1 . Comparing college entrance exams, there are different needs for admission. The national college entrance examination, or gaokao, is known as the most competitive test for Chinese students. Do students in other countries also need to take a standardized test to get into university?

South Korea holds the College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT) in November each year. The CSAT plays an important role in the country’s education. On test day, bus and subway frequency increases to make sure that students can get to the test sites in time.

Japan is trying to reform its standardized national college entrance exam. In January 2022, Common Test for University Admissions took the place of the National Center Test for University Admissions, which had been adopted since 1990. The new exam aims to put emphasis on the ability of students to discover and solve problems by themselves.

The American College Test(ACT) and Scholastic Assessment Test(SAT) are the two main college entrance exams taken by students in the US. While SAT tests a student’s ability to learn, the ACT tests a student’s educational development. Both tests normally take place seven times throughout the year. Students can retake the exams for a better score.

In the UK, there’s no standardized test for college admission. Instead, each college has their own admission criteria. These criteria often only include submission of transcripts(成绩单) and participation in an interview. Yet, there are subject-specific exams used by some colleges.

1. What is the purpose of the new test in Japan?

A．To improve students’ learning environments.

B．To assess students’ educational backgrounds.

C．To assist more students in getting high scores.

D．To test students’ thinking and practical abilities.

2. What can American students do if they want a better university?

A．Take entrance exams repeatedly.

B．Have only one chance to be tested.

C．Sit a lot of subject-specific exams.

D．Meet each college’s admission criteria.

3. In which country do colleges hold their own entrance exams based on the text?

A．South Korea.

B．Japan.

C．America.

D．The UK.

2 . 听下面一段短文，填空。
1. There are ______ departments in the college.
2. The largest building is ______.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which of the following is the speaker’s favorite?

A．The library.

B．The lecture hall.

C．The football field.

2. Where is the dining hall?

A．Opposite the gate.

B．Behind the teaching buildings.

C．At the end of the campus.

3. How is the speaker’s campus?

A．It is large in size.

B．It is old and quiet.

C．It looks beautiful.

4 . New Orleans in 1834 was one of the busiest international port cities in the world. However, the city wasn’t just importing goods from across the world. It was also importing deadly diseases like yellow fever and smallpox. In an effort to treat these diseases and train more doctors, the Medical College of Louisiana was formed.

In 1847, the Medical College of Louisiana was a newly established public institution, later known as the University of Louisiana. But in 1884, Paul Tulane, a native wealthy businessman from Princeton, New Jersey, wanted to express his appreciation for the city that brought him a fortune. He donated more than $1 million in land and cash for the promotion and encouragement of intellectual, moral and industrial education. His generous gift transformed the University of Louisiana into Tulane University.

Now, Tulane University has become one of the most honored educational and research institutions in the country. To be exact, Tulane University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, a select group of the leading research universities in the United States and Canada with outstanding programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research. Tulane University is also ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a university with very high research activities. Of several thousand higher educational institutions rated by the foundation, Tulane University remains in an extraordinary category that includes only two percent of universities nationwide.

In 2014, Michael Fitts was named the President of Tulane University. Fitts introduced a new era at Tulane University — focusing on creating the most meaningful student experience anywhere and greatly increasing and deepening the university’s level of interdisciplinary teaching and research. His efforts were quickly establishing Tulane University as a place where the best minds from the widest variety of fields seek solutions to the world’s most urgent problems throughinterdisciplinary cooperation and innovation.

1. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about the Medical College of Louisiana?

A．Its motto.

B．Its status.

C．Its foundation.

D．Its achievements.

2. What did Paul Tulane do in 1884?

A．He ranked universities.	B．He gave charity to education.
C．He established an institute.	D．He changed the name for a university.

3. What does the underlined word “prestigious” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Public.

B．Historical.

C．Informal.

D．Respected.

4. What would Fitts advocate in teaching according to the last paragraph?

A．The traditional mode.

B．The integration of subjects.

C．Strengthening disciplinary action.

D．Solving easy problems across disciplines.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker talking to?

A．Librarians.

B．Freshmen.

C．Teachers.

2. What is scheduled in the first week?

A．Some tours.

B．Some training.

C．Some talks.

3. What do we know about the library computers?

A．They are connected to printers.

B．There are only a limited number.

C．They have access to the Internet all the time.

4. Who can help to find things in the library?

A．The Section Manager.

B．The Cataloguing Assistant.

C．The Training Supervisor.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is AmLion College?

A．In New York.

B．In Leon.

C．In Chicago.

2. What is the woman concerned about most?

A．The tuition fee.

B．The employment rate.

