Pre-Reading Questions:
- Do you like to study abroad? Why or why not?
- Do you like traveling? Why or why not?
Vocabulary:
- knowledge /NOL-ij/
- culture /KUHL-cher/
- consider /kuhn-SID-er/
- quality /KWOL-i-tee/
- primary /PRAHY-mer-ee/
[noun] awareness, understanding, or information that has been obtained by experience or study
I have knowledge of Japanese but can’t speak fluently.
[noun] the way of life especially the general customs and beliefs of a particular group of people
I am interested to learn more about Japanese culture.
[verb] to spend time thinking about a possibility
My wife and I are considering adopting a child.
[adjective] of a high standard
They offer quality service at a reasonable price.
[adjective] of or for the teaching of young children, between five and eleven years old
Her child will begin to study in primary school next year.
Many students want to study in another country to gain knowledge and experience a new culture. However, before doing so, a student needs to consider many things. Here are some facts that can help them choose a place to study.
Parents in the United States spend a lot on school supplies
Average American parents spend about 685 dollars on school supplies per child. The cost of back-to-school necessities is even expected to increase through the next years.
Students in Denmark study for 1000 hours per year
Students in Denmark spend 1000 hours per year in school. No wonder that this country never fails to be part of the top five countries that offers quality education.
Hongkong spends around $131,161 per year in Education
Surprisingly, Hong Kong is not the cheapest country to study. A family in Hong Kong spends around $131,161 per year on their child’s education. The cost is quite far from the school fee in France, where parents pay only $16,000 for their child’s education.
Australian students spend almost a quarter of their life in school
Currently, Australia holds the longest school life expectancy in the world. Students in this country spend more than 22 years of studying from primary education to university.
Parents in the United States spend a lot on school supplies
Average American parents spend about 685 dollars on school supplies per child. The cost of back-to-school necessities is even expected to increase through the next years.
Students in Denmark study for 1000 hours per year
Students in Denmark spend 1000 hours per year in school. No wonder that this country never fails to be part of the top five countries that offers quality education.
Hongkong spends around $131,161 per year in Education
Surprisingly, Hong Kong is not the cheapest country to study. A family in Hong Kong spends around $131,161 per year on their child’s education. The cost is quite far from the school fee in France, where parents pay only $16,000 for their child’s education.
Australian students spend almost a quarter of their life in school
Currently, Australia holds the longest school life expectancy in the world. Students in this country spend more than 22 years of studying from primary education to university.
Comprehension Questions:
- According to the article, what does student want to gain by studying abroad?
- How much do parents in America spend on the school supplies?
- How many hours per year do students in Denmark spend on studying?
- What country holds the longest school life expectancy in the world?
- How much do parents in France pay for their child’s education?
Discussion Questions:
- Have you been to a foreign country? If yes, tell me more about it. If no, do you have plans in the future?
- In your opinion, which country is best for study?
- Give atleast three things to consider before studying abroad.
- Do you think studying to an English country is the best way to learn the English language?
- Why do you think some students want to study in another country? Explain your answer.