Living abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make the experience truly worthwhile, there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment, or a clever move in your career development. You must also consider the costs, not just of living and studying abroad, but of applying. Most universities now charge application fees for international students.
If after considering these points you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad, your next step is to choose the right programme of studies. Research your choices and select carefully. You must do your homework well. Most universities have information online but you can also email and ask them to send you more details. You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites. But read carefully. Different universities emphasize different strengths. Don’t just think about the university’s reputation; look for the most suitable for your goals.
Next, you must deal with a large pile of paperwork. This involves filling in application forms, preparing your school records, and getting reference letters. Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importance. Sadly, many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round, simply because they don’t follow the application procedure properly.
Money is another important consideration. Some scholarships are provided by governments, others by schools and colleges. This information, again, can be found on the Internet. If you find a scholarship that is suitable for you, follow the application procedure carefully; the earlier you apply, the better your chance of getting it.
1.Why does the author think studying abroad is truly worthwhile according to paragraph1?
A. It is a chance to develop your career. B. It is an interesting experience.
C. It is fun to travel around the world. D. All your friends are doing so.
2.What can a school ranking list tell us?
A. The names of all the professors.
B. How good the school is compared to others.
C. How much the courses cost.
D. Where the school is located.
3.What are the three basic steps when you apply?
A. Buy an airplane ticket, read the instructions and requirements, and study.
B. Write a reference letter, do paperwork, and study.
C. Prepare reference letters, prepare school records, and fill in the application form.
D. Prepare school records, do paperwork, and work hard.
4.What does the underlined phrase “get kicked out in the first round” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. lose money in the first round B. get accepted in the next round
C. fail to get to the next round D. get kicked by a professor
Guide dogs are going to be available for the children who are unable to see normally in the UK for the first time, as the age limit is to be removed. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is to begin training dogs to help blind people under the age of 16.
The association says too many youngsters with impaired eyesight are lacking in independence. They have only a limited social life because of their disability. Giving some of them guide dogs at a younger age is intended to help them to widen their range of activities and to improve their sense of self-confidence and independence. Guide dogs for these teenagers will begin to be provided from next year. There has been an experimental project to test the use of guide dogs with younger people.
Charlotte, aged 14, was among the youngest guide dog owners. She had been gradually losing her eyesight since the age of eight, and lost her eyesight completely this year. She has been assisted by a two-year-old guide dog. Charlotte used to have a long stick to help her move around, but having a guide dog allows her much more freedom and makes her feel safer.
However, the association says there is a worryingly patchy supply of services for the young blind people across the UK, and it calls for a sharp increase in the number of guide dogs all over the country. As with adult blind people, only a small number of them are likely to be considered suitable for a guide dog. Most will continue to rely on extra help and training from education and social services.
1.What can we learn about guide dogs from the text?
A. They have been provided for teenagers in the UK.
B. They are beneficial to blind children’s development.
C. They became possible in the UK recently.
D. They are quite popular in the UK.
2.What does Charlotte’s example tell us?
A. It is necessary to carry out the experimental project.
B. Guide dogs can get along well with disabled people.
C. The association’s opinion is not quite right.
D. Youngsters need companions and friends.
3.What does the underlined word “patchy” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Endless. B. Perfect. C. Inadequate. D. Diverse.
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A. Blind people need guide dogs’ assistance in their daily life.
B. Age limit for the blind to have guide dogs is to be removed.
C. More guide dogs will be trained in the UK.
D. The project of using guide dogs is to begin.
No one knows how much money Dr. Lyle Tullis gave away to students. I was his colleague for nearly a decade and I never stopped being amazed at his generosity. Our college has a program of providing cross-cultural experiences for students. Lots of students take advantage of summer experiences oversea. I discovered that no group left for overseas without some of its members receiving financial help from Dr. Tullis.
It wasn’t that he made a lot of money. For one thing, he taught in a church-run school. There, his salary (薪水)was half of what those people earned in a tax-supported school.
Other colleagues occasionally complained about the low pay. Not Lyle Tullis. Occasionally some professors would leave our campus for a better-paid position. They told me they did so because, with better pay, they could provide for their families.
The size of Lyle Tullis’ paycheck never seemed to be the most important thing to him. I realized that one day when I was thanking him for helping a student, his eyes shone as he said to me, “I’ve got so much money that I don’t know what to do with it. So, I just give it away.”
Most people wouldn’t have thought that way. Dr. Tullis drove one of the oldest cars on campus. It was even older than almost any of the students’ cars. His home, while comfortable, was not fancy at all. But Lyle Tullis lived with the feeling that he had so much money that he needed to give it away.
He was one of the favorite on campus. Cynics(愤世嫉俗) might say he bought fame. But they would misunderstand. Lyle wanted to devote his life, all of it, to helping others.
1.What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Dr. Tullis was very popular with his students.
B. The author was wondering why Dr. Tullis gave students money.
C. Dr. Tullis was generous in giving his students financial help.
D. The author had a program of providing cross-cultural experiences for students.
2.Why did Dr. Tullis give his money away?
A. He had a good fortune. B. He wanted to buy fame.
C. He was ready to help students in need. D. He didn’t know where to put it away.
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. Dr. Tullis was very content with his low pay.
B. Dr. Tullis cared little about his family.
C. The author felt confused about Dr. Tullis’ generosity.
D. Many people would misunderstand Dr. Tullis
4.Which of the following can best describe Dr. Tullis?
A. Honest. B. Generous. C. Friendly. D. Conservative.
Sagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (October-March) 09:00-20:00 (April-September).
Admission: $11, or $10 with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: Yes.
The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The project’s vast scale (规模) and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00-18:30 (November-February) 09:00-20:00 (March-October)
Admission: $9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: No.
This building used to be called Casa Mila, but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera. It was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓷砖).
Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)
Opening hours: 6th April-4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00-20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00 to 18:30.
Admission: $8.50 for entry to museum and an extra $17 for a guided tour.
Disabled access: Yes.
It is now generally considered as the best football museum in the world. You can see so many trophies (奖杯), pictures and statues of great football players. I’m not a football fan but I still enjoyed walking round this museum.
Miró Museum (518,869 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: Yes.
This museum has a wide range of Miró’s works dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection includes not only his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.
1.Which of the following attractions is the most popular?
A. Sagrada Familia. B. La Pedrera.
C. Barcelona FC Museum. D. Miró Museum.
2.What can we know about the four tourist attractions?
A. Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona.
B. La Pedrera is well known for its colors.
C. Barcelona FC Museum will attract football fans.
D. Miró Museum was built in as early as the year of 1914.
3.What do the four attractions have in common?
A. They are famous for their architectural styles.
B. They are all accessible for the disabled people.
C. Their opening hours are changeable in different times.
D. Tourists can get a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the woman want to go to Newcastle?
A. She received an emergency call the previous day.
B. She has never been to the city before.
C. She’d like to spend the weekend there.
2.When will the next train to Newcastle leave?
A. In half an hour. B. At 11: 30. C. At 11: 31.
3.What does the woman like to have when she is traveling?
A. Someone to talk with.
B. Interesting books to read.
C. Something to eat or drink.
4.What happened in the end?
A. The woman got on the train in the last minute.
B. The woman missed the train half a minute late.
C. The woman wanted to wait for the next train.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long should the paper be?
A. 4 B. 12 C. 7
2.What is no longer part of the course?
A. Weekly tests. B. Monthly reports.
C. The midterm exam.
3.What should be discussed with the woman in advance?
A. Where to do the research. B. Certain paper topics.
C. Films used as sources.
4.When will the papers be due?
A. January 22. B. June 22. C. July 20.
