题目内容
【题目】 If you find yourself faced with a family emergency in college, take a deep breath and spend 20-30 minutes doing the following. 【1】
Notify your professors and academic adviser.
You don’t have to go into too much detail, but you do need tolet your professors know what’s going on. 【2】 Ideally, everyone will then be aware of your situation and won’t punish you for having to miss class, be late on an assignment, etc. Additionally, youradvisershould reach out in response and offer you some resources that can help with your situation.
Tell the people you live with what’s going on.
Again, you don’t need to share more than you need to. But yourroommatesmight wonder what’s going on if you leave without telling them for a few days. 【3】 Even if you just leave a note or send an email, it’s better to let people know that, for example, you're heading home to visit a sick relative than to cause undue worry or concern over your unexplained absence.
【4】
Whether it’s your best friend on campus or a favorite auntie who lives 3,000 miles away if you’re facing an emergency family situation, check-in with those who support you the best. A quick phone call, text message, email, or even video chat can do wonders to update them as well as provide you with some love and support. 【5】 After all, if your friend or loved one were in your situation, you likely would be more than happy to support him or her whenever possible. Let yourself be supported by those around you as you deal with your situation.
A.Tap into your support systems.
B.Think about using the counseling center.
C.Be as honest as you can without being dramatic.
D.Whatever situation you are in, telling your relatives and professors can be of great use.
E.Don’t be afraid to reach out to those who love you the most when you need them the most.
F.While it seems like you don’t have the time, these small tips can do wonders for your situation.
G.Similarly, your classmates might start to be concerned if he or she sees you missing class or coming and going at odd hours.
【答案】
【1】F
【2】C
【3】G
【4】A
【5】E
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。作者通过这篇文章主要向我们说明了如果在大学里面临家庭紧急情况,需要做的事情的一些建议。
【1】本句为第一段最后一句,有启示下文的作用,结合后文主要说明了一些应对紧急情况的建议,故F选项“虽然看起来你似乎没有时间,但这些小建议可以为你的情况创造奇迹”符合上下文语境,故选F。
【2】根据上文You don’t have to go into too much detail, but you do need to let your professors know what’s going on.可知你不需要讲太多的细节,但是你需要让你的教授知道发生了什么。由此可知,在对你的教授讲述你的情况时应该尽可能诚实而不夸张,故C选项“尽可能地诚实而不夸张”符合上下文语境,故选C。
【3】根据上文But your roommates might wonder what’s going on if you leave without telling them for a few days.可知但是你的室友可能会想,如果你不告诉他们就离开好几天,会发生什么事。由此可知,是在说明周围的室友和同学对自己缺席的担忧。本句承接上文说明同学们对此的反应。故G选项“同样,如果您的同学看到您缺课或在奇怪的时间来去,您的同学可能会开始担心”符合上下文语境,故选G。
【4】根据本段第一句Whether it’s your best friend on campus or a favorite auntie who lives 3,000 miles away if you’re facing an emergency family situation, check-in with those who support you the best.可知无论是你在学校里最好的朋友还是住在3000英里外的阿姨,如果你面临紧急的家庭情况,向那些最支持你的人寻求帮助。由此可知,本段是在建议要寻求周围人的帮助和支持。故A选项“进入你的支持系统”符合上下文语境,故选A。
【5】根据后文After all, if your friend or loved one were in your situation, you likely would be more than happy to support him or her whenever possible. Let yourself be supported by those around you as you deal with your situation.可知毕竟,如果你的朋友或爱人在你的情况下,你可能会非常乐意支持他或她。当你处理你的情况时,让你周围的人支持你。由此可知,此处是在建议不要害怕向爱你的人请求帮助,故E选项“当你最需要支持的时候,不要害怕把手伸向最爱你的人”符合上下文语境,故选E。