a. Jennifer: Wait, is online study an option?

b. Jennifer: I’m thinking about marketing or economics.

c. Peter: OK. Let’s break it down. What major are you interested in?

d. Jennifer: I can’t decide which university to study at. I really like both Weston and Eastdale.

e. Peter: Both universities teach marketing. Only Eastdale has economics. Would you like to study in person or online?

(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)

a. Academic or cognitive skills like critical thinking and creativity are important, as are social and emotional skills such as friendliness, positive thinking and self-esteem.

b. But while these things are undoubtedly important, there are many other worthwhile skills which are often overlooked.

c. It is crucial to take a ‘holistic approach’, meaning you should aim to develop yourself as a whole person rather than focusing on one aspect at the expense of the others.

d. Other skills not to be neglected include self-control, time management and finding a balanced life.

e. The term ‘personal development’ is often connected with activities like dieting or exercise, or perhaps learning a new computer program.

(Adapted from C-21 Smart)

Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

Often travelling thousands of miles by land, sea, or air, these animals push the limits of endurance.

Dear Mr Blackwell,

I am writing to you regarding the volunteer programme at the Prambanan Temple Compounds in Indonesia.

a. Another thing is the participation fee. Will there be any extra costs or is everything covered? It would be helpful to know the total expense for better planning.

b. I am interested in taking part as a volunteer and would appreciate some additional details about the programme.

c. Could you provide information on the training volunteers get? I have never worked at a heritage site before and I am a bit nervous about what will be expected of me.

d. I look forward to your reply and to learning more about the programme. It sounds like an excellent volunteering experience. Thank you in advance for the information.

e. I am also curious about the accommodation arrangements with local families. Do volunteers have roommates and how far is the accommodation from the site?

Kind regards,

Jack Hackett

(Adapted from Bright)