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阅读理解。 New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities...Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. 'Start early, finish strong, some of them say. More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend's international education exposition (展览). Canada Canada's multicultural environment is good for students' studies and careers. Good news: Students are allowed to take off- campus part-time jobs during their studies from last year. It'll help pay living expenses. Students can get two-year work permits after graduation. Concerns: Only a limited number of scholar- ships are available. They rarely cover the full cost of a study programme. Useful link: www. studycanada. cn The UK Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK's great attractions fox Chinese students. Good news: There many new scholarships this year, both from the government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship. Concerns: Money. Money. Money. It's expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200,000 to 300,000 yuan a year. Useful link: www. educationuk. org. cn The US The US has always been on the top destination list for Chinese students, with its high education standards and enough scholarship. Good news:It's easier to get a US student visa (签证) nowadays. Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 per cent, much lower than a few years before, according to US Embassy. Concerns: There're a lot to prepare. The TOFEL, GRE... It's longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia. Useful link: www. usembassychina. org. cn Australia Good climate, high quality education, favorable immigration (移民) policy: these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students. Good news: A new E-visa policy ensure a quick application process ( four weeks com- pared with 12 weeks before ) Concerns: Tuition fees (学费) have risen in past years. The total cost is about 200,000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like Sydney or Melbourne. Useful link:www. students. idp. com The Netherlands Tulips, windmills and wooden shoes: this was the image that once drew tourists. But Holland has more to offer. Good news: From 2005, Holland and China started recognizing each other's education certificates. And from 2006, the government provides 4 million euros for scholarships to Chinese students every year. Concerns: Not many Chinese know about Dutch education. Speaking Dutch sounds not easy. Useful link: www. nesobeijing. com Italy Italy is getting a lot of attention this year in China, with the China-Italy Year. Its art, culture and fashion appeal to many. Good news:China and Italy will recognize each other's educational certificates soon. Its government-funded universities are tuition free to international students. Concerns: The language is a problem. Most classes are taught in Italy. Useful link: www. studyinitaly. cn 1. If you want to have more chances of getting scholarship to study in a foreign country, you'd better choose ___________. A. Canada B. the UK C. the US D. Australia 2. Many young people go to study in the US because ________. A. it is not very difficult for them to get a student visa B. it is easier for them to pass the TOFEL or GRE C. they don't spend much time applying to US universities D. they think they can receive good university education 3. If you want to go on staying in the country after you finish studying there, you will choose _______. A. the Netherlands or Australia B. Canada or Australia C. the US or the UK D. Canada or Italy 4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Students go to the Netherlands usually for its beautiful scenery. B. You can apply for your visa to study in Australia on the Internet. C. You may have trouble with language if you study in Italy. D. The UK is the country with very high expenses.
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