Nearly all American students in colleges and universities pay for their education. There are many expenses. First of all, there is tuition (学费). At some schools, the tuition is very high, ten thousand dollars a year or more. At other schools, it may only be a few hundred dollars a year. At some community (社区) colleges, tuition is free. There are other expenses as well. Many students leave their homes to go to schools in other cities. They may live in dormitories or apartments ( flats), and they must pay for it. Finally, students must buy textbooks for their courses. Some families start saving money for their children’s education when the children are small. Many students work to save money for tuition. They can also get loans (贷款) from the government. They pay the money back to the government when they finish their education.

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1. Which students pay for their education?

_______________ in colleges and universities pay for their education.

2. How much is the higher tuition?

It is _______________ or more.

3. Are there any free tuition colleges?

___________________________.

4.Why do many students live in dormitories or apartments?

Because they_______________.

5. What must students buy finally?

They must _______________.

6. When do many students pay back their loans from the government?

They pay them back_______________.

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Some people want to be shot into space after their death, others want to lie deep under the sea. But most people want to go into the freezer(冷藏库).These are believers in cryogenics(低温冷冻学).