negatively impacts educational performance. They cite increased dropout rates, lower scores and reduced lifetime earnings. Besides, these studies also give evidence that many students exhaust much of their earnings not on school, but on entertainment and partying while attending school. The studies also show increased abuse of alcohol and drugs, which leads me to question these students' resolve and commitment to the serious side of life. (Para. 7)
1. How did the author pay his university education cost?
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A.
He borrowed some money from the bank.
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B.
He paid his tuition by working part-time.
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C.
He got financial support from his parents.
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D.
He was paid by the relevant education authority.
2. According to the author, what is the major reason for many students not to pay their own tuition by themselves?
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A.
Their schools give them scholarships.
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B.
Their parents pay the tuition for them.
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C.
They are not willing to pay or contribute.
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D.
They are not capable of paying for college.
3. How did his peers react when they learned that the author worked to pay his own tuition?
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A.
They were envious.
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B.
They admired the author.
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C.
They were very surprised.
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D.
They felt sorry for the author.
4. The author did the following part-time jobs except for ________.
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A.
helping deaf children
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B.
teaching in a private school
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C.
looking after young children
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D.
working as a teaching assistant in college
5. What does the author want to show with the example of the girl student from a wealthy family?
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A.
He was envious of the girl's easy life.
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B.
Working part-time may help one prioritize their tasks.
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C.
Working part-time may help one get all A's in their study.
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D.
He was sorry that his own parents were not rich.
6. According to the author, what is the actual cause of increased abuse of alcohol and drugs among many working students?
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A.
They think it's a good way to relax.
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