现代大学英语第一课b2lesson1_warm-up.pptVIP

a better paid job a greater choice of job higher future earning 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. Tower of Babel blamed for foreign language requirements. Doing laundry at 3:00 AM on a Tuesday is a common occurrence. College would be really cool if it weren’t for the classes. There are two types of clothes. Dirty and funky. Dirty can be worn, funky should be washed. You will learn to hope for a professor whose accent you can understand. * Lesson 1 Another School Year—What For? B T L E W Part One ENTER 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 income than just a high school diploma. A bachelors degree can mean 74 percent more income than just a high school diploma. A masters degree can mean 115 percent more income than just a high school diploma. To be continued on the next page. 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 4. What does a college or university mean to me? I. Questions and Answers To be continued on the next page. ?