Question

Have you dreamed of traveling to cool places, meeting different people, and maybe picking up a language or two? No matter which country you live in, you can fly over the world’s highest waterfalls in Venezuela, study in France or take dancing lessons in Ghana. Besides the excitement of traveling, there is another reason to study abroad. "Obviously, I learned the language and am now fluent, but perhaps what’s more important was how much I learned about cultures, people, and myself." said Andrew, who studied in France.

Christina studied in Caracas, Venezuela, a city of 10 million people and a huge change from her hometown of 35,000! Christina said she learned how to better speak for herself and her beliefs and to express herself in another language. What could make you more confident than that?

Living away from home can also help you become adapted to the transition (过渡) to college and adulthood. Matthew said that he returned from studying in Australia with confidence, and a real interest in international affairs. "After having gone abroad in high school, I found the transition to college was a breeze — moving 560 miles from home didn’t seem difficult at all after having lived thousands of miles away. "

Speaking of college, improving your language skills might help you get into ideal colleges and even land future jobs. Colleges and employers know that studying abroad provides leadership skills in a world that needs much communication. Most of all, it’s fun! You won’t suffer from the general boredom (单调) while you’re studying in a different learning environment.

1.What do we know about Andrew?

A．He once flew over the world’s highest waterfalls.                 B．He took dancing lessons in Ghana.    C．He learned about cultures in Caracas, Venezuela.           D．He studied in France.

2.According to Christina, studying abroad enables people to ________.

A．get along with people around              B．have confidence in themselves  C．get used to a different life D．know about different cultures

3.By saying "I found the transition to college was a breeze", the author means it is _______ to adapt to college life.

A．interesting        B．difficult           C．easy             D．disappointing

4.From the last paragraph, the greatest thing you can get by studying abroad is to _______.

A．enjoy the excitement of traveling           B．pick up a new language    C．enter the university you dreamed of D．make your life full of pleasure

5.What does the text mainly talk about?

A．The advantages of studying abroad.          B．What to prepare to study abroad.    C．The experiences of studying abroad.                    D．Different opinions on studying abroad.

Answer

1.D

2.B

3.C

4.D

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述的是到国外学习的多种好处和优势。可以让我们树立信心，很容易就适应新的生活，而起还有很多的乐趣。

1.D 细节题。根据文章第一段第一行Andrew, who studied in France.可知D正确。

2.B 细节题。根据第二段2，3行Christina said she learned how to better speak for herself and her beliefs and to express herself in another language. What could make you more confident than that?可知她通过国外学习，对自己有了强烈的信心，故B正确。

3.C 推理题。根据本句"After having gone abroad in high school, I found the transition to college was a breeze — moving 560 miles from home didn’t seem difficult at all after having lived thousands of miles away. "可知在高中的时候，出国学习让自己很容易第就适应了大学的生活。故C正确。

4.D 细节题。根据文章最后2行Most of all, it’s fun! You won’t suffer from the general boredom (单调) while you’re studying in a different learning environment.可知道国外学习是很快乐的事情，故D正确。

5.A 主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是文章最后一段可知本文讲述的是到国外学习的多种好处和优势。可以让我们树立信心，很容易就适应新的生活，而起还有很多的乐趣。故A正确。

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