Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore, new challenges to meet and many decisions to make.Your future begins here.
However,you will find college life is different from your previous school environment.Many of us can be easily overwhelmed(压垮)by the details of running a well-balanced life.While some of us may have the know-how, I guess there are more of us who can benefit from learning about the experiences of others who have walked the college halls before you.
The following you may find of use about life on campus.
* Plan well.There are so many new things to do at a new college or university.Give yourself time to make new friends and become familiar with the campus, but don’t forget why you are there.Give some time for social activities and manage your time wisely.
* If you don’t have a “system” for planning your time now (like a day timer, a computer data book), get one.Most of all, don’t depend on your memory.
* Don’t miss the guidelines.The restrictions, rules and regulations of all kinds can usually be found in your student handbook.Consider them well-balanced food for thought.What dates are important? What pieces of paper need to be handed in? What can/ can’t you do in class? What can/ can’t you do in your student residence(住处)? Who has right for what? What do you need to complete to graduate?
* Write the word “STUDY” on the walls of our bedroom and bathroom, and maybe it will help to write it on a piece of paper and stick it on the telephone, TV and the kitchen table.Consider this—you are paying thousands of dollars for your courses.You pay every time you have to repeat or replace a course.
* Build your identity.This is the time for you to decide what to do and what not to do.Take as much time as you need to explore new ideas.Do not be afraid of the beyond.This is learning to make good choices.
1. What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To offer advice on college life. |
B.To explain why college life is exciting. |
C.To describe the importance of college life. |
D.To persuade you to go to college. |
A.Because you will have more freedom at college. |
B.Because you will no longer be afraid of the beyond. |
C.Because you prepare for your future career and life there. |
D.Because professors there will provide you with many new ideas. |
A.an understanding of how things are going at college |
B.practical knowledge about how to behave and what to do at college |
C.college halls where rules and regulations are presented |
D.an environment completely different from the one you’re used to |
A.needn’t learn from those who went to college before them |
B.spend as much time as possible on social activities |
C.should know what they have fought for on campus |
D.are supposed to repeat or replace at least one course |
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【推荐1】Tom and Fred are talking about the year 2020. “What will our world be like in the year 2020?” “I don't know,” says Fred, “What do you think?” “Well, no one knows, but it's interesting to guess.” “In the year 2020 everyone will carry a pocket computer. The computer will give people the answers to all their problems. We shall all have telephones in our pockets, too, and we'll be able to talk to our friends all over the world. Perhaps we'll be able to see them at the same time.” “A lot of people will live and work under the sea. Perhaps there will be big towns, factories and farms under the sea, too.” “Machines will do most of the work, and so people will have more holidays, perhaps they'll work only two or three days a week. They'll be able to fly to the moon by spaceship and spend their holidays there.” “I'm looking forward to the year 2020. I hope to go to the moon!” “And I hope I'll be able to live under the sea.” says Fred, “Won't that be very interesting? Just like a fish!”
1. Tom and Fred talked about ______.A.their school life | B.some interesting news |
C.their life in the past | D.their life in the future |
A.only Fred hopes to fly to the moon | B.both of them hope to fly to the moon |
C.one of them hopes to fly to the moon | D.neither of them hopes to fly to the moon |
A.People will be able to fly to the moon in a spaceship. |
B.People will have more holidays. |
C.Many people will live and work under the sea. |
D.All the factories and farms will be built under the sea. |
【推荐2】Welcome to your future life!
You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. You look young. In 2035, many people can live to be about 150 years old. So at the age of 40, you’re not old at all. And your parents look the same age as you!
You say to your shirt, “Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” can change the color or style as you like.
You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but you hear the voice, “You shouldn’t drink that!” Your fridge remembers the information about the milk. It knows that the milk is not fresh. In 2035, every household appliance is like your secretary.
It’s time to go to work. In 2035, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend with your watch. Such “smart technology” is all around you.
So will all these things come true? “All these will come true, even better,” says a scientist.
I couldn’t agree more with the scientist. I am looking forward to the new life.
1. How do “you” look in the mirror in 2035?
A.Young. | B.Fat. | C.Healthy. | D.Tired. |
A.The watch. | B.The secretary. |
C.The milk. | D.The fridge. |
A.They run in the sky. | B.They don’t need gas. |
C.They don’t need drivers. | D.They can talk with humans. |
A.People won’t get old. |
B.People don’t need to wear clothes. |
C.People don’t need to have breakfast. |
D.People can call their friends with a watch. |
A.Future technology in everyday life. |
B.Food and clothing in 2035. |
C.Medical treatments of the future. |
D.The reason for the success of new technology. |
【推荐3】Those concerned that robots are taking over the world can rest easy-for now. Though the androids have proved useful at performing ordinary tasks, they are not ready for prime time. At least that appears to be the case at Japan’s cutting-edge Henn-na Hotel chain where over half of the robot staff is being replaced by humans.
