Check your understanding. Answer these questions. Why does Ryan agree with Angie's opinion?

Question

Situation: Five people are involved in a TV program called "Parents Speak Out". They are talking about the education system in Fantasia Island.

MODERATOR: Today's topic on "Parents Speak Out" is the education system in Fantasia Island. Why don't we just go around first and get your opinions. Angie, could we begin with you? What do you think of the education system in Fantasia Island?

ANGIE: Well, if you ask me, it's terrible. The education system in Fantasia Island is out of date. It doesn't make students improve their knowledge.

MODERATOR: So, that's what you think. Ryan, how do you feel?

RYAN: Well, in general, I agree with Angie. But what bothers me more is that they memorize without understanding the knowledge. The learning method puts the students under pressure. Students have to do homework, study at school for hours and sit in a boring class.

SUZAN: I think so, too. As far as I'm concerned, the education fees in Fantasia Island are expensive. It seems to me that higher education is only for rich people.

MODERATOR: What about the teachers?

ANGIE: Yes, well, in my opinion, the quality of the teachers in Fantasia Island is very poor. They lack qualified teachers. This problem arises because the government doesn't pay attention to the teachers' standard of living. Therefore, many Fantasians are not interested in becoming a qualified teachers.

BOB: Oh, I don't know about that. I think they implement the British education system in Fantasia Island. The British education system is super.

SUZAN: Maybe, but the teachers in Fantasia Island put the British education system into practice with wrong teaching methods. They don't teach Fantasian students much about how to apply knowledge in practical situations.