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I. Complete the sentences with the words given.

practical scholarships trade qualifications apprenticeship

degree institutions training undergraduate vocational

1. I want to get the _________________ so that I can become a doctor.

2. For many jobs you need to have a university _________________.

3. He supported better _________________ education, saying many students were not

interested in academic courses.

4. You have to gain _________________ experience before you become a lawyer.

5. After graduating from high school, I’ll enter the _________________ level at college
to get the first degree.

6. A small group would receive intensive _________________, and then would train
others.

7. We’re very proud of the five students from this school who were awarded
_________________.

8. The university’s exchange scheme has cemented its links with many other academic
_________________.

9. My grandfather was a plumber by _________________.

10. His father believed that if he got a(n) _________________ to a proper trade he’d be
financially secure for life.

II. Match the forms of further education institutions in Britain and their descriptions, and
then write the answer in each blank.
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1. Schools A. They offer courses and

qualifications in a wide range of
vocational and academic subjects
at many levels. They often have
links with companies.

2. Sixth form B. They mainly offer higher

colleges education courses, but many also
offer a range of further education
courses.

3. Further and C. The UK offers a wide range of

higher work-based training for students
education seeking to build careers in specific
colleges industries. Private training
companies work with colleges and
employers to provide practical
training and
internationally-respected
qualifications.

4. Private D. They offer further education

training qualifications such as the
providers A-levels, the IB, and vocational
qualifications.
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5. Universities E. These colleges mainly cater for

students aged 16-18 and
specialise in academic courses to
prepare students for higher
education.

III. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the correct word below.

experience degree institutions scholarship compulsory

qualifications reports campus academic counsellor

1. She wasn’t _________________ and hated school.

2. In the USA, private colleges and universities are usually smaller than public
_________________.

3. A Bachelor’s degree is usually _________________ for higher-level positions.

4. Just like American students, you will have to submit your academic
_________________ as part of your application for admission to any American
university or college.

5. A _________________ provides you with information, advice and support with your
application.

6. They will participate in workshops and get hands-on _________________ leading

classes.

7. A foreign student can apply directly to an American university for aid, a

_________________ or work-study option.

8. International Baccalaureate (IB) and other international _________________ taught

at International Schools in Viet Nam are equivalent to A-levels.
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9. On _________________, students usually live in residence halls or dormitories that
are often called dorms”.

10. A major at university is the specific field of study in which your _________________
is focused.

IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct words below.

requirement prepare academic year pursue proceed

lasts undertake pre-university compulsory degrees

Education in Singapore is 1 _________________ for ten years, although university­

bound students study for thirteen. Classes are taught in English and the 2

_________________ runs from July to April.

Primary and secondary education 3 _________________ for ten years and is

compulsory. At the end of Grade 10, students sit the GCE O-level examinations.
Students who complete secondary education may 4 _________________ to
pre-university education at the Junior Colleges, 5 _________________ certificate or
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diploma studies at one of the Polytechnics, or leave school and enter the workforce. In
the Singaporean education system, 6 _________________ education lasts for three
years. These three years will 7 _________________ students for the GCE A-level
examinations.

Upon completion of GCE A-levels, students may 8 _________________ a bachelor’s

degree at one of Singapore’s public or private universities, which is obtained after three
to five years of study. Bachelor’s 9 _________________ in Engineering, Dentistry, Law,
Building, Real Estate, Music and Architecture require four years, while Medicine
requires five. The minimum English 10 _________________ for entry to a bachelor’s
degree is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
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V. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.

1. She applied _________________ a job with the local newspaper.

2. His height and reach give him a big advantage _________________ other boxers.
3. Farming is not an attractive career option _________________ many young people.
4. It is hard for low-skilled workers to earn their way out of poverty _________________
a tough job market that favours skilled and educated workers.
5. She would be their first choice _________________ the job.
6. She received an honourary degree _________________ Harvard.
7. It may be necessary _________________ him to have a training course for the job.
8. She related rising unemployment rates directly _________________ government
policies.
9. What are your plans _________________ this weekend?
10. Many young people want to get _________________ advertising or public relations.