Question

    When you’re choosing a college, a lot of factors probably may be considered: the school’s reputation, the classes offered, and the professors in your major, to name a few. However, considering the increasing competitiveness of universities to attract more and more applicants, many schools now offer extra benefits to be enjoyed by all of their students. Here are some of the coolest:

University of Missouri

When you think of a campus gym, you probably picture a room equipped with old weights and out-of-date machines. However, at the University of Missouri, you can enjoy one of the best campus fitness centers in the country. It features an “indoor beach” complete with a waterfall and a lazy river, as well as a full-service spa. Even if you don’t normally enjoy working out, Missouri’s fitness center will give you a reason to go to the gym.

High Point University

If you see yourself quickly tired of dining hall food—something that happens to almost all of us—High Point University in North Carolina has a great option for you: a private steakhouse for students. It’s a first-class restaurant, and, best of all, you don’t have to pay for the meal out of your own pocket. You can use your dining dollars instead.

Seton Hall University

If you’re stressing out about the extra cost of technology when you start college, Seton Hall has great news for you: all freshmen are given free laptops through the university’s Mobile Computing Program. As a freshman, you’ll receive a laptop already set up with all of the software that you’ll need as a student. Then, after two years, you’ll receive a new and updated laptop designed to carry to through until after you graduate.

New York University

If you’re a fan of museums, NYU(New York University) is the perfect university for you: not only are you located in the heart of a city featuring some of the best museums in the world, but the university will even provide you with free admission to many of them. You can take advantage of visiting free museums at any time you want—and you’ll never be bored on the weekends.

1.What can we learn from Paragraph1?

A. It is hard to be admitted to a university.

B. A university’s fame is the top consideration.

C. The competition to attract applicants is fierce.

D. Extra benefits makes no difference to applicants.

2.What can we learn about the fitness center in the University of Missouri?

A. Its equipment is out of date.

B. It is the best one in the world.

C. It has a real beach there.

D. It can arouse students’ interest in workout.

3.Which university offers extra benefit of food?

A. University of Missouri. B. High Point University.

C. Seton Hall University. D. New York University.

4.What can be guaranteed for students choosing Seton Hall University?

A. Free tuition. B. Free accommodation.

C. Free computers D. High graduation rate.

5.Which of the following is true of New York University?

A. It is located in the center of the city.

B. It houses the best museums in the world.

C. All the museums are open to its students for free.

D. Museums are usually closed on the weekends.

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.B

4.C

5.A

【解析】

本文是一篇应用文。为了吸引更多的申请者，很多大学给学生提供了一些额外的好处来增强竞争力。文章详细介绍了University of Missouri、High Point University、Seton Hall University和New York University这四所大学给学生提供的有吸引力的福利。

1.推理判断题。根据第一段第二句However, considering the increasing competitiveness of universities to attract more and more applicants, many schools now offer extra benefits to be enjoyed by all of their students.可知，各大学为了吸引更多的申请者，给学生提供了一些额外的好处来增强竞争力。由此可以推论：大学之间吸引申请者的竞争很激烈。故C项正确。

2.细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句Even if you don’t normally enjoy working out, Missouri’s fitness center will give you a reason to go to the gym.可知，在密苏里大学，即使你不喜欢锻炼，这所大学的健身中心也有理由让你去锻炼。由此可知密苏里大学的健身中心能够激发学生锻炼的兴趣。故D项正确。

3.细节理解题。根据High Point University最后两句“It’s a first-class restaurant, and, best of all, you don’t have to pay for the meal out of your own pocket. You can use your dining dollars instead.”可知，High Point University会给学生提供第一流的餐厅，学生还可以用只能在校园里使用的dining dollars来支付用餐费用。这些属于学校提供的额外的吸引学生的地方。故B项正确。

4.细节理解题。根据Seton Hall University第一句all freshmen are given free laptops through the university’s Mobile Computing Program.可知，Seton Hall University大学的大一新生可以使用免费的笔记本电脑。故C项正确。

5.细节理解题。根据New York University第一句not only are you located in the heart of a city featuring some of the best museums in the world, but the university will even provide you with free admission to many of them.可知，纽约大学位于纽约市中心，周围有很多世界上最好的博物馆，而且学校可以让学生免费进入这些博物馆。由此可知纽约大学在纽约市中心，故A项正确。