【推荐3】Many people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometowns behind.Questions arise, though,when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.

One of the first considerations may be financial.State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though,the better colleges are private and more expensive.It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.

Another major factor is location.Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities.A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake.Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college.

School size also plays a major role in the decision process.If you want to get to know your teachers and avoid feeling like just a number,a small college is suitable.For those of you who consider yourself a "people person" and want a wide range of activities,a large college is more fitting.

Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decision-making process if you want to get the most from your education.The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.

Finally,one must take into consideration the colleges to which you can realistically be accepted.An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match.Similarly,an average school for an above-average student would not work well.The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard. Although there may not be the perfect college out there,there probably will be one that is close.Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.

【推荐1】You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?

Jane Addams (1860-1935)

Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Rachel Carson (1907-1964)

If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.

Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-present)

When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator (参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.

Rosa Parks (1913-2005)

On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.

【推荐2】Black Friday

The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.

Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the small hours of the morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.

Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed.

The situation can be tense(紧张的). Some Black Friday events have been violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled(践踏) workers. Fights have broken out over toys or people cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of pushing and shoving.

So where does the name "Black Friday" come from? It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The police called this day Black Friday because of the heavy traffic it drew. In the 1960s, spread across the country. It seems that it is here to stay.

Now people all over the country take part in the event known as Black Friday. It is even spreading to other parts of the world. Stores have held Black Friday events in the U.K., Australia, and Brazil since 2012. In Costa Rica Black Friday is known as "Viernes Negro." And in Mexico, stores offer an annual weekend of discounts. They call it "El Buen Fin," which means "the good weekend" in Spanish. I guess the language of savings is universal.

A．People stand in long lines on Black Friday.

B．Black Friday is a really disappointing time of the year

C．Black Friday is the best time of the year to get good deals.

D．Black Friday deals are limited and not everyone will get one.

A．Order of time.	B．Problem and solution.
C．Order of importance.	D．Compare and contrast.

【推荐3】Join us in the summer in Oxford on our award-winning Oxford Summer School,which provides students from all over the world with the chance to live,study and have dinner in colleges of the University of Oxford.

Merton College

The foundation of Merton dates back to 1264.The college's library is the oldest library in the university, built in three stages from 1288 to 1378. Merton has a desirable city-centre location just off the High Street, although stepping into its peaceful gardens can make the hustle and bustle(喧嚣) of everyday Oxford seem a million miles away. Oxford Royale Summer School students staying at Merton College are guaranteed easy access to Oxford's many attractions and amenities(便利设施) with key historical sites on their doorstep.The college has a reputation for academic excellence.

The Queen's College

The Queen's College is one of Oxford's oldest and most central colleges, located on the High

Street in the city centre.It was founded in 1341 and named after Queen Philippa of Hainault.Owing to its central location,Oxford Royale Summer School students staying at the Queen's College will have easy access to Oxford's many attractions and amenities.

St Peter's College

St Peter's is one of the University of Oxford's youngest colleges.It was founded in 1929 as an independent hostel for students with the aim of providing low-cost education.In 1961,St Peter's became a college of the university.The college site includes a combination of different styles of architecture,with a mixture of traditional and modern buildings. Recently the college sports teams have been very successful,especially the boat club.

St Catherine's College

St Catherine's College is the University of Oxford's youngest undergraduate college,founded in 1962.The striking glass and concrete buildings were designed by Arne Jacobsen,combining modern building materials with the traditional college.The college is also proud of numerous Nobel Prize winners,including Sir John Vane and John E.Walker.St Catherine's College is a short walk away from Oxford's citycentre.