WASP for orals: The 93 % Club

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                                     The 93% Club 

Read the text on pages 18 and 19. Underline/ highlight important information in every paragraph. Look up the words you don't know. You are allowed to write their translations (and other notes) in your text. 

What is The 93% Club and how did it get its name?

Who is Sophie Pender? Describe her childhood and school achievements.

Why did Sophie get disappointed when she got to Bristol University?

How did the new social rules at Bristol make Sophie feel?

Why did Sophie decide to establish the first 93% Club?

The club is a kind of 'old boys' network' in reverse. Explain why.

Explain how the idea of the 93% Club is gaining its popularity.

How did "the 7% club" react? Which objections did private school students come with?

How did Pender react to these objections? What is Oxford University's Bullingdon Club?

What are the consequences of rigid admission systems at American universities?

How's Pender doing at the moment?Which achievement of hers is she most proud of?