C．The accommodation.

3. How much does the dormitory cost per month?

A．$300.

B．$500.

C．$600.

4. What will the woman do?

A．Pay the fees.

B．Think twice.

C．Look for a better college.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What courses does the school mainly offer?

A．Science.

B．English.

C．Business.

2. Who are the target students of the school?

A．Teenagers.

B．Young kids.

C．Adults.

3. Where will die exhibition be held?

A．In the school hall.

B．In the English garden.

C．In No.1 Teaching Building.

4. How can you contact the school?

A．By making a call.

B．By sending an email.

C．By writing a letter.

8 . Here is the list of the oldest private schools in New York.

Collegiate School

Non Boarding Tuition: $43, 400

Enrollment: 222

Location: New York

Founded: 1628

This Upper West Side all-boys school is the oldest in the country. The school was ranked first in the world for the number of freshman students at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Williams, Pomona, Swarthmore, the University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins in 2007. Alumni (校友) include JFK Jr., Grammy winner Mark Ronson and Buzzfeed President Jon Steinberg, some of whom donated much to the school.

The Browning School

Non Boarding Tuition: $ 42, 850

Enrollment: 113

Location: New York

Founded: 1888

It has a rough application process with only 30% of applicants being accepted into the Upper East Side all-boys academy. The school does not admit any applicants in the 11th or 12th grades. Alumni include John D. Rockefeller, and former DNC chairman and Presidential candidate Howard Dean.

Horace Mann School

Non Boarding Tuition: $43, 300

Enrollment: 724

Location: Bronx, New York

Founded: 1887

Ranked the second best preparatory school in the country, it is the third most expensive private school in New York City. Alumni include Washington Post writer Marc Fisher, former U. S. Attorney General Willam Barr and former New York Governor ElliotSpitzer.

Ethical Culture Fieldston School

Non-Boarding Tuition: $43, 265

Enrollment: 588

Location: Bronx, New York

Founded: 1878

This Ivy Prepatory School League member was founded by 24-year-old Felix Adler. The school is firmly part of the progressive movement, a fitting legacy (遗产) to its founder. Alumni include former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson, author William Melvin Kelley, Federal Reserve Board Governor Frederic Mishkin, and musician Gil Scott-Heron.

1. What do we know about the Browning School?

A．It used to be an all-boys school.

B．Its applicants are not easily admitted.

C．It was founded by John D. Rockefeller.

D．Its students are all below the tenth grade.

2. Which school is the third oldest in New York City?

A．Horace Mann School.

B．Collegiate School.

C．The Browning School.

D．Ethical Culture Fieldston School.

3. Why does the author mention the four schools’ alumni?

A．To say the alumni-donated to schools.

B．To praise the alumni’s achievements.

C．To show their high quality education.

D．To set good examples for the students.

9 . Foreign universities and education have always attracted students.     1     However, there is always confusion in students’ minds. Well, this article will give you the best information about how to apply for foreign universities.

    2     Even if you aim for a particular university, you should always have your options open and apply to a minimum of three institutions, even if they are situated in varying locations.

Find out how to apply. You can apply directly through the institution’s website and submit all your documents online. Some universities may require you to send documents via post.     3    

Write your motivation letter nicely. Make sure that you write a motivation letter, if required, in the proper format and make it as unique as possible to stand out. Be honest in your explanations and experiences.

Paperwork is vital.     4     They must be legally verified (核实) as well. Do not miss any crucial documents and keep everything ready as early as possible.

Keep specific regulations in mind. Some countries have guidelines for international aspirants (有抱负的人). Many EU nations need entrance examinations, while some institutions require portolios (作品选辑) or personal interviews. Most universities in the UK only take applications via UCAS for undergraduate degrees, while universities take direct applications for postgraduate degrees or via UKPASS.     5     And contact the officers at universities well before submitting all your documents.

A．Always keep options in hand.

B．Decide on a particular university

C．They want to go there to pursue the best academic course in the world.

D．You may also have to apply through platforms in some countries.

E．If you want to study in the USA, start searching for a programme at least a year before applying.

F．Many foreign universities will have entrance exams in addition to application deadlines.

G．All documents require translations into the official language of the country you are applying to.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which school is the university most famous for?

A．Social Science.

B．Medicine.

C．Law.

2. Who will say something more about the courses?

A．The visitors.

B．The receptionists.

C．The lecturers.

3. What is required for degree courses?

A．One group discussion.

B．A long essay.

C．Informal lectures.

4. Who is the speech most probably intended for?

A．Students at high school.

B．Teachers at university.

C．Teachers at high school.