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      Comprehension Quiz

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      Which statement best captures the article’s central argument?

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      How does the article substantiate the claim that competition is unusually intense?

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      Which combination in the passage best explains overflowing applicant pools?

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      What problem arises when routine beginner tasks are handled by software?

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      What problem arises when routine beginner tasks are handled by software?

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      If a master’s becomes the informal baseline for top schemes, what risk does the article emphasise?

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      Based on the article, which characterisation is most accurate?

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      What geographic pattern does the article highlight?

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      Which comparison matches the article’s data point?

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      Who is identified as facing the greatest near-term risk?

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      Which action best targets the bottlenecks described in the article?

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      Choose the Best Summary:

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      Match Words to their Contextual Definitions:

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      Words

      Definitions

      A reaction that returns to the sender in an unwelcome way
      To filter applications to decide who progresses
      A structured selection process with tasks and evaluations
      An oversupply compared with demand
      The trend where higher qualifications become the new minimum signal
      Costs charged after a first degree for advanced study
      At the stage for newcomers with basic responsibilities
      Slow-moving or lacking growth
      An advantage in income that accumulates across a career
      Negative public reaction to a policy or situation

      Match Words to Contextual Synonyms

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      Words

      Definitions

      surge
      tighten standards
      secretly
      filtered
      repetitive effort

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      What practical step could universities take to rebuild the first rung for graduates while automation expands?

      How might employers combine human judgment and technology to make early hiring feel fairer and more effective?

      If postgraduate study is becoming the new baseline, what policy could keep access open for talented students without wealth?

      Which skills are hardest to automate at the entry level in your field, and how could students demonstrate them before hiring?

      What responsibilities do students, universities, employers, and governments each hold in repairing the broken promise described?

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      A Degree Was Meant to Be a Ladder. Many Graduates Can’t Find the First Rung

      A Degree Was Meant to Be a Ladder. Many Graduates Can’t Find the First Rung

      September 12, 2025•5 min read•Education•Upper Intermediate