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Brac University Undergraduate Admission
Academic Session: Fall 2026
Admission Cycle: 02

Last Date of Application: September 07, 2026
Admission Test: September 11, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM

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A new study by icddr,b and Imperial College London found a significant link between drinking-water salinity and cardiovascular health risks in Bangladesh’s coastal areas. In Koyra, Khulna, 55.3% of drinking-water sources were saline, compared with 23.3% in Assasuni, Satkhira.

Among 15,471 adults aged 40 and above, 21.6% were estimated to face a moderate-to-high 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease. The risk was 19.7% in Koyra and 23.6% in Assasuni. Researchers linked sodium exposure from saline water particularly to high blood pressure, a major cardiovascular risk factor.

The study examined 27,697 water sources across 172 villages, of which 6,703 were used for drinking. Researchers warned that climate change, cyclones and storm surges can cause long-term salinisation of ponds and shallow groundwater, increasing the health threat.

The research team is developing interventions including rainwater harvesting, pond sand filters, tube wells, water-quality monitoring, and improved primary healthcare for hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Experts also called for health-based guidelines on drinking-water salinity and stronger measures to protect and restore water sources after cyclones. Government officials said the evidence could help Bangladesh strengthen both domestic climate adaptation policies and its position in international climate negotiations.

Here are GRE-style Reading Comprehension questions based on the passage by the Bright Prep.

1. Main Idea

The primary purpose of the passage is to:

A. Argue that climate change is the sole cause of cardiovascular disease in coastal Bangladesh
B. Present evidence linking drinking-water salinity with health risks and describe proposed interventions
C. Compare the healthcare systems of Koyra and Assasuni
D. Demonstrate that rainwater harvesting is more effective than tube wells
E. Establish a definitive health-based threshold for drinking-water salinity

2. Inference

Which of the following can most reasonably be inferred from the passage?

A. All residents exposed to saline water will eventually develop cardiovascular disease.
B. Assasuni has lower cardiovascular risk because its drinking water is substantially less saline.
C. Salinity is likely one of several factors contributing to cardiovascular risk in the two upazilas.
D. The national cardiovascular risk is higher than the risk in the two studied upazilas.
E. Researchers have established the precise amount of sodium exposure that causes cardiovascular disease.

3. Function of Evidence

Why does the passage mention that 55.3 percent of drinking-water sources in Koyra and 23.3 percent in Assasuni are saline?

A. To demonstrate that all groundwater in coastal Bangladesh is unsafe
B. To provide evidence of the extent of drinking-water salinity in the study areas
C. To explain why Assasuni was selected as the intervention area
D. To establish that salinity is the only cause of cardiovascular disease
E. To compare rainfall patterns between the two upazilas

4. Paradox / Critical Reasoning

Which finding presents the most apparent tension with the assumption that greater drinking-water salinity necessarily corresponds to greater cardiovascular risk?

A. Koyra had more saline drinking-water sources than Assasuni.
B. Researchers studied adults aged 40 and older.
C. Cardiovascular risk was 19.7% in Koyra but 23.6% in Assasuni, despite lower drinking-water salinity in Assasuni.
D. Salinity can increase after cyclone storm surges.
E. Researchers proposed rainwater harvesting as an intervention.

Answer: C

5. Strengthen

Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the argument that saline drinking water contributes to cardiovascular disease risk?

A. People in both upazilas consume similar amounts of to***co and have similar demographic characteristics.
B. Many residents prefer pond water to tube-well water.
C. Cardiovascular disease is common throughout Bangladesh.
D. Rainwater harvesting is relatively inexpensive.
E. Cyclones frequently affect coastal Bangladesh.

Answer: A

Why: If major alternative risk factors are similar, the relationship between sodium exposure from drinking water and cardiovascular risk becomes more persuasive.

6. Weaken

Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the researchers' suggestion that saline drinking water contributes substantially to cardiovascular risk?

A. Salinity levels vary considerably between villages.
B. Residents consume water from multiple sources.
C. After controlling for sodium exposure, to***co use, diet, age, s*x, and other major risk factors, no meaningful association remains between drinking-water salinity and cardiovascular risk.
D. Storm surges can increase water salinity.
E. Some communities lack access to primary healthcare.

7. Author's Attitude

The passage's overall attitude toward the study's findings is best described as:

A. dismissive
B. cautiously concerned
C. highly skeptical
D. celebratory
E. indifferent

The researchers identify a significant health concern, but they also acknowledge that the evidence does not establish a clear health-based salinity threshold and that other risk factors may explain some differences.

