Câu 1
Questions 1-5. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (1) _____ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (2) _____ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These students are often highly motivated and work very hard.
Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money (3) _____ this situation is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses paid for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (4) _____ has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over £1,000 towards tuition fees and this amount will increase up to a maximum of £3,000. In the US students already have to pay for tuition and room and board.
Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (5) _____ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations.
Đáp án và lời giải
Đáp án: D