Thai Universities

Listen to a guide speaking to new international students at Thailand's oldest university, and answer the questions.

Guide: Welcome, everyone, to Chulalongkorn University! We are so happy to have you here in Bangkok. As you may know, this is the oldest and most prestigious university in Thailand. Today, we will walk around the main campus. Student: Excuse me, do exchange students have to wear a uniform? Guide: That is a great question. Yes, undergraduate students here traditionally wear a uniform. It's a white shirt with dark trousers or a skirt. However, graduate students can wear polite, casual clothes. Student: I see. Which faculty are we visiting first? Guide: We are heading to the Faculty of Engineering, and then we will visit the central library. Let's get started!

• Question: What is special about Chulalongkorn University?
  Options:

  • It is the newest university.
  • It is the oldest university in Thailand.
  • It only has graduate students.
  • It is located outside of Bangkok.
  Correct: It is the oldest university in Thailand.
• Question: What do undergraduate students traditionally wear?
  Options:

  • Casual clothes
  • A uniform
  • Traditional Thai dress
  • Sports clothes
  Correct: A uniform
• Question: What can graduate students wear?
  Options:

  • Only a white shirt
  • Polite, casual clothes
  • A formal suit
  • The same uniform as undergraduates
  Correct: Polite, casual clothes
• Question: Which place are they visiting first?
  Options:

  • The Faculty of Arts
  • The central library
  • The Faculty of Engineering
  • The cafeteria
  Correct: The Faculty of Engineering

Anna: Hey, Ben. Have you decided where you want to study next year? Ben: Yes, I really want to go to Mahidol University. I want to study medicine, and they have the best programs in the country. Anna: Oh, that's great! Isn't their main campus outside of central Bangkok? Ben: Exactly. It's in Salaya, which is a suburb. It's much quieter than the city center, and the air is fresher. Plus, the research facilities there are amazing. Anna: How will you get around? I heard the campus is huge. Ben: They have free tram and shuttle services for students. It makes it very easy to travel from the dormitories to the classrooms.

• Question: What does Ben want to study?
  Options:

  • Engineering
  • Arts
  • Medicine
  • Business
  Correct: Medicine
• Question: Where is the main campus of Mahidol University located?
  Options:

  • In central Bangkok
  • In a suburb called Salaya
  • Near the beach
  • In another country
  Correct: In a suburb called Salaya
• Question: Why does Ben like the location?
  Options:

  • It is close to shopping malls.
  • It is noisy and exciting.
  • It is quieter and has fresher air.
  • It is very small.
  Correct: It is quieter and has fresher air.
• Question: How do students get around the large campus?
  Options:

  • They walk everywhere.
  • They buy bicycles.
  • They take taxis.
  • They use free trams and shuttles.
  Correct: They use free trams and shuttles.

Host: Today, we are talking to Ploy, a third-year student at Chiang Mai University, or CMU. Ploy, what is it like studying there? Ploy: It's wonderful! CMU is located in northern Thailand. The best part is the environment. The campus is surrounded by beautiful mountains and lots of nature. Host: What is the university famous for? Ploy: It is well known for agriculture, medicine, and fine arts. The campus is huge, so most students use an electric scooter to get to their classes. Host: Is the student life busy? Ploy: Yes, there are always markets and festivals nearby. It is a very peaceful but lively place to study.

• Question: Where is Chiang Mai University located?
  Options:

  • Southern Thailand
  • Northern Thailand
  • Eastern Thailand
  • Central Thailand
  Correct: Northern Thailand
• Question: What is the natural environment around the campus like?
  Options:

  • It is surrounded by the ocean.
  • It is surrounded by tall city buildings.
  • It is surrounded by mountains and nature.
  • It is located in a desert.
  Correct: It is surrounded by mountains and nature.
• Question: Which subject is the university NOT explicitly mentioned as being famous for?
  Options:

  • Agriculture
  • Medicine
  • Engineering
  • Fine arts
  Correct: Engineering
• Question: How do most students get to their classes at CMU?
  Options:

  • They walk.
  • They take a train.
  • They drive cars.
  • They use electric scooters.
  Correct: They use electric scooters.