Choose the correct word.

1. After / Until we move into the house, we’re going to completely redecorate it.

Choose the correct word.

2. Shall I take my shoes off unless / before I come in?

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3. Hello, this is an important message for John. Please call me as soon as / if you get home.

Choose the correct word.

4. Don’t eat anything now! Wait until / when dinner’s ready.

Choose the correct word.

5. We won’t get to the station on time unless / if we don’t leave work early.

Choose the correct word.

6. She won’t be able to go if / unless Bob takes her in his car, because she can’t drive.

Choose the correct word.

7. Antonio will call us as soon as / until his plane lands.

Choose the correct word.

8. You’ll keep getting bad marks unless / if you check your work more carefully.

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Complete the words in the sentences.

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Choose the odd one out.

1. ceiling   fireplace   chimney   fire

Choose the odd one out.

2. modern   suburb   spacious   light

Choose the odd one out.

3. basement   ground floor   top floor   balcony

Choose the odd one out.

4. cottage   house   flat   garage

Choose the odd one out.

5. path   floor   gate   patio

Complete the sentences with one of the highlighted words or phrases.

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Are you interested in the history of your house? If youare, then you might like to get in touch with a house historian. A house historian’s job is to find out what has happened to a particular house in the past. They try to discover who built the house, who has lived in the building since it was built, and what was on the site of the building before. Their research can uncover all kinds of interesting information.
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We spoke to house historian Tracy Collins, who told us some of her stories. One of the houses she had to research was a flat at 200 Oxford Street in London. She discovered that the author George Orwell had once stayed with the owners of the flat. He had slept in the smallest bedroom in the flat, which was very dark. Later, when he wrote his novel 1984, he used the room as the inspiration for the famous Room 101. On another occasion, she was history looking into the story of a block of flats in Orchard Court, also in London, She found out that the flat had been used by spies during the Second World War. First of all, the spies were invited to the building for a job interview. If they were successful, they went on a training course. After the course, they returned to the flat for their instructions. Then, they were sent on a mission. But Tracy’s third story is even more dramatic. When she was investigating a house in another part of London, she discovered that a murder
had happened there!
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However, house historians do not only focus on one particular house. They also find out about the district where the house was built. Some districts are completely different now than they were in the past. One example is an area in Central London called Belgravia. Today, it is one of the richest districts in the world, but in the early nineteenth century, it was a poorer area. People used to go there during the day to hang out their washing or to collect plants for food. At night, many people would avoid the area because it was full of criminals.
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If you can’t afford to pay a professional to research the history of your house, you can try to research the past yourself. The best place to start is to find all the official documents belonging to your house. These should give you some idea of who the previous owners were. After that, you should go to the office that has the official documents of your area.Some of these go back hundreds of years! You may not find out anything particularly interesting about your house, but you’re sure to enjoy the search.

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.

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Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the present simple or future (will | won’t).

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.

Match the words with the same sound.

1. bull      ________

Match the words with the same sound.

2. up           ________

Match the words with the same sound.

3. shower ________

Match the words with the same sound.

4. boot     ________

Match the words with the same sound.

5. /ju:/     ________

Choose the stressed syllable.

1. pri|ma|ry

Choose the stressed syllable.

2. re|li|gious

Choose the stressed syllable.

3. nur|se|ry

Choose the stressed syllable.

4. e|le|men|tary

Choose the stressed syllable.

5. co|llege

Read the article and Choose the correct answer.

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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!

1. Question:

Luke ___________ university.

Read the article and Choose the correct answer.

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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!

2. Question:

He thinks that studying anthropology would enable him to ___________.

Read the article and Choose the correct answer.

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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!

3. Question:

He would love to ___________.

Read the article and Choose the correct answer.

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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!

4. Question:

Naomi is studying ___________.

Read the article and Choose the correct answer.

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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!

5. Question:

She needs high grades in ___________ to get into university.

Read the article and Choose the correct answer.

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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!

6. Question:

She ___________ for working with old people.

Read the article and Choose the correct answer.

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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!

7. Question:

Jake ___________ about his A level results.

Read the article and Choose the correct answer.

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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!

8. Question:

He is going to learn to ___________ after his exams.

Read the article and Choose the correct answer.

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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!

9. Question:

He would love to___________ in the future.

Write L for Luke, N for Naomi or J for Jake.

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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!

Write L for Luke, N for Naomi or J for Jake.

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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!

Write L for Luke, N for Naomi or J for Jake.

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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!

Write L for Luke, N for Naomi or J for Jake.

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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!

Write L for Luke, N for Naomi or J for Jake.

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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!

Write L for Luke, N for Naomi or J for Jake.

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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!

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