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Text 3 Today,widespread social pressure to immediately go to college in conjunction with increasingly high expectations in a fast-moving world often causes students to completely overlook the possibility of taking a gap year.After all,if everyone you know

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Text 3 Today,widespread social pressure to immediately go to college in conjunction with increasingly high expectations in a fast-moving world often causes students to completely overlook the possibility of taking a gap year.After all,if everyone you know is going to college in the fall,it seems silly to stay back a year,doesn't it?And after going to school for 12 years,it doesn't feel natural to spend a year doing something that isn’t academic.But while this may be true,it’s not a good enough reason to condemn gap years.There's always a constant fear of falling behind everyone else on the socially perpetuated“race to the finish line,”whether that be toward graduate school,medical school or lucrative career.But despite common misconceptions,a gap year does not hinder the success of academic pursuits－in fact,it probably enhances it.Studies from the United States and Australia show that students who take a gap year are generally better prepared for and perform better in college than those who do not.Rather than pulling students back,a gap year pushes them ahead by preparing them for independence,new responsibilities and environmental changes－all things that first-year students often struggle with the most.Gap year experiences can lessen the blow when it comes to adjusting to college and being thrown into a brand new environment,making it easier to focus on academics and activities rather than acclimation blunders.If you're not convinced of the inherent value in taking a year off to explore interests,then consider its financial impact on future academic choices.According to the National Center for Education Statistics,nearly 80 percent of college students end up changing their majors at least once.This isn’t surprising,considering the basic mandatory high school curriculum leaves students with a poor understanding of themselves listing one major on their college applications,but switching to another after taking college classes.It’s not necessarily a bad thing,but depending on the school,it can be costly to make up credits after switching too late in the game.At Boston College,for example,you would have to complete an extra year were you to switch to the nursing school from another department.Taking a gap year to figure things out initially can help prevent stress and save money later on.
The word“acclimation”（Line 8,Para.3）is closest in meaning to_____

A.Adaptation
B.application
C.Motivation
D.competition
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第1题：

Comprehensive high schools are (supposed) to take in students who want to go on to college and students who plan to go into a trade.选择能代替括号里的选项

A、reserved

B、proposed

C、expected

D、estimated


参考答案：C

第2题：

___________ they decide which college to go to, students should research the admissionprocedures.

A.As
B.While
C.Until
D.Once

答案：D
解析：
根据句意一旦决定上哪所学校，学生们就应该研究一下相关的入学程序。

第3题：

How much will international students have misconceptions about the U.S.? In an effort to quash some myths, here are the four most common stereotypes regarding college education in the United States.

Myth 1: American students are not as academically driven in comparison to other nations.

There are more than 3,000 universities in the United States. Some are highly selective, some not at all. The less selective colleges may consist of students who have little concern for their academic well-being, but in the more selective colleges you will find very committed students who will spend countless hours at night on their homework. This is a phrase in the United States called an―all nighter which is used when a student stays up all night to perfect an assignment. In truth, it is an issue of pride.

Myth 2: American students party all night and day.

While American students do enjoy the freedom to explore a full lifestyle, they are also expected to keep up with very high standards of social behavior. and academic excellence. International students often join clubs or organizations where they can become involved in exciting programs both on and off campus.

Myth 3: American students are all rich and can afford a college education.

Although a certain percentage of American college students do come from wealthy families and have large expendable incomes, most American college students come from moderate-income families. Most American students enter college knowing they must apply for loans, work part-time, and earn scholarships in order to meet their financial obligations.

Myth 4: Most Americans (and college students) live in large cities which are crime-ridden with drugs and drive-by shootings.

Of all industrialized nations, the United States has one of the lowest crimerates. College campuses are no exception. Safety is of primary importance to all students, parents, and staff at universities.

Universities centered in major cities have endless services to ensure the safety of all students, from campus transportation services to on-campus police officers. Most of universities located outside of the city are very safe, and various precautions are made based on their demographic situation.

(1) According to the passage, the word-myth means ().

A、tale

B、misunderstanding

C、mistake

D、story

(2) In selective colleges, you will find students ().

A、are not as academically driven in comparison to other nations

B、have little concern for their academic well-being

C、spend countless hours on their homework

D、party all night and day

(3) Which of the following is NOT the way most American students pay for their college education?

A、Work part-time

B、Apply for loans

C、Earn scholarships

D、Borrow money from their parents

(4) College campuses in the United States ().

