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Learnenglish Uk Culture University Education Support Pack PDF
Learnenglish Uk Culture University Education Support Pack PDF
Introduction
This support pack accompanies the audio file 'What's a university education worth?'. To listen to the
audio file, go to:
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/uk-culture/whats-university-education-worth
This support pack contains the following materials:
b. having a career
c. interest
d. repayment
e. salary
f.
g. student loan
h. summer job
i.
j.
tuition fees
struggle
wage
The United Kingdoms international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We are registered in England as a charity.
After listening
Activity 02
Decide if each of the statements about the text are true or false.
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More than three quarters of all university students in England and Wales borrow money to study
Students tend to buy a house soon after graduating
Paying back a student loan is always voluntary
A degree gives people an advantage when applying for white collar jobs
Graduates often feel their first job doesnt live up to their expectations
Numbers of British university students began to decline after the credit crunch
Students sometimes break the law to finance their studies
More international students are coming to Britain because the UK currency is weaker
Activity 03
Complete the sentences using vocabulary from the preparation activity.
1. We will lend you 3,000, which you will need to repay with .................... of 3% after three years.
2. Paying my fees every year has been a constant .....................
3. With such a small loan, I dont know if Ill be able to pay the .....................
4. Ive got a good job, but I just wish the work was more .....................
5. When term ends, Ill have to get .................... just to make ends meet.
6. The .................... is 140 a week, but its cash-in-hand, so you dont pay tax.
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The United Kingdoms international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We are registered in England as a charity.