1 . When choosing Chinese universities, it is necessary for students to take both university conditions and self-qualifications into consideration.
Students’ graduation result
Students’ graduation result provided during the application is the key reference for the university to decide whether to admit or not. The stronger comprehensive strength and better reputation the university has, the stricter requirement for students’ graduation result will be.
Economy conditions
The cost of the study in China is relatively cheap, while daily expenses are not exactly the same in different areas. In Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other developed coastal cities, the daily expense can be relatively higher than that of inland. These cities’ living conditions are relatively better and entertainment and recreational facilities are richer. Therefore, when choosing universities, your economy factor needs to be taken into account.
China is a large country and the northern and southern China has many differences in climate and diet custom.
Professional or comprehensive strength
In China, universities can be divided into comprehensive and professional two kinds. Which is more important, professional strength or comprehensive strength?
| A．Location preference |
| B．Each city has its own characteristics. |
| C．There is no absolute answer actually. |
| D．Students sometimes get stuck when choosing majors. |
| E．Everyone hopes to choose suitable Chinese university reasonably. |
| F．You should make a reasonable assessment about self-qualifications. |
| G．So apply for a suitable university according to your graduation result. |
2 . 2021 Admission Guide for International Students of Beijing Foreign Studies University
About BFSU Enrollment
BFSU enrolls international students into full-time degree programs. Degree programs include bachelor’s programs, master’s programs and PhD programs. BFSU grants BFSU diplomas to the students who meet the requirements for graduation by the designated deadline, and degree certificates to those who meet the requirements of the degree programs. BFSU enrolls both liberal arts students and science students from all over the world.
Semester
At Beijing Foreign Studies University, each academic year is divided into spring and autumn semesters. Autumn semester often starts in September and ends in January next year, while spring semester usually lasts from February till July. Exact starting and finishing dates of each semester are subject to BFSU academic calendar.
Degree Programs
Bachelor’s programs
Duration: 4 years. Students will be awarded diplomas upon successful completion of required courses, the thesis, and the oral defense of the thesis. Those who fulfil the requirements for bachelor’s degree will also be awarded a degree certificate.
Master’s programs
Duration: 2 or 3 years, depending on the major. Students will be awarded diplomas and certificates for master’s degree after acquiring all credits, finishing the thesis as well as the oral defense of the thesis.
PhD programs
Duration: 3 years. Students will be awarded diplomas and certificates for doctoral degree in the case of acquiring all credits, certain achievements in scientific research, and finishing the PhD dissertation as well as the oral defense of the thesis.
1. How long does each academic year usually last?| A．About 6 months. | B．About 5 months. |
| C．About 10 months. | D．About 12 months. |
| A．All programs need students to study for the same period of time. |
| B．Both Chinese and foreigners can apply for the degree programs. |
| C．All programs require students to fulfil an oral defense of the thesis. |
| D．Those who get diplomas must be awarded degree certificates. |
| A．Full-time PhD degree programs will be provided. |
| B．Students should study for three years to be qualified for the degree. |
| C．PhD programs enroll both liberal arts and science students. |
| D．Students should gain certain achievements in scientific research. |
3 . What will the future school look like is difficult to make clear, but most experts agree that the school will be electronic in the future .
" Present-day schools will no longer exist in the next century," says a report in The Age. "At that time, future schools will become community-style centers, which run seven days a week,24 hours a day. ” At the same time, computers will surely become a central part of the school in the future.
According to The Age, the distant learning will be popular and students will listen to teachers on computers. Going into classrooms on their computers, students will study at any time, which is very easy for them. However, it is necessary for students to go to the actual school in order to develop some social skills.
The Seashore Primary School is an imaginary school in the future created by the Education Department of Australia. At this school, all the teachers and students have laptop computers . Teachers check messages and call students back on a special telephone system and students use telephones to search for information or speak to their experts who teach their lessons. Besides, all the lessons are related to all sorts of subjects and all the students have their own learning plans created by teachers .
As one headmaster says, a laptop computer is students5 library, data storage （数据存储）as well as the bridge to a wider world. Technology has changed the emphasis of future learning. Thus, well pay more attention to the learning of kids rather than the teaching.
1. According to the report in The Age, students in future schools will _______.| A．have no teachers | B．study at a set time |
| C．mainly study online | D．never go to actual school |
| A．telephones are important in Australia |
| B．how future schools will work |
| C．every student needs a learning plan |
| D．students enjoy getting in touch with teachers |
| A．The Schools in the Future |
| B．Great Changes in Technology |
| C．The Seashore Primary School |
| D．Actual Schools to Be Replaced |