The first Henn-na Hotel opened in July 2015, where guests were greeted and checked-in by either a family-friendly English-speaking dinosaur robot or a Japanese-speaking humanoid. Autonomous robots stood ready to help guests carry luggage to their rooms, while a cute doll-shaped android called Churi, placed inside each room, provided them with information about nearby attractions. Even the hotel’s garbage cans were robotic.
Not surprisingly, the lodging, recognized in 2016 as the world’s first robot-staffed hotel by Guinness World Records, drew in curious visitors from all around the world.
But as the years have passed, the hotel’s main draw — its employees — are becoming less of a novelty (新颖) and more of a bother. Also as the robots are “aging”, they are costing more to repair and maintain. Earlier this month, the hotel chain’s parent company H. I. S. announced that it had decided to “fire” over half of the robot employees and replace them with humans. Among them are the chain’s two robot receptionists. In addition to scaring young guests, they are also unable to photocopy guests’ passports-a requirement when checking into a Japanese hotel--forcing human employees to step in each time. Also, out are the cute Churi robots, which have proved unable to answer even the simplest questions and annoyed guests by interrupting their conversations.
While this is a setback, the company’s officials are not discouraged. They plan to continue with their ambitious expansion plans and believe the human-robot interaction is a learning process.“When you actually use robots, you realize there are places where they aren’t needed.” said one of the officials.
1. What could robots in the first Henn-na Hotel do?A.Offer guests traffic information. | B.Help guests pack their luggage. |
C.Greet guests in English or Japanese. | D.Direct guests to check in at the front desk. |
A.They cause trouble to customers. | B.They ignore instructions. |
C.They annoy human employees. | D.They are beyond repair. |
A.They think highly of their interaction with customers. |
B.They are against the use of state-of-art equipment. |
C.They plan to hire more cute Churi robots. |
D.They’ve realized the limitations of robots. |
A.Robot Employees-Ready for Prime Time |
B.Japanese Hotel Chain Expands Ambitiously |
C.Robot Employees-a New Novelty for Hotels |
D.Japanese Hotel Chain “Fires” Robot Employees |
【推荐1】Some are concerned that AI tools are turning language learning into a weakening pursuit. More and more people are using simple, free tools, not only to decode text but also to speak. With these apps’ conversation mode, you talk into a phone and a spoken translation is heard moments later; the app can also listen for another language and produce a translation in yours.
Others are less worried. Most people do not move abroad or have the kind of on-going contact with a foreign culture that requires them to put in the work to become fluent. Nor do most people learn languages for the purpose of humanising themselves or training their brains. On their holiday, they just want a beer and the spaghetti without incident.
Douglas Hofstadter, an expert in many languages, has argued that something profound (深刻的) will disappear when people talk through machines. He describes giving a broken, difficult speech in Chinese, which required a lot of work but offered a sense of satisfaction at the end.
As AI translation becomes an even more popular labor-saving tool, people can be divided into two groups. There will be those who want to stretch their minds, expose themselves to other cultures or force their thinking into new pathways. This group will still take on language study, often aided by technology. Others will look at learning a new language with a mix of admiration and puzzlement, as they might with extreme endurance (耐力) sports: “Good for you, if that’s your thing, but a bit painful for my taste.”
But a focus on the learner alone misses the fundamentally social nature of language. It is a bit like analysing the benefits of close relationships to heart-health but overlooking the inherent (固有的) value of those bonds themselves. When you try to ask directions in broken Japanese or ruin a joke in broken German, you are making direct contact with someone. And when you speak a language well enough to tell a story with perfect timing or put delicate differences on an argument, that connection is more profound still. The best relationships do not require a medium.
