Dreaming of Africa
Luke
I’m studying philosophy, art and history for my A levels at a state
secondary school, and I have to make a decision soon about which university I
want to apply to. If I were better at science, I would study zoology as I have
always had an interest in animals. I might study anthropology (the study of
different people around the world) as at least that will give me the chance to
travel abroad. As soon as I finish my exams I’m really keen to go to Uganda. If
I could find an animal conservation charity that would let me work for them, I
would like to stay there for a few months. My dream is to work with gorillas
one day.
Naomi
Although I spent three months revising for these exams, I’m still
worried about the results, which are coming out soon. Unless I get A grades for
all my subjects (maths, chemistry and biology), I won’t get into university to
study medicine.
I’ve had to be really disciplined about everything and I’m not going
to celebrate until I know I’ve been successful. I’m also working at an old
people’s home as a volunteer because if I can get lots of practical experience,
that will also improve my chances. When I graduate, I’m determined to work for
the medical charity, Doctors Without Borders, and work in Africa.
Jake
It’s my last term at school and I’m taking my A level exams in a
month. If I don’t pass them, I don’t really mind because I’m not very motivated
to go on to get a degree. Seven years of secondary education is enough in my
opinion!
If my mum wasn’t so strict about revision, I would be practising the
guitar, which I love. When I finish my exams, I’m going to take up the drums.
I’m doing geography, French and music and they’re all subjects that will be
useful in the real world. My dream is to travel around French West Africa and
to play and sing with Youssou N’Dour!
Example: Luke
studies at ___________.
A a private school c B a state secondary school cü C a primary school c
1 Luke
___________ university.
A isn’t going to go to c B would ideally study zoology at c
C can’t think what to study at c
2 He
thinks that studying anthropology would enable him to ___________.
A go to Africa
c B work
with people c C travel to other countries c
3 He
would love to ___________.
A help people in Uganda c B work with gorillas c C become a scientist c
4 Naomi
is studying ___________.
A mostly science subjects c B science and art subjects c C art subjects
c
5 She
needs high grades in ___________ to get into university.
A three subjects c B two science subjects c C any two subjects c
6 She
___________ for working with old people.
A gets some money c B receives quite a good salary c C isn’t paid
c
7 Jake
___________ about his A level results.
A is worried
c B
isn’t worried c C doesn’t talk
c
8 He
is going to learn to ___________ after his exams.
A play the guitar c B speak French
c C
play the drums c
9 He
would love to___________ in the future.
A travel to America c B travel to part of Africa c C go all over Africa c
2 Write
L for Luke, N for Naomi or J for
Jake.
Example: I
don’t mind if I fail my exams. J
1 I’m
not very interested in the idea of university.
_____
2 I
want to work with animals. _____
3 I’d
like to work as a doctor in Africa. _____
4 I
haven’t been out having fun since my exams.
_____
5 I’m
thinking about studying anthropology. _____
6 I
want to work for a medical charity. _____
