Money Problems for English Universities
Introduction
Some universities in England have no money. The government needs a plan to stop them from closing.
Main Body
Many universities are in trouble. Twenty-four schools might close in one year. Some of these schools have more than 3,000 students. This happens because tuition fees are too low. Universities need students from other countries. These students pay more money. The schools use this money to pay for other things. But new visa rules make it hard for these students to come. The government does not have a good plan for schools that close. The committee wants a new system. This system will warn the government early. It will help schools stay open or join other schools.
Conclusion
English universities still have money problems. The government is now looking at new ways to help them.
Learning
⚡ The 'Helping' Word: Need
In this text, we see a word used many times: need.
At an A2 level, you must know that need describes something necessary. It is stronger than want.
How it works in the text:
- The government needs a plan... → (No plan = Big problem)
- Universities need students... → (No students = No money)
The Pattern:
Person/Group → need(s) → Thing/Action
Simple Examples for You:
- I need water. 💧
- She needs a phone. 📱
- We need to study. 📚
🛠️ Building Sentences with 'Too'
Look at this phrase: "tuition fees are too low."
When we use too before an adjective (like low, hot, expensive), it means "more than enough" or "a problem."
- Too low → Not enough money (Problem!)
- Too hot → I cannot drink this coffee (Problem!)
- Too fast → I cannot understand the teacher (Problem!)
Quick Tip: Use too when you are unhappy with the amount or level of something.