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3．It's finally that time：the start of the college year．For some，this is the first year．For me，it's the last．But I still remember that summer between high school and college when I didn't really know what I was getting myself into．There are plans and ideas about what my college experience was going to be like，but none of them worked out as planned．Here are three things I wish I had known before my freshman year．（1）Use the mental health services available to you．you aren't alone．
That first night at college was memorable．I was scared and in a new place．There was homesickness that got better as I settled in．and though I continued to miss things from home，these weren't the only reasons I felt down．The academic pressure to succeed and the social pressure to fit in are too much for some people．And these pressures don't just happen in freshman year．
For me，there were upsets long after the days that required a map to figure out where all the buildings were on campus．Close friends guided me in the right direction，which was important because talking helps---even if it's just with a friend．Don't be afraid to take that extra step．
（2）It's OK to change your mind about your major（专业）．
I entered the fall of my freshman year ready to major in politics，philosophy and economics，in preparation for a law degree．Things changed．You meet new people and discover new interests．
It's normal to be a little unsure of your plans once you start taking classes．So，don't worry if you haven't figured out exactly what you're going to major in．it will likely change anyway．
（3）You're there to get a degree and later a job，but a little fun won't hurt．
When my college days are long gone，I'm not going to remember the grades I got on papers or the late nights spent studying．
Instead，memorable moments will include playing video games with my roommate at 3：00am instead of writing a paper，or late-night runs with my friends after a night out---things that make for lifelong memories．
Doing well is important inside the classroom，but there are also jobs，internships（实习）and other pressures．Employers weigh internships and employment during college more heavily than your GPA，according to a 2012survey of employers by The Chronicle of Higher Education Finding a balance of killing it in the classroom，getting internships and having fun with friends is important．You don't want to burn out early．
Everyone says that college is the best four years of your life．but it can also be a stressful，messy period of self-exploration and discovery．But is it fun？No question．
Getting most from your （66）collegelife
| Students need to（67）been keep/havethree things in mind before their first year in college． | |
| Mental health service is helpful． | ●Both academic and social（68）pressureleads to students'unhappiness in college． ●（69）Talkingwith a friend is a good step to get help． |
| Change the major when necessary | ●Things might change when college students have new friends and （70）interests ●Students are（71）likelyto change their majors even after they start taking certain classes． |
| Learning and career are the primary goals in college，but first have some （72）fun． | ●Playing video games or outing with friends at night will be the most （73）unforgettablemoments in college． ●（74）Employersput more value on internships and employment during college than students'academic achievements． |
| conclusion | Get yourself （75）ready/preparedbecause college years can be stressful and messy． |
分析 本文讲述了作者在大学生活中得到的经验，以及对于新生的一些建议．作者认为上大学前要做好准备，因为大学时代并不是只有美好的一面，也可能会充满压力和混乱．
解答 66．college 67．been keep/have 68．pressure 69．Talking 70．interests 71．likely 72．fun 73．unforgettable 74．Employers 75．ready/prepared
66．college 考查细节查找．本文讲述了作者在大学生活中得到的经验，所以该空填"college大学"．
67．been keep/have 考查细节查找． 根据"Here are three things I wish I had known before my freshman year．"可知，在大学的第一年，学生们需要记住三件事．所以该空填"been keep/have"．
68．pressure 考查细节查找．根据"The academic pressure to succeed and the social pressure to fit in are too much for some people"可知，追求成功的压力和适应社会的压力对一些人来说太大了，故该空填"pressure压力"．
69．Talking 考查细节查找．根据"Close friends guided me in the right direction，which was important because talking helps---even if it's just with a friend．Don't be afraid to take that extra step"可知，与亲密的朋友进行交谈可以获取帮助，对心理压力的释放是有利的，故该空填"Talking交谈"．
70．interests 考查细节查找．根据"Things changed．You meet new people and discover new interests．"可知，当你认识了新的人，发现了新的兴趣，一切就发生改变了．故该空填"interests兴趣爱好"．
