1 . Geographers are interested in the spatial patterns observed on earth. Bridging the natural and social sciences, Geography is the interdisciplinary study of environments and how people interact with the environment. It is important to study geography because many of the world's problems require understanding the interdependence between human activities and the environment. Geography is therefore a beneficial major for students because its theories and methods provide them with analytical skills relevant to occupations focused on solving social and environmental problems. The Department of Geography offers eight majors that help students tailor their focus of study.
The Geography—Globalization and Development major will provide students with a sophisticated understanding of contemporary global issues and a geographical framework for analyzing key issues involved in national and international development. Reflecting the discipline of geography as a whole, this major emphasizes an integrated approach to studying the relationship of global change to individual and community well-being by combining the benefits of area studies with theoretical and topical investigations in the curriculum.
Our department is committed to excellence in both teaching and advising. Several of our faculty members have received teaching awards, and we are known across campus for the quality of our advising. As a geography major, you will meet one-on-one with your faculty advisor every semester during advising week, and you are always welcome to talk with your advisor at any time throughout the semester whenever questions may arise. In addition to advising our students about their academic programs, we provide timely information about internships, nationally competitive awards, and other opportunities as they arise. Many of our students complete internships and several of our students over the last few years have received nationally competitive awards.
For more information about our program, please visit our website, or contact our Undergraduate Chair, whose information is listed above. Admissions Information
Freshmen/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
With a liberal arts degree in Geography—Globalization and Development, students are prepared for employment in a variety of fields, including non-profit and government work, particularly in the areas of community and international development. This degree will also prepare students well to work in the private sector in an international context. Graduates from this program will also be well situated to continue on to graduate school or law school, with research and professional interest in academic fields, including, but not limited to, geography, public affairs and policy, development studies, and community and regional planning.
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1. Who can be selected as the target of the geography course in the passage?| A．A freshman who has studied in a university. |
| B．A college student majoring in geography. |
| C．A senior high school graduate interested in geography. |
| D．A high school graduate who wants to find a job. |
| A．Acquiring skills to solve social and environmental problems. |
| B．Understanding contemporary global issues. |
| C．Getting one-on-one information on geography teaching. |
| D．Achieving more international opportunities. |
| A．In a magazine. |
| B．On the university website. |
| C．In a geographic journal. |
| D．On the enrollment information network. |
2 . Some Famous Libraries in Beijing
National Library of China
It was established in 1909 under the name Jingshi Library. It was completely rebuilt in 1987 and took its present name in 1998. In terms of its collection and staff size, this is the largest one in Asia and is also one of the largest libraries in the world.
Feature Categories: Ancient Books and Inscriptions, Historical Literature, Rare Manuscripts (手稿),and Minority Literature
Address: 33, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District
Operating Time: Southern Area—09: 00-17: 00
Northern Area—09: 00-21: 00 （Monday-Friday）
09: 00-17: 00 （Saturday Sunday）
Tel: 8610-88545426, 88545360
Capital Library
This library in Beijing was formerly known as the combination of Jingshi Library Branch, Jingshi Tongsu Library and Central Park Reading Institute, separately built in June 1913, October 1913 and August 1917.
Feature Categories: Drama, Historical Materials, Art
Address: 88, South Dongsanhuan Rd, Chaoyang District
Operating Time: 09: 00-19:30
Tel: 8610-67358114
Chaoyang District Library
Feature Categories: Law Material, Braille （盲文） Books
Address: 17, Jintai Rd, Chaoyang District
Operating Time: 09: 00-19: 00
Tel: 8610-85995609
Haidian District Library
Feature Categories: Science, Decoration, Art :
Address: 2-4F/C, Haixing Building, 16, Danleng Street, Haidian District
Operating Time: 08: 00-18: 00（Monday-Friday, closed on the afternoon of Tuesday）
09: 00-16: 00（Saturday Sunday）
Tel: 8610-82605290
1. Which library is the largest in Asia?| A．National Library of China. | B．Capital Library. |
| C．Chaoyang District Library. | D．Haidian District Library. |
| A．8610-85995609. | B．8610-88545426. |
| C．8610-67358114. | D．8610-82605290. |
| A．17, Jintai Rd, Chaoyang District. |
| B．88, South Dongsanhuan Rd, Chaoyang District. |
| C．33, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District. |
| D．2-4F/C, Haixing Building, 16, Danleng Street, Haidian District. |
| A．09: 00-19: 00. | B．09: 00-17: 00. |
| C．09: 00-19: 30. | D．08: 00-18: 00. |
| A．Local News. | B．City Guide. |
| C．Health. | D．Sports. |
3 . Sri Lanka’s best tours: Wonders, exciting wildlife and unforgettable beaches.
