1 . Choosing a university or college

With over 160 universities to choose from in the UK, and limitless courses and study options on offer, you can make your UK university experience as unique as you are.

Understanding rankings

Higher education institutions are ranked each year by a variety of organisations. The QS World University Rankings, for example, focus heavily on research and reputation, but don’t include the quality of teaching or students’ views. The World University Rankings and the Complete University Guide focus more on research strengths and student satisfaction. The People and Planet University League even ranks UK universities on their environmental and ethical performance.

How to apply—undergraduate (本科)

1. Registering with UCAS

First, go to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website where you can fill in your application form.

Then write your personal statement. This is your chance to stand out from the crowd by explaining why you are interested in the course, the skills you have that make you suitable, and your life experiences and achievements.

Application deadlines

There are four application deadlines throughout the year:

October—for courses at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, or for most courses in medicine

15 January—“on time” deadline for most undergraduate courses

March—for some art and design courses

30 June—late deadline for most undergraduate courses. While you will be able to apply after the January deadline right up until 30 June, it is better to apply early.

2. Receiving an offer

UCAS will contact you with any offers from your chosen universities or colleges. If your offer is “unconditional”, you can relax. Some offers are conditional-usually this means you need to achieve certain results in your current studies or in English language tests.

1. Which would be the best choice if you want to know a university’s overall influence in the world?

A．The QS World University Rankings.	B．The World University Rankings.
C．The Complete University Guide.	D．The People and Planet University League.

2. What should one focus on in a personal statement?

A．Previous stories.	B．Future expectations.
C．Hobbies and interests.	D．Qualifications and strengths.

3. When is one advised to submit his or her application to apply for an undergraduate course?

A．In October.	B．Before 15 January.
C．In March.	D．Before 30 June.

2 . Bandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its amazing setting, as well as having the largest number of tigers in India. In addition to tigers, there are also bears, deer, wolves, birds, etc.

Location: In the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh state. The nearest village is Tala, which is the access to the park.

Opening Hours and Safari (游猎) Times

Safaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and mid-afternoon until sunset. The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 4 p. m. to spot the animals. The park is closed from July 1 to September 30 because of the monsoon season (季风季节).

Bandhavgarh Zones

Bandhavgarh is divided into three main zones: Tala (the park’s best zone, with the most tigers), Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers) and Khitauli (scenic and less visited, although tiger sightings do occur there; particularly good for birding).

Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep Safaris

Bandhavgarh has become expensive to visit in recent years. Entry fees have increased since October 2014. When you are going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six people). From 2015 to 2016, park entry tickets’ costs were as follows:

Tala Zone: 2,400 rupees for Indians, 4,800 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)

Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)

Jeep Hire

Expect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep, in addition to the entry cost. This can be done at the park entrance. All hotels can organize jeep hire and tours, but at a higher rate. It’s much less trouble though. Besides, unlike many national parks in India, it’s possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.

1. What is Bandhavgarh National Park most famous for?

A．Species of bears.	B．Lots of tigers.
C．Beautiful birds.	D．A number of wolves.

2. How much should five Americans pay for entry to Magdhi Zone in 2016?

A．1,200 rupees.	B．2,400 rupees.
C．4,800 rupees.	D．6,000 rupees.

3. What can we know about jeep hire in the park from the passage?

A．Tourists don’t have to hire jeeps.

B．Hiring jeeps from hotels costs less money.

C．Tourists can only hire one jeep from the park.

D．Jeep hire fees are included in the entry cost.