Pre-reading questions:
- What country or countries have you been to? If none, where would you like to go?
- Do you want to study abroad? Why or why not?
Vocabulary:
- mere /meer/
- require /ri-KWAHYUH-r/
- annual /AN-yoo-uhl/
- opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/
- beneficial /ben-uh-FISH-uhl/
[adjective] not more than nor better than
The pair of pants I bought online costs a mere $30.
[verb] to make something necessary or needed
The students are required to submit their written report by Friday.
[adjective] happening once every year
I never miss the annual sale at the department store near my house.
[noun] a chance that makes something possible to happen
His work provided him with a lot of opportunities to travel abroad.
[adjective] helpful; gives a good effect
Regular exercise has many beneficial effects on health.
British students can now study without fees in 11 countries in Europe. These are Norway and the European countries Germany, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Greece, Croatia, and Slovenia. However, a mere 18% of the students surveyed by the British Council showed interest in studying abroad.
School fees are required in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. England is the most expensive place to study in Europe with its annual cost of £9,250 per student. However, universities in Scotland and other European nations began offering free tuition. The Scottish government said that the opportunity will be beneficial for EU students.
School fees are required in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. England is the most expensive place to study in Europe with its annual cost of £9,250 per student. However, universities in Scotland and other European nations began offering free tuition. The Scottish government said that the opportunity will be beneficial for EU students.
Comprehension Questions:
- Where can British students study for free?
- What percent of the surveyed students want to study abroad?
- How much does tuition cost per year for a student in England?
- What countries require students to pay school fees?
- What did Scottish universities start offering?
Discussion Questions:
- Why do you think most British students do not want to study in a different country?
- Is it also expensive to study in your own country? Please explain.
- If you were given the chance to study for free, where would you like to go and why?
- Is it better to study in your hometown than in a different place? Please give reasons.
- What can you say about Japan’s education system?