Cheating scandal rocks university-admissions world | Learn English expression ‘raise eyebrows’

The world of elite university admissions was rocked when American federal prosecutors charged over 50 people involved in an illegal cheating and bribery scheme to help undeserving kids get into top schools. Over 33 parents—including Hollywood actresses, business executives, and prominent doctors—were charged with paying bribes, cheating on tests, and lying in applications, all in an effort to get their kids into top schools. Plus, learn the English expression, “to raise eyebrows.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/140     Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？日本語を話せますか？ The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese, Italian and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail [email protected] **NEW** Connect with us on WhatsApp! Send a message to +1 312 967-8757 and add us to your contacts to receive messages from Jeff and JR! If you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It will help others discover the program. Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive updates from Plain English at http://www.plainenglish.com/mail  Subscribers get exclusive links for further reading and additional practice with common English words and phrases. Learn English the fun way: with a podcast in English! Listen to an American English podcast that you enjoy and understand -- all at a slower speed than normal. | Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.