Why I have decided to take a post-graduate course

1. & – ² Here are the reasons given by several persons. Which of these explanations do you agree with?

Note:

Argument (+ that / for, against) ­­– a reason given to support or disprove something: There are many arguments against this version / explanation. Arguments for the decision to take a post-graduate course of / on/ were…

a conclusive / convincing / detailed / general / important / logical / strong / valid argument(s)

Reason (+ for, to+V, that) – the cause of an event; the explanation or excuse for an action:

The reason for this decision was my desire to continue my education in the sphere of Ecology.

(for a number of reasons…)

Cause (for…): There were several causes for making such a decision.

Synonyms: motive, purpose

2. – Explain your motivation for taking a post-graduate course, your reasons for that decision. Use the key expressions given here:

to be aware of the fact that… to be a supporter of …

to dedicate one’s life to brainwork to receive knowledge of/about…

to become a brainworker since the 3d year of my studies

to deal with brainwork to work as an assistant /a lecturer

to be recommended to … to give the sense of trust and con-

to pass entrance exams fidence

to begin / to start the research to be a professional in …

to decide to become a post-graduate pedagogical activities

a well-educated person to work in the field of…

to dream of being an expert to contribute to the process of…

an outstanding scientist to be needed everywhere

a real professional to have several serious reasons

to make a career for several reasons

to get a job at the university to rise to higher levels in…

to have a university degree to become a good specialist in…

to have a scientific degree to broaden the sphere of…

to get some useful, urgent results to make acquaintance with …

to enrich my knowledge of… to get a job according to…

to be a researcher / a brainworker to realize smb’s potential

3. EDiscuss the reasons and the intentions for your brainwork with your group-mates. Use the expressions from Ex. 1,2.

1) What were the reasons to continue your education?

2) What were the arguments for taking a post-graduate course in… (Economy)?

3) What was the chief cause to study this area of science?

4) Who influenced on your choice? Who inspired you to go on with your education?

5) Why are you interested in this sphere of research?

6) What circumstances influenced your choice?

7) What role do you think to play in science development?

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