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I'm an American, and I can tell you, a college degree in the U.S. puts you way ahead of people who don't have one. If you want to work in cities like Boston, New York or San Francisco, your starting salary (薪水）will be much higher than people who don't have a degree, and you certainly need a good salary to afford an apartment in those cities. I think I'll get about $50,000 as a starting salary once I graduate, and I'll get a lot of fringe benefits (额外福利）too, like life insurance and a retirement (退休) plan. ----Steve
I'm from Argentina and everyone I talked to said “go to university”. Why did I listen to them? I've got massive debts now, and no chance of getting a good job. For the last five years, I've been in a dead-end job, with no safety, no prospects (前景), and low pay. Most of my friends left school at 16 and they' re doing really well now. They got promoted (提拔）while I worked very hard to get a degree, and it isn't worth the paper it's written on. Of course I feel bitter.
----Gordon
I did my degree at Cambridge University ----it was a three-year course. I don't like the idea that you study for a degree for what it gets you later in life. You should go to university because you're really interested in the subject you choose. I don't think my degree helped me to get a job. It may have given me an edge over non-graduates for getting interviews, I suppose. But I really enjoyed studying French literature, and don't regret it at all. When I left, I applied for lots of jobs, and I think employers liked the fact that I was confident and had good people skills. I'm now a computer programmer, nothing to do with literature. ----Helen
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21.What do we know about Steve?
A. He works in New York.
B. He has no interest in his job.
C. He thinks his degree is a big advantage.
D. He lacks confidence in his personal skills.
22.What is Gordon's attitude toward going to university?
A. Appreciative. B. Unfavorable. C. Supportive. D. Uninterested.
23.Which of the following is true about Helen?
A. She has always aimed high.
B. She is a literature enthusiast.
C. She faced fierce competition in job hunting.
D. She believes going to university is time-wasting.