8. Detail / EXCEPT

According to the passage, all of the following are components of the proposed intervention EXCEPT:

A. rainwater harvesting
B. pond sand filters
C. improved monitoring of drinking-water sources
D. digital screening for chronic diseases
E. relocation of coastal communities to less saline areas

9. Inference

The discussion of cyclone storm surges suggests that:

A. cyclone damage to drinking-water sources can have effects lasting beyond the immediate disaster
B. cyclones are the only significant source of salinity in coastal Bangladesh
C. raising embankments will completely eliminate drinking-water salinity
D. shallow groundwater is always safer than pond water
E. storm surges have no connection with climate change

10. GRE-Style Two-Part Question

The passage indicates that researchers cannot yet establish a clear health-based threshold for drinking-water salinity. Which of the following best explains why this matters?

A. Without such a threshold, authorities have no reason to monitor drinking-water quality.
B. A scientifically supported threshold could help policymakers determine when salinity levels pose an unacceptable health risk and guide regulation.
C. The absence of a threshold proves that saline water does not cause cardiovascular disease.
D. A threshold would eliminate the need for primary healthcare interventions.
E. Researchers cannot measure sodium concentrations in drinking water.

Answer: B

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𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑠:

𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 ≠ 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟/𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑚 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑘, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ-𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑑. 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝐺𝑅𝐸 𝑅𝐶 𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡.

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IELTS and TOEFL Style Cloze Passage Test
Read the passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option for each blank.

The University of Utah is closing its satellite campus in Sandy at the end of the year, affecting more than 600 students who currently take classes there. The decision was approved earlier in the year as part of the university's efforts to (1) ______ and reallocate resources under a state-mandated budget program.

Many students were not informed about the closure until shortly before the announcement. This was particularly surprising because the university had recently encouraged students to enroll at the Sandy campus, describing it as a (2) ______ way to complete general education and degree requirements away from the main campus.

The university has operated a Sandy location for 25 years. In 2015, it moved to its current, larger facility in order to (3) ______ its range of programs and services. The building is conveniently located near Interstate 15 and a TRAX station, making it popular with students living in the southern part of Salt Lake County.

The campus offers many general education courses that students are required to complete before earning their degrees. It also provides (4) ______ evening classes, as well as facilities such as a bookstore and testing center.

Site also offers continuing education courses, including photography and writing, for local residents who are not enrolled at the university but want to (5) ______ new skills.

Although the campus is closing, classes scheduled for the autumn will continue as planned for the 660 students currently enrolled. From January 1, however, operations at the facility will (6) ______. University advisers will help students find suitable alternatives, including both in-person and online courses.

Closure is part of a wider state program requiring Utah's eight public colleges and universities to cut a combined $60.5 million from programs considered (7) ______. The money is then to be redirected towards degrees that lawmakers believe will lead to high-paying and high-demand jobs.

The University of Utah is responsible for cutting $19.6 million under the program. Its original plans, presented in 2025, did not include the closure of the Sandy campus. The issue emerged later as universities continued their presentations during the second year of the program's ( 8 ) ______.

The university has said that operating a separate instructional site requires additional facilities and administrative resources. However, it is still unclear exactly how much money the closure will (9) ______.

Sandy campus occupies approximately 30,000 square feet in an office building shared with other tenants. The university signed a new 10-year lease in 2023 at a total cost of $7.35 million. Rather than leaving the space unused, the university may choose to (10) ______ it to another tenant.

Questions

1.
A) expand
B) cut
C) advertise
D) establish

2.
A) convenient
B) expensive
C) temporary
D) compulsory

3.
A) reduce
B) Conceal
C) expand
D) restrict

4.
A) flexible
B) mandatory
C) residential
D) international

5.
A) abandon
B) acquire
C) reject
D) measure

6.
A) accelerate
B) continue
C) end
D) expand

7.
A) profitable
B) inefficient
C) successful
D) innovative

8.
A) implementation
B) cancellation
C) construction
D) recruitment

9.
A) cost
B) borrow
C) save
D) require

10.
A) sublease
B) demolish
C) purchase
D) occupy

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IELTS and TOEFL Style Cloze Passage Test
Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each blank.

As students prepare to leave home for university, discussions about family finances and the rising cost of living are becoming increasingly (1) ______. Every year, millions of pounds in scholarships and bursaries go unclaimed because many students are unaware that such financial support (2) ______.

One unusual opportunity is available to esports players at the University of Roehampton. The university offers esports scholarships to students who can demonstrate both academic progress and (3) ______ in competitive gaming. More than 100 scholarships have already been awarded.

