问答题Classes at American College  The year at an American college is divided into 2 semesters or 3 quarters. Semesters are 15 weeks; quarters are 10 weeks. American college students usually attend school from September to May. Occasionally their academic pu

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Classes at American College  The year at an American college is divided into 2 semesters or 3 quarters. Semesters are 15 weeks; quarters are 10 weeks. American college students usually attend school from September to May. Occasionally their academic pursuits extend into the summer.  Students choose their classes a few weeks prior to the start of each term. Universities offer a great many classes in the students’ main area of study and in other areas as well. Students must take both. These include science, mathematics, computer, history and English. Other classes may be just for fun, like dance, theater or sports. Tests usually are given in the middle of the term and at the end3. The final examinations are extremely important. In some classes, the professor asks the students to write a research paper or complete a certain task instead of taking a test.  Classes usually are organized through lectures. For example, a student may attend 2 or 3 lectures a week by the professor. As many as several hundred students sit at each lecture. Sometimes they also attend a smaller class to ask questions and discuss what the professor says4. These small classes are taught by professor’s assistants. In science classes, students also have a long laboratory class each week.  What do American students study at college? The US Department of Education says the most popular area of study is sciences and management. Next is social science, which encompasses history, sociology, literature, public relations and political science. English is another popular field of study. Then comes computer science and health and life sciences like biology, chemistry and physics. Education is popular, too. Foreign languages are not popular as a main area of study among American college students. However, students at many colleges must study a language other than English before they can graduate. The most popular foreign language is Spanish, followed by French and German.
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第1题:

Now read the passageand decide if the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). HELPING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAKE FRIENDS One study in the United States found that thirty-eight percent of foreign students said they had no close American friends. Elisabeth Gareis teaches in the Department of Communication Studies at Baruch College in New York. She says efforts on how to improve relationships between foreign and American students have yet to be studied in detail. But she says these efforts should begin with the college or university, and that these institutions have been working harder. Ms. Gareis suggests that students should be encouraged to take part in different activities, such as taking walks, going on bike rides, field or camping trips, and attending parties, sporting events or film festivals. She says such activities should be held repeatedly throughout the school term to bring students together. She also suggests that foreign students share housing with American students. She says if the new students make friends as they begin school, they will come to feel part of the life and traditions of the university, as well as create long lasting friendships throughout their university career.

1. A study showed that 38% foreign students had many close American friends.()

2. Universities have been working on improving the relationships between foreign and American students.()

3.Ms. Gareis thinks taking part in some activities is a good way to improve the relationship.()

4.Ms. Gareis says the activities shouldn’t be held repeatedly throughout the term.()

5.Making friends when they begin school is helpful for the students to create long lasting friendships.()


参考答案:1:F; 2:T; 3:T; 4:F; 5:T

第2题:

Section C

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

80. __________________________________________________________________________

You’re probably most familiar with college dictionaries, often called abridged dictionaries. Although abridged means “shortened”, these dictionaries contain more than 150,000 entries and provide detailed definitions that are sufficient for most college students and general users. College dictionaries also contain separate lists of abbreviations, biographical and geographical names, foreign words and phrases, and tables of measures. Webster’s II New Riverside University Dictionary and the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language are college dictionaries.

A. Varieties of college dictionaries

B. Accessing dictionaries electronically

C. Elements under a word item

D. Complete editions of dictionaries

E. Using dictionaries for particular fields

F. Features of college dictionaries


正确答案:F

第3题:

How much will international students have misconceptions about the U.S.? In an effort to quash some myths, here are the four most common stereotypes regarding college education in the United States.

Myth 1: American students are not as academically driven in comparison to other nations.

There are more than 3,000 universities in the United States. Some are highly selective, some not at all. The less selective colleges may consist of students who have little concern for their academic well-being, but in the more selective colleges you will find very committed students who will spend countless hours at night on their homework. This is a phrase in the United States called an―all nighter which is used when a student stays up all night to perfect an assignment. In truth, it is an issue of pride.

