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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #43809 Short College tuition
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Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

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College tuition rates have been on an upward climb since the late 1980s, but neither average income nor the amount of financial aid available is able to keep up. As a result, lower- and middle-class families are having a tougher time forking out the cash for tuition. The increasing disparity between income levels and the price of higher learning has led to incredible amounts of student debt. Families are encouraging students to look at two-year degrees and community colleges to cut costs. According to the Department of Education, enrollment in two-year colleges has risen over the past decade, while enrollment in four- year institutions has dropped.

Why the enrollment in a four-year program has dropped?

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Option 3: "Tuition fee is high and average income is low."

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the text's main idea that rising tuition rates and stagnant average incomes create financial barriers for families, leading to decreased enrollment in four-year programs.

Option 1: "Students do not find value in a four-year program."

Explanation: This option suggests that students lack value in a four-year program, but the text does not mention students' perceptions of value. Instead, it focuses on financial constraints, making this option irrelevant.

Option 2: "Students do not have time for a long program."

Explanation: The text does not address time constraints for students regarding four-year programs. It emphasizes financial issues rather than time management, rendering this option incorrect.

Option 4: "Tuition fee is at par for both the programs."

Explanation: This option contradicts the text, which indicates that tuition rates are high and that families are struggling to afford them. It implies equality in tuition fees, which is not supported by the information provided.

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