An increasing number of students worldwide are considering studying abroad. The application process varies from country to country. If you’re looking for a university with a strong international outlook but feel swept over by all the application options, here is some guidance to get you started.
UK
International students must apply to universities in the UK through a system known as Ucas. This system allows students to apply to up to five universities with just one application. It costs £20 for a single choice or £25 for more than one choice.
The application consists of a series of questions to determine the student’s schooling and predicted grades. The biggest part of the application form is the personal statement, in which applicants should describe their personal interests and related experiences.
Switzerland
Switzerland has four official languages and is bordered by five countries so it is no surprise that its universities are among the most international in the world. International applicants may need to take an entrance exam if they have a foreign school certificate, and must also prove that they have a good grasp of the French language, usually through taking a language exam. The full application costs 50 Swiss Francs for a holder of a Swiss diploma and 150 Swiss Francs for holders of foreign diplomas.
Canada
International applicants have to write up a personal profile as part of their application, which is very similar to the personal statement required for a UK university application. Students will also have to prove their English-language competency—there are nine ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard, which are listed on many university websites.
Singapore
The process of applying to a Singaporean university is very much alike, but overseas students may be delighted to find that the domestic applicants have to cover the same procedures: filling out an online application form and submit identification documents, supporting documents and an application fee of S$20.
1.Which country requires international applicants know French well?
A.UK. B.Switzerland.
C.Canada. D.Singapore.
2.What part of the application is similar between the UK and Canada?
A.The application system. B.The number of universities.
C.The application cost. D.The personal statement.
3.What’s special about the application process in Singapore?
A.Applicants need to pay a lot. B.It is much simpler than elsewhere.
C.It’s no different for native students. D.The competition is even more fierce.
假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom听说中国通过扫描二维码就可以轻松实现移动支付，感到好奇，请你写邮件解释。
要点如下：简要介绍。
注意：词数100左右；可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
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Yours truly,
Li Hua
短文改错
When I was young, I was terribly poor in the Chinese. Being afraid of express myself was one of the reason why I rarely did well in school. Once I failed in a mid-term exam. When I got the papers, I realized things could have been better if I listened to the teacher much more attentive. So I turned to my teacher for help and he told me “Where there is a will, there is a way. If we are devoted to learning Chinese, you’ll make it.” I couldn’t agree much. From then on, I began to work harder. Out of my expect, I made great progress soon. Today, Chinese is which my strength lies. And I’m grateful for my Chinese teacher.
语法填空
Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have fixed a hole in the shell of its outer wall. The ISS is a large satellite in space 1. scientists live to do scientific experiments. The first part of it 2. (put) into space in 1998. Last week, NASA warned astronauts on the ISS that air was 3. (slow) leaking out of the station. Astronaut Alexander Gerst and five other astronauts spent a lot of time 4. (look) for the leak. Mr. Gerst eventually found it and he put his finger over the hole. Luckily, the hole was only two millimeters wide, so it was not serious, but it did need 5. (fix).
The hole was in a Russian Soyuz MS-09 spacecraft. NASA said it could have been caused 6. a small piece of space junk. The ISS travels at 7.speed of around 28,000 kph. Even a tiny object 8. (hit) it can cause a lot of damage. Flight 9. (control) in the USA and Russia worked together with the crew to repair the hole.
A NASA official said the crew on the ISS are 10. (health) and safe after the repair.
Lina loves strawberries, but they don’t agree ____ her.
A.on B.with C.above D.over
The girl had hardly rung the bell ____ the door was opened suddenly, and her friend rushed out to greet her.
A.before B.after C.since D.when
