2. The University of Toronto, one of Canada's top-ranked universities, has seen interest rising sharply, including a 57% increase in ______ from India.

prospectus       applications       creative arts       soaring

3. The manager said that it had taken a lot of ______ to turn the airport around and improve the environment for passengers.

sacrifices       applications       graduates       hard graft

4. Visitors to the UK need a visa that is ______ for the total duration of their stay.

validating       validate       valid       valued

5. The company director has set out a list of targets that he believes should be ______ by every employee.

attainable       deny       sacrificed       valid

答案 1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. In the UK, how common are 2:2 degrees awarded compared with firsts?

Less common. the number of first-class degrees being awarded by UK universities is soaring, with firsts now more common than a 2:2. 

2. Name the main benefit mentioned in the article, of gaining a first-class degree.

Having a first-class degree gives an advantage for future job opportunities.

3. What encourages students to choose a particular university and is always mentioned in their prospectus?

The number of first-class degrees the university awards each year.

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