A、Hong Kong. B、Australia. C、The United States. D、The United Kingdom. D

Education can help students build a better future for themselves, but studying abroad can sometimes come with a high price tag.
    Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s latest research reveals that Australia is the most expensive destination for overseas students. The average total cost of university fees and living expenses in Australia can reach US $ 38,516 per year for international students.
    The United States ranks second on the list, with an average annual cost of more than US $35,000, followed by the United Kingdom, with annual costs over US $30,000.
    Several Asian countries and regions are also featured on the list. The average expense of overseas students in China’s Hong Kong is about US $ 22,000 per year, ranking 7th, next only to Singapore’s US $ 24,248. Japan ranks 8th, the Chinese mainland 10th, China’s Taiwan 11th.
    The research analyzed publicly available data on higher education across 13 countries. The average tuition cost for international students is based on the top 10 largest colleges and universities in each relevant country.
Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What does the passage mainly discuss?
12. Which of the following is the third expensive destination for overseas students according to the passage?