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West Point
西點軍校
West Point is the four-year military school in New York State that educates future Army officers.
西點一所是位于紐約，為部隊培養未來軍事人員的四年制軍事學校。
The students are called cadets.
該校的學生被稱作"警官學員"。
They do not have to pay for their education.
他們不用交學費。
All student costs are paid by the United States Army.
所有學生的開銷都由美國軍方承擔。
But the students do have to agree to serve on active duty in the Army for at least five years after they graduate.
但是學員們不得不在他們畢業后，至少在部隊服現役5年。
It is difficult to become a student at West Point.
成為西點的學生是件非常不易的事情。
Only about 15 percent of students who apply are accepted.
只有大約15%的學生會被選中。
They must be nominated to the academy, usually by a federal or state lawmaker.
他們必須由中學，通常是聯邦或各州的立法者提名。
Nominees also must satisfy the entrance requirements.
提名者同樣必須滿足入學條件。
These include excellent physical condition and high marks in school.
其中包括了出色的體質條件和在校期間良好的成績。
West Point also accepts a limited number of international students nominated by their home government.
西點也接受極少數量的外國學生，
They also must satisfy the physical and educational requirements.
他們也需要自己國家政府的提名。
After graduation they return to their home countries to serve in their country's army.
畢業后這些外國學生會返回自己的國家并在軍隊中服役。
