The subject
is about discussing and considering the options in regards to what students
will do after they leave High School.
Dialogues
are great, especially when phrasal verbs are used. Adapt this with your
student to discuss phrasal verbs.
You can either give the sheet as homework to
your student and ask them to guess what the phrasal verbs mean, or you
can role play. Then discuss the phrasal verbs as you encounter them.
You may need to change some words to make it
more relevant for a discussion in your country.
Dialogue 7 After High School
John: So, what do you think you’ll do after school?
Mary: I’m not really sure. Maybe, I’ll go into the army.
John: What? Do you want to kill people?
Mary: Don’t be silly. The army isn’t just about killing the enemy.
There are research and development areas,
monitoring departments, national security and more. I could be put
into a terrorist investigation division! But I won’t rush into a decision
like that. You’ve got to sign a long-term contract and I may want to change
my mind!
John: If I come into some money I’ll go to university and get
a degree. Then, maybe I’ll be able to move into
the career I want. At the moment though I’ll probably have to do some
part-time work.
Mary: I’m not sure about unis. I’ll let you into a secret – half
the courses are easy because international
students are paying and want good results.
John: Yeah. I know about that. If I get into a university it
won’t be a degree mill. It’ll be a proper one like
Monash. I’ve got the marks. I just don’t have the money.
Mary: I’d definitely like to earn money. If I could break into
the music industry, maybe sell a few records...
John: Hey, I bumped into Matthew yesterday. He said he planned
to start a band. Maybe you could ask him if
they need a musician or a singer?
Mary: If I run into him I’ll ask him about his band, but I was
thinking of being an agent. Not as much stress
that way!
John: Yeah, the life of a roadie or agent – checking into motels
across the country, meeting fans, taking drugs,
enjoying rock and roll. Yeah. All you need to do is negotiate with
the pubs, deal with the accounting
side of running the band and make sure everyone performs, and gets
home safely. Then party!
Mary: Unless I’m an agent for one of those singers that cause
people to burst into tears when they hear the music. Brrr. No fun there
but lots of money from tweens!
John: Yeah, I don’t like tuning into that kind of music. It would
make me burst out crying, but for a completely different reason. Pain!
Mary: Or, maybe I could be a travel agent. I could start off
as a tour guide and help people explore Australia.
If I’m lucky I could get to start in a good position and just grow
into it.
John: I see. So you haven’t really thought about what you want
to do at all, have you?
Mary: ...or maybe I could run an internet cafe or...
