辽宁对外经贸学院：基础英语（第二册）.ppt

Another School Year—What For?
John Ciardi
Book 2
Lesson 1
Part One: Warm-upPart Two: Background InformationPart Three: Text AppreciationPart Four: Language Study Part Five: Extension
Book 2
Lesson 1
Contents
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Part One
Warm-up
ENTER
Contents
Warm-up
I. Questions and Answers
II. College Humor
Questions:
1. What can college do for me?
I. Questions and Answers
Studies indicate that college graduates enjoy significantly higher earnings over their lifetimes than do non-graduates.
An associate degree can mean 35 percent more e than just a high school diploma.
A bachelor's degree can mean 74 percent more e than just a high school diploma.
A master's degree can mean 115 percent more e than just a high school diploma.
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2. What if I am not sure I can afford it?
To be continued on the next page.
College is an investment in your future. True, the up-front costs are considerable, and in most cases, it is difficult for a family to pay the entire cost of college. That is why there are many different options for financing your education, such as scholarships, grants, and loans.
I. Questions and Answers
To be continued on the next page.
Attending university or college lets you experience a rich cultural and social scene and meet a variety of people, while studying something you love.
3. What can I expect of a college?
I. Questions and Answers
a better paid job
a greater choice of job
higher future earning
4. What does a college or university mean to me?
I. Questions and Answers
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Higher education courses range from familiar academic subjects such as English or History, to less familiar ones such as Philosophy, and a host of work-related (vocational) courses such as accountancy.
5. What can I study there?
I. Questions and Answers
The end of Questions and Answers.
II. College Humor
Tower of Babel blamed for foreign language requirements.
Doing laundry at 3:00 AM