch a video about a desperate student who applies to a university in Hong Kong and write an opinion essay.
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Transcript
Getting into University
Write a sutitle
listen to the introduction here.
How much do you know about Hong Kong? Find it out with the help of this quiz!
This video provides a bird's-eye view of the city,
- Are the inhabitants affluent?
- How spacious is an average flat?
- How do you imagine the work opportunities?
- Do you think that it is easy to go on to higher education for a Hong Konger?
- Are the entrance exams tougher or easier than in Hungary?
- Is there a need for private tutors to get to university?
- Do you think that a teacher can afford a Lamborghini?
If you watch JJ's story, you will hear some facts so that you will be able to draw some conclusions for yourself.
Marcel Theroux meets a Tutor who's made his huge fortune from parents desperate to get their kids into university ... Lamborghini-driving and now a millionaire Richard Eng, and how children from poorer families are being outgunned in the academic race
Possible essay questions: A Do you think that traditional exams put too much stress on high school students (in Hong Kong or in Hungary)? B Is it easier for a student to get to university in Hungary than in Hong Kong? C Some people say that a family's economic status influences the child's opportunities. D It is impossible to get into university without taking an intensive course or taking part in private tuition. E A degree is a passport to a successful carrer. Please support your response with examples and reasons.
- Opinion essay at a C1 exam: It is a formal piece of writing which requires your opinion on a topic. Your opinion should be stated clearly. Throughout the essay you will give various arguments/reasons/viewpoints on the topic and these will be supported by evidence and/or examples.
- Here you can learn how to write a logical, well-composed opinion essay. Go through the stages.
- And here there are useful phrases to to use. Download the PDF for later use.
1) Introduction Paraphrase the question Give your opinion State two supporting reasons 2) Main body paragraph 1 Topic sentence – outline 1st reason for supporting this view Explanation – explain this idea Example – give an example or expand the idea 3) Main body paragraph 2 Topic sentence – outline 2nd reason for supporting this view Explanation – explain this idea Example – give an example or expand the idea 4) Conclusion Summarise opinion and key reasons
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