景), and low pay. Most of my friends left school at 16 and they’re doing really well
now. They got promoted 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·Click here to share your opinion about university.
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.
B
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