A、are very safe

B、are crime-ridden

C、have high crime rates

D、are too safe to make precautions

(5) According to the passage, what can we learn about American college students?

A、Students are tired of staying up all night to perfect an assignment.

B、Some students have little concern for their academic well-being.

C、They come from wealthy families and can afford a college education.

D、International students will not join clubs or organizations.


参考答案：BCDAB

第4题：

共用题干
第一篇

The Culture of Campus Drinking

Drinking on college campuses in the United States is more pervasive and destructive than many people realize.Studies show that alcohol consumption is linked to at least 1,400 student deaths and 500,000 unintentional injuries annually.Alcohol consumption by college students is associated with drinking and driving,diminished academic performance,and medical and legal problems.Nondrinking students also may experience alcohol-related consequences,such as increased rates of crime,traffic crashes,rapes and assaults,and property damage.
Traditions and beliefs handed down through generations of college drinkers serve to reinforce students' expectations that alcohol is a necessary component of social success.The role of alcohol in college life is evident in the advertising and sale of alcoholic beverages on or near campuses.This combination of social and environmental influences creates a culture of drinking that passively or actively promotes the use of alcohol.
Yet efforts to reduce student drinking have largely been unsuccessful,in part because proven, research-based prevention strategies have not been consistently applied.It is first necessary to change the culture of college drinking if prevention strategies are to be effective.The analysis strongly supports the use of a"3-in-1 Framework"to target three primary audiences simultaneously:individual students,including high-risk drinkers;the student body as a whole;and the surrounding community.
The leadership of college presidents and school administrators is crucial to develop appropriate plans,supervise the integration of policies pertaining to different aspects of student life,and ensure consistent enforcement of drinking-related policies.

Alcohol consumption may lead to__________.
A:good academic performance
B:traffic jams
C:unintentional injuries
D:less crimes

答案：C
解析：
细节题。根据第一段第二句可知饮酒可能会导致无意伤害。A、B和D分别是好学业成绩、交通拥堵和犯罪减少，由第一段第三句和第四句可知这几个选项是不正确的。
推断题。第二段最后一句：这种社会与环境影响的结合创造了一种饮酒文化。第二段第一句：传统和观念通过大学饮酒者代代相传，因此社会影响即指代代传统观念。因此，饮酒文化是由代代相传的传统观念和环境影响而产生的。
细节题。第三段最后一句：“三加一框架”意在同时针对三大目标人群。A 是无关信息，B和C是不正确且不全面的。
细节题。第四段阐述了领导力体现重要作用的三个方面，其中B选项―确保饮酒相关政策始终如一地贯彻落实，是其中之一。A未提到，C制定激进计划与原文意思不符，D监督不同政策，与原文意思不够切合。
主旨题。本文大意是校园饮酒的现阶段情况和如何解决这一问题。A、B 和D均不够概括。

第5题：

Text 3 Today,widespread social pressure to immediately go to college in conjunction with increasingly high expectations in a fast-moving world often causes students to completely overlook the possibility of taking a gap year.After all,if everyone you know is going to college in the fall,it seems silly to stay back a year,doesn't it?And after going to school for 12 years,it doesn't feel natural to spend a year doing something that isn’t academic.But while this may be true,it’s not a good enough reason to condemn gap years.There's always a constant fear of falling behind everyone else on the socially perpetuated“race to the finish line,”whether that be toward graduate school,medical school or lucrative career.But despite common misconceptions,a gap year does not hinder the success of academic pursuits－in fact,it probably enhances it.Studies from the United States and Australia show that students who take a gap year are generally better prepared for and perform better in college than those who do not.Rather than pulling students back,a gap year pushes them ahead by preparing them for independence,new responsibilities and environmental changes－all things that first-year students often struggle with the most.Gap year experiences can lessen the blow when it comes to adjusting to college and being thrown into a brand new environment,making it easier to focus on academics and activities rather than acclimation blunders.If you're not convinced of the inherent value in taking a year off to explore interests,then consider its financial impact on future academic choices.According to the National Center for Education Statistics,nearly 80 percent of college students end up changing their majors at least once.This isn’t surprising,considering the basic mandatory high school curriculum leaves students with a poor understanding of themselves listing one major on their college applications,but switching to another after taking college classes.It’s not necessarily a bad thing,but depending on the school,it can be costly to make up credits after switching too late in the game.At Boston College,for example,you would have to complete an extra year were you to switch to the nursing school from another department.Taking a gap year to figure things out initially can help prevent stress and save money later on.
The most suitable title for this text would be_____

