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Planning our education
Ms Hoa: Good moming, class. There was an education fair last weekend. Did anyone go?
Nam: Yes, Mai and I did. The fair was great, and we got a lot of useful information.
Ms Hoa: I'm glad to hear that. Would you like to share some of it with the class?
Mai: Sure. After finishing school, we mainly have two education options. For example, we can get into university if we earn high grades or pass the university entrance exam.
Nam: That's true, but academic education isn’t everything. The other option is going to a vocational school where we can learn skills for particular jobs.
Ms Hoa: That sounds interesting. So what are your plans for the future?
Mai: I'm hoping to go to university. Having won several biology competitions, I want to study biology and become a scientist.
Ms Hoa: Great! It’s really important to follow your dream, Mai.
Mai: My mum still regrets not having gone to university. So I want to make her proud of me. How about you, Nam?
Nam: Well, I don’t think university is for me. I want to go to a vocational school because I want to become a car mechanic. My father owns a car repair shop. Having watched him work very hard for many years helped me make my decision.
Ms Hoa: That's very sensible, Nam! I hope you can help him grow his business.