When starting college, most students enjoy a week’s stay on campus before classes actually begin. What should you do with that time? Below are several tips to ease yourself into college life.
Participating in Campus Welcome Activities
Most universities host welcome events before the academic year officially begins, including freshmen orientations, campus picnics, and entertainments like concerts.
Participating in such events is a great way to learn about school facilities and understand campus culture: What do students do for fun? What are their favorite classes? What is the history of your university? It can help you observe campus life outside the classroom.
Exploring Campus
Getting to know where essential campus resources are—such as the student advising center, psychological services, and the tutoring center—will make your first few weeks on campus a lot easier, because you won’t have to look for them while still getting used to your classes.
Take some time to check out the buildings where your classes will be held. This will prevent you from getting lost in the first few days of classes and familiarize you with how long it takes to get from place to place. If you’re worried about taking classes one after another in different buildings, a quick test run won’t hurt. That way, you will avoid potential time delays in getting to your classes.
Starting a Routine
Before getting too excited about all of the fun things you will be able to do during the week, remember that you do have a pretty big schedule change coming up. Starting classes means being in different places at different times, so it’s a great idea to start getting used to that routine right this week.
What helps you most is to schedule your sleep. Following the planned time will ensure you have enough sleep to get to those early classes and stay wide awake.
If you have other daily routines, such as exercising or talking on the phone with family, work those into your day-to-day life before classes start so that you get a better idea of how they fit in with your schedule.
1. Why are freshmen advised to have a quick test run between buildings?| A．To see how many facilities they can use. | B．To avoid being late for future classes. |
| C．To help those getting lost on campus. | D．To practice running on their way to class. |
| A．On the first day of their classes. | B．Before the orientation week. |
| C．After their first-day classes. | D．During the orientation week. |
| A．Take physical exercise before class. | B．Leave their phones powered off. |
| C．Take early classes every day. | D．Keep to the sleep schedule. |
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【推荐1】There was a time when I was very concerned about what other people thought of me, especially when I was misunderstood and labeled incorrectly.
●Identify and understand why you care. What makes what other people think of you so important? If other people's opinions cause you to worry, chances are that you have a tendency to be pleased. Being favored might be a winning formula for you in the past.
●Understand you can't control others. The reality is that you cannot control what another person thinks of you. What most people don't understand is that we often form opinions of others based on associations we had in the past. And the bottom line is that it's none of your business what another person thinks of you.
●Practice daily self-love and acceptance. Your situation may come from a concept that we are not as worthy as another person and our needs are not as important as theirs. Recognize you are equal to every other person.
●Live a life that pleases you. Constant worry about what others think of you must create considerable stress and will impact your relationships, your health, and your peace of mind.
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| A．That's his or her private views. |
| B．Don't take your role to your heart. |
| C．Everyone deserves respect and admiration. |
| D．Stay true to your values and do your own thing. |
| E．That's to say, there is no one above or below you. |
| F．Certainly, there are advantages to having someone's high regard. |
| G．Caring too much about their views was energy-consuming and unnecessary. |
No matter what your vacation destination is, you will need to take the climate into consideration. If you are visiting a tropical location, you will need to bring along the appropriate clothing. While you may be expecting warm and sunny weather, it is still advised that you prepare for the worst. Raincoats and an umbrella may be a great addition to your summer clothing.
Perhaps, the most popular summer vacation destination is the beach. Each year millions of individuals and families flock to beaches. When vacationing at the beach, it is important that you bring along proper clothing and sunscreen. Many vacationers do not realize the dangers of sunbathing without sunscreen. In addition to sunscreen, you will need to make sure that you have beach towels and plenty of water on hand.
For the most part, if you forget to bring along certain supplies you can purchase replacements. Many popular vacation destinations have inflated prices. To prevent unnecessary expenses, you are encouraged to check your luggage before you leave. In addition to the above mentioned preparation tips, you must inform friends and family of where you are going. In case something happens back home, you can easily be reached.
