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New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities...Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. “Start early, finish strong,” some of them say.
More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend's international education exposition (展览).
The US has always been on the top destination list for Chinese students, with its high education standards and enough scholarship. Good news: It's easier to get a US student visa nowadays. Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 per cent, much lower than a few years before, according to US Embassy. Concerns: There're a lot to prepare. The TOFEL, GRE... It's longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia. Useful link: www. usembassychina. org. cn | Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK's great attractions for Chinese students. Good news: There are many new scholarships this year, both from the government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship. Concerns: Money. Money. Money. It's expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200,000 to 300,000 yuan a year. Useful link: www. educationuk. org. cn | |
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Canada's multicultural environment is good for students' studies and careers. Good news: Students are allowed to take off- campus part-time jobs during their studies from last year. It'll help pay living expenses. Students can get two-year work permits after graduation. Concerns: Only a limited number of scholar- ships are available. They rarely cover the full cost of a study programme. Useful link: www. studycanada.cn | Good climate, high quality education, favorable immigration (移民) policy: these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students. Good news: A new E-visa policy ensure a quick application process ( four weeks compared with 12 weeks before ) Concerns: Tuition fees (学费) have risen in past years. The total cost is about 200,000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like Sydney or Melbourne. Useful link: www. students. idp. com | |
Tulips, windmills and wooden shoes: this was the image that once drew tourists. But Holland has more to offer. Good news: From 2005, Holland and China started recognizing each other's education certificates. And from 2006, the government provides 4 million euros for scholarships to Chinese students every year. Concerns: Not many Chinese know about Dutch education. Speaking Dutch sounds not easy. Useful link: www. nesobeijing. Com | Italy is getting a lot of attention this year in China, with the China-Italy Year. Its art, culture and fashion appeal to many. Good news:China and Italy will recognize each other's educational certificates soon. Its government-funded universities are tuition free to international students. Concerns: The language is a problem. Most classes are taught in Italy. Useful link: www. studyinitaly. cn |
1. If you want to have more chances of getting scholarship to study in a foreign country, you'd better choose _______.
A. Canada B. the Netherlands C. the US D. Australia
2. Many young people go to study in the US because __________.
A. it is not very difficult for them to get a student visa
B. it is easier for them to pass the TOFEL or GRE
C. they don't spend much time applying to US universities
D. they think they can receive good university education
3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Students go to the Netherlands usually for its beautiful scenery.
B. You can apply for your visa to study in Australia on the Internet.
C. You may have trouble with language if you study in Italy.
D. The UK is the country with very high expenses.
【小题1】C
【小题2】D
【小题3】A
完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)
Surrounded by rolling green hills dotted with horses and cows, the town of Waimea on Hawaii’s Big Island is a peaceful and friendly place. One afternoon, while staying with friends at their house there, my husband and I decided to go for a 36 along the many, mostly traffic-free, country lanes in the area.
We met a beautiful Golden Retriever. He seemed 37 friendly so we stopped to play with him, 38 a stick which he retrieved(取回) several times happily. When we 39 our walk, he followed us, and although I worried that he 40 be going too far from his home, I couldn’t deny that we were enjoying his 41 .
After about twenty minutes, we found ourselves walking along a dirt road in an unfamiliar area. One house, almost hidden by shrubbery(灌木林) and shaded by tall trees,seemed 42 strange. I felt an urge to be as far away from that place as possible.
Just then, the door to the house creaked open and five dogs 43 , barking and growling as they ran toward us. I felt 44 and couldn’t move. There was nowhere to 45 and no time to run..
All of a sudden, our new friend appeared between the dogs and us. He faced them – all five of them – growling and baring his teeth. I was 46 to see the attacking dogs stop in their tracks ten feet away from him. Our protector 47 them there while we escaped. 48 a safe distance, we looked back and saw the five dogs 49 back toward their house.
But the Golden Retriever was 50 in sight. I felt an ache in my 51 ; I missed our friend already. Instinctively, I knew he was not hurt. With a feeling of 52 , we made our way back to the house, 53 the whole way that we would see him again. But it was not to be.
When I told our friend about the encounter, her eyes flew wide open 54 she exclaimed, “It was an angel!”
To this day I have no 55 that a four-legged angel protected us.
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