Esports, short for electronic sports, involves competitive video gaming. Unlike ordinary gaming, esports includes organised competitions, spectators and high-stakes (4) ______. Players compete for prizes, trophies and recognition.

Roehampton expects its scholarship recipients to take part in weekly university tournaments and represent the university at (5) ______ events. Applicants normally need to meet minimum rankings in major games, although students close to the required level may still be considered if they have other strengths, such as a large following on streaming (6) ______.

Former esports scholar Cameron Dray said the scholarship was particularly valuable because it allowed him to study in an expensive city without having to take on (7) ______ work. He also encouraged students to investigate every scholarship and bursary available to them.

The importance of financial support is clear given the high cost of university. The average graduate in England leaves university with more than £47,500 in ( 8 ) ______. Scholarships can therefore reduce financial pressure and provide students with additional support.

Student money expert Tom Allingham believes that there is still insufficient (9) ______ of scholarships among students. Many sources of funding remain unclaimed simply because students do not know they are (10) ______.

Questions

1.
A) rare
B) frequent
C) irrelevant
D) uncertain

2.
A) exists
B) refuses
C) disappears
D) decreases

3.
A) weakness
B) excellence
C) hesitation
D) failure

4.
A) tournaments
B) classrooms
C) lectures
D) assignments

5.
A) private
B) online
C) in-person
D) temporary

6.
A) platforms
B) subjects
C) degrees
D) departments

7.
A) academic
B) part-time
C) competitive
D) voluntary

8.
A) income
B) savings
C) debt
D) profit

9.
A) awareness
B) competition
C) pressure
D) disagreement

10.
A) responsible
B) eligible
C) successful
D) employed

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Jason Arday’s unexpected death, which police have described as non-suspicious, has sent shockwaves through universities across the UK and beyond.

When Arday was appointed Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge in 2023, he was the youngest Black professor in the university’s history. His appointment attracted considerable international attention, not least because Black academics remain significantly underrepresented among professors in UK universities. His rise to one of Britain’s most prestigious academic institutions was widely viewed as a landmark moment, particularly in the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter movement and growing debates over race and the decolonisation of university curricula.

Arday had secured the Cambridge position against an international field of candidates. Yet, in July 2026, serious questions about aspects of his academic record became public. These included allegations that sections of his PhD research, awarded by Liverpool John Moores University, had been plagiarised.

Arday strongly denied the allegations. Liverpool John Moores University subsequently said that, following a review, it stood by the quality and integrity of his research. Arday argued that any problems relating to attribution were mistakes rather than deliberate plagiarism and suggested that his autism contributed to some of the errors.

The controversy quickly expanded beyond his PhD. Previous research produced during his time at Durham and Glasgow universities was examined in detail, prompting sharply divided reactions among academics. Some defended Arday and condemned what they saw as disproportionate and racially motivated scrutiny, while others argued that his work deserved serious examination on academic grounds.

The dispute became particularly significant because Cambridge is one of the world's leading research universities, where academic integrity and originality are fundamental principles. Some academics therefore wrote to the university's vice-chancellor calling for an independent investigation, arguing that the institution's reputation was at stake.

Arday's public profile also intensified the controversy. He had become well known for describing his extraordinary personal journey, including his account of being autistic, not speaking until the age of 11 and not learning to read and write until 18. Other elements of his public biography subsequently attracted scrutiny, including claims relating to charitable fundraising and a long-distance running challenge.

As the controversy grew, some academics who had initially supported him publicly later removed their names from statements of support. Arday ultimately resigned from his Cambridge position, saying that the “relentless accusations” had taken a profound toll on him and his family. He also suggested that the criticism had been racially motivated.

His death now raises difficult and deeply sensitive questions about what happened in the period leading up to it. Those questions will ultimately need to be addressed through the appropriate investigations, including the coroner's examination of the circumstances surrounding his death.

Arday's family has said that he was subjected to a sustained “campaign of misinformation” that became unbearable for someone they described as a gentle man. Others have argued that the extraordinary level of scrutiny he faced was partly a consequence of his being a young Black academic who had risen to an unusually prominent position.

Sir Sadiq Khan described Arday as the victim of a “pernicious public shaming” and said his death should serve as a wake-up call. Professor Kehinde Andrews, a friend of Arday, similarly argued that the controversy had been building for several years. He said that scrutiny of Arday's credentials had begun almost immediately after his Cambridge appointment and that some critics had questioned whether a Black man should hold such a senior position at the university.

