Pre-reading questions:
- Have you ever experienced studying abroad?
- What do you think is the best university in Japan?
The University of Tokyo ranked fourth in best university in Asia. National University of Singapore took the Asian crown. Tsinghua University in China also moved up. The University of Tokyo, was beaten again by Peking University. The rankings set standard for teaching. World university rankings are now in their 13th year.
Vocabulary:
rank – ランク[noun] give (someone or something) a rank or place; list; group
Asia – アジア[noun] Earth’s largest and most populous continent
move up – 初級する[verb] move upward; go up
beaten – 負かす[verb] having been defeated
standard – 基準[noun] a level of quality
True or False:
- The University of Tokyo ranked as the best university in Asia.
- National University of Singapore took the Asian crown.
- Tsinghua University in China also moved down.
- The University of Japan, was beaten again by Peking University.
- World university rankings are now in their 31st year.