Myth 2: American students party all night and day.

While American students do enjoy the freedom to explore a full lifestyle, they are also expected to keep up with very high standards of social behavior. and academic excellence. International students often join clubs or organizations where they can become involved in exciting programs both on and off campus.

Myth 3: American students are all rich and can afford a college education.

Although a certain percentage of American college students do come from wealthy families and have large expendable incomes, most American college students come from moderate-income families. Most American students enter college knowing they must apply for loans, work part-time, and earn scholarships in order to meet their financial obligations.

Myth 4: Most Americans (and college students) live in large cities which are crime-ridden with drugs and drive-by shootings.

Of all industrialized nations, the United States has one of the lowest crimerates. College campuses are no exception. Safety is of primary importance to all students, parents, and staff at universities.

Universities centered in major cities have endless services to ensure the safety of all students, from campus transportation services to on-campus police officers. Most of universities located outside of the city are very safe, and various precautions are made based on their demographic situation.

(1) According to the passage, the word-myth means ().

A、tale

B、misunderstanding

C、mistake

D、story

(2) In selective colleges, you will find students ().

A、are not as academically driven in comparison to other nations

B、have little concern for their academic well-being

C、spend countless hours on their homework

D、party all night and day

(3) Which of the following is NOT the way most American students pay for their college education?

A、Work part-time

B、Apply for loans

C、Earn scholarships

D、Borrow money from their parents

(4) College campuses in the United States ().

A、are very safe

B、are crime-ridden

C、have high crime rates

D、are too safe to make precautions

(5) According to the passage, what can we learn about American college students?

A、Students are tired of staying up all night to perfect an assignment.

B、Some students have little concern for their academic well-being.

C、They come from wealthy families and can afford a college education.

D、International students will not join clubs or organizations.


参考答案:BCDAB

第4题:

Some college students drink too much alcohol at school.Many of them live on the campus.Heavy drinking has caused many problems.It can cause students to make bad choices and do dangerous things.
One college has decided to ban alcohol.It has gotten a reputation as a party school.Five students at the college have died from drinking too much alcohol.Recently,one student drank too much vodka.He slipped into a coma.The college hopes the new rule will prevent any more tragedies.
The new rule prohibits students from drinking alcohol in the dorms.The first time a student breaks the rule they will receive a warning.If they break the rule again,they will be evicted from the dorm.However,they will still have to pay for the dorm.Some students do not live on the campus.They live in houses near the campus.Those students are also banned from drinking alcohol,even if they are of legal age.
Freshmen at the college are now required to take a special course.The course is called AlcoholEdu,and lasts for two and a half hours.The students learn about the dangers of alcohol.They also take a survey to find out how much they know about alcohol.All first-year students must pass the course.
The college hopes that more information will help students make better choices.

How do officials know that alcohol is a problem at the school?

A.Students are getting bad grade
B.There are too many bars on the campu
C.Only a few students drin
D.Several students have died and one is in a com

答案:D
解析:
第二段讲到,校园里已有5人死于酒精过量,还有一人处于昏迷状态。选项A和B文章中皆未提及。选项C与文中内容相反。

第5题:

Some college students drink too much alcohol at school.Many of them live on the campus.Heavy drinking has caused many problems.It can cause students to make bad choices and do dangerous things.
One college has decided to ban alcohol.It has gotten a reputation as a party school.Five students at the college have died from drinking too much alcohol.Recently,one student drank too much vodka.He slipped into a coma.The college hopes the new rule will prevent any more tragedies.
The new rule prohibits students from drinking alcohol in the dorms.The first time a student breaks the rule they will receive a warning.If they break the rule again,they will be evicted from the dorm.However,they will still have to pay for the dorm.Some students do not live on the campus.They live in houses near the campus.Those students are also banned from drinking alcohol,even if they are of legal age.
Freshmen at the college are now required to take a special course.The course is called AlcoholEdu,and lasts for two and a half hours.The students learn about the dangers of alcohol.They also take a survey to find out how much they know about alcohol.All first-year students must pass the course.
The college hopes that more information will help students make better choices.

