The cost is going【21】for just about everything, and college tuition is no exception. Accor

ding to a nationwide survey【22】by the College Board's Scholarship Service,【23】at most American universities will be【24】of 9 percent higher this year over last.

The biggest increase will occur at private colleges. Public colleges, heavily subsidized by tax funds, will also【25】their tuition, but the increase will be a few percentage points【26】than their privately sponsored neighbors.

【27】a follow-up, the United Press international did their own study【28】Massachus-setts Institute of Technology. At M. I. T. advisors recommended【29】students have $ 8,900【30】for one year's expenses, including $ 5,300【31】tuition, $ 2,685 for room and【32】, $ 630 for personal expenses, and $ 285 for books and supplies. Ten years ago the tuition【33】only $ 2,150. To【34】that another way, the cost has climbed 150 percent in the last【35】.

(41)

A．down

B．up

C．away

D．off