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This is a structure used to show that two things happen together. Examples:
A. The more practice you have, the fewer mistakes you will make.
B. We'll have to begin our journey early tomorrow; in fact, the earlier, the better. C. Actually, the busier he is, the happier he feels. D. The more I read the poem, the more I understood it. 2 .... as she accepted her high school diploma.
diploma: a certificate of graduation from a school or college Examples:
A. He received a diploma from Harvard in 1978. B. She worked hard to earn her music diploma.
3. Although Cyndi made it without a high school degree, most people don't. make it: be successful (in one's career, etc.) Examples:
A. He failed to make it as a writer.
B. It's hard to make it to the top in show business.
4. In the U.S.A. today, about 75% of jobs require some education or technical training beyond high school degrees; college graduates outearn those without a college education;... 1) require: need Examples:
A. What do you require of me? B. They required me to be quiet.
C. It is required that the instrument should be tested before it is actually used. 2) beyond: outside the range of Examples:
A. The car is beyond repair. B. Your work is beyond all praise.
C. They're paying $100,000 for a small flat it's beyond belief. 3) outearn: earn more than Example:
Tom outearns his father.
4) out-: to a greater extent; surpassing, such as outdo, outlive, outnumber Examples:
A. Jim outlived his wife by five years.
B. John was unable to outdo his elder brother at tennis. C. The teenager outgrew his shoes in four months. D. Our army outnumbered the enemy's troops.
5. Many skilled blue-collar workers, salespeople, business executives, and entrepreneurs outearn college professors and scientific researchers.
executive: person or group in a business organization with administrative or managerial powers Example:
I would like to apply for the position of sales executive. Lines 13 17
But a college education is not only preparation for a career; it is also (or should be)
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preparation for life. In addition to courses in their major field of study, more students have time to take elective courses. They may take classes that help them understand more about human nature, government, the arts, sciences, or whatever else interests them. Questions:
What is the purpose of college education according to this paragraph?
On the one hand, a college education is preparation for a career. On the other hand, it is a kind of preparation for one's future life. What do students learn at college?
Students take some courses in their major field of study, and some elective courses as well. What is the purpose of elective courses?
Elective courses help students to learn more about human nature, government, the arts, science, or something else that is useful in life.
6. But a college education is not only preparation for a career; it is also (or should be) preparation for life. career: job or profession Examples:
A. People choose their careers for many reasons.
B. A r6sum6 always includes a description of your career objectives.
7. In addition to courses in their major field of study, most students have time to take elective courses.
1) in addition to: as well as; besides Examples:
A. In addition to giving a general introduction to computers, the course also provides practical training.
B. We saw a Mickey Mouse cartoon, in addition to the cowboy movie. 2) major as an adjective: greater or more important Example:
A. Cigarette smoking is a major factor contributing to cancer.
B. Chicago is one of the major cities of the United States.
major as a noun: a chief or special subject at a university Example:
She chose economics as her major.
major in: specialize in (a certain subject) at college or university Example:
Helen majored in two subjects at the University of Maryland. 8 .... or whatever else interests them. whatever: (used as pronoun or adjective) Examples:
A. Whatever happens, don't forget to write to me. B. You can take whatever book you like on the bookshelf. Lines 18--26
Going to college, either full-time or part-time, is naturally becoming the next step after high school. Today, more than half of American high school graduates enroll in college. But recent high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses. Today, it is quite common for adults
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of all ages to come back to college either for career advancement or personal growth. By 1992, about half of all American college students will be older than 25, and 20% of them will be over 35. Serving this great variety of people are about 3,400 colleges and universities enrolling more than 12 million students. Questions:
What is the next step after high school?
For most young people, going to college full-time or port-time is the next step after high school. What is the percentage of high school graduates studying at college? More than 50% of high school graduates go to college after high school.
Why is it that high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses now?
Because more and more adult students come back to college for continuing education nowadays . Why do more and more adult students come back to college?
They want to learn more for career advancement or personal growth. What is the probable average age of college students in America now? The probable overage age of college students is over 25 in America. How many students and colleges and universities are there in the U.S.A. ? There are 12 million students studying in about 3,400 college and universities. 9. But recent high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses.
1) graduate as a noun: person who has completed a course at a college, school, etc. Example:
College graduates in China are now-ready to accept lower-paid jobs. graduate as a verb: complete an educational course Example:
He graduated from Oxford ten years ago. 2) dominate: have power and control over Examples:
A. He completely dominated the group and made all the decisions. B. Thanks to his strong personality, John dominated the new committee. 3) campus: the grounds of a school, college or university Examples:
A. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
B. The Princeton campus has developed into one of the most attractive in the country. 10. Serving this great variety of people are about 3,400 colleges and universities enrolling more than 12 million students. variety: different kinds of Examples:
A. The electronics department had a wide variety of radios. B. There is quite a variety of food on the buffet table. Lines 26~33
American faith in the value of education is shown by the rising number of Americans who have at least a bachelor's degree. About 20% of Americans are college graduates. However, among younger adults and working people, the percentage is at least 25%, much higher than in most other major nations. In the U.S.A., a college education is not viewed as a privilege reserved for the wealthy or the academically talented. Almost everyone who wants to attend college can do so.
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Questions:
What does the rising number of Americans with a bachelor's degree show?
The rising number of Americans with a bachelor's degree shows the faith of Ameri- cans in the value of education.
What is the percentage of college graduates in the U.S.? About 20% of Americans are college graduates. What about the younger people now?
Among the younger people at least 25%. are college graduates.
Why is college education not viewed as a privilege for the wealthy or the academically talented? Because almost everyone who wants to can go to college.
11. American faith in the value of education is shown by this rising number of Americans who have at least a bachelor's degree. faith: strong belief in Examples:
A. Have you any faith in what he says? B. I haven't much faith in the medicine.
12. In the U.S.A., a college education is not viewed as a privilege reserved for the wealthy or the academically talented.
1) view.., as: consider sb. or sth. in a certain way Examples:
A. I view John as a reliable colleague. B. John views his office as a dungeon. 2) ) privilege: special fight given to a person Examples:
A. The wealthy seem to have a great many privileges. B. Diplomats enjoy a lot of privileges in foreign countries.
3) reserve: keep for a special purpose; make a reservation; and reserved is often used as adjective, meaning unwilling to express oneself freely or kept for special use. Examples:
A. We'll reserve the room for you till noon tomorrow.
B. The first three rows of the hall are reserved for special guests. C. I have reserved a table for two at the restaurant. D. Sorry, we haven't a reserved table. E. Jane is a shy, reserved girl.
4) talent: special natural ability or skill; and talented is adjective Examples:
A. He has a talent for drawing.
B. This university aims at helping young people develop their talents. C. Yao Ming'is a highly talented basketball player. talented: having or showing talent; gifted Example:
He was a very talented architect.
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