__at the college are required to take the alcohol information course.

A.Sophomores
B.Freshmen
C.Seniors
D.Juniors

答案:B
解析:
本文讲的是大学校园里如何禁止学生酗酒。倒数第二段中提到,学校规定入校新生必须上规定的特殊课程——酒精教育课。这门课的目的是让学生了解酒精的危害。

第6题:

Passage Four

Students all over the world have to work for their education. A college education in the United States is

expensive. The costs are so high that most families begin to save for their children's education when their children are babies. Even so, many young people cannot afford to pay the expenses of full-time college work. They do not have enough money to pay for school costs. Tuition for attending the university, books for classes, and living expenses are high. There are other expenses such as chemistry and biology lab fees and special student activity fees for such things as parking permits and football tic, kets. The cost of college education increases every year. However, classrooms are still crowded with students. Some American students have scholarships or other support, but many do not.

Students from other countries have money problems to overcome, too. Because students in most international programs need to have a sponsor, they work hard to earn scholarships or special loans. International students understand the value of going to school in another country. They also know that it is difficult. Yet just as Americans choose to attend American universities in spite of the difficulty, however, it is usually possible for students from abroad to work on university campuses to pay for some of the costs of their education. Some people believe that students value their education more if they work for it.

48. Tuition for attending the university in the United States is ______.

A. inexpensive

B. high

C. free from charge

D. costless


正确答案:B
本题属细节题。文章第五句已明确点明。

第7题:

Some college students drink too much alcohol at school.Many of them live on the campus.Heavy drinking has caused many problems.It can cause students to make bad choices and do dangerous things.
One college has decided to ban alcohol.It has gotten a reputation as a party school.Five students at the college have died from drinking too much alcohol.Recently,one student drank too much vodka.He slipped into a coma.The college hopes the new rule will prevent any more tragedies.
The new rule prohibits students from drinking alcohol in the dorms.The first time a student breaks the rule they will receive a warning.If they break the rule again,they will be evicted from the dorm.However,they will still have to pay for the dorm.Some students do not live on the campus.They live in houses near the campus.Those students are also banned from drinking alcohol,even if they are of legal age.
Freshmen at the college are now required to take a special course.The course is called AlcoholEdu,and lasts for two and a half hours.The students learn about the dangers of alcohol.They also take a survey to find out how much they know about alcohol.All first-year students must pass the course.
The college hopes that more information will help students make better choices.

What has the college become known for?

A.It's known for its lack of heavy drinking by student
B.It's known for heavy alcohol used by student
C.It's known for its great teacher
D.It's known for its great classe

答案:B
解析:
从第二段可知,有一所学校决定禁酒,原因是那所学校已经以酒吧多而闻名,被称作是酒吧学校。

第8题:

According to the third paragraph ,which of the following is true?

[ A] Five percent of American college students learnt Latin texts.

[ B] Students in New England learnt Latin texts in official organizations.

[ C] Students were compelled to learn modern European languages.

[ D] American college students had to learn Latin grammar by heart.


