VOA慢速英语:Online Degree Programs May Change the Future of Higher Education

短语讲解：

1. For hundreds of years, young people have come to these schools to learn new things and find direction in life.

hundreds of 好几百，许许多多
例句：Hundreds of office buildings and homes developed large cracks in walls and ceilings.
数百栋写字楼和住宅楼的墙壁和天花板上都出现了裂缝。

2. In February 2016, the Babson Survey Research Group reported that 28 percent of all U.S. college students took at least one class over the internet.

at least 至少
例句：He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧。

3. So, Leanne decided to look for an online program.

look for 寻找（某人或某物）
例句：You could look for a career abroad where environmental jobs are better paid and more secure
你可以在国外找一份工作，那里与环境相关的工作报酬更高，也更稳定。

4. This often led to students choosing the traditional programs.

lead to 导致
例句：Economic models often lead to the study of systems of equations.
经济模型经常导致对方程组的研究。

5. This year the programs are expected to bring in about $55.9 million.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句：I shall be expected to shell out the money for the party.
我将要支付这个集会的费用。