Peter- I’m thinking of going back to school to get another degree. It’s so hard to find a job with a degree in literature. Kay- Yeah, I know what you mean. Peter-I should have studied sometihng more practical. If I’d been more sensible, I would have majored in Economics. Kay-Why did you major in literature? Peter- I don’t know I should have listened to my mother. She wanted me to major in business. Kay- Oh? What does she do? Peter- Mom? She’s a literature professor.
Try to practice this dialogue with a partner.
Questions for Discussion:
Do you think that most parents influence what major their child will get? Once you graduate from a university should you stop learning? What are some ways a person can continue to learn? Does education guarantee a good job? Who selects the college you will attend -- you or your parents? Describe your current job. Describe your first job. Do women usually work after they get married in your country? Do you ever work overtime? If so, do you get paid more for overtime work? Do you have a part-time job? If so, what do you do? Do you have to attend a lot of meetings for your job? Do you have to do a lot of paperwork? Do you have to work overtime? What are some jobs that you think would be boring? What are some jobs that you think would be fun?
