Reading comprehension. I. Match the pairs of synonyms among the following words:

I. Match the pairs of synonyms among the following words:

to select; to comprise; elective; to be a must; to receive; to be mandatory; task; to obtain; specified; education; vocational; optional; assignment; to choose; certain; professional; to include; training.

II. Match synonyms from the two columns:

1. establishment a/ subsidize
2. receive b/ final
3. finish c/ semester
4. admit d/ accept
5. support e/choose
6. scores f/ obtain
7. differ g/ finance
8. standards h/ autumn
9. term i/ graduate
10. fund j/ holidays
11. select k/ requirements
12. fall l/ results
13. end-of-the year m/ vary
14. vacations n/ institutions

Now you will listen to The Voice of America. Before listening try to guess the meanings of the following words and word combinations:

Fall, undergraduate, estimate, investigation, living expenses.

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