Japan's schools flunking at global level: symposium | The Japan Times Online

Here is an interesting news report for you to read: Japan's schools flunking at global level.

College Majors: Getting a University Degree

University students in America have a hard life. They must take many tests and if they fail a class more than twice they are usually told to quit school. Many students pay for their college expenses (tuition) by themselves or with some help from their parents. Most students have part-time jobs and some receive help from the government through scholarships (free money for excellent students) or through a student – loan program. In this program the government loans you money for school but after you graduate you must pay it back!
Remember: Most Americans can enter a university but only the hard-working students will graduate!
Now, listen to the conversation and answer the questions:
College Majors: Getting a University Degree

Queen Elizabeth

Today's lesson is about Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. She has been Queen since 1953 and has always been very popular with the British people. Recently, she was voted the Greatest Living Briton.
As usual, do the exercises on the handout I gave you. It is very likely that you will see this material again on a test!!!!