Welcome to our English lesson today! We will practice our listening and speaking skills and also learn some interesting vocabulary and expressions. Our story for today is “My First College Exam.” Listen carefully. Priya: Hi, I'm Priya. My first college exam was both challenging and enlightening. Priya:I woke up early around 5:30 a.m., feeling a mix of anticipation and anxiety. Priya: After getting ready, I had a light breakfast. My mom made me a fruit smoothie which was refreshing. Priya: I took the usual route to college, but today, the bus ride felt longer than usual. The nervousness was kicking in. Priya: As I reached the college campus, it was quieter than usual with students focused on their notes and textbooks. Priya: I headed straight to the exam hall. The atmosphere inside was tense. I found my assigned seat and settled in. Priya: The invigilator, Professor Sharma, gave us a brief overview of the exam rules. He then handed out the exam papers. I took a deep breath and started. Priya: The first section was multiple-choice questions. Some were straightforward, but a few were tricky. I took my time to think them through. Priya: Next came the essay section. We had to write an essay on the importance of technology in modern education. I had prepared for this topic, so I felt more confident. Priya: After the essay, there was a short break. I quickly reviewed my answers during this time. Priya: The final section was problem-solving questions in mathematics. This was the toughest part for me. I double-checked my calculations to avoid any mistakes. Priya: After what felt like an eternity, the exam was over. I handed in my paper and left the hall. The relief was immediate, but I couldn’t help replaying the questions in my mind. Priya: To celebrate the end of my first exam, I met up with my friends at the cafeteria. We shared our experiences and laughed about our nervousness. Priya: In the evening, I visited the college library to relax with a good book. By the time I got home, I was mentally exhausted but proud of myself for making it through my first college exam. Priya: This experience taught me the importance of preparation and staying calm under pressure. I'm looking forward to improving and doing even better in my next exams.
