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【题目】Harvard is one of the most famous educational institutions in the world and many people want to study there. The problem is that most applicants don’t follow the advice that will most likely get them 【1】 (pick).

One of the most important things you should remember when 【2】 (apply) to Harvard is that THEY WANT YOU TO HAVE A LIFE. This is probably the main requirement after your grades. The best situation is that you are a 【3】 (nature) leader with lots of activities and active social life. Another important thing to remember is that you have to promote (推销) 【4】 (you) but in a reasonable manner. You should be aware of your strengths and 【5】 (weak). Grades are very important but they are not everything. Try to gain a great school record from your high school years, take extra courses that are interesting, and enjoy life. 【6】 rest will come naturally.

Last but not least, let’s pay attention 【7】 the interview. You should be respectful and most importantly, show real interest in the school (not only the name). 【8】 is a matter of luck to get an interviewer who shares common interests with you. The thing with the interview is that Harvard 【9】 (receive) applications from hundreds, if not thousands of students with the same grades. This means the interview is your chance to show 【10】 you are unique.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】picked

【2】applying

【3】natural

【4】yourself

【5】weaknesses

【6】The

【7】to

【8】It

【9】receives

【10】that / why

【解析】此文主要介绍申请哈佛大学时应该注意的事情。

【1】Get sb done 意思是让他们被选中。Them 与pick 之间是被动关系。

【2】当申请时，你应该记住的，此处为省略结构，你与申请是主动关系。应该用现在分词。

【3】此处用形容词修饰名词leader，所以用natural

【4】你不得不推销自己。所以此处要用反身代词做宾语。

【5】此处与strengths并列所以用名词复数。

【6】剩余的自然就到来了。The rest

【7】pay attention to 为固定短语

【8】It is a matter of luck。。。 it作形式宾主语

【9】根据文章的时态可知此处用一般现在时，第三人称单数动词加s

【10】此处为宾语从句。从句不缺句子成分，所以可以用that。