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Lucy写信来询问你校在4月23日世界读书日这天所举行的相关活动。 请你给她回一封信，主要内容包括以下几个方面：
1. 活动举办的时间，地点及参与人员。
2. 介绍主要活动（不少于两项）。
3. 你的感受。
Dear Lucy,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该词下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 只允许修改5处，多者（从第6处起）不计分。
2. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词：
From February to March in 2020, all of us had to stay at home. Only at that time we realize normal life was so valuable. We need to learn something important from all that we experienced it. For example, when faced with challenges, choosing to believe that everything will be better. When something unexpected happens, the biggest problem is if we can keep calm. Positive attitudes have an excellent effect for our lives.
阅读下面材料，在空白处堆入适当的内容（1个单词）括号内单词的正确形式。
Beijing has introduced new 1. (regulate) that ban uncivilized behavior, such as not covering one's mouth when coughing in public. Citizens are also required to dress 2.（neat） in public. Beijing bikini may 3.force） out of style, which refers to the practice 4. men roll up their shirts and expose their stomachs during the hot summer months. Some citizens argue that the behavior would have been out of sight, if the government 5.（pass） the laws earlier. In my view, it's never too late to take action.
Liz Woodward worked as a waitress at the Route 130 diner in Delran, New Jersey. One Thursday morning around 5:30 am, she was serving two firefighters, Young and Hullings. Quite _______ she heard that they had been up all night putting out a _______warehouse fire, which took 12 hours to get under control.
Touched, Liz decided to honor these two heroes by picking up their _______ and writing them a heartfelt message of gratitude. It _______ "Your breakfast is on me today-thank you for all that you do. Fueled by fire and driven by_______, what an example you are! Get some rest. "
This simple act of kindness meant so much to the_______ firefighters. The firefighters _______ and thanked her before leaving the restaurant.
To return the young lady's kindness, upon his arrival home, Hullings posted a Facebook update _______ his friends to go eat at the diner, which was quickly _______ more than 3,000 times.
________, it was not until afterwards that they realized Liz was really the one that could use the help. When they found out that Liz was trying to ________ money for her paralyzed father to get a wheelchair-accessible van, Young posted with a ________ to a Go Fund Me page for Liz's dad, and the support ________.
The total donations reached $60,000 and went beyond Liz's wildest dreams. She had never expected that her small gesture would be paid in such a/an ________ way. "I'm truly blessed that those two walked through the doors today and ________ for the opportunity to be a part of something so positive and inspiring." Liz Woodward said on Facebook.
1.A.in private B.by accident C.in public D.on purpose
2.A.potential B.slight C.rare D.fierce
3.A.money B.uniforms C.check D.breakfast
4.A.replied B.went C.indicated D.read
5.A.concern B.courage C.confidence D.curiosity
6.A.exhausted B.brave C.modest D.anxious
7.A.ended up B.sat up C.teared up D.showed up
8.A.helping B.forcing C.reminding D.urging
9.A.shared B.collected C.examined D.removed
10.A.Thus B.Instead C.However D.Besides
11.A.raise B.donate C.change D.count
12.A.picture B.link C.note D.click
13.A.doubled B.rolled in C.declined D.spread out
14.A.generous B.conventional C.extreme D.rapid
15.A.greedy B.eager C.prepared D.grateful
How to become happier is what most of us are after. The things that we think will make us happier—bigger paychecks, nicer homes, slimmer bodies— 1.But practices such as exercising more, socializing, getting enough sleep, and being kind to others do.
2..
Exercise causes hormonal (荷尔蒙的)changes in the body that make us feel good and help interrupt negative thoughts. Anyone who has ever experienced a runner's high will surely agree.
Increase social connections
Reconnecting with a friend can boost happiness, but so can a meaningful encounter with a stranger. 3.. In fact, many studies have found that the more we use social media, the less happy we are.
Get enough shut-eye
4..
Perform acts of kindness
Volunteering to help someone or helping others pay for their bus tickets can make us happy. Giving others a hand takes the focus away from our own worries and problems, which can boost happiness.
These constant practices arc really what's required to boost our happiness. It's like a tire that we put air into. Occasionally it leaks, and we have to put more air into it. It's not one-time thing where we learn it and we're good. 5.. Anyone who adopts and practices the strategies can truly become happier.
A.Burn some calories
B.Prioritize free time
C.don't really matter in our lives
D.But Facebook friends don't count
E.don’t actually add joy to our lives
F.We actually have to put the work in
G.We can set an alarm to signal ourselves to get ready for bed
