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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