1 . In colleges around the country, most students are also workers.
The reality of college can be pretty different from the images presented in movies and television. Instead of the students who wake up late, party all the time, and study only before exams, many colleges are full of students with pressing schedules of not just classes and activities, but real jobs, too.
This isn’t a temporary phenomenon. The share of working students has been on the rise since the 1970s, and one-fifth of students work year round. About one-quarter of those who work while attending school have both a full-course load and a full-time job. The arrangement can help pay for tuition (学费) and living costs, obviously. And there’s value in it beyond the direct cause: such jobs can also be critical for developing important professional and social skills that make it easier to land a job after graduation. With many employers looking for students with already-developed skill sets, on-the-job training while in college can be the best way to ensure a job later on.
But it’s not all upside. Even full-time work may not completely cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. The study notes that if a student worked a full-time job at the federal minimum wage, they would earn just over $15,000 each year, certainly not enough to pay for tuition, room, and board at many colleges without some serious financial aid. That means that though they’re sacrificing time away from the classroom, many working students will still graduate with at least some debt. And working full time can reduce the chance that students will graduate at all, by cutting into the time available for studying and attending classes.
There is little reward for attending but not finishing college. Students who end up leaving school because of difficulty in managing work and class are likely to find themselves stuck in some of the same jobs they might have gotten if they hadn’t gone at all. The difficulty of working too much while in school can create a cycle that pushes students further into debt without receiving any of the financial or career benefits.
1. According to the passage, the reality of college students is that ________.| A．they throw parties a lot | B．they stay up late every night |
| C．they work besides attending classes | D．they pay no attention to exams |
| A．The need of developing social networks. |
| B．The lack of summer jobs for young adults. |
| C．The chance of finding a job after graduation. |
| D．The expenses of high tuition and living costs. |
| A．working students are more likely to finish college |
| B．students can cover their college expenses through working |
| C．students receive a huge reward for managing work and class |
| D．working while attending school may not help students get career benefits |
| A．The Difficulties of Landing a Job |
| B．The Struggle of Work-School Balance |
| C．The Reward of Working While Studying |
| D．The Images of Working College Students |
2 . University Room Regulations
Approved and Prohibited Items
The following items are approved for use in residential(住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.
Access to Residential Rooms
Students are provided with a combination(组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is ＄25 to change a room combination.
Cooking Policy
Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven(微波炉) to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.
Pet Policy
No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of ＄100 and a continuing fine of ＄50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.
Quiet Hours
Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of ＄25.
1. Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?| A．Ceiling fans and waterbeds. | B．Wireless routers and radios. |
| C．Hair dryers and candles. | D．TVs and electric blankets. |
| A．The combination should be changed. | B．The Office should be charged. |
| C．He should replace the door lock. | D．He should check out of the room. |
| A．A microwave oven can be used. |
| B．Cooking in student rooms is permitted. |
| C．A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen. |
| D．Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking. |
| A．7:00 am, Sunday. | B．7:30 am, Thursday. |
| C．11:30 pm, Monday. | D．00:30 am, Saturday. |
3 . Latrice Brown was excited about starting her junior year. She had volunteered to take part in the Lincoln High School Friendship Program. As an upperclassman, she would be assigned a “freshman(新生) friend”. Her duties would include helping her friend get used to high school life by offering friendship. Latrice thought it was important to have someone with whom to talk and share concerns. She knew that the friendship program was likely to make the freshman year of high school a positive experience. On August 2nd Latrice received a notice in the mail about the schedule of events for the freshman orientation (适应指导).
Freshman Orientation
| TO: Latrice Brown FROM: Mrs. Gomez, Guidance Counselor, 555-7295 DATE: August 1st SUBJECT: Freshman Friendship Program FRESHMAN FRIEND: Susan Brooks , 555-2168 |
Please call your freshman friend and introduce yourself over the telephone.
Confirm that he or she will be attending the orientation.
| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR ORIENTATION Wednesday, August 13—9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A. M Upperclassmen and freshmen will gather for a gathering in the hall. Student Council president Sarah Wilke will give a speech titled “What It Means to Be in High School”. Mr. Reick, the principal, will welcome everyone to Lincoln High School and formally introduce each upperclassman to his or her freshman friend. After being introduced, please go to the café. At this time pick up your friend’s class schedule and locker number at the guidance counselors’ (顾问) table. 10:30 A.M to 11:30 A. M Start your school tour at your friend’s locker to ensure it works. If there is a problem, report it to Mr. Mulholland, the assistant principal. Then walk to the classrooms on the class schedule in the order in which they are listed. This will help familiarize your freshman friend with the schedule and the layout(布局) of the school. Discuss high school life but try not to supply your freshman friend with too much information. High school is confusing and frightening when you’re just starting and everything is new. 11:30A.M to 1: 30 P.M Return to the café to enjoy pizza and to take part in a question-and-answer meeting. Monday, August 18 ( The First Day of School)—All Lunch Periods Meet your freshman friend in the café during lunch and discuss the morning of the first day. After lunch take your friend to the courtyard between the gym and the art rooms. Each club will have a table set up with information about its activities after class and a sign-up sheet for students who wish to join. Club officers will be available to answer questions and to encourage freshmen to take part. |
