In this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the
lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your
notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task
after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes
to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on
ANSWER SHEET ONE. Some of the gaps may require a maximum of THREE words. Make
sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically
acceptable. You may refer to your notes while completing the task. Use the blank
sheet for note-taking. Study in America Ⅰ.
Places to get the information about American schools
A. Education USA centers — charge 1 — help students find
schools — offer information about financial aid,
admissions tests and 2
B. Educational fairs — give information and
3 — were
attended by over 14, 000 students last year — will be
held in October in Asia Ⅱ. Procedures for
applying A. Students are advised to
— apply at least 4 schools — study the Web sites of schools
— start the application process two years earlier
— complete the applications and take any required
5 B. Two admissions tests at the
undergraduate level: SAT — involves
mathematics and language and includes writing an essay is
6 and the best predictor of college success
ACT — measures math, English, reading and
science — is most widely accepted as the college entrance
exam C. Some language tests: TOEFL
— The TOEFL is given in 7 countries — TOEFL iBT tests reading, listening, writing and
speaking IELTS — is recognized by 2, 000
colleges and universities in the U.S. — is a paper test as
opposed to the TOEFLiBT Ⅲ. Requirements to get a
visa Go to 8 with your admission letter — show your financial
capability — 9 to show
your willingness to return to your home country Ⅳ.
Other tips — contact the local embassy to be
interviewed — apply for 10 the moment you get accepted