A.In Favor of the Gap Year
B.The ABCs of the Gap Year
C.The Gap Year Comes Back
D.The Gap Year:A Dilemma

答案：A
解析：
根据题干关键词title for this text可知，解答本题需概括全文主旨。文章开篇就提出了学生们在高中毕业后是否应该先度过一个空档年再去上大学的问题，作者分析了高中毕业生不做此选择的种种原因，随后作者明确提出自己的观点：空档年其实是由好处的。第三段和第四段分别从心理准备和经济影响着两个角度分析了空档年可能带来的好处，用于支持第二段的观点，由此可知，作者是赞成空档年的，正确答案为A。

第6题：

________ causes strong winds and rough sea at northwest Bay of Biscay．

A.Strong low pressure

B.Strong high pressure

C.Steep pressure gradient

D.Steep gradient pressure


正确答案：C

第7题：

Text 3 Today,widespread social pressure to immediately go to college in conjunction with increasingly high expectations in a fast-moving world often causes students to completely overlook the possibility of taking a gap year.After all,if everyone you know is going to college in the fall,it seems silly to stay back a year,doesn't it?And after going to school for 12 years,it doesn't feel natural to spend a year doing something that isn’t academic.But while this may be true,it’s not a good enough reason to condemn gap years.There's always a constant fear of falling behind everyone else on the socially perpetuated“race to the finish line,”whether that be toward graduate school,medical school or lucrative career.But despite common misconceptions,a gap year does not hinder the success of academic pursuits－in fact,it probably enhances it.Studies from the United States and Australia show that students who take a gap year are generally better prepared for and perform better in college than those who do not.Rather than pulling students back,a gap year pushes them ahead by preparing them for independence,new responsibilities and environmental changes－all things that first-year students often struggle with the most.Gap year experiences can lessen the blow when it comes to adjusting to college and being thrown into a brand new environment,making it easier to focus on academics and activities rather than acclimation blunders.If you're not convinced of the inherent value in taking a year off to explore interests,then consider its financial impact on future academic choices.According to the National Center for Education Statistics,nearly 80 percent of college students end up changing their majors at least once.This isn’t surprising,considering the basic mandatory high school curriculum leaves students with a poor understanding of themselves listing one major on their college applications,but switching to another after taking college classes.It’s not necessarily a bad thing,but depending on the school,it can be costly to make up credits after switching too late in the game.At Boston College,for example,you would have to complete an extra year were you to switch to the nursing school from another department.Taking a gap year to figure things out initially can help prevent stress and save money later on.
A gap year may save money for students by helping them____

A.avoid academic failures
B.establish long-term goals
C.switch to another college
D.decide on the right major

答案：D
解析：
根据题干关键词save money和by helping可以定位到第四段第一句，定位句指出，“如果度过一个空档年去发现兴趣点的内在价值还不足以令你信服的话，那么考虑一下它对未来学业选择的经济影响吧。”在随后的分析中，作者指出，高校新生换专业十分频繁，因为他们多半在入学前不了解自己的真正需求和大学学业特点，空档年有助于他们想清楚自己的实际兴趣和需要，避免换专业带来的经济等方面压力，由此可知，正确答案为D。

