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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #49011 Foreign Students English

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Federal Education Minister Julie Bishop says she has seen no evidence that international students are graduating from Australian universities with poor English skills. Research by Monash University academic Bob Birrell has found a third of international students are graduating a competent level of English. But Ms. Bishop says Australian universities only enroll international students once they have achieved international standards of language . "This has been an extraordinary attack by Professor Birrell on our universities,’’ she said. "International students must meet international in the English language in order to get a place at a university in Australia, and they can't get into university without reaching that international standard." University of Canberra vice-chancellor Roger Dean also says international students are required to sit an English test before being admitted to nearly all Australian universities. "There are, of course, intercultural difficulties as well as language difficulties," he said. "There are, of course, also many Australian students who don't speak such fantastically good English either." "So we're trying to push the standard even higher than present, but it's a very useful one already." Ms. Bishop says Australia's university system has high standards. "I've seen no evidence to suggest that students are not able to complete their courses because they're failing in English yet they're being passed by the universities," she said. "I've not seen any to back that up." "International education is one of our largest exports, it's our fourth largest export, and it's in the interest of our universities to maintain very high standards because their recognition is at stake."

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: without
Explanation: The word 'without' correctly indicates the absence of a competent level of English, fitting grammatically as it shows a lack of something, which is appropriate in this context.
Meaning: 'Without' means 'not having' or 'lacking,' indicating that a third of international students are graduating while lacking competent English skills.
Wrong options:
for: 'For' suggests a purpose or reason, which does not fit the context of lacking a skill.
into: 'Into' implies movement or transformation, which is not applicable here as it does not convey the absence of a skill.
by: 'By' indicates a means or method, which does not align with the context of students graduating without a certain level of English.
Correct answer: proficiency
Explanation: The term 'proficiency' is the correct choice as it refers to a high level of skill or competence in a language, aligning perfectly with the context of language standards.
Meaning: 'Proficiency' means having a high degree of skill or competence in a particular area, in this case, the English language.
Wrong options:
test: 'Test' refers to an assessment or examination, which does not fit as it does not describe the level of language ability required.
affinity: 'Affinity' suggests a natural liking or attraction, which is irrelevant in the context of language competence.
results: 'Results' refer to outcomes or findings, which do not convey the necessary level of language skill required for university admission.
Correct answer: benchmarks
Explanation: The word 'benchmarks' is appropriate as it refers to standards or points of reference against which things may be compared or assessed, fitting the context of language requirements.
Meaning: 'Benchmarks' are standards or criteria used to measure the quality or performance of something, in this case, the English language skills of international students.
Wrong options:
approaches: 'Approaches' refers to methods or ways of doing something, which does not fit the context of measuring language standards.
standard: 'Standard' is a singular term that does not convey the idea of multiple criteria or measures, which is implied by the context.
ways: 'Ways' suggests methods or manners of doing something, which does not align with the context of language assessment criteria.
Correct answer: evidence
Explanation: The word 'evidence' is the correct choice as it refers to information or proof that supports a claim, which fits the context of Ms. Bishop's statement about the lack of proof regarding students' English skills.
Meaning: 'Evidence' means information or facts that help to prove something, in this case, the assertion that students are failing in English.
Wrong options:
excuse: 'Excuse' refers to a reason given to justify a fault or offense, which does not fit the context of providing proof.
support: 'Support' implies assistance or backing, which does not convey the idea of proof or substantiation required in this context.
reason: 'Reason' refers to a cause or explanation, which does not align with the need for proof or evidence in the statement.

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