跟读练习: IS COLLEGE WORTH IT? - 通过YouTube学习英语口语
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Hey there, welcome to Life Knocking.
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So college is a reality for some of you, or it might be.
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It's a tough decision and either way it can change the course of your life forever.
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No pressure though, seriously, we got you.
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Let's go over some of the pros and cons of higher education
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and you can decide on your own whether it's right for you.
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Major pro right off the bat,
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college grads with bachelor's degrees earn on average of 30,000 more per year than high school graduates.
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This can add up to around $500,000 more dollars per lifetime.
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Think of all the pizzas you can buy with that money.
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Major con right off the bat,
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the downside to this is that while many students do become successful,
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college is still very expensive.
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Massive student loan debt often results in students moving back in with their parents and working multiple jobs.
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Over 25% of college students decide to not even return for a second year,
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so you'll have to decide whether it's worth your time and money and how exactly can you pay it off.
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Pro!
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College does provide nifty things such as job fairs,
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career services, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
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Nearly 80% of college students complete internships during school,
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which always comes in handy when applying for jobs after graduation.
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Also depending on your school,
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you'll have access to some brilliant professors that you might not have ever gotten to meet otherwise.
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These connections, whether short term or long term, are very beneficial.
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As for the con, the total cost of going to college also includes the cost of missing opportunities.
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Climbing a ladder, working your way up,
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and making connections is a route that many people choose to take.
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Pro, college does help students explore new options.
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Many people do not declare a major when they sign up for classes
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so college is a great way for the students to test the waters and figure out their passion.
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My passion is educating you guys.
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Con, sadly though, recent college graduates are actually under or unemployed.
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Over 16% of recent graduates are either jobless,
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searching, part-time, or have completely given up.
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While work might seem hard to find,
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college graduates do have a higher chance of employment opportunities.
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Many jobs require a degree of some level to actually apply.
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Based on Georgetown University's economy and job projections,
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around 63% of jobs will require some level of college education or a degree.
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Who knows what the percentage would be in a couple of years,
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but it really does help to have that fancy piece of paper.
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Sort of con, interestingly enough,
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over 44% of recent college graduates with a bachelor's degree or higher are working jobs that don't even require a degree.
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Hmm, I've been thinking, should I go to the University of Good Looks?
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Heh, I'm just kidding, I have my masters from there.
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Let us know your thoughts.
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How do you feel about college?
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Is it a waste of time,
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or is it necessary to go somewhere?
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And tell us, what do you want to do in life?
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Make sure you come back every Monday for a brand new video.
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And if you want even more Life Noggin,
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check out these other episodes and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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links are below.
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I'm Blocko, this has been Life Noggin,
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don't forget to keep on thinking.
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语法与表达在语境中的应用
在视频中，发言者使用了多种句型和表达方式，帮助我们理解其观点。以下是几个关键结构：
- 对比结构：发言者通过利与弊的对比，让观众更清楚地看到大学教育的双面性。例如，“大学毕业生的平均收入比高中毕业生高30,000元”以及“大学费用极高”，这样的比较能帮助学生更全面地看待问题。
- 建议句型：发言者使用“你需要决定”这一表达，鼓励观众自我反思，同时教会学习者如何在询问意见时表达思考。
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常见的发音陷阱
在视频中，有几个单词和短语可能会让学习者产生发音上的困难：
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- “employment”: 这个词在不同的英语口音中会有所不同，因此练习时可以模仿发言者的发音。
- “opportunities”: 注意重音的放置，正确发音能帮助清晰表达。
通过观看这个视频并进行shadowspeak练习，你将能够逐渐克服这些发音困难。此外，不妨在看YouTube学英语中寻找更多类似的内容，提升你的英语水平。
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