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This week,We talk about the application process for American colleges and universities.This is Part Eight in our Foreign Student Series.Earlier,we explained how to begin a search for schools by going to one of the American educational advising centers around the world.We also discussed the rules for entering in the United States. 71
But if your goal is to come to the United States to study,then it is time to make a list of colleges of universities that interest you. 72 Directors of foreign student admissions say students should apply to at least three schools.
Some students want to attend a small college.Others want to go to a big university.That university in Columbus.Ohio,in the Midwest,has almost fifty-two thousand students.There are students this year from around one hundred fifty countries.Ohio State provides international students with an application on its Web site. 73 Or you can print the forms and mail them with the payment.
Many colleges and universities have their applications and also their catalogs online.You should start on your applications at least two years before you want to begin studies. 74 But answering all the questions is not enough.Another important step is taking admissions tests.The SAT is the college entry test that American high school students most commonly take. 75 Colleges and universities may also require international students to take the TOEFL—the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
A.Completing a college application can take some time. B.You can pay the application charge online with a credit card. C.Another one is the ACT. D.If a really big university appeals to you,then there aye ones like Ohio State.
One night recently, I was driving down a highway at about 60 miles an hour. A car came from the _21_ direction at about the same speed. As we _22_ each other, I looked into the driver’s eyes for a second. I 23 whether he might be thinking, as I was, how 24 we were on each other at that moment. I was relying on him not to fall 25 , not to cross over into my lane (车道) and bring my 26 to a sudden end. He relied on me in just the same way without doubt.
I believe that is the way the world _27 . At some level, we all depend upon one another. Sometimes that dependence requires us simply not to cross over the double yellow line. Sometimes it requires us to _28 cooperatively, with friends or even 29 .
_30 technology makes our world smaller, the need increases for cooperation. In 2003, doctors in five nations were encouraged to find the causes of SARS, saving thousands of lives. The 31 of international terrorism has shown itself to be a similar problem, one requiring the 32 across the world. We must 33 that our future is not controlled by ourselves alone.
I’ve come to believe that one must rely upon the good faith and judgment of others. So, while 34 alone down a dark road, we must know the coming light may not be a danger, but a 35 moment of trust.
A.same B.opposite C.near D.far
A.passed B.caught C.blamed D.reminded
A.asked B.searched C.repeated D.wondered
A.friendly B.strange C.dependent D.confident
A.ill B.asleep C.away D.apart
A.car B.trip C.journey D.life
A.forms B.runs C.works D.appears
A.act B.walk C.stay D.travel
A.strangers B.relatives C.colleagues D.animals
A.But B.If C.As D.After
A.arrival B.organization C.development D.threat
A.efforts B.practice C.fighting D.forces
A.hope B.decide C.recognize D.face
A.sitting B.standing C.flying D.driving
A.closed B.shared C.broken D.concerned
American cities are1 other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the 2 of the culture. Cities contain the very 3 side of a society: opportunities for education, employment and so on. They also 4 the very worst parts of a society: violent crime, racial discrimination and poverty. American cities are changing, just 5 American society.
After World War Ⅱ, the population of 6 large American cities decreased; ___7 , the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angeles and Houston are cities 8__ population increased. These population moving to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society.
During this time, in the 9 1940s and early 1950s, city people became wealthier. They had more children. They needed more10 . They moved out their flats in the city to buy their own houses. They bought houses in the 11 , areas near a city where people live. These are areas without many offices or factories. During the 1950s the American “dream” was to have a house on the outskirts.
Now things are changing. The children of the people who12 the cities in the 1950s are now adults. They, 13 their parents, want to live in the cities. 14 continue to move to cities in the Sun Belt. Cities are15 and the population is increasing in 16 states as Texas, Florida and California. Others are moving to more 17 cities of the Northeast and Midwest, such as Boston, Baltimore and Chicago.
Many young professionals, doctors and lawyers are moving back into the city. They prefer the city 18 the suburbs because their jobs are there; they are afraid of the fuel shortage; or they just 19 the excitement and opportunities which the city offers. A new class is moving into the cities---a wealthier, 20 mobile class.
A.different from B.similar to C.better than D.worse than
A.values B.worth C.importance D.expenses
A.well B.good C.better D.best
A.maintain B.obtain C.contain D.sustain
A.likely B.as C.while D.when
A.all B.most C.few D.much
A.but B.and C.however D.although
A.its B.which C.where D.that
A.late B.later C.lately D.latter
A.space B.spots C.time D.food
A.outskirts B.downtown C.districts D.suburbs
A.moved to B.left C.reached D.entered
A.likely B.like C.dislike D.unlike
A.Some B.All C.Several D.Lots of
A.stretching B.widening C.expanding D.prolonging
A.such B.these C.those D.many
A.organized B.famous C.official D.established
A.than B.better than C.rather than D.to
A.win B.enjoy C.earn D.acquire
A.very B.and C.more D.or
In the city of Fujisawa, Japan, lives a woman named Atsuko Saeki. When she was a teenager, she 36 of going to the United States. Most of what she knew about American 37 was from the textbooks she had read. “I had a 38 in mind: Daddy watching TV in the living room, Mummy 39 cakes and their teenage daughter off to the cinema with her boyfriend.”
Atsuko 40 to attend college in California. When she arrived, however, she found it was not her 41 world. “People were struggling with problems and often seemed 42 ,” she said. “I felt very alone.”