1. What is the first two paragraphs mainly about?A.Communicating through apps is simple. |
B.Apps provide a one-way interactive process. |
C.Using apps becomes more and more popular. |
D.AI tools weaken the needs of language learning. |
A.Favorable. | B.Objective. | C.Doubtful. | D.Unclear |
A.They are keen on foreign culture. |
B.They long to join in endurance sports. |
C.They find Al tools too complex to operate. |
D.They lack the motivation to learn language. |
A.By providing examples. | B.By explaining concepts. |
C.By stating reasons. | D.By offering advice. |
【推荐2】First aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available. First aid may save a life or improve certain vital signs including pulse, temperature, a clear airway, and breathing. In minor emergencies, first aid may prevent a victim’s condition from worsening and provide relief from pain. First aid must be given as quickly as possible. In the case of seriously injured, a few minutes can make the difference between complete recovery and loss of life.
First aid measures depend upon a victim’s needs and provider’s level of knowledge and skill. Knowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do. Improperly moving a person with a neck injury , for example, can lead to permanent spinal (脊柱的) injury and paralysis (瘫痪)。
Despite the variety of injuries possible, several basic rules of first aid apply to all emergencies. The first step is to call for professional medical help. The victim, if conscious (有意识的), should be reassured that medical aid has been requested, and ask for permission to provide any first aid. Next, assess the scene, asking other people or the injured person’s family or friends about details of the injury or illness, any care that may have already been given, and preexisting conditions such as diabetes (糖尿病) or heart trouble. The victim should be checked for the medical card that describes special medical conditions. Unless the accident scene becomes unsafe or the victim may suffer further injury, do not move the victim.
First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to determine whether life-threatening conditions exist. One method for assessing a victims condition is known by ABC, which stands for:
A — Airway: is it open and clear?
B — Breathing: is the person breathing? Look, listen, and feel for breathing.
C — Circulation: is there a pulse? Is the person bleeding extremely?
Check skin color and temperature for additional indications of circulation problems.
1. Before we give first aid to a victim, it is very important for us to ___________________.A.make sure what to do and what not to do | B.refer to all kinds of handbooks on first aid |
C.remove the ring or bracelet he/she may be wearing | D.take him/her to a hospital at once |
A.professional doctors | B.the victim’s family members |
C.the victim’s friends | D.those who are not necessarily professional doctors |
A.Checking whether there is a pulse. | B.Looking, listening and feeling for breathing. |
C.Replacing his/her medical card. | D.Examining whether the airway is open and clear. |
A.the importance of protecting the accident scene. | B.some basic knowledge about first aid. |
C.what professional medical help is. | D.who can give first aid. |
【推荐3】Do you feel stressed? Research on the mental health condition of senior high school students from China, US, South Korea and Japan has recently been released. The research was carried out jointly by China Youth and Children Research Center, National Institution for Youth Education of Japan and National Youth Policy Institute of Korea.
The results showed that senior high students are at the lowest point of mental health level among all adolescent (青春期的) stages. Compared to students from the US, South Korea and Japan, Chinese students show a low level of emotional health, self evaluation and interpersonal support. Life habits (sleep, phone dependence, etc), stress and social support (parental, peer and teacher support) are important factors affecting the mental health of senior high students in China.
However, the confidence level of Chinese high school students is the highest among those of all four countries. For example, when it comes to statements like “I believe I can reach my goals”, over 80 percent of Chinese students chose “agree”. In spite of this, some Chinese students lack a sense of self-worth and willpower, leading to difficulties in forming their identity in the process of becoming adults.
Chen Yue, a mental counselor from a foreign languages school in Beijing, said that he has seen behavior in class that reflects the research results. “The reasons behind that can be linked to parents who may take too much control in junior high period and now feel kind of lost in their children’s transitional stage to adulthood,” Chen said. “Also, students tend to attach greater importance to interpersonal relationships in senior high and even link it to their self-evaluation.”
Chen also pointed out that students’ relationship with phones is delicate. “Many teachers and parents simply ban students from using phones without realizing that phones are more than a tool of entertainment, but rather a territory of personal space and connection to the social world,” said Chen, “therefore, an appropriate amount of freedom is crucial.”
Meanwhile, some students have their own way to deal with interpersonal relationships. Chen Yeliang, a 17-year-old senior high student, said that if she doesn’t get along with someone. she wouldn’t attribute (归因于) it to herself. “It just means that we are from different worlds and the time spent on each other is not worth it,” she said.