Sri Lanka by land and sea
This 14-day adventure starting in Negombo, you’ll head to the pretty hilltop town of Kandy, visiting the ancient Temple of the Tooth. After that. you’ ll walk around Ella Rock, learn to cook classic home-style Sri Lankan food there and visit the Elephant Transit home in Udawalawe National Park. Then you’ll head over to Galle and the southern coast for some time with swimming and a beach barbecue.
Cycle the back roads of Sri Lanka
Explore a different Sri Lanka in depth and at a more joyful pace on a 14-day cycling tour.
Cycling along back roads, you’ll get under the skin of the country and its people, enjoying once-in-a-lifetime experiences, like cycling through Nuwara Eliya and the remains of Buduruvagela.
A ride through Bundala National Park is one you’ll never forget and your downtime on the beaches of Ahangama will be an enjoyable break.
Experience Sri Lanka’s wild side
Treat yourself to a wildlife trip like no other on this holiday to Sri Lanka’s famous national parks and underwater reserves(保护区)with Wexas Travel.
Your journey begins in Sinharaja Rain Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the last remaining Sri Lanka’s lowland rainforest. Next up is a visit to Yala National Park, the second largest in Sri Lanka and where you’ll get the chance to see elephants, water birds and other wild animals. Finally, finish your trip with a visit to Galle, where you will be able to enjoy some whale and dolphin watching. The focus of this trip is Sri Lanka’s various wildlife, and at the same time, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy its food as well.
1. From where can you enjoy cooking home-style Sri Lankan food?| A．Ella Rock. | B．Nuwara Eliya. | C．Negombo. | D．Kandy. |
| A．A swimmer. | B．A runner. | C．A skater. | D．A cyclist. |
| A．The rich wildlife. | B．The nice weather. | C．The beautiful land. | D．The long coast. |
| A．Udawalawe National Park. | B．Yala National Park. |
| C．Bundala National Park. | D．Wilpattu National Park. |
| A．News. | B．Humor. | C．Travel. | D．Sports. |
4 . Our great-value gym in Piccadilly has everything to satisfy your fitness needs. Not only is there no contract（合同）as part of your membership, but also we are open 24 hours a day. So whether you’re a night owl（猫头鹰）or an early bird, our doors are always open for you.
More than 50 free gym classes
Members can choose from more than 50 free classes from the high-energy dance to the slow-paced yoga（瑜伽）to help improve your health. We have various periods to achieve your goals in a friendly environment and with instructors to give you a helping hand.
How to join us
Becoming our new member couldn’t be easier. The whole process can be completed online by selecting PureGym Piccadilly from the drop-down menu on our joining page and filling out your details. Join today for £32.99 per month and you could get our new membership offer.
How to find us
You’ll find us in Rex House at 4-12 Regent Street, next door to the Pinarello bike shop.
If you’ re coming by public transport, bus numbers 6, 13, 23, 139 and 159 will drop you off nearby at bus stop Z on Regent Street. We’ re a 6-minute walk away from Piccadilly Circus tube station. When you exit the station, walk down Regent Street and you’ll find the club on the left.