At the same time, there is an important distinction between legitimate academic scrutiny and harassment. Universities must be willing to investigate credible allegations concerning research integrity, regardless of an academic's background. But rigorous scrutiny does not justify racial abuse, personal attacks, misinformation or a presumption of guilt.

Cambridge initially defended Arday but later announced an investigation into his appointment and tenure, alongside a review of its procedures for selecting senior academics. His death has now overtaken those processes, leaving the university facing the difficult task of managing an academic community divided by a controversy that has become both intensely personal and politically charged.

Ultimately, the full circumstances surrounding Jason Arday's death remain unknown. What is clear is that his career, identity, academic record and the intense public debate surrounding him had become deeply intertwined. The challenge now is to establish the facts carefully and independently, while recognizing both the importance of academic integrity and the very real harm that can result when legitimate scrutiny becomes personal or discriminatory.

Here are some Bright Prep SAT style practice questions

1. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To argue that Cambridge University discriminated against Jason Arday.
B. To explain the controversy surrounding Jason Arday and consider its broader implications following his death.
C. To prove that the allegations against Jason Arday were completely false.
D. To describe the history of Black academics at Cambridge University.

Answer: B

2. According to the passage, why did Arday’s appointment at Cambridge attract significant attention?

A. He had previously won several international academic awards.
B. He was the first professor appointed by Cambridge after Black Lives Matter.
C. He was the youngest Black professor appointed by Cambridge and entered a profession in which Black professors were significantly underrepresented.
D. He had previously worked as a journalist.

3. The passage indicates that the allegations concerning Arday’s PhD research were:

A. confirmed by Liverpool John Moores University.
B. dismissed immediately by Cambridge University.
C. denied by Arday, while Liverpool John Moores University maintained its confidence in the research after a review.
D. never formally investigated.

Answer: C

4. Which statement best describes the author's treatment of the controversy surrounding Arday?

A. The author clearly concludes that Arday was responsible for academic misconduct.
B. The author clearly concludes that all criticism of Arday was racially motivated.
C. The author presents competing interpretations and emphasizes that important questions remain unresolved.
D. The author argues that academic research should not be publicly scrutinized.

5. As used in the passage, the phrase “a red line” most nearly means:

A. an issue that should not be ignored or compromised on.
B. a political disagreement.
C. a minor academic concern.
D. an issue that has already been resolved.

Answer: A

6. Why does the author mention Arday’s personal story about autism?

A. To demonstrate that autism caused his academic difficulties.
B. To explain why he was appointed to Cambridge.
C. To show that his personal narrative contributed to his public profile and therefore intensified interest in the controversy.
D. To argue that autistic academics should receive special treatment.

7. Which claim is most strongly supported by the passage?

A. Academic criticism of Black professors is always motivated by racism.
B. Cambridge deliberately appointed Arday despite knowing that his research was plagiarised.
C. The controversy involved both legitimate questions about academic integrity and allegations of disproportionate or racially motivated treatment.
D. Arday's death was directly caused by the Cambridge investigation.

Answer: C

8. What does the author suggest is an important distinction when considering the controversy?

A. Between Cambridge and other UK universities.
B. Between legitimate academic scrutiny and harassment or personal attacks.
C. Between autism and other disabilities.
D. Between British and American academics.

Evidence-Based Question

9. Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Question 8?

A. “He was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia.”
B. “Arday had beaten what would have been an impressive international field of candidates.”
C. “For many academics, including many at Cambridge, robust scrutiny of the integrity of research is a red line.”
D. “His death was a tragedy, but once again it should be a wake up call for all of us.”

Answer: C

10. Which conclusion can reasonably be drawn from the final paragraph?

A. Cambridge has abandoned its investigation into Arday.
B. The controversy has been completely resolved.
C. Arday's death has made it more difficult for Cambridge to address the issues raised by the controversy.
D. Cambridge no longer considers academic integrity important.

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TOEFL and IELTS Level Cloze Test: Mexico University Entrance Exam
Directions: Read and choose the most appropriate word to fill each blank.

Mexico's largest and most prestigious National Autonomous University of Mexico (Unam) has announced that about 58,000 students will have to (1)_____ their entrance exam after unusually high scores raised suspicions of widespread cheating. The university said the online examination had turned into a (2)_____, forcing it to cancel thousands of results.

The exam used AI-powered webcams to (3)_____ candidates through voice and facial recognition. However, the system failed to prevent fraud, and the unusual results (4)_____ a national controversy.

The Unam later (5)_____ more than 3,000 exam results after detecting identity impersonation, external assistance and the use of AI. Officials also filed a criminal complaint and appointed a technical committee to (6)_____ the situation.

