Lesson XXIV: Phrasal Actions with ABOUT

2.3. JUNIOR, etc. Situation: Ali is walking home from school with Nancy Smith. Ali: This year as a freshman and next year as a sophomore, I have to take courses in five general areas. Nancy: That’s right. Then in your third and fourth years, as a JUNIOR and SENIOR, you will be able to concentrate on your major. Ali: When can I expect to get a BACHELOR’S DEGREE? Nancy: In about four years or after you have taken 120 hours. Do you plan to go on for a MASTER’S DEGREE as a graduate student? Ali: Yes, and I also hope to get a DOCTOR’S DEGREE. I suppose that will be about ten years from now. Exercise: 2.3.1. Practice JUNIOR, SENIOR, Degrees. Answer the following questions: 1. Frank has his high school diploma. He is going to begin his first year at the university. What is he? 2. Frank has finished his freshman year. He is beginning his second year. What is he? 3. Frank has finished his sophomore year. He is beginning his third year. What is he? 4. Frank has finished his junior year. He is beginning his 4 th year. What is he? 5. Frank has finished his senior year. What degree does he have? 6. Frank is studying his master's degree. What kind of student is he? 7. Frank had obtained his master’s degree but he’s been continuing his studies as a graduate student. This June, he expects to receive another degree. What degree is it?