University applications rose 7% last year, but there were rises above average in several subjects. Nursing saw a 15% jump, with people’s renewed interest in careers in the public sector (部门), which are seen as more secure in economic crisis.

　　A recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain.

　　Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said:　“It’s possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation that’s financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.”

　　1. Professor John Beath’s lectures are　.　

　　A. given in a traditional way

　　B. connected with the present situation

　　C. open to both students and their parents

　　D. warmly received by economists

　　2. Careers in the public sector are more attractive because of their　.　

　　A. greater stability　B. higher pay

　　C. fewer applications D. better reputation

　　3. In the opinion of most parents, 　.　

　　A. economics should be the focus of school teaching

　　B. more students should be admitted to universities

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