Task 2

My First Day of College

My name is John. I am someone who never went to college but always thought about it. The only way I attended was in listening to my children talk about their classes and all the interesting things they were learning. College was just a lifelong dream of mine. I just turned sixty-four years old in September. I still thought about that old dream. Was it too late? I had lots of time now. Would I dare try? There was an Advant-Age Programme at the local University. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and sign up.

The day finally arrived. My first day of school. The great adventure was about to begin and all I felt was terror. As I drove along the interstate, my mind filled with so many negative thoughts. The old inferiority complex closed in as I began to think to myself, “What am I doing?” “I am making one giant of a mistake.” “I am not smart enough to go to college.” “I am too old and gray.” “The kids will laugh when they see me in class.” “I probably won’t live long enough to get a degree.” “Even if I did get a degree, I couldn’t get a job.” “Who would hire me?” “Wait a minute, what is this talking about a degree? I won’t even pass my first class.” “My memory is terrible. I can’t even remember what I did yesterday, let alone remember what I will learn in class.” “Maybe I should just turn the car around and go home.”

Then, all at once, I saw it! A large billboard sign on the side of the road with a picture of Kermit the frog. I love that little guy. I slowed down a little and read the words next to his picture: Eats Flies, Dates a Pig, Hollywood Star. “Live your Dreams”. Was Kermit speaking to me? Sure, I had lots of things going against me but maybe I could try to live my dream. I didn’t turn the car around but continued on to my destination. Positive, I was feeling positive!

I drove a little farther on up the highway and there was another billboard. This one had a picture of Albert Einstein with his tongue sticking out. What a strange picture! The caption read, “As a student he was no Einstein,” and also included these bold words in red, “Confidence”. Forget my negativity. My outlook began to change completely. YES, I can do this! I was now approaching the exit for the college and there stood still another billboard. This one showed a photograph of a triumphant woman in a cap and gown. Under the picture was her name, Nola Ochs, age 95. “Oldest College Graduate”. In bold print were the words, “Live Life”.

Thank you, Foundation for a Better Life. I am enjoying being a college student at Kutztown University. You helped me to live my lifelong dream. I am Living and Loving Life!

What is TRUE of John, according to PARAGRAPH 1?

My First Day of College

My name is John. I am someone who never went to college but always thought about it. The only way I attended was in listening to my children talk about their classes and all the interesting things they were learning. College was just a lifelong dream of mine. I just turned sixty-four years old in September. I still thought about that old dream. Was it too late? I had lots of time now. Would I dare try? There was an Advant-Age Programme at the local University. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and sign up.

The day finally arrived. My first day of school. The great adventure was about to begin and all I felt was terror. As I drove along the interstate, my mind filled with so many negative thoughts. The old inferiority complex closed in as I began to think to myself, “What am I doing?” “I am making one giant of a mistake.” “I am not smart enough to go to college.” “I am too old and gray.” “The kids will laugh when they see me in class.” “I probably won’t live long enough to get a degree.” “Even if I did get a degree, I couldn’t get a job.” “Who would hire me?” “Wait a minute, what is this talking about a degree? I won’t even pass my first class.” “My memory is terrible. I can’t even remember what I did yesterday, let alone remember what I will learn in class.” “Maybe I should just turn the car around and go home.”

Then, all at once, I saw it! A large billboard sign on the side of the road with a picture of Kermit the frog. I love that little guy. I slowed down a little and read the words next to his picture: Eats Flies, Dates a Pig, Hollywood Star. “Live your Dreams”. Was Kermit speaking to me? Sure, I had lots of things going against me but maybe I could try to live my dream. I didn’t turn the car around but continued on to my destination. Positive, I was feeling positive!

I drove a little farther on up the highway and there was another billboard. This one had a picture of Albert Einstein with his tongue sticking out. What a strange picture! The caption read, “As a student he was no Einstein,” and also included these bold words in red, “Confidence”. Forget my negativity. My outlook began to change completely. YES, I can do this! I was now approaching the exit for the college and there stood still another billboard. This one showed a photograph of a triumphant woman in a cap and gown. Under the picture was her name, Nola Ochs, age 95. “Oldest College Graduate”. In bold print were the words, “Live Life”.

Thank you, Foundation for a Better Life. I am enjoying being a college student at Kutztown University. You helped me to live my lifelong dream. I am Living and Loving Life!

