As a volunteer teacher, I moved into an apartment with eagerness. Sorting all the necessary paperwork out, I got ready to start my work. Great, or so I thought. At 4 a.m. And at several intervals after that, I was rudely awoken by the cock that lives opposite me. Fantastic! I now have 5 extra alarms every morning.
In the following weeks, I also started to notice a trend. Things in my flat started to break at the rate of one object per day, like the hot water line, bowls, cups, shower, doors or glass shelves. Yes, I am clumsy but things just fell apart.
If it wasn't broken, it would either be dirty or missing. Using my washing basket for the first time was pretty disgusting. When I took out my clothes, they were swiftly followed by a hundred or so bugs that were living in the bottom.
As for the general lack of equipment in the house, there was no oven, tin opener, or sharp knives. It turns out making a vegetarian burger from scratch wasn't the best idea. I had a small microwave and a grill. I thought the general understanding was never to put metal in a microwave but I went on. Smoke soon started to appear. I'm not quite sure if it was the burger or the grill but as soon as I opened the door, the electricity cut out. I spent the following 10 minutes in a dark, smoky room hunting for the power switch using the light from my mobile phone, which broke the week after and left me without a connection to the outer world.
Luckily, I'm now borrowing a phone and my luck has returned. No more things have broken (probably because there is nothing left to break). I am learning how to adapt to life with limited, broken utensils(用具)。
1.How did the author feel about her new life upon her arrival?
A.She was nervous to kick off the new job.
B.She was annoyed with the rude students.
C.She was full of enthusiasm about her new life.
D.She was satisfied with five alarm clocks in her room.
2.What was the trend in the following weeks?
A.Her flat became dirtier. B.She developed disability.
C.Things began to go wrong. D.More clothes needed mending.
3.What happened when the author was making a burger?
A.She suffered a big fire. B.She made a terrible mistake.
C.She was seriously injured. D.She broke her phone accidentally.
4.What can be inferred about the author from the end of the passage?
A.She will go on living here. B.She will resign from her job.
C.She will move into a new flat. D.She will buy new daily necessities.
Good education is expensive. Some countries today have proven that belief to be wrong, though. If you're dreaming of having your university education in a country outside your motherland, do not be afraid to apply to study in the below-listed countries as everything about your education can be achieved with little or nothing.
Germany
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All the public universities in Germany do not ask for any education fees except administration fees which are quite affordable, no matter what your status. The English language is common in Germany and most of these universities teach with English so it will be easier to get along as an international student.
Norway
Wikipedia.org
Want to achieve your post-graduate degrees? Even if you aim to achieve an undergraduate, Norway is a good option because you will not have to send a penny to anyone. This is possible because of the government's financing of the education from tax income. The only problem is that most of the top universities in the country teach with their mother tongue and as a foreigner, you have to familiarize with the language enough to pass a required test.
Turkey
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Public universities, called 'Devlet Universiteleri' in Turkish, are totally free of tuition costs. After payment of an affordable basic fee, the rest is free absolutely. Some of these institutions teach in English while some in French and German.
Italy
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Italy offers almost free education to international students. When you have to pay as little as&850 per year for quality education, then it is quite cheap. Besides, Italy has so much cultural heritage and history that students can learn about.
1.Which website can you visit if you tend to apply for a country free of charge?
A.Kenznow.com B.Wikipedia.org C.Gooverseas.com D.Turkeydiscoverthepotential.com
2.Which country could be suitable for a Chinese student skilled in French?
A.Germany. B.Norway. C.Turkey. D.Italy.
3.Whom is the passage intended for?
A.International students on tight budget. B.Teachers encouraged to study abroad.
C.Parents with adequate education funds. D.Native students with good performances.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Who will conduct the activity”Dogs might fly”?
A.Professor Black. B.Patrick Bell. C.Dr. Smith.
2.What is the video show about?
A.How plants and animals live together.
B.How plants communicate with each other.
C.How plants get used to their natural environment.
3.Where is the speaker now?
A.In Room 27. B.In the lecture room. C.In the main hall.
4.What will the listeners do in the final activity?
A.Join in the group discussion. B.Explore the school garden. C.Take a walk in the local park.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the man want to rent a car?
A.To go to a concert. B.To attend a party. C.To see his girlfriend.
2.What does the word”Porsche”probably refer to?
A.A rental agency. B.A car brand. C.The name of a factory.
3.Where did the man once go for renting a car?
A.The Benz company. B.The bus station. C.The airport.
4.In which aspect is the man satisfied with the car?
A.Its condition. B.Its colour. C.Its speed.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What are the speakers talking about?
A.What to do for a project.
B.When to draw a picture.
C.How to be a good artist.
2.How does the man feel about the woman's first suggestion?
A.Surprised. B.Hesitant. C.Uninterested.
3.What would the man do according to the woman's second suggestion?
A.Do much preparation beforehand.
B.Work with talented students.
C.Draw in front of the class.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the man suffering from?
A.Heavy traffic. B.Noise pollution. C.Illness.
2.What is the woman's advice to the man?
A.Taking it easy. B.Turning to the police. C.Finding another neighbourhood.
