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- 1. Multiple Choice
PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?
Whether or not you succeed isn't determined by the college degree you have – or
lack – but your own motivation and drive.
The successful people in America at least attended a university, even if they didn't
graduate, and developed important skills while they were there.
Dropping out of college is risky if you don't have a job waiting for you, or don't have
any concrete plans about making money.
While there are successful people who
dropped out of college, the current leaders in the United States are overwhelmingly
college graduates.
- 2. Multiple Choice
PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
"Numerous media stories and even famous billionaires are glamorizing dropouts or
encouraging kids to skip college entirely." (Paragraph 4)
"While it's true there are successful college dropouts, statistically speaking, they are
not the norm…we found that the vast majority of the country's success stories are
college graduates,"(Paragraph 5)
"Yet, our data show that for students with talent and motivation to make it to the top
of U.S. society, an elite college might just help you get there…" (Paragraph 11)
"However, if you're a student thinking about not going to college or considering
dropping out, remember that even Gates and Zuckerberg got into college." (Paragraph
13)
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the authors' main purpose in the text?
to stress that young people can't succeed without a degree right now
to criticize Zuckerberg's and Gates' approach to a college education
to emphasize how important a college degree is in America right now
to show the benefits of attending an elite school over an average one
- 4. Multiple Choice
How does paragraph 12 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?
It suggests that poorer students aren't being given the same opportunities to
succeed.
It shows that income is a greater indication of later success than the education you
seek.
It proves that the people in power in America will always be the wealthiest.
It stresses how difficult it is to get into a top university and move into a leadership
position.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What do the authors claim about college dropouts?
They are just as likely to succeed as college graduates.
They are not typically as successful as college graduates.
They tend to make more money than college graduates.
They can succeed at the same rate as graduates with the right motivation.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What did the authors learn from their study?
Most U.S. leaders went to college, and a variety attended elite schools.
The most successful leaders attended average colleges, not elite schools.
All U.S. leaders come from a mix of educational backgrounds.
U.S. leaders are evenly divided between attending college and not
- 7. Multiple Choice
Attending an elite school…
doesn't determine earnings, but could help students succeed.
automatically means that students make more as an adult.
doesn't provide students with a better education than other universities.
means students are more likely to graduate than dropouts.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What do the authors believe about college?
It is the only sure way to be successful in our current society.
It's becoming more important to attend an elite college.
It should only be pursued by people who are passionate about learning.
It's not for everyone, but it can lead to important opportunities.
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