II. Read and explore ° assage ■ Think about it Some people say, "We learn more outside class. Do you agree? Why or why not? Yes, Why? Yes, thats true, because what we get in class is just book knowledge in the society we get real-life knowledge, which is more practical for our No, Why Not? No, if so why should we go to school or college and attend so many classes? Why should we care how well our teachers are prepared for their jobs 2. According to the passage, what benefits can undergraduate students get by doing research They can earn academic credit, money, and experience as well They can learn to think for themselves and gain intellectual confidence. They can expand their minds in new directions They can prepare for their careers ■ Related information In many universities, students are encouraged to participate in research to develop their own original research designs under the guidance of instructors Students are usually paid for their research. If they register for a course and do project, they can earn academic credits. In some departments a research project might constitute an honors thesis Ways to graduate with Hono In u. s. education are four main ways students may graduate with may graduate with highest honors'mos may graduate with high honors'mostly As& Bs with honors' A student may graduate with honors in the major field. This requires high grades in the major, fairly good grades overall, and an extra research project in the major2 II. Read and Explore • Passage A ◼ Think About It 1. Some people say, “We learn more outside class.” Do you agree? Why or why not? Yes, Why? Yes, that’s true, because what we get in class is just book knowledge, while outside class or in the society we get real-life knowledge, which is more practical for our future life. No, Why Not? No, if so why should we go to school or college and attend so many classes? Why should we care how well our teachers are prepared for their jobs. 2. According to the passage, what benefits can undergraduate students get by doing research at college? • They can earn academic credit, money, and experience as well. • They can learn to think for themselves and gain intellectual confidence. • They can expand their minds in new directions. • They can prepare for their careers. ◼ Related Information ◆ Undergraduate Research In many universities, students are encouraged to participate in research to develop their own original research designs under the guidance of instructors. Students are usually paid for their research. If they register for a course and do a project, they can earn academic credits. In some departments a research project might constitute an honors thesis. ◆ Ways to Graduate with Honors’ In U. S. education there are four main ways students may graduate with honors. all A’s______ may graduate with highest honors’ mostly A’s ______may graduate with high honors’ mostly A’s& B’s ______ may graduate with honors’ A student may graduate with honors in the major field. This requires high grades in the major, fairly good grades overall, and an extra research project in the major