Listening Practice Costa Rica

What is one of the reasons mentioned for why private education might be considered better than public?

• Because it has fewer educational levels

• Because you are paying for it

• Because they teach fewer languages

• Because it is free

Which country is mentioned as betting more on education after getting rid of its army?

• Mexico

• Costa Rica

• Chile

• Uruguay

Which of the following universities is NOT mentioned in the text?

• University of Costa Rica

• National University of Costa Rica

• Harvard University

• National Technical University of Costa Rica

What percentage of Costa Ricans have completed basic general education according to the text?

• 90%

• 85%

• 75%

• 80%

What is the position of the University of Costa Rica in the Ibero-American context according to the text?

• Tenth

• Twentieth

• Eighteenth

• Fifteenth

Which country is NOT mentioned as a comparison in the educational model with Costa Rica?

• Mexico

• Uruguay

• Chile

• Argentina

Which of the following educational levels is NOT specifically mentioned in the text?

• Preschool

• Upper secondary education

• Primary education

• Secondary education

What aspect stands out about public education in Costa Rica?

• Lack of infrastructure

• Its low cost

• Poor quality of teaching

• The good way of teaching

What is the suggested attitude towards public education according to the text?

• Ignore it completely

• Value it and do not despise it

• Consider it only as a last option

• Always prefer private education

According to the text, which characteristic is NOT attributed to private education?

• Being more expensive

• Offering low-quality teaching

• Achieving high levels of teaching

• Including one or two languages in its teaching