VOA慢速英语:Chinese Company’s Connection to US Universities Raises Questions

apply – v. to ask formally for something, such as a job, admission to a school or a loan, usually in writing

essay(s) – n. a short piece of writing that tells a person's thoughts or opinions about a subject

letter(s) of recommendation – n. a formal letter that explains why a person is appropriate or qualified for a particular job or school

academic – adj. of or relating to schools and education

tuition – n. money that is paid to a school for the right to study there

fraud – n. the crime of using dishonest methods to take something valuable from another person

Inc(orporated) – adj. formed into a large, legal business or organization that under the law in the U.S. has the rights and duties of an individual and follows a specific purpose

review – v. to look at or examine something carefully especially before making a decision or judgment

improper – adj. not following rules of acceptable behavior

recruit(ing) – v. to find suitable people and get them to join a school, company, organization or the armed forces

counsel(ing) – v. to listen to and give support or advice to someone especially as a job