1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What confuses the woman?

A．Whether to go to college.

B．How to start her own business.

C．Where to study computer software.

2. How much does Jason's school charge per year now?

A．About $ 10,000.

B．About $ 20,000.

C．About $ 40,000.

3. What does the man say about college education?

A．It is not necessary.

B．It is worth receiving.

C．It costs little money.

2 . It was in spring, 1968. I was standing beside a road hoping someone could give me a_______ . I was heading back to campus that was miles away and was considering_______ .

Many drivers slowed down and then_______ after having a look at me. I didn’t _______ them.

Why would they pick up a bearded, long-haired stranger? My life was very_______. I felt at a loss in college. I considered packing up my belongings when returning to my_______ .

Two hours passed. Finally a car_______ . I told the driver my destination.“The college in Oneonta? That’s_______ . Get in,”he said.“I’m Aaron. This is my wife, Sylvia.”“I’m Dave, a junior,”I said.

Aaron asked what I was_______ in college. “History, ” I said. “Secondary education,” “So you’ll be a teacher,”he said. I nodded.“________ !”He said excitedly. I was surprised by his reaction. Sylvia explained Aaron’s dream was to be a teacher.________   , he couldn’t afford college schooling. So he really________ me.

Aaron asked about my college life. I painted a positive picture of my________     . For the first time, I saw my future in front of me — to be a good teacher. I got a clear________ . Thanks to the couple, I gave up the idea of discontinuing my studies and finally________ a successful teaching career.

1.

A．direction

B．chance

C．lift

D．job

2.

A．walking forward

B．dropping out

C．moving back

D．checking in

3.

A．left

B．stopped

C．laughed

D．escaped

4.

A．trust

B．forget

C．know

D．blame

5.

A．messy

B．simple

C．ordinary

D．healthy

6.

A．home

B．camp

C．dorm

D．office

7.

A．pulled over

B．went back

C．passed by

D．broke down

8.

A．unheard

B．multiple

C．uncompleted

D．distant

9.

A．teaching

B．majoring in

C．challenging

D．worrying about

10.

A．Surprising

B．Fantastic

C．Boring

D．Terrible

11.

A．Instead

B．Otherwise

C．However

D．Therefore

12.

A．hated

B．supported

C．pitied

D．admired

13.

A．sufferings

B．career

C．experiences

D．future

14.

A．goal

B．achievement

C．reality

D．suggestion

15.

A．missed

B．started

C．offered

D．ruined

3 . The graduate business school (研究生商学院)can open new doors of opportunity for internationally--- minded students expecting to experience a new country, expand their skill set, and increase their earning power.    1    

Firstly, there are plenty of options for graduate business programs. One of the primary benefits of studying in the United States is access to the world ‘s most diverse pool of graduate; business schools. With over 4 ,000 programs in the US that accept the GMAT exam, there are more options available to you than ever before.    2    Part- time, online, or even accelerated programs may be a better fit for you.

    3    Two hot business majors in the US are technology and consulting. Findings show that 67 percent of US technology companies and 57 percent of consulting companies either plan to hire or are willing to hire intentional business school graduates this year which can be good news for international students who want to pursue job opportunities in the United States alter business school.

Finally, starting salaries at US companies are at an all - lime high for MBA graduates.    4    The average starting salaries for business master’s graduates are US115,000, more than double the US55,000 they plan to offer to bachelor’s degree new hires. And more than half of US companies plan to increase MBA starting salaries this year.

No matter where you are in the world, there are always opportunities to further your skills.    5    Start here with the school seareh tool to find the program that fits best for you.

A．Wondering how to continue your journey?

B．In addition, programs are not just limited to full - time ones.

C．The full - time MBA remains the most popular program type.

D．Secondly, career opportunities are plentiful in the US right now.

E．Here are three reasons for applying to a US graduate business school.

F．Starting your career with a master' s degree pays off in the long run, too.

G．If earning more money is a motivator for you, studying in the US is a fantastic option.