YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

1 dark-coloured; dim

2 something handed down from ancestors or predecessors

3 thoughtful

4 far away in space or time

5 throw; allow to fall or drop

6 Christian priest or clergyman

7 (esp in the RC Church) make known one's sins to a priest

8 cold and miserable; depressing

9 take (letters, parcels, goods , etc) to houses, to the person(s)

10 follower of any leader of religious thought, art, learning, etc

11 something that tests one's powers; severe demand on one's strength

Exercise 45 What are the qualities of a good university? With a partner draw up a checklist.

Ex.: the professionalism of the staff …

Exercise 46 Read the university leaflet below. What attracts you most about this institution? Make a list of qualities, then compare your answers with a partner.

Decisions about what to study and where to study require much thought and consideration.

We believe that a specialist institution, where teaching and learning take place in a dedicated art, design, media and performance environment, offers a uniquely relevant place for students wishing to develop their talents and enter the competitive world of the creative industries.

Collaborative projects and close links with the creative industries support and enhance our

teaching expertise and superb facilities; our success is evidenced by our excellent track record of graduate achievement.