Students who had honestly earned admission were asked to take a (7)_____ exam to ensure fairness. Although many applicants ( 8 )_____ against the decision, university officials argued that the measure was necessary to guarantee equal access.

Experts believe that leaked questions and online cheating services may have (9)_____ to the unusually high scores. As a result, the beginning of the academic year was (10)_____ until the investigation could be completed.

Questions

1.
A. resume
B. resit
C. restore
D. revise

2.
A. achievement
B. breakthrough
C. debacle
D. ceremony

3.
A. monitor
B. entertain
C. encourage
D. persuade

4.
A. prevented
B. sparked
C. reduced
D. solved

5.
A. approved
B. announced
C. annulled
D. accepted

6.
A. ignore
B. investigate
C. celebrate
D. advertise

7.
A. control
B. seasonal
C. practical
D. optional

8.
A. protested
B. admitted
C. apologized
D. participated

9.
A. objected
B. contributed
C. belonged
D. referred

10.
A. advanced
B. delayed
C. accelerated
D. completed

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Two British universities have joined forces to create what they describe as the UK’s first “super-university,” as the higher education sector faces growing financial challenges.

The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have completed a merger to establish the London and South East University Group (LASE), a new university group with more than 50,000 students. The organisation will become the third-largest university group in the UK.

Despite the merger, both universities will continue to operate under their existing names. They will maintain separate academic structures, and students will continue to apply to, study at, and graduate from their chosen institution. However, LASE will operate under a shared leadership structure, including a single chancellor, governing body, and senior executive team.

The official launch of LASE is scheduled for 7 September, with events planned across its four campuses in Greenwich, Avery Hill, Medway, and Canterbury.

Professor Jane Harrington, the founding vice-chancellor and CEO of LASE, said the creation of the group represented a new approach to higher education in the UK. She thanked those involved in developing the merger and said the organisation was beginning with a strong leadership team and a clear strategy for future growth.

The merger comes at a time when many British universities are under increasing financial pressure. In May, a parliamentary education committee warned that England’s higher education sector was facing a serious financial crisis, with some institutions at risk of insolvency.

The committee said that without urgent and coordinated action, a university closure was a realistic possibility, warning that the impact would be significant for students, staff, local communities, and the UK’s global academic reputation.

LASE has been designed as a model that could allow other universities to join in the future, potentially creating a larger network of institutions working together while preserving their individual identities.

Here are SAT-style reading comprehension questions by Brightprep.org based on the passage.

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to:

A. criticize the financial decisions of British universities
B. explain the creation of a new university group and the reasons behind it
C. compare British universities with universities in other countries
D. argue that all universities should merge into larger institutions

2. According to the passage, what makes LASE different from a traditional university merger?

A. It will eliminate the names of the original universities.
B. It will focus only on research rather than teaching.
C. The universities will keep their identities while sharing leadership.
D. It will only accept students from London and southeast England.

3. The phrase “mounting economic pressures” most nearly suggests that universities are facing:

A. increasing financial difficulties
B. declining student interest in education
C. growing competition from foreign universities
D. pressure to reduce academic standards

4. Which of the following is mentioned as a feature of the new LASE group?

A. Students will receive degrees from LASE instead of individual universities.
B. Other universities may be able to join the group in the future.
C. All academic departments will immediately be combined.
D. The group will replace all existing university campuses.

5. Professor Jane Harrington’s comments mainly emphasize that LASE:

A. is expected to solve every problem facing British universities
B. represents a new model with strong leadership and future potential
C. will completely replace the University of Greenwich and University of Kent
D. was created mainly to reduce the number of university students

6. The passage suggests that the financial problems facing UK universities could affect:

A. only university administrators
B. only international students
C. students, employees, communities, and the country’s reputation
D. only universities that are already closing

7. Which choice best describes the organization of the passage?

A. It presents a historical timeline of British universities.
B. It introduces a new development and then explains its significance.
C. It compares two opposing views about university education.
D. It describes a problem and rejects several possible solutions.

8. The author’s attitude toward the creation of LASE is best described as:

A. cautiously informative
B. strongly negative
C. humorous and informal
D. completely supportive and promotional

Answer: A

9. What can be inferred about the future of LASE from the passage?

A. It may expand by including additional universities.
B. It will soon close smaller campuses.
C. It plans to stop accepting new students.
D. It will become the only university group in the UK.

Answer: A

10. The passage indicates that university mergers may become more common because:

A. students prefer larger universities
B. universities are seeking ways to respond to financial challenges
C. governments require all universities to combine
D. smaller universities cannot provide academic programs

Answer: B

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