Decline in Indian student numbers impacts Canadian universities

admin 2024年4月25日

Beginner

world news, world news - beginner

Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Have you ever considered studying abroad?
Have you heard of instances where political issues between countries influenced students’ decisions to study abroad?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

decrease /DEE-krees/

[noun] – a reduction
The decrease in temperature signaled the arrival of winter.

apply /uh-PLAHY/

[verb] – to request something, usually officially, especially in writing or by sending in a form
She applied for a scholarship by submitting a detailed application and supporting documents.

involve /in-VOLV/

[verb] – to have a connection or association with certain actions or events
The community project involves residents from diverse neighborhoods, fostering unity.

relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship/

[noun] – the connection or interaction between two entities
The longstanding relationship between the neighboring countries flourished with mutual cooperation and open communication.

stress /stres /

[verb] – to give special importance or emphasis to something
The teacher stressed the importance of thorough research for the academic project.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

In the last part of the past year, there was a big decrease in the number of study permits given to Indian students in Canada. This happened because India and Canada had a disagreement, and as a result, Canadian diplomats who handled these permits were removed. Also, not as many Indian students applied for study permits because of tensions related to a sad event with a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, which was said to involve people linked to the Indian government. Because of these problems, two-thirds of Canadian staff were taken out of India, affecting how Indian student applications were processed. The strained relationship resulted in an 86% drop in Indian study permits last year, from 108,940 to 14,910, based on unreported data. Counselor C. Gurusubramanian mentioned Indian students exploring alternatives due to diplomatic challenges. This is important as Indians make up over 41% of international students in Canada in 2022, impacting universities. Minister Marc Miller stressed the need to reduce student numbers, announcing measures, including a potential cap, to address these challenges.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

In the last part of the past year, there was a significant increase in the number of study permits given to Indian students in Canada.
Not as many Indian students applied for study permits.
Tensions related to a sad event with a Sikh separatist leader in Canada were said to involve people linked to the Indian government.
No measures were announced to address these challenges.
Counselor C. Gurusubramanian mentioned Indian students exploring alternatives due to diplomatic challenges.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

decrease

apply

involve

relationship

stress

Despite initial disagreements, the diplomatic __________ between the nations improved over time through dialogue and compromise.
John __________ for a work visa to pursue employment opportunities in a foreign country.
The manager __________ the need for punctuality in all team meetings.
The legal dispute __________ multiple parties with conflicting interests.
Despite efforts to increase sales, there was a noticeable __________ in revenue.