Listen and match the first and second halves of these sentences from the recording.
Listen and answer the questions.
Listen again and complete these sentences.
1. If I a second-hand car, I out this big bank loan.
2. It probably so bad if the price of petrol last month.
3. If I a bit before buying the car, I to save quite a bit by now.
4. If only I to him, none of this .
5. If I his advice, I a small fortune now.
Listen and decide if the following statements are true or false.
1. Simon bought a second-hand car.
2. The price of petrol nearly doubled last month.
3. Simon has saved very little money from his job.
4. Simon took his father's advice about the car.
5. Simon has a lot of money.
Reading the following passage.
Applying to Stellinga College
Why Stellinga?
Thank you for your interest in Stellinga International College. As an international student, we are sure you will find our university college an exciting place to study, with like-minded and ambitious individuals.
Preparing and submitting your application
We have tried to make the application process as easy as possible for you, but there are a number of procedures you must follow.
All our courses are taught in English, so first of all you will probably need to submit proof of your English language ability. We require an IELTS score of 6.5 or another test result which is equivalent (see appendix). You will also have to send us your secondary school diploma, so that we can evaluate it. If you have the International Baccalaureate or a Dutch VWO diploma, you don't need to provide English language test results.
We will also require a personal statement. This is a text of up to 1000 words in which you introduce yourself, explain your interest in our college, and why you want to study your chosen course.
If you are from outside the European Union (EU), it is important that you have an entrance visa before you come to study in the Netherlands, but we will apply for this for you.
We now only accept online applications, so please ensure that you have all your documents ready to upload before you begin. Any documents that are not in English originally will also need to be translated and the translations also uploaded.
You will need a passport photograph; a copy of your passport; copies of all your certificates, diplomas, etc.; your proof of language ability (see above); and your personal statement in English
What happens next?
Your application will then be considered. If your initial application is successful, you will be invited for an interview. This will be conducted in English via Skype, over the phone or on site, depending on whether you can come and visit us. You will talk to two or three members of staff for up to 30 minutes, and will be asked to elaborate on your application documents and your personal statement. We aim to inform you of our decision in writing, within 4 weeks. There are several possible outcomes: you may not have been successful; you may be offered a place at the college or you may be offered a place on the waiting list. You will need to reply to any offers within two weeks, otherwise your place may be offered to somebody else.
Good luck with your application.
Refer to the passage and complete the following sentences with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS taken from the passage.
The required documents:
Evidence of language ability: IELTS 6.5 or
Evidence of studies: , Dutch VWO diploma, or other secondary school diploma
Information about motivation: with a maximum length of
Proof of identity: and passport photo
Other: if originals are in a foreign language
The online application process for people outside the EU:
Online application procedure:
Document checklist see table above
If your application is unsuccessful, the process ends here.
- or held by Skype or
- If you are not the process ends here.
We will either offer you a place immediately or put you on a .
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Match the sentences stems with the correct endings. You will not use all of the endings.