Question

ZADANIE 1
You are going to read an interview with Erin, a student who
studied at University of Auckland, New Zealand. First, read the
questions and predict the answers to questions 1 and 2.
1 What was the greatest challenge you had to overcome?
2 Why should students study abroad?
3 What were your favourite courses?
4 How was your accommodation?
5 What was your favourite attraction in Auckland?
6 What is your best memory of New Zealand?


ZADANIE 2
Now read the interview and match the questions with the paragraphs.
A
The experiences gained during an extended time abroad are
absolutely invaluable. Now that I have spent a semester away
from my home country, I am more aware of the huge variety of
cultures around the world. I am also more aware of the similarities
amongst people. With Auckland being such an international
centre, I especially enjoyed the excitement of sharing laughter
and making memories with new friends from around the world.
B
I chose to do a homestay. I would definitely recommend the
homestay experience if you are looking for a taste of the real New
Zealand lifestyle. I suppose I would have met more of my fellow
students more quickly if I’d stayed in a hall of residence, but the
overall experience was entirely worthwhile.
C
Mount Eden was fantastic for a great view of the city and an
exhilarating walk to the top of its crater. I also enjoyed being able
to jog along the northern edge of the city towards Mission Bay.
Though Mission Bay itself was just beyond a comfortable jogging
distance, I could spend about NZ$1.60 and get there in five
minutes on the bus.
D
Pacific Music and Dance always proved to present something
new and exciting. From the dance rehearsals to singing in new
languages, I thoroughly enjoyed gaining a better understanding
of Pacific culture through this interactive class. I thought that the
style of teaching for each of my classes was a nice contrast to
what I’ve experienced in the States. For each major lecture, there
would be a professor brought in who specialised in that field. In
my Biopsychology course, we had three different professors, each
with a different specialty.
E
I always enjoyed the spontaneity of my life in Auckland. One week
near the end of my stay, a friend and I decided that we should
visit Australia while we were still so near (1,000 miles versus
8,000!). Four days before departing for Sydney and Tasmania, we
began our preparations, purchased our flights and booked our
hostels. We had a complete blast and I definitely learned to enjoy
planning on the spur of the moment! It was a time that I think will
always really stand out in my mind as very special.
F
It was a bit difficult to initiate conversation with the locals at the
university to begin with. But I found that once I attended several
on-campus activities, this challenge became less of a concern. I
decided to enrol in a flamenco dance class as well as becoming
a member of a sailing club. The friends that I met through
both organisations proved to be of great assistance during my
adjustment to living abroad, and we are still in contact today.

ZADANIE 3.
Are these sentences true (T) or false (F)?
1 Erin met people of many nationalities in Auckland. T/F
2 Erin wishes she had stayed in a hall of residence. T/F
3 Erin used to enjoy jogging to Mission Bay when she
lived in Auckland. T/F
4 Erin found subjects were taught in a similar way to
the way they are taught in the USA. T/F
5 According to Erin, many New Zealand citizens live
outside new Zealand. T/F
6 Erin decided to take a trip to Australia without much
time to prepare. T/F
7 At first, Erin found it hard to communicate with
New Zealanders. T/F