1. In the passage the author intends to _____
| A．give advice on how to prepare for vacation |
| B．make a plan for his summer vacation |
| C．share his experience about summer vacation |
| D．warn readers against cheaters during vacation |
| A．they are useful as well as practical |
| B．they are designed to cheat travelers |
| C．they may make you puzzled in a way |
| D．they can include all the destinations |
| A．you must consider the climate first |
| B．you should wear shorts and T-shirts |
| C．you must prepare proper clothes |
| D．you should expect the sunny weather |
| A．vacationing at the beach is the first but one |
| B．vacationers on beach are at the risk of sunburn |
| C．you must drink plenty of water before going to beach |
| D．you have to stay outdoors when going camping |
【推荐3】You can be hurt by other people in life. That is a fact. And some of those hurts can even leave scars that affect how you think, act and relate to others. Then how do you handle the people who send you into depression?
Remember you can’t please every single person especially a critical one. No one can do that. Some are praying for rain, while others are praying: for sunshine. You shouldn’t be replaying hurtful statements made to you.
Refuse to fight back. When we are hurt, the instant reaction is to fight back. However, striking g back only lowers you to the opponent’s level of immaturity.
It cannot be denied that dealing with other people effectively is one of the most important things you can learn in life. After you’ve mastered that you’re about 95 percent down the road to finding happiness.
| A．So refuse to play the game. |
| B．Choose emotionally healthy friends. |
| C．Instead, you can pray for the other person. |
| D．Also, the deepest wounds are caused by rejection. |
| E．Additionally, it’s foolish to attempt what is impossible. |
| F．Realize that you don’t need others’ approval to be happy. |
| G．Withdraw into a shell, hide in a cave, and isolate yourself from others. |
【推荐1】Are you curious about how busy students are in the United States? Well, we are always busy. We have a lot of homework, but not as much as Chinese students. But we are not just busy working on our studies. As the saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
First, we have after-school clubs. We finish school early, around 2:40 pm. Then we go to our clubs from 3 pm to 4 pm. There are several kinds of clubs, such as those for arts, sports and culture. I love after-school clubs because I can learn and socialize (社交).
Another kind of common after-school activity is playing on school sports teams. These teams train hard so they can win games against other teams during the competitive season. I have a friend who is on a girls’ basketball team. It is basketball season now, so she trains every day after school from 3 pm to 8 pm. There is just a one-hour break.
The school band’s rehearsal (排练) period is also held after school. I am in a school band. We rehearse once a week every Monday from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Finally, a lot of us do volunteer work on the weekends. We need 15 to 20 volunteer hours each semester (学期) in order to graduate. I often go to the food bank, which is a food donation organization, to work as a volunteer. I’m usually pretty tired after I finish volunteering each week. The work is sometimes boring, but I know I’m working for the good of society. So I enjoy it.
1. Why does the author like after-school clubs?| A．Because she finishes school early. |
| B．Because there are different kinds of clubs. |
| C．Because she doesn’t have anything better to do. |
| D．Because she enjoys learning and talking with others. |
| A．keep them busy after school | B．win games during the competitive season |
| C．help them socialize with each other | D．help them get scholarships |
| A．Volunteer activity. | B．Sports team. | C．School band. | D．Arts club. |
| A．School activities are popular in the world. |
| B．American students learn more than Chinese students. |
| C．American students are busy with activities after school. |
| D．There are better after-school activities in the US than in China. |
【推荐2】Buddy or Friendship Benches (长椅)are needed because playgrounds can be lonely places sometimes. When a school places the bench, they teach a little lesson to the kids on how it is to be used. Then when a child sits on the bench, it sends out a message to others that basically says, “ Hey, I’m alone right now and would welcome the company (陪伴) of others.” Kids in the playground see this and from their training, they see there is a fellow student in need. They are encouraged to come over and sit on the bench and make a new friend.
Benches like this have been around for a while now in many schools. But in Ireland, they are trying to do something different with them. This school in Cork in the south of Ireland is the 247th to get benches from a social organization called “Buddy Bench Ireland” that doesn’t just provide schools with benches, but also runs special projects with trained child psychiatrists (精神病专家).They use the bench as an opportunity to start conversations about mental health. They talk about the importance of knowing and understanding your feelings and those of others.
Judith Ashton, a co-founder of Buddy Bench Ireland said, “The children need to understand what the bench is about, what it represents ----friendship, understanding, listening to each other and the most important thing is that it’s important to express feelings.”
But do children really use the bench? It’s a matter of great public concern. Sinead Mcgilloway from Maynooth University carried out a study and said, “ We found that 40% of the children told us that they had actually used the benches at the time of the study. And over 90% said that they would talk to a child if that child was sitting on the bench. So, there’s nothing to worry about.
