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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
80 words
- A national report was launched in Uganda recently.
- It says Uganda must change science systems fast.
- The goal is to become middle-income soon.
- The report says there are few women PhD holders.
- Science and technology classes have many men.
- Leaders want research to help national development.
- They call for more local research funding now.
- Groups work to improve gender in universities.
- They want private businesses to use research results.
- The report asks for better links between research and business.
Difficult words
- report — a document with information and resultsThe report
- research — careful study to find new knowledge
- funding — money for a project or activity
- university — a place for higher education and learninguniversities
- gender — whether someone is a man or a woman
- development — the process of growth and change
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Discussion questions
- Do you like science classes?
- Would you study at a university?
- Should businesses use research results?
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