1. What did the research find about Chinese senior high students?A.They are the most confident. |
B.They have the most social support. |
C.They have the most mental problems. |
D.They have the highest level of self-evaluation. |
A.By comparing respondents’ backgrounds. |
B.By doing interviews and mental tests. |
C.By conducting a questionnaire. |
D.By studying the findings of previous research. |
A.They value friends over parents. | B.They want to behave like adults. |
C.They desire their parents’ attention. | D.They focus more on relationships. |
A.Just let it be. | B.Reflect on herself. |
C.Communicate openly. | D.Spend more time together. |
A.To show the reason for feeling stressed. |
B.To get the young people know the result of feeling stressed. |
C.To find out how senior high school students get along with others. |
D.To show the research on the mental health condition of senior high school students. |
【推荐1】Why College Is Not Home
The college years are supposed to be a time for important growth in autonomy(自主性) and the development of adult identity. However, now they are becoming an extended period of adolescence, during which many of today’s students are not shouldered with adult responsibilities.
For previous generations, college was a decisive break from parental control; guidance and support needed to come from people of the same age and from within. In the past two decades, however, continued connection with and dependence on family, thanks to cell phones, email and social media, have increased significantly. Some parents go so far as to help with coursework. Instead of promoting the idea of college as a passage from the shelter of the family to autonomy and adult responsibility, universities have given in to the idea that they should provide the same environment as that of the home.
To prepare for increased autonomy and responsibility, college needs to be a time of exploration and experimentation. This process involves "trying on" new ways of thinking about oneself both intellectually(在思维方面)and personally. While we should provide "safe spaces" within colleges, we must also make it safe to express opinions and challenge majority views. Intellectual growth and flexibility are fostered by strict debate and questioning.
Learning to deal with the social world is equally important. Because a college community(群体) differs from the family, many students will struggle to find a sense of belonging. If students rely on administrators to regulate their social behavior and thinking pattern, they are not facing the challenge of finding an identity within a larger and complex community.
Moreover, the tendency for universities to monitor and shape student behavior runs up against another characteristic of young adults: the response to being controlled by their elders. If acceptable social behavior is too strictly defined(规定) and controlled, the insensitive or aggressive behavior that administrators are seeking to minimize may actually be encouraged.
It is not surprising that young people are likely to burst out, particularly when there are reasons to do so. Our generation once joined hands and stood firm at times of national emergency. What is lacking today is the conflict between adolescents’ desire for autonomy and their understanding of an unsafe world. Therefore, there is the desire for their dorms to be replacement homes and not places to experience intellectual growth.
Every college discussion about community values, social climate and behavior should include recognition of the developmental importance of student autonomy and self-regulation, of the necessary tension between safety and self-discovery.
1. What’s the author’s attitude toward continued parental guidance to college students?A.Sympathetic. | B.Disapproving. |
C.Supportive. | D.Neutral. |
A.change | B.choice |
C.text | D.extension |
A.To develop a shared identity among students. |
B.To define and regulate students’ social behavior. |
C.To provide a safe world without tension for students. |
D.To foster students’ intellectual and personal development. |
A. | B. |
C. | D. |
【推荐2】What colleges look for
Getting into the college of your choice has become increasingly competitive.
☆ Scores that are high enough to suggest you will be able to succeed in college.
Have a strict high school class schedule. Your grades in the first two years in high school are the most important.
☆ Involvement in after-class activities.
The key here is to take part in a small number of after-class activities at a deeper level rather than take part in many activities at a surface level.
☆ Strong letters of recommendation(推荐)from your teachers.
Admission of officers look for letters that speak to your special skills, positive character, and interest in learning.
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It is not a requirement. But community service is particularly helpful if you are applying for a scholarship.
A.Good scores in the college entrance exams. |
B.Community service that shows your willingness to help others. |
C.Even if you don’t do very well in your first two years of high school, a transcript(成绩单) that shows your improvement is well regarded. |
D.It should show the ways in which you stand out from the other applicants(申请人). |
E.Here is where you can show your leadership abilities. |
F.The following are the factors considered by most schools. |
【推荐3】Graduate school can be an intense and demanding period in your life.
Keeping a balanced diet becomes particularly challenging when your daily routine runs around academic tasks.
Grad students often face greater challenge of balancing grad school and health. Graduate school often requires students to spend many hours absorbed seated, absorbed in studies. This lifestyle can contribute to a variety of health issues, from obesity to heart disease. Besides, the mental and emotional stresses in graduate school often add to the physical challenges, leading to burnout if not managed effectively.
A.Many students opt for fast food. |
B.Mental health should not be overlooked. |
C.The long hours of studying can easily consume all your time. |
D.Short walks, or desk exercises, for example, are good choices. |
E.Good health does not necessarily mean sacrifice of academic success. |
F.Therefore, it’s crucial to find a balance between academic pursuits and physical health. |
G.Exercising regularly is another effective tool for managing the demands of graduate school. |