Children’s mental health and safety at school is increasingly a concern in many countries. In Ireland, they’re hoping these benches will not only tackle problems like school violence and school bullying (校园暴力和校园欺凌), but also give students the confidence to open up about their feelings.
1. According to the passage, buddy benches might _________.| A．make students feel relaxed |
| B．help students feeling lonely to find friends |
| C．be a symbol of psychology classes |
| D．appear in schools filled with problem children |
| A．makes buddy benches more popular |
| B．brings more new-pattern benches to schools |
| C．encourages more students to choose buddy benches |
| D．provides psychological care projects along |
| A．how to understand each other |
| B．what buddy benches are about |
| C．the importance of expressing themselves |
| D．the necessity of listening to their friends |
| A．60% of the children in the study disliked these benches |
| B．over 90% of the children in the study once felt lonely |
| C．he once worried about children with mental problems |
| D．the public don’t have to worry about the use of buddy benches |
| A．Deal with. | B．Check out. |
| C．Keep a record of. | D．Leave out. |
【推荐3】As a student starting your senior high school year, there is no doubt that you may feel both excited and anxious.How do you make a great impression on the first day of school? Here are some simple ways that may help you.
Try to be friendly and outgoing to make new friends, and show your teachers you’re prepared for the school year.
Get a full night’s rest before the first day of school. If you show up tiered, you’re not going to have the energy to perform well.
Smile often.
The first day of school sets the tone (定调子) for the rest of the year, so it’s also important to have learning goals and make plans for your studies.
| A．Get to school early to arrive at your classes on time. |
| B．Set your alarm clock so that you wake up on time. |
| C．It is important to make a good impression on the first day of school. |
| D．When you smile, people will feel more comfortable and want to talk to you. |
| E．Write down any assignments (作业) you have and complete your homework on time. |
| F．Your school will be likely to give you a list of supplies you’ll need for the school year. |
| G．When your classmates say thanks to you with a big smile, you’ll find it’s the best time in your school life. |
【推荐1】When Benjamin Cherkasky was in eighth grade, he quit the swim team. It wasn't because he lacked the passion; he just couldn't accept failures in matches. "I'm not Michael Phelps. Why am I even on the team?" he said. "My perfectionism prompted very high expectations, and that caused real suffering," he said.
Cherkasky is not alone in feeling that perfectionism can cause anxiety. So many millennials (千禧一代）suffer from the problems of being a perfectionist that psychologists are issuing warnings and schools are emphasizing the need to accept failure.
Jessica Pryor, a leading psychologist, said every generation is a sponge (海绵）for the messages it receives. "Millennials, more than any other generation in American society, are receiving clear messages about achieving," she said. "But there's an absence of the message that trying your hardest is still OK."
In college, Cherkasky found himself surrounded by so many intelligent people that he felt he should have been achieving a higher level than he was. "It makes you feel kind of crazy." he said. This type of thinking can lead people to putting in less effort, which as they fall behind, can create more anxiety. "It makes people feel kind of isolated." And that Cherkasky added, "can cause students to distance themselves from their school".
The American Psychological Association also found out that recent generations of college students have reported higher levels of perfectionism than earlier generations.
Researchers noted that social media adds pressure, along with the drive to earn money and achieve career goals. Perfectionists often create even higher goals, which can lead to a higher risk of failure.
1. What does the underlined word "prompted" in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Led to. | B．Met with. | C．Resulted from. | D．went against. |
| A．are unwilling to work hard. |
| B．desire nothing but to succeed. |
| C．should learn to deal with pressure. |
| D．need the message that failure is acceptable when trying their best. |
| A．the problems of college education |
| B．the bad influence of fellow students |
| C．the harmful effects of being a perfectionist |
| D．the pressure most college students experience |
| A．To share some experiences of a college student. |
| B．To show the reasons for becoming a perfectionist. |
| C．To present the findings of a research on college life. |
| D．To raise public concern over a problem of millennials. |
【推荐2】There are many things that influence whether someone has a quiet voice or a loud voice. Physical factors at work include the size of the person’s “voice box”, the amount of breath support the speaker provides and the size of the speaker’s lungs. Other factors such as the pitch of the voice (too high or too low) influence how well people’s voices are heard, particularly in a crowd.
