1. Practice Task 1 Read and analyze the given sentence in each item. Tick off (v) the sentence which follows logically from the first sentence. Do this activity on a separate answer sheet. 1. Studying when you are older should not be a problem. a. In fact, some say that the additional experience older people have is a plus. b. Despite this, there are many benefits to being a mature student. 2. Colleges recognize that not everyone can physically attend a course of study. a. For instance, online courses are now very popular. b. For this reason, many now offer study-at-home courses. 3. Going back to studying after a long gap can be problematic. a. As a result, people can greatly improve their job prospects, b. Mature students often have family commitments as well as academic difficulties. 4. Distance learning has been greatly helped by the Internet. a. Due to its popularity, television soon became a popular medium for education. _b. Advantages such as real-time communication makes it much more effective than using the radio, television, or the postal service. 5. Subjects such as phlosophy and sociology are popular choices at degree level. a. Nevertheless, these subjects do not lead directly to a job. b. In addition, it is difficult to find work with a degree in either of these.​