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When we hear the words "college student", we usually think of a young person between 18 and 22 years
old. But in the USA today, a college student often is much older. In fact, educators say in the next few years
colleges and universities may have more older part-time students than traditional full-time younger students.
Educators report a big increase in the number of Americans who attend college and university classes in
the evening or at night or weekends. Most of them are older than 25 years old and more have full-time or part-
time jobs. Many are in their thirties or forties.
Why are so many people deciding to spend their time and money in order to continue their education? Most
are doing it because they believe more education will help them to get a better job. Some are industrial workers
whose factories have closed. They are learning new skills to prepare for other kinds of work. Some of the part-
time students are not pleased with the jobs they have. They are studying for new ones. Some have retired (退休)
and are looking for new kinds of jobs. Two of every three of the students older than 35 are women. Many of
them are returning to school after years of staying at home to care for children.
Are older students good students? Most teachers say yes. They say older students really want to learn. They
ask difficult questions and are not pleased with simple answers. They often get high grades.
1. It's said that in the next few years _____.[ ]
A. students in colleges and universities will be much older
B. full-time students in colleges and universities will be even younger
C. American colleges and universities will take in part-time students equally
D. The number of older students will be greater than that of the younger ones
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the above passage?[ ]
A. It's reported that a large number of Americans attend college or university classes in their spare time.
B. Most of them are over 25.
C. Most of them are without jobs.
D. The number of students in colleges and universities s reported to have gone up greatly.
3. Why are so many people deciding to go on with their education? Because _____. [ ]
A. most of the Americans enjoy learning something new
B. most of them believe: more education, better jobs
C. they have lost their jobs
D. they are tired of their jobs they have
4. "They often get high grades" means _____. [ ]
A. they rise to high grades easily
B. they often get very good marks
C. they are more likely to receive a master's or a doctor's degree upon graduation
D. they often win high prize
5. What does the whole passage mainly tell us? [ ]
A. Why so many older students go to college in America.
B. What older students in college can learn.
C. Older students are mostly good students.
D. Higher education can help you get a good job.