Question

For most Chinese university students, the US is a favorite destination for further education. But apart from obstacles such as the GRE and TOEFL exams, choosing a good graduate school is no easy task.
Admission is very competitive for international students, so it is important to apply for a number of institutions to have a reasonable chance of acceptance.
Since the application to most universities requires a certain fee, Chinese students usually choose seven to 17 universities according to their own financial circumstances.
Wang Yuwei, a Zhejiang University graduate, sent applications to 15 US universities.
When the 24-year-old girl began looking for a US graduate school in her senior year, she took time to compare the various schools and find the ones most suiting her needs. Now, studying at the University of Washington, she knows that her hard work paid off.
“To broaden your chances, at least one third of the applications should be to less selective schools,” said Wang. “Applicants shouldn’t limit their choices to the most famous institutions.”
Furthermore, one shouldn’t rely on too much on college rankings such as the Gorman Report or US News & World Report’s annual league tables.
The right school is the one that best meets your own personal needs and interests, rather than someone else’s assessment of an institution’s prestige（声望）.
“Usually choices are based on one’s personal interests and academic background, but it is important to make sure that your chosen subject is satisfying,” said Wang.  

1. 1.
   The author believes that the right school is the one that _____.
   1. A.
      has the best location
   2. B.
      offers good living conditions
   3. C.
      best meets one’s assessment of an institution’s prestige
   4. D.
      best meets one’s own personal needs and interests
2. 2.
   According to this passage, what can we judge?
   1. A.
      To go abroad for further education, you must pass the GRE or TOTEL.
   2. B.
      Choosing a good graduate school is a piece of cake.
   3. C.
      More and more students will go abroad for their further education.
   4. D.
      To get a better chance to go abroad, you’d better apply for a less selective school.
3. 3.
   In the passage the writer uses the example of Wang Yuwei to show ______.
   1. A.
      you must spend a lot of time comparing the various schools
   2. B.
      it is necessary to find the suitable university that meets your personal interests
   3. C.
      it isn’t worthwhile to spend time looking for the right university
   4. D.
      one’s own financial circumstances is worth considering
4. 4.
   What will be continued after this passage?
   1. A.
      How hard Chinese students studied in America.
   2. B.
      Some advice on how to take care of yourself in America.
   3. C.
      Some other things to consider to choose the right school.
   4. D.
      The difficulties you will meet with while living in America

Answer 1

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