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.

2. What are the advantages of choosing the geography major in this university in terms of employment?

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.

3. Where is the most likely place to read this passage?

A．In a magazine.

B．On the university website.

C．In a geographic journal.

D．On the enrollment information network.

2 . 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.

2. Who will probably take an interest in the back roads of Sri Lanka?

A．A swimmer.

B．A runner.

C．A skater.

D．A cyclist.

3. What is the focus of the trip to Sri Lanka with Wexas Travel?

A．The rich wildlife.

B．The nice weather.

C．The beautiful land.

D．The long coast.

4. Which is the second biggest national park in Sri Lanka?

A．Udawalawe National Park.	B．Yala National Park.
C．Bundala National Park.	D．Wilpattu National Park.

5. From which part is the text probably taken in the newspaper?

A．News.

B．Humor.

C．Travel.

D．Sports.

3 . 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

2. According to the passage, carbon emissions may be reduced by       .

A．promoting energy efficiency

B．blocking off carbon-reduction paths

C．using non-renewable heating

D．abandoning electric vehicles

3. The underlined phrase "phase out" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to       .

A．ignore

B．reduce

C．use

D．invent

4. In which column can this passage be read?

A．Fashion

B．Politics

C．Economy

D．Education

4 . 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.

2. How many ways are mentioned to get water in Para. 2?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

3. What is the suitable colour of clothing to wear in the desert?

A．Light.

B．Dark.

C．Blue.

D．Green.

4. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．A travel guide.	B．A storybook.
C．A weather report.	D．An advertisement.

5. What is the best title of the passage?

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

5 . We all need Vitamin （维生素）D because it helps to build and keep strong bones. A lack of it can lead to some bone diseases. As studies show, sunlight is great for making Vitamin D. When you're outdoors, your body will create the Vitamin D you need from direct sunlight on your skin.

In order to get enough Vitamin D, you should get 10-30 minutes of sunlight at a time, several times a week. However, people with darker skin may need a little more time than this. Besides, your exposure （暴露）time in the sunlight should rely on how sensitive your skin is to sunlight. Too much sunlight can be dangerous, for it may cause some bad results, including sunburn, eye damage, and skin problems. If you have to stay in the sunlight for a long time, you should be careful not to let sunlight hurt your skin, so take care to protect your skin with sunscreen before it starts to turn red.

In a word, your ability to make Vitamin D from sunlight depends on the time of day, your skin color, where you live and so on. Keep those in mind when you go out for Vitamin D from sunlight.

1. Why do people need Vitamin D according to Paragraph 1?

A．To keep their hair healthy.	B．To make their teeth white.
C．To make their faces pretty.	D．To keep their bones strong.

2. We can infer that our body creates Vitamin D by______________.

A．doing some exercise	B．losing much weight
C．staying in the sunlight	D．walking in the moonlight

3. What is the bad result if you stay in the sunlight too long?

A．Lung diseases.	B．Skin problems.
C．Heart diseases.	D．Breath problems.

4. What does the underlined word "sunscreen'' in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．防晒霜

B．防水服

C．防尘罩

D．防腐剂

5. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A story book.	B．A telephone book.
C．A health magazine.	D．A music magazine.

6 . Arriving at London Gatwick

Distance(距离) from central London: 28 miles/45 km
For travel information call: +44 (0)870 000 24 68.

How to get to the city centre

By train

The Gatwick Express goes from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria train and underground station in central London.

Trains go every 15 minutes and the journey to central London takes half an hour.

First Class tickets cost £ 25 (single), £ 48 (return).

Express Class costs £ 17 (single), £ 29 (return).

Southern Trains services run four times an hour to Victoria with a journey time of around 35 minutes.

By taxi

There are taxis outside the airport day and night. The journey to central London takes 55-70 minutes. A London taxi takes up to 5 people.

The average(平均的)cost from the airport to central London is £ 75- £ 100.

By car

Gatwick Airport is 28 miles (45 km) south of London. There are 4 car parks next to the airport and there are car rental (租赁) offices open from 8:00 to 18:00. The journey to London takes 60-75 minutes.

All cars pay a special £ 8 charge(收费) to go into central London.

By bus

National Express and EasyBus have services to central London. EasyBus services go every 20 minutes. The journey takes one hour and costs £ 2.

