超星 - Reading conprehension

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How did the author pay his university education costs:

A. He borrowed some money from the bank
B. He paid his tuition by working part time.
C. He got financial support from his parents.
D. He was paid by the relevant education authority

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According to the author, what is the major reason for many students not to pay their own tuition by themselves?

A. Their schools should give them scholarships.
B. Their parents pay the tuition for them.
C. They are not willing to pay or contribute.
D. They are not capable of paying for college.

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How did his peers react when they learned that the author worked to pay his own tuition?

A. They were envious.
B. They admired the author.
C. They were very surprised.
D. They felt sorry for the author.

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The author did the following part time jobs except for ______.

A. helping deaf children
B. teaching in a private school.
C. looking after young children
D. working as a teaching assistant in college

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What does the asshole want to show with the example of the girl student from a wealthy family?

A. He was envious of the girl’s easy life.
B. Working part-time may help one prioritize their tasks.
C. Working part time may help one get all A's in their study.
D. He was sorry that his own parents were not rich.

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According to the author, what is the actual cause of increased abuse of alcohol and drugs among many working students?

A. They think it's a good way to relax.
B. They feel their life is empty and meaningless.
C. They do not have a serious attitude towards life.
D. They do not know how to strike a balance between study and play.

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Which of the following is not described by the author as the benefits of working while studying?

A. He doesn't have to pay for tax debts after graduation.
B. He feels it is always fun earning money while learning.
C. He has made his parents happy by becoming a responsible adult.
D. He has relieved his parents of the burden to pay for his tuition.

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What is the author's main purpose in writing the last paragraph?

A. To criticize those who do not work part-time at college.
B. To complain about the hardship of working while studying.
C. To call on other students to work part time while studying.
D. To argue that the “earn-as-you-learn” approach is a sure way to happiness.

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