One of her hardest 43 was physical education. “We played volleyball.” she said. “The other students were 44 it, but I wasn’t.”
One afternoon, the instructor asked Atsuko to 45 the ball to her teammates so they could knock it 46 the net. No problem for most people, but it terrified Atsuko. She was afraid of losing face 47 she failed.
A young man on her team 48 what she was going through. He walked up to her and 49 , “Come on. You can do that”
“You will never understand how those words of 50 made me feel…Four words: You can do that. I felt like crying with happiness.”
She made it through the class. Perhaps she thanked the young man; she is not 51 .
Six years have passed. Atsuko is back in Japan, working as a salesclerk. “I have 52 forgotten the words.” she said. “When things are not going so well, I think of them.”
She is sure the young man had no idea how much his kindness 53 to her. “He probably doesn’t even remember it,” she said. That may be the lesson. Whenever you say something to a person cruel or kind—you have no idea how long the words will 54 . She’s all the way over in Japan, but still she hears those four 55 words: You can do that.
A.learned B.spoke C.heard D.dreamed
A.way B.education C.life D.spirit
A.photo B.painting C.picture D.drawing
A.baking B.frying C.steaming D.boiling
A.hoped B.arranged C.liked D.attempted
A.described B.imagined C.created D.discovered
A.tense B.relaxed C.cheerful D.deserted
A.question B.times C.projects D.classes
A.curious about B.good at C.slow at D.nervous about
A.kick B.pass C.carry D.hit
A.through B.into C.over D.past
A.after B.if C.because D.until
A.sensed B.considered C.believed D.wondered
A.warned B.sighed C.ordered D.whispered
A.excitement B.encouragement C.persuasion D.suggestion
A.interested B.doubtful C.puzzled D.sure
A.seldom B.never C.already D.almost
A.meant B.applied C.seemed D.happened
A.continue B.stay C.exist D.live
A.merciful B.bitter C.simple D.easy
Several years ago, well-known writer and editor Norman Cousins became very ill. His body ached and he felt constantly tired. It was difficult for him to even __11__ around. His doctor told him that he would lose the ability to move and eventually die from the disease. He was told he had only a 1 in 500 chance of survival.
__12__ the diagnosis(诊断), Cousins was determined to overcome the disease and survive. He had always been interested in medicine and had read a book, which discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative _13__. The book made Cousins think about the possible __14__ of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “Is it possible that love, hope, faith, laughter, confidence, and the __15__ to 1ive have positive treatment value?”
He decided to concentrate on positive emotions as a way to treat some of the symptoms of his disease. In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would __16__ positive emotions. “Laugh therapy” became part of his treatment. He _17__ time each day for watching comedy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would draw out __18_ emotions. Within eight days of starting his ‘‘laugh therapy” program his pain began to __19__ and he was able to sleep more easily. He was able to return to work in a few months’ time and __20__ reached complete recovery after a few years.
A.run B.pass C.move D.travel
A.Besides B.Despite C.Without D.Beyond
A.attitudes B.beliefs C.goals D.positions
A.shortcoming B.harm C.benefit D.interest
A.emotion B.pain C.fear D.will
A.bring about B.set about C.put up D.make up
A.afforded B.appointed C.offered D.arranged
A.positive B.approving C.strong D.mixed
A.escape B.decrease C.shrink D.end
A.generally B.especially C.actually D.presently
The British people are famous for being quite reserved(保守的). We are known around the world for having the biggest "personal1 "? the distance between us and the person we are2 to. I have 3 been more aware of this than over the last month, since I arrived in China. Getting used to Chinese colleagues4 close by me and even placing their hands on my arm is proving quite5 . My natural British reaction is to6 back and move away, even though I realize it is a friendly gesture by the Chinese person.
I have7 many people holding hands or putting their arms around each other as they walk along the streets of Beijing. This would rarely be seen in the UK , even between very close friends.
And8 at someone in Britain is considered very9 . But here, I find myself being stared at often. It10 me long to realize this was not rude in China, but a11 of curiosity.
I visited Datong last week, where the local people are12 used to Westerners. An elderly woman couldn't believe her13 when she saw me. And14 feel offended(使不舒服) by her staring at me, I was15 to see her smile back when I said "Nihao."
When I visited one of Datong's middle schools to talk about English Weekly, the students asked me to16 their copies of the newspaper. And one girl at the Yungang Grottoes asked to have her picture taken with me. I17 like a celebrity(名人)!
I have18 over the last month how true it is that the British are very19 . We can learn a lot about20 from China's culture and habits. And I am learning more every day.
A.feeling B.secret C.signal D.space
A.turning B.talking C.pointing D.listening
A.never B.hardly C.almost D.always
A.sleeping B.coming C.standing D.passing
A.easy B.difficult C.friendly D.interesting
A.go B.push C.pull D.look
A.seen B.heard C.exchanged D.watched
A.hitting B.speaking C.smiling D.staring
A.rude B.cruel C.polite D.equal
A.took B.spent C.used D.paid
A.scene B.scenery C.sight D.sign
A.more B.less C.quite D.somehow
A.tongue B.experience C.eyes D.ears
A.more than B.rather than C.less than D.no more than
A.pleased B.unwilling C.surprised D.angry
A.pronounce B.publish C.share D.sign
A.felt B.seemed C.sounded D.acted
A.repeated B.compared C.realized D.noticed
A.tidy B.reserved C.brave D.independent
A.cleverness B.friendliness C.happiness D.politeness