Everyone wants a job that pays well. Some people stop school early because they want to start earning cash right away. Others spend years and years studying in school in order to get a better job. Which is best? Actually, studies show that in most jobs, the higher your education, the higher your earning power. For example, in the United States, high school graduates can make about $30,400 a year. The people who do not finish high school average only $23,400 a year. Just having a document that says you finished high school means an extra $7,000! If you stay in school, you can make more money. A person who goes to college and gets a bachelor's degree can make an average of $52,200. With a master's degree, he or she can make about $62,000. And studies show that if a person gets a PhD, he or she can make $89,000 or more a year. Of course, people with different occupations have different salaries. If you want to work and make more money, spend more time in school. 21. Why does the passage say some people stop high school early? A. They do not have a lot of money. B. They do not like going to school. C. They do not want to work hard. D. They want to start making money. 22. The underlined phrase "earning power" in the passage probably means A. ability to make money B. power to spend money C. getting education D. earning reputation 23. According to the passage, how can a person earn more money? A. By stopping high school B. By staying in school for a long time C. By working a part-time job in high school D. By starting a small business 24. Which of these ideas is mentioned in the passage? A. Everyone should get a master's degree. B. Graduating high school is important. C. A person should do the same job their whole life. D. A person with a PhD will not earn a lot of money. 25. Why was this passage written? A. To make school more fun B. To teach people how to set goals C. To encourage people to stay in school D. To help people who score poorly on tests