S e c o n d e d I t I o n 1 Reading for the Real World 1

Here are six words that are related to the topic but are not in the reading. 
Fill in each blank with the best word from the list. Use each word only 
once.
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1.
He took four required courses and one __________ last semester.
2.
Her parents pushed her to __________ in medicine and become a doctor.
3.
Many students work while in university to help cover the cost of their 
__________.
4.
She wanted to take a(n) __________ off from school to travel in Europe.
5.
The company requested a copy of his final __________ proving he finished his 
degree.
6.
When I lived in the __________ on campus, I shared a room with another student.
Fill in the blanks in the table with the sentences below according to the 
category they belong to. Use each sentence only once.
1.
There is a higher number of males who leave or are kicked out of high school 
compared to females.
2.
Some researchers attribute the decline to discrimination against boys in high school.
3.
The growing number of women has led to more diverse courses at university.
4.
Other researchers believe that the drop in enrollment is because more men are 
pursuing jobs with a high salary that don’t require a university degree.
5.
University administrators have instituted policies that encourage more men to enroll.
6.
Universities now face the dilemma of how to recruit more boys while at the same 
time ensuring equal opportunity to girls at universities.
Low Enrollment of Male Students in University
Causes 
Effects

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tudents all over the world want to attend university in America. When 
students apply, universities need a reliable way to assess their English 
skills. Most universities use a test called 
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language. 
Businesses use a test called TOEIC: Test of English for 
International Communication. Today, however, many 
universities are also using TOEIC. This test measures 
English listening, reading, writing, and speaking. But 
is it a true indicator of English ability? Many people 
do not think it is.
Students know they must get a high score on the 
TOEIC to attend university or get a good job. They 
often spend several years and lots of money studying 
for it. Several students achieve very high TOEIC scores. When universities and 
employers see those scores, they think the applicants must have very good English 
skills. As soon as the high scorers begin studying or working, however, it quickly 
becomes apparent that they do not. They have learned how to pass English tests 
but do not know how to use English in everyday life. This causes frustration for 
both the English learners and the teachers or bosses who must work with them.
In Korea, major companies have started to use a new test to measure 
employees’ English, called the Oral Proficiency Interview Computer system, or OPlC. 
They have not completely abandoned the TOEIC, however. Even though it may be 
imperfect, the TOEIC remains the best path to success for English learners.