1. Why people attend college?

People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career

preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific

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reasons and examples to support your answer.

『分析』

说明人们选择上大学的具体原因(一个或者多个)：

增加经验、拓展知识、开阔视野

为了实现理想(ideal; idealistic)(如，周恩来就是为中华之崛起而读书)

为了保证将来的就业机会

父母要求子女上大学

别人都上大学了，所以自己也选择读书

找不到工作

("无知"，总是一部分人做出某个选择的理由。上大学如是[1]，去博物馆如是[12]，从事危险运动亦如是[43]。)

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『范文』

After graduating from high school many young people have the option to directly enter the work force. Most

students who have the opportunity, however, decide to go to college before finding jobs (They attend college to

obtain more choices,-higher salaries, and more opportunities for advancement in an increasingly competitive job

market.

Before attending college, students have a limited opportunity to specialize. After obtaining a specific college

degree a job applicant can be competitive for previously unavailable jobs. For instance, applicants with Computer

Science degrees would not only be qualified for jobs in high-tech companies, they would also be well prepared for

any job with computer skills as a prerequisite. With a larger range of potential jobs to choose from, degree holders

are more likely to find a job that suits their particular needs and interests.

Additionally, employers are willing to pay a premium for highly qualified applicants. For example, many

companies desire employees who are competent in more than one language and offer higher salaries to attract

them. Even if a job applicant without a college degree has high standardized test scores, employers may still place

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