READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
For more than ten years, there has been agreements with countries such as
Switzerland that have been keen to have "brain exchange" programmes with India.
In the past it was assumed that both or all countries that have signed agreements
for cooperation in education management and science and technology could benefit
from sharing their brightest and best minds. In general, these programmes have
led to increased development for diversifying cooperation in economic and other
sectors as well.
Of late there has been a move toward the supply of funding for international travel
and engagement for younger and younger people. There are obvious issues when
asking minors under the age of 18 to study abroad. There have been discussions
about the ethics and coordination of the possibility of transplanting; not just moving
the student but also their entire support network. People have put a whole range
of ideas forward as to why being educationally mobile should be an option and
an almost equal amount of negative reasons for students to stay in their home
countries.
One thing that is definite is that even though there seems to be largescale competition
throughout the world for resources, jobs and security. There is no doubt that the
last decade has shown that there is a strong correlation between a country's
success and its educational or knowledge based ties. This relationship is clearly
beneficial but the issues concerning the answers to a range of questions that are
now just being asked about the permissibility of allowing "brain exchanges" earlier
and earlier are yet to be answered fully.
How are the agreements about children studying abroad weighted?
A They are weighted equally for both sides.
B People think kids should stay at home.
C Researchers say everyone should be able to travel.
D They don't know enough yet.
these questions are too tough for 4th graders