Personality features are at work here, too. People who are not confident or who are fearful in social situations can find they speak more quietly than they wish they did. In your case, since people are always telling you to speak up, you may be anxious when you speak, which may cause you to become more murmurous.
There are several things that might help you. Professional people have lots of skills to improve the voice so that people with quiet voices can be heard more easily.
It also sounds as if “shyness” is something you see as a problem as well. It might be helpful to take a “confidence training” or “social skills” class to learn how to overcome some of the shyness. You might find that this “speaking too quietly” problem disappears when you feel more self-confident. Some actors report that they are shy people and that acting helps them overcome this anxiety. Acting coaches work with people to help them overcome their public shyness and they often are experts at helping people be heard loudly.
No matter how you decide to do it, we encourage you to ask for help with this worry. Learning to be confident and to be heard is very important. Becoming “confident” doesn’t mean that you will become “too loud.” It only means you will be able to express your views and receive others’ attention.
1. The first paragraph mainly tells us ________.| A．what the voice box is | B．which factors influence the voice |
| C．the lung influences the pitch | D．different people have different voices |
| A．seek help from Medical Doctors | B．change your personality features |
| C．try your best to become a good actor | D．learn some skills to improve your voice |
| A．it’s easy to build your confidence |
| B．it’s impossible for a shy girl to speak up |
| C．confidence can help you express your ideas |
| D．the louder you speak, the more confident you are |
| A．how to speak louder | B．that you should be confident |
| C．that you should always speak loud | D．why you have a low voice |
【推荐3】Pretty in pink: adult women do not remember being so obsessed with the colour, yet it is pervasive in our young girls’ lives. It is not that pink is intrinsically (内在地) bad, but it is such a tiny slice of the rainbow and, though it may celebrate girlhood in one way, it also repeatedly and firmly fuses girls’ identity to appearance. Then it presents that connection, even among two-year-olds, between girls as not only innocent but as evidence of innocence. Looking around, I despaired at the singular lack of imagination about girls’ lives and interests.
Girls’ attraction to pink may seem unavoidable, somehow encoded in their DNA, but according to Jo Paoletli, an associate professor of American Studies, it is not. Children were not colour-coded at all until the early 20th century: in the era before domestic washing machines all babies wore white as a practical matter, since the only way of getting clothes clean was to boil them. What’s more, both boys and girls wore what were thought of as gender-neutral dresses. When nursery colours were introduced, pink was actually considered the more masculine colour, a pastel version of red, which was associated will, strength. Blue, with its intimations(暗示) of the Virgin Mary(圣母玛利亚), constancy and faithfulness, symbolized femininity(女性化). It was not until the mid-1980s, when amplifying age and sex differences became a dominant children’s marketing strategy, that pink fully came into its own, when it began to seem inherently attractive to girls, part of what defined them as female, at least for the first few critical years.
I had not realized how profoundly marketing trends dictated our perception of what is natural to kids, including our core beliefs about their psychological development. Take the toddler. I assumed that phase was something experts developed after years of research into children’ s behaviour: wrong. Turns out, according to Daniel Cook, a historian of childhood consumerism, it was popularized as a marketing trick by clothing manufacturers in the 1930s.
Trade publications counselled (劝告) department stores that, in order to increase sales, they should create a “third stepping slime” between infant wear and older kids’ clothes. It was only after “toddler” (学步的小孩) became a common shoppers’ term that it evolved into a broadly accepted developmental stage. Splitting kids, or adults, into ever-tinier categories has proved a sure-fire way to boost profits. And one of the easiest ways to segment a market is to magnify gender differences --- or invent them where they did not previously exist.
1. By saying “it is... the rainbow” (Para. 1), the author means pink ________.| A．should not be the sole representation of girlhood |
| B．should not be associated with girls’ innocence |
| C．cannot explain girls’ lack of imagination |
| D．cannot influence girls’ lives and interests |
| A．discovered | B．programmed | C．marked | D．sealed |
| A．the observation of children’s nature |
| B．the marketing of products for children |
| C．researches into children’s behaviour |
| D．studies of childhood consumption |
| A．classify consumers into smaller groups |
| B．attach equal importance to different genders |
| C．focus on infant wear and older kids’ clothes |
| D．create some common shoppers’ terms |
| A．fully understood by clothing manufacturers |
| B．clearly explained by their inborn tendency |
| C．mainly imposed by profit-driven businessmen |
| D．well interpreted by psychological experts |
