Requirements for going to university
You are preparing a debate about the pros and cons of going to university. Listen to the following conversations and then answer the questions that follow.
You can then use some of the language featured to prepare your own short presentation on the topic.
Est-ce que tu penses qu’il faut avoir certaines qualités pour profiter des études à l’université?
Selon moi si on veut réussir à l’université il faut être capable de travailler indépendamment et être responsable. En plus on doit aimer lire, faire des recherches, travailler en équipe, résoudre des problèmes et donner des présentations.
Question
What skills/qualities does she say are important if you are to succeed at university?
She says working independently and being responsible are important.
She says il faut être capable de travailler indépendamment et être responsable.
Question
According to her, what else do you have to like doing? (Give any three things)
She says you need to like reading, doing research, working in a team, resolving problems and giving presentations.
She says il faut on doit aimer lire, faire des recherches, travailler en équipe, résoudre des problèmes et donner des présentations.
Translation
Do you think you need to have specific qualities to benefit from studying at university?
In my opinion, if you want to succeed at university you need to be able to work independently and be responsible. You also have to like reading, research, working in a team, resolving problems and giving presentations.
