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Unit 12 The cost of Education

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Define 'tuition'.

a)

Fee for educational instruction

b)

Expense for school supplies

c)

Cost of transportation

d)

Payment for textbooks

2.

What is the difference between a private college and a public college?

a)

Private colleges are larger in size compared to public colleges.

b)

Private colleges are free, while public colleges charge tuition fees.

c)

Funding sources: Private colleges rely on tuition fees, donations, and endowments, while public colleges receive funding from the government.

d)

Public colleges rely on donations, while private colleges receive government funding.

3.

Use 'associate's degree' in a sentence.

a)

The associate's degree program was too challenging for him.

b)

She dropped out before completing her associate's degree.

c)

She completed her associate's degree in business administration.

d)

He earned his associate's degree in culinary arts.

4.

Explain the meaning of 'bachelor's degree'.

a)

A type of car

b)

An undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a specific course of study.

c)

A professional certification

d)

A type of fruit

5.

Define 'grant'.

a)

A sum of money given by an organization for a particular purpose.

b)

A type of fruit

c)

A type of bird

d)

A type of car

6.

How would you describe the term 'afford'?

a)

To have the ability to fly

b)

To have a good sense of humor

c)

To have enough money or resources to be able to pay for something.

d)

To have a pet cat named Fluffy

7.

In what context is 'tuition' commonly used?

a)

shopping

b)

education

c)

gardening

d)

cooking

8.

Distinguish between a 'teacher' and a 'professor'.

a)

A teacher has a higher academic rank than a professor.

b)

A teacher works in higher education, while a professor works in primary schools.

c)

A teacher focuses on research, while a professor focuses on teaching.

d)

A teacher instructs students in a school, while a professor is a senior academic rank at a college or university.

9.

How can one 'prevent' something from happening?

a)

Implement outdated strategies without monitoring

b)

React after the fact instead of being proactive

c)

Ignore risks and hope for the best

d)

Identify risks, implement proactive measures, monitor and adjust strategies

10.

What is the purpose of a 'loan'?

a)

To offer financial support without any interest charges

b)

To give away assets without any expectation of return

c)

To provide free money with no need for repayment

d)

To provide financial assistance by lending a specific amount of money that must be repaid with interest over a set period of time.

11.

Define 'scholarship'.

a)

A form of transportation

b)

A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.

c)

A cooking utensil

d)

A type of fruit

12.

Explain the concept of 'private college'.

a)

A private college is an independent educational institution funded through tuition fees, donations, and endowments, offering specialized programs and a personalized educational experience.

b)

Private colleges do not offer specialized programs

c)

Private colleges are free for all students

d)

A private college is a government-funded institution

13.

Describe the role of a 'teacher'.

a)

The role of a teacher is to educate, guide, mentor, and support students in their learning journey.

b)

The role of a teacher is to fix cars for students

c)

The role of a teacher is to cook meals for students

d)

The role of a teacher is to perform surgery on students

14.

What does a 'grant' typically provide?

a)

Vacation days

b)

Free food

c)

Funds or resources

d)

New technology gadgets

15.

a professor works at

a)

school

b)

middle school

c)

university