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The university of Birmingham, UK, announces that it will accept the Gaokao exam for high-flying Chinese students 1.(wish) to join its undergraduate courses in 2019. High school students 2. complete the National Higher Education Entrance Examination, or Gaokao, with top grades can apply for direct entry into Birmingham degree programmes 3. first completing a foundation year.
Gaokao, which 4.(hold) across China in early June, is 5.(increase) accepted by universities in Australia, the USA, Canada and mainland Europe Birmingham will only be considering high quality students who achieve a minimum 80% Gaokao score and meet additional academic and English language 6.(require).
Professor Jon Frampton, Director of the University of Birmingham’s China Institute said, “I am 7.(delight) that the University is now accepting the Gaokao. This gives the 8.(bright) and best Chinese students. 9. opportunity to move straight into the first year of our undergraduate programmes and experience the benefits of studying at a 10.(globe) Top 100 university.
The carpets decorated with beautiful traditional patterns can often _______a high price on the international market.
A.obtain B.possess C.acquire D.fetch
—These little kids have learned perfect table manners, haven’t they?
—Yes. They are accustomed _________ at meals.
A.not to talk B.to not talk C.not to talking D.to not talking
He looked into her eyes and his voice ________ a more serious tone.
A.took off B.took on C.took in D.took up
His suggestion that we should put up a hospital in the town is _______ to be considered.
A.worth B.worthwhile C.worthy D.deserved
I would prefer a quiet evening at home as opposed to spending my time ________ many people.
A. in the company of B. in addition to
C. on account of D. under the umbrella of