1 / 27
Suggested terms: Steve Ember, VOA Special English Economics Report
Click one for hint, twice for full word
a big difference
Meaning: A major distinction between two things.
Example: A big difference between public and private schools is cost.
as a result
Meaning: Because of something that happened earlier.
Example: As a result, international students usually pay more than state residents.
focus on
Meaning: To give attention to a particular subject.
Example: Today we focus on an example from the state of Oregon.
compared to
Meaning: In contrast with something else.
Example: Lewis and Clark College has fewer students compared to the University of Oregon.
offer financial aid
Meaning: To provide money to help students pay for education.
Example: Few American colleges offer financial aid to international students.
public university
IPA (UK): /ˈpʌb.lɪk ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/
IPA (US): /ˈpʌb.lɪk ˌjuː.nəˈvɝː.sə.ti/
Meaning: A university funded mainly by the government.
Meaning: A university funded mainly by the government.
Example: Public universities usually cost less for state residents.
private college
IPA (UK): /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/
IPA (US): /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈkɑː.lɪdʒ/
Meaning: A college funded mainly through tuition and private sources.
Meaning: A college funded mainly through tuition and private sources.
Example: Private colleges often have higher tuition than public ones.
non-resident
IPA (UK): /ˌnɒnˈrez.ɪ.dənt/
IPA (US): /ˌnɑːnˈrez.ə.dənt/
Meaning: A student who does not live in the state where the school is located.
Meaning: A student who does not live in the state where the school is located.
Example: Non-residents pay higher tuition at state universities.
published price
IPA (UK): /ˈpʌb.lɪʃt praɪs/
IPA (US): /ˈpʌb.lɪʃt praɪs/
Meaning: The official listed cost before financial aid is applied.
Meaning: The official listed cost before financial aid is applied.
Example: The published price at Lewis and Clark is almost $34,000.
financial support
IPA (UK): /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl səˈpɔːt/
IPA (US): /fəˈnæn.ʃəl səˈpɔːrt/
Meaning: Money provided to help pay for education or living costs.
Meaning: Money provided to help pay for education or living costs.
Example: Lewis and Clark awards financial support to 20 international students each year.
Other Listening Exercises
Savings Plans Help Ease Pain of College Costs
In progressB1 · 3:55