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听力原文： Millions of people are enrolled in evening adult education programs across AmericA.Community colleges have become popular and their enrollments have increased rapidly. Large universities are offering more courses in the evenings for adult students. In this way, the demand for more education is being met. One reason for this is that many older people are changing their professions. They are looking for different careers. Another reason is that repair costs have increaseD.This way they hope that the high costs for repairs can be avoideD.Advanced technology is the most important reason for the rise in adult education. Engineers, teachers and businessmen are taking adult education classes. They have found that more education is needed to do their jobs well. Various courses are offereD.Computers and business courses are taken by many adult students. Foreign languages, accounting and communication courses are also popular. Some students attend classes to earn degrees. Others take courses for the knowledge and skills that they can receivE.The lives of many people have been enriched because of adult education.
Where can people take adult education courses?
A.In a private college or university.
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C.At his (or her) working placE.
D.In a community college or university.

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