In many countries, such as France, Greece, and Japan, it is often more【B1】______for studen

ts to pass the college entrance exams than to do the course work when they are【B2】______in college, and students who dont have much money are at a【B3】______. Students prepare for these tests years in【B4】______. Often, students attend a private school at night to get ready for them. These private schools are usually【B5】______. If their families dont have much money, students cant attend, and they might not pass the entrance exams without this extra preparation. In contrast, students can easily【B6】______an American or Canadian college, at least more easily than in other countries. American students take an entrance【B7】______called the SAT, the Scholastic Aptitude Test. However, colleges do not consider only SAT scores. They also【B8】______a students grades and activities throughout high school. A student who【B9】______high school will probably get into college. What happens when a student finally enters a college or university？ Students in some Asian countries might find their college studies easier than high school work. On the other hand, when American or Canadian students begin college, many of them discover that they need to work very hard and study【B10】______for the first time in their lives, especially if they plan to go to graduate school.

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