III. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank in the following passage. British further education qualifications are respected by employers and (1) ____ worldwide. There are two main types: academic courses, and vocational and professional courses. Academic courses help you (2) ____ for higher education at a university or college. They aim to develop your analytical skills, critical 23 thinking and knowledge. (3) ____ and professional courses give you the skills and qualification you need to enter and succeed in your chosen career. They offer technical (4) ____ and skills for the workplace. British (5) ____ education providers invest heavily in facilities - from libraries, computer centres and science laboratories to sports centres, theatres and arts studios. Class sizes are (6) ____ to ensure that you have access to equipment and enough time to talk to your tutors and lectures. British qualifications are a great boost to your CV and to your earnings. Employers are increasingly looking for (7) ____ with multicultural experience. Moreover, British colleges and universities have strong links with industry - many courses are designed in partnership with, and taught by, industry professional. Many include the option of a year in industry or a work placement, giving you real professional (8) ____. English is widely regarded as the language of business. Studying in the UK helps you learn language quickly, through your studies, friends and everyday life. If you need any additional support, (9) ____ are lots of English language classes across the UK. The UK is a truly multicultural society, with a wonderful mix of people from many different backgrounds. As a student, you'll get to know people from all over the world and be inspired by many cultures. Many colleges have international offices and advisers to ensure you feel welcome and are supported (10) ____ your time in British further education. 1. A. academics B. academy C. academical D. academically 2. A. get B. prepare C. make D. support 3. A. Occasional B. Vocational C. Optional D. Various 4. A. growing B. changing C. adding D. training 5. A. further B. each C. both D. every 6. A. bored B. restricted C. expensive D. attracted 7. A. joins B. enters C. arrives D. graduates 8. A. experiment B. factor C. experience D. problem 9. A. there B. that C. which D. they 10. A. in B. over C. throughout D. cross