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题目：One possible result of pushing children into elite universities is that_____. - A 、they earn less than their peers from other institutions
- B 、they turn out to be less competitive in the job market
- C 、they experience more job dissatisfaction after graduation
- D 、they overemphasize their qualifications in job application
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参考答案【正确答案：C】
推断题。问迫使孩子进入名校可能产生的后果是什么。根据最后一段倒数第二句可知，孩子被推进哈佛这样的名校之后，也可能出现令人失望的结果，因为名校毕业生往往更容易对工作不满, 所以选C选项。
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