第8题：

___ they decide which college to go to, students should research the admission procedures.

A. As

B. While

C. Until

D. Once


正确答案：D

第9题：

共用题干
第三篇

Dorm Cooking

Long time ago,eating in an American college dorm meant soup in a hotpot or getting pizza delivered.The most interesting thing about the campus dining hall was often the salad bar.
No more.These days,US college students have refined tastes and a growing interest in preparing their own food.Mini-refrigerators and microwaves in dorm rooms are as essential as laptops.
"The cooking awareness of college students is increasing,"said Tom Post,president of campus dining for Sodexo,a major food service company."Students today grew up watching celebrity chefs on TV,eating organic food and valuing good nutrition."
In response,cafeteria menu,have changed.Sodexho's top campus foods for 2009 include Vietnamese noodle soup,goat cheese salad,and Mexican chicken.But colleges are also catering to student demands for more flexible and personalized dining options.
Chartwells,the company that prepares food for dining halls at Ohio Wesleyan University in the state of Ohio,offers microwaveable meals that students can take away,as well as a program where students can have food individually prepared.Or they can even do their own cooking.
This fall,Sarah Lawrence College in New York will offer students on its meal plan a chance to pick up groceries in the cafeteria as an alternative to a cooked meal.
"Students want things that are easy to make,things that don't take long and will still taste good,"said Rachel Holcomb,a University of Massachusetts Amherst student who updated recipes for the new edition of The Healthy College Cookbook.
Angelo Berti,a chef at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester,Massachusetts,teaches cooking in dorm kitchens.But Berti says he's not just teaching recipes.He is encouraging students to use dining together as a way to socialize and as a means of self-expression."The meal is your canvas,"Berti said."You paint what you want."
That is why at the College of William&Mary in Virginia,students produce a cooking show filmed in a dorm called"Everyday Gourmet".One episode was"Date Night Cooking:A 3-Course meal for under $20,"featuring grilled chicken stuffed with goat cheese and basil.

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a basic equipment in today's student dorms?
A:Fridges.
B:TV sets.
C:Microwaves.
D:Notebook computer.

答案：B
解析：
文章第二段提到“Mini-refrigerators and microwaves in dorm rooms are as essential as laptops"，就是没有提到电视，所以选B。
第四段最后一句说到“student demands for more flexible and personalized dining options"，学生要求更加灵活、更个性化的就餐选择，因此D正确。
第四段提到了越南汤面、山羊奶酪色拉和．墨西哥鸡肉，唯独没有意大利比萨饼。尽管文章一开头说到了比萨饼但它不在索迪斯2009年最佳校园食谱上。
安吉洛?贝蒂作为一名校园厨师，他鼓励学生一起用餐，因为这是“a way to socialize and as a means of self-expression." ( socialize：社交）
文中提到安吉洛?贝蒂相信烹调是表达自我的一种方式，他把在画布上画画与烹调比较，说明学生在厨房里可以挥洒自我。

第10题：

共用题干
第一篇

The Culture of Campus Drinking

Drinking on college campuses in the United States is more pervasive and destructive than many people realize.Studies show that alcohol consumption is linked to at least 1,400 student deaths and 500,000 unintentional injuries annually.Alcohol consumption by college students is associated with drinking and driving,diminished academic performance,and medical and legal problems.Nondrinking students also may experience alcohol-related consequences,such as increased rates of crime,traffic crashes,rapes and assaults,and property damage.
Traditions and beliefs handed down through generations of college drinkers serve to reinforce students' expectations that alcohol is a necessary component of social success.The role of alcohol in college life is evident in the advertising and sale of alcoholic beverages on or near campuses.This combination of social and environmental influences creates a culture of drinking that passively or actively promotes the use of alcohol.
Yet efforts to reduce student drinking have largely been unsuccessful,in part because proven, research-based prevention strategies have not been consistently applied.It is first necessary to change the culture of college drinking if prevention strategies are to be effective.The analysis strongly supports the use of a"3-in-1 Framework"to target three primary audiences simultaneously:individual students,including high-risk drinkers;the student body as a whole;and the surrounding community.
The leadership of college presidents and school administrators is crucial to develop appropriate plans,supervise the integration of policies pertaining to different aspects of student life,and ensure consistent enforcement of drinking-related policies.

The"3-in-1 Framework"means to__________.
A:apply prevention strategies
B:help individual students
C:help the student body as a whole
D:target three major audiences at the same time

答案：D
解析：
细节题。根据第一段第二句可知饮酒可能会导致无意伤害。A、B和D分别是好学业成绩、交通拥堵和犯罪减少，由第一段第三句和第四句可知这几个选项是不正确的。
推断题。第二段最后一句：这种社会与环境影响的结合创造了一种饮酒文化。第二段第一句：传统和观念通过大学饮酒者代代相传，因此社会影响即指代代传统观念。因此，饮酒文化是由代代相传的传统观念和环境影响而产生的。
细节题。第三段最后一句：“三加一框架”意在同时针对三大目标人群。A 是无关信息，B和C是不正确且不全面的。
细节题。第四段阐述了领导力体现重要作用的三个方面，其中B选项―确保饮酒相关政策始终如一地贯彻落实，是其中之一。A未提到，C制定激进计划与原文意思不符，D监督不同政策，与原文意思不够切合。
主旨题。本文大意是校园饮酒的现阶段情况和如何解决这一问题。A、B 和D均不够概括。

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