TEXT K

First read the following questions.?

39. Students who wish to take courses in Dutch or French ___.?

A. should pass the TOEFL test first?

B. must speak Dutch or French fluently?

C. may receive language training?

D. must have a good command of English?

40. Belgian universities do NOT offer courses on ___.?

A. medical sciences

B. computer science?

C. political and social sciences

D. archaeology and art sciences?

Now go through TEXT K quickly and answer questions 39 and 40.?

To qualify to study in Belgium, it is essential to meet relevant requireme nts in

(1) academic credentials,

(2)linguistic skills,

(3) academic objectives and

(4) financial resources.

Let us review these four points:?

1. Academic credentials?

Equivalence and admissibility of degrees will be assessed according to Belgian l aw and individual university regulations. Please submit a copy of your degree wi th a translation to the chosen university’s admission board. ?

2. Language skills?

Chinese students who wish to follow courses in Dutch or French must realize that a superficial knowledge of the language will not do. The ability to speak Dutch or French is imperative in order to follow lectures and to pass examinations. A preparatory year of language instruction is available in some universities for already enrolled students. Please apply for information at the university of you r choice. Students who wish to attend lectures in English (post-academic trainin g international courses)must of course have a good command of that language. Uni versities will inform you about their individual TOEFL requirements.?

3. Programmes?

Belgian universities offer basic academic courses, advance academic training cou rses, doctoral programmes, post-academic training and various international stud y programmes (Master’s) in the field of technology, law, economics and applied e conomics, political and social sciences, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences, lan guage and literature/history, archaeology and art sciences, psychology and educa tional sciences, medical sciences, engineering and applied biological sciences.

4. Financing?

Although precise determination of study and living expenses depends on individua l life style, one can assess that about 350,000 Belgian Francs (BEF)( about 88,0 00 RMB) is necessary for one year’s study. This amount should include books, ho u sing, food, transport, and health insurance. It does not include registration fe es which can vary from about 25,000 BEF for a student under scholarship to 290,0 00 BEF for a self-financing student, according to the chosen study program.