题目内容
_____we understand things has a lot to do with what we feel.
A. Where B.How
C.Why D. When
Many people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometown behind. Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.
One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.
Another major factor is location. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake. Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home may also come into consideration. If family is a top priority, that person should stay close to home; on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriate.
School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get to know your teachers, a small college is suitable. For those of you who consider yourself a “people person” and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decision-making process if you want to get the most from your education. The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.
Crucially(至关重要地), one must take into consideration the colleges by which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an above-average student would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard. Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is close. Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.
1.When it comes to going to college the author thinks ________.
A. financial situation is the first to consider
B. students are unwilling to leave their home
C. students will become homesick
D. students are eager to attend their ideal university
2.What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. Students can be independent at college.
B. A long distance will make students upset.
C. The location of the college is a main factor.
D. The climate must be taken into consideration.
3.What does the underlined part “people person” in the passage mean?
A. A person of great capacity.
B. A very particular person.
C. A very sociable person.
D. A person of great importance.
4.Which is the most important factor when choosing a college?
A. The location of a college.
B. The examination result.
C. School size.
D. The coming challenges.
Read this story, ________ you will realize that not everything can be bought with money.
A. or B. and
C. but D. so
Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.
A. how B. that
C. which D. where
Grandma pointed to the hospital and said, "That's ______ I was born."
A. when B. how
C. why D. where
You have to know ________ you're going if you are to plan the best way of getting there.
A. what B. that
C. where D. who
He is so busy. He cannot afford enough time with his son ________ he wants to.
A．even if B．as if
C．because D．before
If you miss this chance, it may be years ____ you get another one.
A. as B. before
C. since D. after
Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.
My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a computer, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.
I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. It’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships . We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”. When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be there. But then I thought about the fact that he’s 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.
I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality（可能发生的事）. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.
1.Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?
A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated.
B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working .
C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.
D. Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.
2.The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to ________.
A. keep her appointment with the eye doctor
B. meet her father who was already an old man
C. join in the holiday celebration of the company
D. finish her work before the deadline approaching
3.The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closed in meaning to “________”.
A. abandonedB. lackedC. avoidedD. wasted
4.What is the best title for the passage ?
A. The Emotional Well-beingB. The Two Saddest Words
C. The Most Useful RuleD. The Peace of Mind
