International students studying in the UK
The UK has a long history of welcoming international students to study in its universities and colleges. In the UK last year there were over 104,000 international students. Choosing which university or college to go to was like a life-changing decision. Do as much research as possible so that you choose the right course for the right reason.
How to apply for higher education
All applications for higher education courses are made using our online application system, which is available 24 hours a day. You fill in the application form online and it does not need to be completed all at once. Please see the When to Apply page to check the dates by which we should receive your completed application.
Choosing a higher education course to study
Try to do a lot of research when deciding which courses to apply for. You will probably want to find out even more before you accept an offer of a place on a course. When you accept an offer of a place, make sure that all of your questions have been answered. Ask teachers if there is anything to prepare before the course starts. They may suggest that you look at certain books on the course reading list or that you improve your computer skills.
Other help and advice
Unistats is a website that can help you to research subjects and universities before deciding where to apply. You can compare subjects, compare universities and explore useful information about getting a job after graduation. Unistats has statistical (统计的) information on universities, colleges, subjects and teaching style.
Yougo is a student-only networking site where you can meet other applicants online and talk about what you hope to study and the university you hope to attend.
If you have any questions, please call us at 0044-330-333-0230

1. 1.

   One who wants to get into a university in the UK________

   1. A.
      must have a good reason to study abroad
   2. B.
      can make an application on the Internet
   3. C.
      should create more learning programs
   4. D.
      will be asked to send a plan to a teacher
2. 2.

   We can learn from the passage that it is a wise idea to ________

   1. A.
      learn basic computer skills in the UK when possible
   2. B.
      get to know as many teachers as possible in the UK
   3. C.
      do much research before choosing a college major
   4. D.
      borrow certain books before going abroad to study
3. 3.

   Unistats is a website that works to help students ________

   1. A.
      select the best university and subject
   2. B.
      meet other teenage students online
   3. C.
      study further after finishing a course
   4. D.
      compare colleges at home and abroad
4. 4.

   What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

   1. A.
      To give information about higher education in the UK
   2. B.
      To describe the types of universities across the UK
   3. C.
      To introduce the UK education system to students
   4. D.
      To attract international students to study in the UK

Besides relevant theories and keen logic, a scientist who does research in economic psychology and who wants to predict the way in which consumers will spend their money must study consumer behavior.  It’s vital for his credit as a qualified economist.   He must obtain numbers and material both on the resources of consumers and on the efforts that tend to encourage or discourage money spending.

If an economist were asked which of the three groups borrow most——people with rising incomes, stable incomes or declining incomes——he would probably answer: those with declining incomes.  Actually, in the past 5 years, the answer was: people with rising incomes.  This shows us that traditional assumptions about earning and spending are not always reliable.  Another traditional assumption is that if people who have money expect prices to go up, they will hurry to buy.  If they expect prices to go down, they will postpone buying.  But research surveys have shown that this is also not always the case.  Their expectations of price increases may not stimulate buying.  One typical attitude was expressed by the wife of a mechanic in an interview at a time of rising prices.  “In a few months,” she said, “we’ll have to pay more for meat and milk.  We’ll have less to spend on other things.”  Her family had been planning to buy a new car but they postponed this purchase.  Furthermore, the rise in prices that has already taken place may be hated and buyer’s resistance may be caused.  This is shown by the following typical comment of the wife: “I just don’t pay these prices: they are too high.”

Traditional assumptions should be investigated carefully, and factors of time and place should be considered.  The investigations mentioned above were carried out in America.  Research conducted at the same time in Great Britain, however, produced results that were more in agreement with traditional assumptions about saving and spending patterns.  The condition most beneficial to spending appears to be price stability.  If prices have been stable and people have become accustomed to considering the current prices “right”, they are likely to buy.  Thus, in a society of good economy which maintains consumer confidence, it appears that the common business policy of maintaining stable prices with occasional sales or discounts is based on a correct understanding of consumer psychology.

72. According to the passage, it is essential for a successful economist to ______.

       A. know about economic theories 

       B. be capable of logical thinking

       C. predict the latest national economy

       D. to understand consumers’ spending habits

73. The example of the mechanic’s wife is intended to show that ______.

people tend to buy more when prices are expected to fall

people tend to buy less when prices are expected to fall

people tend to buy more when prices are expected to rise

people tend to buy less when prices are expected to rise

74. Findings in investigations in Britain show _____.

consumer behaviour may vary in different places

Britain and America share similar saving and spending patterns

Britain is important in economic research

occasional discounts and sales are important

75. According to the passage, what is most helpful in promoting spending?

       A. Big discount.     .      B. Good consumer confidence.

       C. Steady price.            D. Positive consumer psychology.