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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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be required to
Meaning: To be obligated or mandated to do something.
Example: Schools are required to use SEVIS to report student information.
lead to
Meaning: To cause something to happen.
Example: The 2001 terrorist attacks led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.
provide reports
Meaning: To submit or give official information.
Example: Schools must provide reports on whether students attend classes.
violate the terms
Meaning: To break or fail to follow rules or conditions.
Example: Students who violate the terms of their visa may be expelled from the country.
be denied (entry)
Meaning: To not be allowed to enter or receive permission.
Example: Students may be denied future entry if they break visa rules.
SEVIS
IPA (UK): /ˈsiː.vɪs/
IPA (US): /ˈsiː.vɪs/
Meaning: Student and Exchange Visitor Information System used to track international students in the U.S.
Meaning: Student and Exchange Visitor Information System used to track international students in the U.S.
Example: SEVIS links schools with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
exchange visitor
IPA (UK): /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˈvɪz.ɪ.tər/
IPA (US): /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˈvɪz.ə.tɚ/
Meaning: A person who comes to the U.S. temporarily for cultural or educational exchange.
Meaning: A person who comes to the U.S. temporarily for cultural or educational exchange.
Example: SEVIS tracks both students and exchange visitors.
record‑keeping
IPA (UK): /ˈrek.ɔːdˌkiː.pɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˈrek.ɚdˌkiː.pɪŋ/
Meaning: The process of maintaining official records or information.
Meaning: The process of maintaining official records or information.
Example: SEVIS was created to improve record‑keeping on foreign students.
non‑immigrant
IPA (UK): /ˌnɒnˈɪm.ɪ.ɡrənt/
IPA (US): /ˌnɑːnˈɪm.ə.ɡrənt/
Meaning: A person who enters a country temporarily and not for permanent residence.
Meaning: A person who enters a country temporarily and not for permanent residence.
Example: SEVIS lists more than one million active non‑immigrant students and visitors.
consulate
IPA (UK): /ˈkɒn.sjə.lət/
IPA (US): /ˈkɑːn.sə.lət/
Meaning: A government office in another country that handles visas and citizen services.
Meaning: A government office in another country that handles visas and citizen services.
Example: Students must pay the SEVIS fee before going to an embassy or consulate.
Other Listening Exercises
What SEVIS Means to You
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