On his way to college John thought about everything EXCEPT _________.

My First Day of College

My name is John. I am someone who never went to college but always thought about it. The only way I attended was in listening to my children talk about their classes and all the interesting things they were learning. College was just a lifelong dream of mine. I just turned sixty-four years old in September. I still thought about that old dream. Was it too late? I had lots of time now. Would I dare try? There was an Advant-Age Programme at the local University. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and sign up.

The day finally arrived. My first day of school. The great adventure was about to begin and all I felt was terror. As I drove along the interstate, my mind filled with so many negative thoughts. The old inferiority complex closed in as I began to think to myself, “What am I doing?” “I am making one giant of a mistake.” “I am not smart enough to go to college.” “I am too old and gray.” “The kids will laugh when they see me in class.” “I probably won’t live long enough to get a degree.” “Even if I did get a degree, I couldn’t get a job.” “Who would hire me?” “Wait a minute, what is this talking about a degree? I won’t even pass my first class.” “My memory is terrible. I can’t even remember what I did yesterday, let alone remember what I will learn in class.” “Maybe I should just turn the car around and go home.”

Then, all at once, I saw it! A large billboard sign on the side of the road with a picture of Kermit the frog. I love that little guy. I slowed down a little and read the words next to his picture: Eats Flies, Dates a Pig, Hollywood Star. “Live your Dreams”. Was Kermit speaking to me? Sure, I had lots of things going against me but maybe I could try to live my dream. I didn’t turn the car around but continued on to my destination. Positive, I was feeling positive!

I drove a little farther on up the highway and there was another billboard. This one had a picture of Albert Einstein with his tongue sticking out. What a strange picture! The caption read, “As a student he was no Einstein,” and also included these bold words in red, “Confidence”. Forget my negativity. My outlook began to change completely. YES, I can do this! I was now approaching the exit for the college and there stood still another billboard. This one showed a photograph of a triumphant woman in a cap and gown. Under the picture was her name, Nola Ochs, age 95. “Oldest College Graduate”. In bold print were the words, “Live Life”.

Thank you, Foundation for a Better Life. I am enjoying being a college student at Kutztown University. You helped me to live my lifelong dream. I am Living and Loving Life!

What evoked John’s positive feelings?

My First Day of College

My name is John. I am someone who never went to college but always thought about it. The only way I attended was in listening to my children talk about their classes and all the interesting things they were learning. College was just a lifelong dream of mine. I just turned sixty-four years old in September. I still thought about that old dream. Was it too late? I had lots of time now. Would I dare try? There was an Advant-Age Programme at the local University. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and sign up.

The day finally arrived. My first day of school. The great adventure was about to begin and all I felt was terror. As I drove along the interstate, my mind filled with so many negative thoughts. The old inferiority complex closed in as I began to think to myself, “What am I doing?” “I am making one giant of a mistake.” “I am not smart enough to go to college.” “I am too old and gray.” “The kids will laugh when they see me in class.” “I probably won’t live long enough to get a degree.” “Even if I did get a degree, I couldn’t get a job.” “Who would hire me?” “Wait a minute, what is this talking about a degree? I won’t even pass my first class.” “My memory is terrible. I can’t even remember what I did yesterday, let alone remember what I will learn in class.” “Maybe I should just turn the car around and go home.”

Then, all at once, I saw it! A large billboard sign on the side of the road with a picture of Kermit the frog. I love that little guy. I slowed down a little and read the words next to his picture: Eats Flies, Dates a Pig, Hollywood Star. “Live your Dreams”. Was Kermit speaking to me? Sure, I had lots of things going against me but maybe I could try to live my dream. I didn’t turn the car around but continued on to my destination. Positive, I was feeling positive!

I drove a little farther on up the highway and there was another billboard. This one had a picture of Albert Einstein with his tongue sticking out. What a strange picture! The caption read, “As a student he was no Einstein,” and also included these bold words in red, “Confidence”. Forget my negativity. My outlook began to change completely. YES, I can do this! I was now approaching the exit for the college and there stood still another billboard. This one showed a photograph of a triumphant woman in a cap and gown. Under the picture was her name, Nola Ochs, age 95. “Oldest College Graduate”. In bold print were the words, “Live Life”.

