TEXT J

First read the following questions.ª¤

38. The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide information on ª©___  ___ªª.ª¤

A. how to open a bank accountª¤

B. how to apply for a courseª¤

C. who can go to universitiesª¤

D. who is eligible for a grantª¤

39. Who can get the grant?ª¤

A. A foreign student who has been there for 11 months.ª¤

B. A British pupil in a secondary school.ª¤

C. A British student who studies in the University.ª¤

D. A university graduate who wants to continue his studies.ª¤

40. A 31ª²yearª²old nurse wishes to study medicine at a university. She has worked  since she was 25. How much extra money will she get a year?ª¤

A. 100 pounds.

B. 155 pounds.ª¤

C. 615 pounds.

D. 715 pounds.ª¤

Now read Text J quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

GETTING A GRANT

Who can get this money? Anyone who gets a place on a first degree course, although a student who has already attended a course of advanced further education may not. Students must also have been resident in the UK for at least three years, which can exclude some students from overseas.ª¥

SPECIAL CASES

If a student has worked before college: A student who is 26 or more before the course starts and who has worked for at least three of the previous six years will get extra money ¡ª 155 pounds a year if 26, increasing to a maximum of 615 pounds at 29 or more. Banking: Most of the big banks offer special services to students who open accounts. A student won¡¯t usually have to pay bank charges as long as the account stays in credit.
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