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Selective colleges and universities in the U.S. are under fire for being too elite and too expensive, and for not training gradu
Selective colleges and universities in the U.S. are under fire for being too elite and too expensive, and for not training gradu
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2022-09-05
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问题
Selective colleges and universities in the U.S. are under fire for being too elite and too expensive, and for not training graduates for the world of work. Such charges ignore the fact that these institutions continue to prepare students for success in their work, for thoughtful engagement in civic life, for lifelong learning, and for understanding the world and those with whom they live.
These colleges and universities must be doing something right. Applications are at record highs, and their financial aid programs make them more accessible than ever. This model of education has long played a central role in creating opportunity, driving economic growth, and spurring innovation.
Yet, there is growing skepticism about the value of this model. The recent tax reform bill is a wake-up call that our strongest colleges and universities are under assault by some in government. The initial proposals would have made education unaffordable for many by taxing tuition waivers for graduate students and ending deductions for student loan interest. Thankfully, these provisions were ultimately stripped from the bill, but lawmakers let stand a new tax on the investment income of some colleges and universities.
While these attacks are motivated by misguided ideas, we need to do a better job of explaining why these claims are false and why what we do is valuable. We cannot take for granted that any of this is obvious.
It is often said that elite colleges and universities do not train students, particularly those who study the liberal arts, for the workforce. But this can be refuted by scholarly research. The data are clear: a liberal arts education is great career preparation, both for excellent lifetime earnings and for satisfaction with the work. This education develops the skills of critical thinking, rigorous analysis of data and facts, communication with the written and spoken word, understanding of cultural differences and issues, and the ability to keep learning. In fact, liberal arts graduates do extremely well in every imaginable field.
Access to an education at selective colleges and universities is now more available than ever to low-and middle-income families. We have built endowments from donations by alumni (校友) and parents who understand and appreciate our mission to provide access and opportunity, and a significant portion of the returns from these endowments is used to fund financial aid.
Ironically, the new tax on endowments drains financial aid funds from the very schools most able to offer opportunity to those who have earned a spot but cannot otherwise afford this education. Beyond the virtue of access to those who have earned a place at these schools, the diversity of economic backgrounds enhances the education and experience of all of our students.
What fact does the author emphasize concerning selective colleges and universities?
选项
A、They have been ignoring the training of graduates for the world of work.
B、They have been doing well in ensuring their students a successful future.
C、They have been constantly attacked for being too elite and too expensive.
D、They have been actively engaged in civic life beyond the school campus.
答案
B
解析
由题干中的selective colleges and universities定位到第一段。事实细节题。文章第一段第二句提到,对这些择优录取学生的大学的指责忽视了这样一个事实:它们一直在为学生取得事业成功、积极参与公民生活、终身学习、了解世界以及周边人做好准备,由此看出,它们在确保学生未来取得成功方面表现良好。故答案为B。
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