English Speaking Day 22nd January 2018
Teacher: Mr. Sheedy
Student: F.5BC (2)
F.5BC(2)
Tom: Tracy, you work really hard for DSE!
Tracy: Of course! I want to get into the university. Having a university degree is essential for us to get a well-paid job and have a better future prospect. A majority of employers expect their staff to have high qualification and good knowledge of a specific field in order to ensure that they can handle different tasks well.
Tom: Um…but currently, more and more employers do not consider university degrees as a requirement for job applications. Companies are making these changes because there is no clear link between a degree and your ability to do a good job. Honestly, many university graduates are ‘book smart’ but lack the soft skills, such as leadership and teamwork.
Tracy: What you mentioned is definitely important but don’t you think that we can also acquire those skills at university? I think studying at university is a life-changing experience. Students can widen their social circle by meeting people of different backgrounds. They can also experience hall life, get involve in hall activities and participate in exchange programmes. The experience they get would certainly be beneficial for getting a good job in the future.
Tom: Yes but there are many ways to gain valuable and practical experience for our future jobs. For instance, there is a diverse range of vocational training programmes which allow us to equip ourselves. In fact, many successful leaders, such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zukerberg, didn’t receive university degrees. Therefore, I believe, it’s your skills, talent, hard work and attitude that matter.
Tracy: Right! I can’t agree more. These are important elements to determine whether a person can succeed or not.
Tom: Yes, it’s necessary for us to set clear goals and pursue them with determination, hard work and perseverance.
Tom and Tracy: Thank you!
Mr. Sheedy & Dickson
Dickson- Morning Mr. Sheedy
Tom: Tracy, you work really hard for DSE!
Tracy: Of course! I want to get into the university. Having a university degree is essential for us to get a well-paid job and have a better future prospect. A majority of employers expect their staff to have high qualification and good knowledge of a specific field in order to ensure that they can handle different tasks well.
Tom: Um…but currently, more and more employers do not consider university degrees as a requirement for job applications. Companies are making these changes because there is no clear link between a degree and your ability to do a good job. Honestly, many university graduates are ‘book smart’ but lack the soft skills, such as leadership and teamwork.
Tracy: What you mentioned is definitely important but don’t you think that we can also acquire those skills at university? I think studying at university is a life-changing experience. Students can widen their social circle by meeting people of different backgrounds. They can also experience hall life, get involve in hall activities and participate in exchange programmes. The experience they get would certainly be beneficial for getting a good job in the future.
Tom: Yes but there are many ways to gain valuable and practical experience for our future jobs. For instance, there is a diverse range of vocational training programmes which allow us to equip ourselves. In fact, many successful leaders, such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zukerberg, didn’t receive university degrees. Therefore, I believe, it’s your skills, talent, hard work and attitude that matter.
Tracy: Right! I can’t agree more. These are important elements to determine whether a person can succeed or not.
Tom: Yes, it’s necessary for us to set clear goals and pursue them with determination, hard work and perseverance.
Tom and Tracy: Thank you!
Mr. Sheedy & Dickson
Dickson- Morning Mr. Sheedy
Mr. Sheedy- Morning Dickson, how was your weekend?
Dickson- Pretty good, I played video games, chatted with friends on the internet and watched tv
Mr. Sheedy- but what about your revision??
Dickson- Oh! Don’t worry man. I’m sooooo clever that the exams will be easy for me. I’m a genius!
Mr. Sheedy- No, no no. Even if you’re a genius you still need to work really hard and be committed. A genius named Thomas Edison once said, “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration!” This means that you must work really hard to be successful. And Edison was a true genius…..not like you!
Dickson- ok fine. I will work hard and start my revision tonight! But first let’s tell everyone about today’s English activities!
Mr. Sheedy- Ok sure! Today is Form 2 English speaking day and the form 2 students have prepared several game stalls for people to enjoy.
Dickson- Remember that Form 1 students in in forms 1A, 1B and 1C must attend the English speaking day. But all of the form 1 students are welcome to attend
Mr. Sheedy- That’s right! All students can get a small gift card and some candies if they complete 3 games and collect all the stickers. So come and join us and speak some English.
Dickson- Have a great Monday everyone and good luck with the up-coming exams. Remember Thomas Edison’s words and make sure that you work hard and try your best to achieve.
Together- Bye!
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