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Read an article about university life. Choose the correct answers.
University is an exciting time to learn and to make friends that will last a lifetime. However, the cost of studying at university is on the rise. This increase means that most students can get into money trouble if they're not careful.
It is not just the course fees. Students must also pay thousands more per year for room and board. In addition to this, add on money for clothes, travel, and other personal expenses which
will leave students having to FORK OUT a lot of money each year.So, students need to spend their money carefully. At most universities, councilors can give students advice on how to budget their money. The first thing they suggest is to write down your income. For example, the money you will get from your family or a part-time job. Then, list all of your expenses. Put your expenses into two groups: those that change (food, phone, books,
daily travel), and those that will stay the same (tuition, room and board). Add together all of your expenses.When students do this, they find it is easier to plan out their budget. This means they save their money, rather than trying to borrow from others. As you can see, there's more to learn at university than just what's taught in the classroom!
1) What word or phrase is closest in meaning to the phrase "fork out"?
A. Earn
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B. Save C. Waste
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D. Spend
2) What does the word "they" in the sentence: "The first thing they suggest is to write down your income," refer to?
Universities
2ABCD
Expenses
Students Councilors
3) Which of the following expenses is NOT mentioned as an expense that students should list?
A. Accommodation
Meals
ABC
Taking tours
D. Learning materials
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