A2 Key Collins, Test 2 Part 3

Summary

Laura discusses her trip to Scotland with her friend John, sharing her experiences visiting universities in Aberdeen, Dundee, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh. While she appreciates the beauty of St. Andrews, with its seaside location and historic buildings, she notes that Edinburgh is a great city but expensive for students. Laura traveled with her family after initially planning to go with her mom, and they found affordable university accommodation options. Despite the visit, she hasn't yet decided where she wants to study.

Takeaways

• 😀 Laura visited multiple universities in Scotland, including those in Aberdeen, Dundee, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh.
• 😀 Due to time constraints, Laura did not visit Glasgow, despite wanting to.
• 😀 Initially, Laura was going to travel with her mom, but her dad and brother joined the trip as well.
• 😀 Finding affordable accommodation was challenging, as hotels were either full or too expensive.
• 😀 Laura discovered that renting rooms in universities was an affordable alternative to guesthouses.
• 😀 St. Andrews stood out to Laura due to its beautiful seaside location and surrounding countryside.
• 😀 St. Andrews is one of the oldest universities in the world, and Laura's mom appreciated its historic buildings.
• 😀 Edinburgh is described as a great city with shops, cafes, and museums but is costly for students to live in.
• 😀 Laura has not yet decided which university she wants to attend.
• 😀 The script includes a brief dialogue where Laura shares her experiences with her friend John regarding her trip.
• 😀 The universities Laura visited all offer interesting courses, though each has unique qualities that influence her decision.

Q & A

What cities did Laura visit in Scotland?

Laura visited Aberdeen, Dundee, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh in Scotland.

Did Laura visit Glasgow during her trip to Scotland?

No, Laura did not visit Glasgow due to a lack of time.

Who accompanied Laura on her trip to Scotland?

Laura was originally going to go with her mom, but her dad and brother also joined the trip.

Where did Laura and her family stay during their trip?

They stayed in university rooms, as the hotels were either full or too expensive.

Why did Laura and her family choose to stay in university rooms?

They chose university rooms because they were cheaper than guest houses.

Which university did Laura prefer and why?

Laura preferred St. Andrews because it is by the sea and surrounded by beautiful countryside. It's also one of the oldest universities in the world.

What did Laura's mom think of the buildings at St. Andrews?

Laura's mom loved the buildings at St. Andrews.

How did Laura describe Edinburgh?

Laura described Edinburgh as a great city with lots of shops, cafes, and museums, but mentioned that it is expensive for students.

Has Laura decided which university she wants to attend?

No, Laura has not yet decided where she wants to go.

What did Laura think about the universities in general?

Laura mentioned that most universities are in large cities and offer interesting courses, but she preferred St. Andrews for its beautiful location by the sea.