Canada considering limit on international students — Reading comprehension exercise

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STEP 1

Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 27

STEP 2

Answer these questions (choose the best answer):

1. How is the ruling Liberal party in Canada doing in the polls?

They are behind. They are ahead. They are in a tie.

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2. According to the article, foreign students often come to Canada _______________.

because Canada makes it easy for them to obtain a work permit because of the high quality of the universities to escape persecution at home

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3. How much of a reduction in international students is the government considering?

Anywhere from 20-30% Around 20% This remains unclear

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4. According to the article, apart from international students, who else is fueling demand for housing?

Poorer Canadians Migrants Wealthy expats from the US and other countries

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5. The Liberal government ______________ immigration to Canada.

has discouraged has ramped up has repeatedly tried to curtail

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Did you know? International student numbers are an important source of revenue for universities in many countries, which is why proposed limits often spark debate. Articles like this introduce vocabulary around immigration policy, education, and housing pressures.