1. What is special about the gym in Piccadilly?| A．24-hour service. | B．Strict contract. |
| C．Pet-caring service. | D．Free membership. |
| A．Teach dancing. | B．Enjoy free snacks. |
| C．Do yoga. | D．Protect the environment. |
| A．By joining online. | B．By making phone calls. |
| C．By consulting a member. | D．By taking a class. |
| A．Miles away from bus stop Z. |
| B．Opposite the Pinarello bike shop. |
| C．Above Piccadilly Circus tube station. |
| D．In Rex House at 4-12 Regent Street. |
| A．News. | B．Health & fitness. |
| C．Travel. | D．Food & drink. |
5 . NOT that long ago, the world wondered whether clean energy could survive without government support. Now the question is how far it can spread. The number of electric vehicles. which was about 1 million in 2015, last year reached 2 million. In electricity generation, too, trend is with the greens. In the first half of this year wind, solar and hydro generated a record 35% of Germany's power.
Greater success is breeding greater ambition. California is proposing to reach 60% renewable energy by 2030: 176 countries have clean-energy goals. Hawaii, America's most oil-dependent state, has promised to be 100% renewable by the middle of the century. So have 48 poor countries vulnerable to climate change. This week the number of multinationals making a commitment to running their operations on 100% renewable energy rose to 100.
But not every target is helpful. To see why, consider that goal of 100% renewable energy. It makes solving climate change seem easy. In fact, though wind and solar can generate the whole country's electricity some day, renewables still account for less than 8% of the world's total power output. Moreover, cleaning up electricity is only part of the battle. Even though gas-fired heating and cooking can be at least as big a source of greenhouse-gas emissions, renewable heating gets little attention. Transport policy is unpredictable, too. Carmakers may hit their goal of annual sales of 10 million electric vehicles in a decade, but battery-powered road transport, shipping and aviation are dreams. A much-quoted claim that America could rely on wind, solar and hydro alone for its electricity has recently been bitterly criticized by a group of respected academics.
Most importantly, a 100% renewables target confuses means with ends. The priority for the planet is to stop net emissions（净排放量）of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide. Putting too much emphasis on wind, solar and other renewables may block off better carbon-reduction paths. After decades of investment, it is wrong to leave nuclear power off the table. Carbon emissions in Germany actually rose because it chose to phase out nuclear power gradually and so burned more coal. New technologies, such as "direct air capture" systems designed to separate carbon dioxide from the air, may in time prove vital. Likewise, greater energy efficiency could reduce emissions by even more than using renewables would.
1. It can be inferred from the passage that .| A．the problem of climate change will be solved by using 100% renewable energy |
| B．with new technologies, Germany successfully cut down carbon emissions |
| C．it is probable that ships will one day be powered by battery |
| D．America is not likely to completely rely on wind, solar and hydro energy one day |
| A．promoting energy efficiency |
| B．blocking off carbon-reduction paths |
| C．using non-renewable heating |
| D．abandoning electric vehicles |
| A．ignore | B．reduce | C．use | D．invent |
| A．Fashion | B．Politics | C．Economy | D．Education |
6 . In the desert, there is very little rain and it is very hot in the day and so cold at night. If you walk or drive through the desert, it might be wise to know what you should do in order to survive in the desert.
Drink a little water every hour. But how can you get water in the desert? If you find a small piece of land where the earth is wet, dig inside to look for water. Another method of getting water is to cover a green plant with a plastic bag. As it breathes, the water vapor (水蒸气) will collect inside the bag. Little by little, you can collect enough water to drink.
Plan to travel at night and sleep during the day, if you find you have to survive in the desert for a period of time. If you can find something that makes you cool in the desert, use it as a shelter (遮蔽物) to protect you from the strong sunlight.
Wear clothing in light color. It may seem like you’ll be cooler if you wear that kind of clothes, which actually helps your body to become cool and helps protect you from being sunburnt.
Prepare to signal planes passing overhead if you are caught in the desert. During the day keep a smoky fire burning and at night, a bright, clean burning one. In this way, you are more likely to be saved.
1. What’s the weather like in the desert in the day?| A．Cool. | B．Cold. | C．Hot. | D．Warm. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Light. | B．Dark. | C．Blue. | D．Green. |
| A．A travel guide. | B．A storybook. |
| C．A weather report. | D．An advertisement. |
| A．Clothing to Wear in the Desert | B．Ways to Get Water in the Desert |
| C．Advice on Living in the Desert | D．Suggestions for Surviving in the Desert |