There is one National Express bus an hour. The journey takes 90 minutes and costs £ 7.60.

1. Someone in a hurry to Victoria station had better travel _____.

A．by train	B．by car
C．by taxi	D．by bus

2. What does traveling by taxi and car have in common?

A．They cost the same.	B．They're available at any time.
C．They require a special E 8 charge.	D．They take a similar period of time.

3. Which of the following goes three times an hour?

A．Gatwick Express.	B．National Express.
C．Easy Bus.	D．Southern Trains.

4. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A short notice.	B．A travel guide.
C．A city introduction.	D．A TV advertisement.

7 . How to survive in the jungle

When you’re in the jungle (丛林), you need to leave all your mobile phone, your favorite coffee and your chocolate bars at home. When you’re in the jungle, you need only four things—water, food, shelter, and fire. You can find all of these easily, but you must know what to look for.

Let’s start with water. Even though there’s a lot of water in the jungle, you may not find it Insects can also be a good sign, because they usually build their nests near water. However, don’t only look for rivers. You can also find water in some plants such as roots and palm trees.

You can usually find a lot of food in the jungle, but you must be happy to eat things you wouldn’t normally want to, for example, insects. However, you need to know the difference between those you can eat and those that are poisonous, so start reading about them now!

For cooking and for warmth, collect dry firewood, leaves, and grass. Then make fire using dry sticks-take a box of matches or a lighter with you!

The type of shelter you need depends on the weather and the kind of animals in the jungle. Some insects can be very dangerous, so protect yourself against bites .If you don’t have any insect repellent (驱虫剂), try putting mud on your skin.

Of course, if you’re lost in the jungle and want to get home again, the sun and stars can help you find your way.

1. If you adventure in the jungle, you should bring ________.

A．chocolate bars	B．coffee
C．a mobile phone	D．a box of matches

2. According to Paragraph 2, people go after insects and birds for ________.

A．food	B．fire
C．water	D．shelter

3. Which of the following is the writer’s advice?

A．Learning about what food is safe.

B．Protecting the skin from sunlight.

C．Predicting the weather by the sun and stars.

D．Collecting leaves to build a place to live in.

4. Where is the passage most probably from?

A．A business newspaper.	B．A health guide.
C．A travel magazine.	D．A science journal.

8 .

[1] Look at the center circles of Diagram A and Diagram B. Which of the centre circles looks larger?

[2] Take a first look and you probably think that the centre circle in Diagram A is smaller than that in Diagram B. In fact, they are exactly the same size.

[3]Then look at the picture on the right.What do you see? A vase? Or two faces? Does the picture change quickly from one to the other again and again? Maybe or maybe not, but you can see them at the same time.

[4]“What’s happening? Is something wrong with my eyes?” You may wonder at what you see. Don’t worry. Here is how it goes:

[5]When we look at things, our eyes send messages to our brains and then our brains interpret (解释) the information. However, sometimes our brains interpret the received information in a wrong way. It seems that our eyes are playing a joke on us. This often happens and we call it “Visual illusion(幻觉)”.

[6] Movie makers often make use of illusions. They make the objects around actors much smaller or bigger than usual. This makes us believe that the actors are much larger or smaller than they usually are. The movies Jurassic Park and Honey J shrunk the kids just make use of illusions.

1. In which column of a magazine can you read the above text?

A．Culture.

B．Science.

C．Humour.

D．Education.

2. The centre circle in Diagram A looks smaller than that in Diagram B, That’s because____.

A．something is wrong with our eyes

B．the two circles are not of the same size

C．our brains interpret the information wrongly

D．pictures change quickly from one to the other

3. In the picture on the right, it seems that Line AB is shorter than Line CD, but in fact Line AB is as long as Line CD. Which paragraph can explain what has happened to our eyes?

A．The second one.	B．The third one.
C．The fifth one.	D．The sixth one.

4. What’s the right order according to the text?
a. We look at things with our eyes.
b. Our brains interpret the messages.
c. Our brains tell us what we have seen.
d. Our eyes send messages to our brains.

A．a-d-b-c

B．c-a-b-d

C．a-c-d-b

D．b-e-a-d

5. Movie makers make use of visual illusions to .

A．help the actors look better	B．make the actors much braver
C．help the actors become stronger	D．make the actors seem different in size