71．likely 考查细节查找．根据"So，don't worry if you haven't figured out exactly what you're going to major in．it will likely change anyway．"可知，如果你还没搞清楚你要学什么专业，也不用担心，因为你的专业很可能会改变．故该空填"likely很有可能"．
72．fun 考查细节归纳． 根据"You're there to get a degree and later a job，but a little fun won't hurt"可知，适当的娱乐也是允许的．故该空填"fun娱乐"．
73．unforgettable 考查细节查找．根据"Instead，memorable moments will include playing video games with my roommate at 3：00am instead of writing a paper，or late-night runs with my friends after a night out---things that make for lifelong memories．"可知，在大学里玩电子游戏或者和朋友一起出去玩会是大学里最难忘的时刻．故该空填"unforgettable难忘的"．
74．Employers 考查细节查找． 根据"Doing well is important inside the classroom，but there are also jobs，internships（实习）and other pressures．Employers weigh internships and employment during college more heavily than your GPA"可知，在大学期间，雇主对实习和就业的重视超过了对学生学业成绩的重视．该空填"Employers雇主"．
75．ready/prepared 考查细节查找．根据以上的描述可知，上大学前要做好准备，因为大学时代可能会充满压力和混乱．故该空填"ready/prepared准备"．
点评 对于任务型阅读，做题时首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意．其次，细读题材，各个击破．掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息．
期末宝典单元检测分类复习卷系列答案| A． | mustn't have arrived | B． | shouldn't have arrived | ||
| C． | can't have arrived | D． | needn't have arrived |
Longevity for women who wait
A study in the journal Menopause examined older mothers'life expectancy （寿命） and found that women who had their last child after the age of 33 are more likely to live to 95．In fact，researchers reported that these women had twice the chance of living to 95 or older than those who had their last child before their 30th birthday．The news for women having babies after 40 is equally promising．
Boosted brainpower for older mothers
It's also possible that later pregnancies （怀孕） protect against cognitive decline．Researchers at the University of Southern California found that women have better brainpower if they have their last baby after age 35．The researchers looked at the pregnancy history of a group of 830 women ages 41 to 92．Their research provides strong evidence of a positive association between later age at last pregnancy and late-life cognition．
Increased income over time
There's a measurable link between the age you have your first child and income gains and losses．Women who start their families when they are older are likely to increase their earning potential．
Educational and emotional support for children
Older parents who are less stressed about income or job security tend to be more patient and can spend more time with their children．Parents who have more secondary education can also offer more specific stimulation to their children，which can be helpful for development．An investigation of 8-to 12-year-olds explored how specific parenting beliefs and behaviors-such as reading，constructive play and emotional support-affected child development．The research published in the Journal of Family Psychology found that parent education and income positively affect child achievement．
Having babies later in life
| Common phenomenon | It can't be （71）denied that the number of women having babies later in life is steadily （72）increasing/growing． | |
| Long-term （73）benefitsin waiting to have babies | Longevity for women who wait | （74）Compared with those who had their last child before 30，women giving （75）birth to last child after 33 or even 40 are more likely to live to 95 or older． |
| Boosted brainpower for older mothers | •Later pregnancies prevent late-life cognition from （76）declining/decreasing． •Research on 830 women proves that there is a （77）positiveassociation between later age at last pregnancy and late-life cognition． | |
| Increased income over time | Older mothers have the potential of increasing their income in the future． | |
| Educational and （78）emotional support for children | •（79）Besides more patience and more time，older parents with higher income and education can also offer specific stimulation to children． •Specific parenting beliefs and behaviors have influence on child （80）development． | |
There are few habits as annoying as someone making us wait．However，some punctually-challenged people have no intention of offending anyone．They still want to keep friends，family and bosses happy．They are often painfully aware and ashamed of the damage their lateness could do to their relationships，reputations，careers and finances．