正确答案:B
60.B【精析】该题为细节题。根据第三段第三句“As recently as the last century, when less than 5% of Americans went to college at all, students in New England establishments were compelled mainly to memorize and recite various Latin texts...”我们知道,上世纪美国只有不到5%的人接受大学教育,而只有新英格兰教育机构的学生们被强迫记忆及背诵各类拉丁文课文,故A、D项错误;根据A 项的分析我们知道,新英格兰的学生在教育机构学习拉丁文课文,教育机构属于官方组织,故B项正确;根据第三段第三句“… crusty professors angrily opposed the introduction of any new scien- tific discoveries or modern European languages。”我们知道,脾气暴躁的大学教授愤怒的反对引进任何新科学发现或者现代欧洲语言,故C项错误。

第9题:

Some college students drink too much alcohol at school.Many of them live on the campus.Heavy drinking has caused many problems.It can cause students to make bad choices and do dangerous things.
One college has decided to ban alcohol.It has gotten a reputation as a party school.Five students at the college have died from drinking too much alcohol.Recently,one student drank too much vodka.He slipped into a coma.The college hopes the new rule will prevent any more tragedies.
The new rule prohibits students from drinking alcohol in the dorms.The first time a student breaks the rule they will receive a warning.If they break the rule again,they will be evicted from the dorm.However,they will still have to pay for the dorm.Some students do not live on the campus.They live in houses near the campus.Those students are also banned from drinking alcohol,even if they are of legal age.
Freshmen at the college are now required to take a special course.The course is called AlcoholEdu,and lasts for two and a half hours.The students learn about the dangers of alcohol.They also take a survey to find out how much they know about alcohol.All first-year students must pass the course.
The college hopes that more information will help students make better choices.

Why does the college want all freshmen to take the alcohol course?

A.Only freshmen drink alcoho
B.The other students already know about alcohol danger
C.They want to reach students as soon as they enter colleg
D.Freshmen do not know muc

答案:C
解析:
见第一段和最后一段。第一段已经说在校生酗酒的事很严重。酒后的学生会做出危险的事。因此,让学生知道有关酒精的危害越多越好。

第10题:

Text 3 Today,widespread social pressure to immediately go to college in conjunction with increasingly high expectations in a fast-moving world often causes students to completely overlook the possibility of taking a gap year.After all,if everyone you know is going to college in the fall,it seems silly to stay back a year,doesn't it?And after going to school for 12 years,it doesn't feel natural to spend a year doing something that isn’t academic.But while this may be true,it’s not a good enough reason to condemn gap years.There's always a constant fear of falling behind everyone else on the socially perpetuated“race to the finish line,”whether that be toward graduate school,medical school or lucrative career.But despite common misconceptions,a gap year does not hinder the success of academic pursuits-in fact,it probably enhances it.Studies from the United States and Australia show that students who take a gap year are generally better prepared for and perform better in college than those who do not.Rather than pulling students back,a gap year pushes them ahead by preparing them for independence,new responsibilities and environmental changes-all things that first-year students often struggle with the most.Gap year experiences can lessen the blow when it comes to adjusting to college and being thrown into a brand new environment,making it easier to focus on academics and activities rather than acclimation blunders.If you're not convinced of the inherent value in taking a year off to explore interests,then consider its financial impact on future academic choices.According to the National Center for Education Statistics,nearly 80 percent of college students end up changing their majors at least once.This isn’t surprising,considering the basic mandatory high school curriculum leaves students with a poor understanding of themselves listing one major on their college applications,but switching to another after taking college classes.It’s not necessarily a bad thing,but depending on the school,it can be costly to make up credits after switching too late in the game.At Boston College,for example,you would have to complete an extra year were you to switch to the nursing school from another department.Taking a gap year to figure things out initially can help prevent stress and save money later on.
A gap year may save money for students by helping them____

A.avoid academic failures
B.establish long-term goals
C.switch to another college
D.decide on the right major

答案:D
解析:
根据题干关键词save money和by helping可以定位到第四段第一句,定位句指出,“如果度过一个空档年去发现兴趣点的内在价值还不足以令你信服的话,那么考虑一下它对未来学业选择的经济影响吧。”在随后的分析中,作者指出,高校新生换专业十分频繁,因为他们多半在入学前不了解自己的真正需求和大学学业特点,空档年有助于他们想清楚自己的实际兴趣和需要,避免换专业带来的经济等方面压力,由此可知,正确答案为D。

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