Thank you, Foundation for a Better Life. I am enjoying being a college student at Kutztown University. You helped me to live my lifelong dream. I am Living and Loving Life!

What helped John to change his point of view?

My First Day of College

My name is John. I am someone who never went to college but always thought about it. The only way I attended was in listening to my children talk about their classes and all the interesting things they were learning. College was just a lifelong dream of mine. I just turned sixty-four years old in September. I still thought about that old dream. Was it too late? I had lots of time now. Would I dare try? There was an Advant-Age Programme at the local University. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and sign up.

The day finally arrived. My first day of school. The great adventure was about to begin and all I felt was terror. As I drove along the interstate, my mind filled with so many negative thoughts. The old inferiority complex closed in as I began to think to myself, “What am I doing?” “I am making one giant of a mistake.” “I am not smart enough to go to college.” “I am too old and gray.” “The kids will laugh when they see me in class.” “I probably won’t live long enough to get a degree.” “Even if I did get a degree, I couldn’t get a job.” “Who would hire me?” “Wait a minute, what is this talking about a degree? I won’t even pass my first class.” “My memory is terrible. I can’t even remember what I did yesterday, let alone remember what I will learn in class.” “Maybe I should just turn the car around and go home.”

Then, all at once, I saw it! A large billboard sign on the side of the road with a picture of Kermit the frog. I love that little guy. I slowed down a little and read the words next to his picture: Eats Flies, Dates a Pig, Hollywood Star. “Live your Dreams”. Was Kermit speaking to me? Sure, I had lots of things going against me but maybe I could try to live my dream. I didn’t turn the car around but continued on to my destination. Positive, I was feeling positive!

I drove a little farther on up the highway and there was another billboard. This one had a picture of Albert Einstein with his tongue sticking out. What a strange picture! The caption read, “As a student he was no Einstein,” and also included these bold words in red, “Confidence”. Forget my negativity. My outlook began to change completely. YES, I can do this! I was now approaching the exit for the college and there stood still another billboard. This one showed a photograph of a triumphant woman in a cap and gown. Under the picture was her name, Nola Ochs, age 95. “Oldest College Graduate”. In bold print were the words, “Live Life”.

Thank you, Foundation for a Better Life. I am enjoying being a college student at Kutztown University. You helped me to live my lifelong dream. I am Living and Loving Life!

Why does John feel happy?

Task 3

Unusual Museums

Wellcome Collection

Wellcome Collection is a free museum. The museum’s permanent galleries connect science, medicine, life and art in thought-provoking and unexpected ways. Recent temporary exhibitions have covered a diverse range of topics from the psychology of magic to representations of chronic illness. Upstairs, the Reading Room is home to more than a thousand books – but isn’t just for reading. You can discover more than 100 historical objects, play 19th-century board games or strike up a conversation with a stranger.

This museum _______________.

The Foundling Museum

The Foundling Museum explores the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK’s first children’s charity and first public art gallery. Through a dynamic programme of exhibitions, the museum celebrates the ways in which artists of all disciplines have helped improve children’s lives for more than 275 years. The moving story of the Foundling Hospital, and the kids who grew up there, is revealed through artworks and objects. Paintings, sculpture, furniture and ceramics are also displayed in beautiful 18th-century interiors, reconstructed from the original Hospital building.

This museum _______________.

The Museum of Brands

Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of images and iconic brands at the Museum of Brands. Decade by decade, the museum’s collection takes visitors on a nostalgic journey through 200 years of social change, culture and lifestyle. Discover over 12,000 original items, from motorcars, music and television to sweets and household goods. It offers you a journey through the Time Tunnel to see how the brands evolved, and how we evolved with them. It is an exciting new way of looking at the past through the things that generations of families have thrown away.

This museum _______________.

The Postal Museum

The Postal Museum reveals five centuries of British social and communications history through the eyes of its iconic postal service covering everything from design and technology to the intimacy of personal letters. Alongside permanent exhibition galleries and a temporary exhibition space, Mail Rail, London’s secret Post Office Underground Railway, has opened to the public for the first time in its 100-year history, including a ride through some of the original tunnels. The Discovery Room is the place to come to delve deeper into the history of the postal service, and where you can survey original archive material. The museum welcomes inquiries from researchers.

This museum _______________.