If need to extend the leave, the applicant should explain before the expiry date, and apply prolong leave with relevant certifications, or he will get "Absent Class" treatment.

第十一条膍需延长假期者，在请假期满以前说明理由，持有关证明申请续假，否则按旷课处理。

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But efforts by governments to extend and prolong unemployment benefits, and to offer more job counseling and training have not kept up with the rising numbers of jobless.

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