1. According to the notice, Latrice will help Susan ______.
| A．visit the school after lunch during August 13 to 18. |
| B．get a timetable after 10:30A.M. on August 13. |
| C．get to know where to have different classes. |
| D．sign up for after-class activities in the gym. |
| A．share a locker with Latrice . |
| B．join an art club with Latrice. |
| C．have the same class schedule as Latrice. |
| D．ask Latrice information on school activities. |
| A．inform upperclassmen of their role in the program. |
| B．offer many activities for new students after class. |
| C．welcome new students to Lincoln High School. |
| D．put forward a freshman orientation program. |
内容包含：（1）比赛的时间、地点；（2）邀请他的原因；（3）训练计划将发送其邮箱，请他提出建议。
注意：（1）词数不少于100；（2）可适当加入细节，使行文连贯；（3）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：世界青少年机器人技能竞赛 the World Adolescent Robotics Competition
Dear Chris,
I have good news to tell you
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I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
| A．In a classroom. | B．In a library | C．In a bookstore. |
1. 介绍活动的安排（如时间、地点、内容等）；
2. 说明活动的目的；
3. 询问对方的意向。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 邮件的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
| 性格 | 热情开朗，有亲和力 |
| 能力 | 发音标准，声音洪亮，临场应变能力强 |
| 其他 | ...... |
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
提示词：校庆 anniversary
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am Li Hua from Class 1, Senior Grade 2.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
8 . Read the following passage and then answer the questions.
When thinking back to an experience that has affected me the most, I can’t help but recall the first time I performed for a crowd with my band.
As I stood in the dark, in front of 300 people, my head began to pound and my eyes began to hurt from straining to see the faces before me. No matter how many times I wiped off my hands, they were covered with sweat, making them fumble across the strings of my guitar. Then, in a flash, the spotlights were turned on and the crowd yelled. My heart raced and I knew that the night of my first concert would be exciting and memorable.
The concert was held annually at Frank's school. Being the largest activity for the students in the spring, we were told to expect the whole school to come to see us play. That fact went over and over in my mind. True, I had played in the school band in concerts for many people, but that was with a large group and I had sat in the back. Here it was just the three of us, all up front. I had had different visions of what performing would be like, but what ended up happening was a pleasant surprise.
During the first song, the crowd stood in a mixed state of confusion and excitement. I could see nothing but their dark shapes, some swaying to the beat of the bass drum, others standing still, examining our every move. The song ended with hesitant applause.
Glancing at Frank, the guitarist and singer, I read a message in his eyes. "I don't think they like us." His look pierced through my heart and I almost left the stage, yet kept going anyway. The second and third songs went the same way with the crowd looking at us like monkeys in a zoo. But then the magic started.
Our fourth song we had was written for the occasion and it was as if it were the beginning of a trip that we would take with the crowd of onlookers. The funk bass and driving drums seemed to pick these people up like puppets and do with them what they pleased. The crowd danced and jumped and clapped, in and out of beat. Our music was giving these people a reason to lose their inhibitions and for a short time, enjoy themselves. By the end of the second to last song the crowd was at our mercy. Finally creating a situation that I had only dreamed of, during the last song the crowd began to sing the words. But it was not just any song, it was a song we had written. This sent my heart racing and I couldn't help smiling and even laughing. The song ended and an echoing roar came over the crowd.
The concert was to me part of a childhood dream. My friends and I were responsible for giving 300 people a good time for an evening. They sang my words and they hummed my tune, and all helped to make the dream come true. That night back in my room, I sat up all night. I saw the bodies dancing in front of me and heard their screams. Even though I may perform in college and in the future, this feeling is one I may never feel again.
Questions 1 to 5. Judge if the following statements agree with the information given in the passage. Choose A for TRUE if the statements agree with it; choose B for FALSE if the statements don’t agree with it; choose C for NOT GIVEN if the information the statements carry is not mentioned anywhere in the passage.
Questions 6to 9. Match the following words with their meanings in the passage. Note that there are four choices more than you need.
Question10. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
1. The three of us usually sat up front in the school band.
2. In the beginning, the audience was not fully absorbed in the performance.
3. The song written for the concert aroused the audience’s excitement.
4. When the fourth song started, the audience began to sing along.
5. In the end, the performers played more songs at the request of the audience.
6. straining
7. fumble
8. inhibitions
9. racing
10. What is the best title for the passage?
| A．My Valuable Experience. | B．A Special Occasion. |
| C．My Childhood Dream. | D．A Memorable Concert. |
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear David,
I’m happy that you’re interesting in our flea market and here is a brief of introduction of it.
To raise students’ aware of making the most of used things, the Students’ Union held a flea market on campus recent. The event attracted a crowd from the whole school, who come here to sell, purchase or swap used goods with their schoolmate. On the market, you could find vary things, from second-hand textbooks, magazines to CDs, bikes or clothes at a lower price. In my opinion, the flea market not only provides a platform save resources but also helps students learn some practical skills, where may be useful for their future job hunting.
Yours,
Li Hua
1. 介绍西方文化；
2. 组织多样活动；
3. 关注学生发音。
注意: 1．词数不少于50；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Smith,
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Yours,
Chris
