The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world．But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing．

October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar．Universities have something called Freshers' Week for their newcomers．It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life．

However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the outlook of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking （令人头痛的）．Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?

Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot．So just take it all in slowly．Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years．

Here are some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers' Week:

·Learn rules．Make sure you know British social manners．Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends．

·Be kind．Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends．

·Be sociable．The more active you are, the more likely you'll be to meet new people than if you're someone who never leaves their room．

·Bring a doorstop．Keep your door open when you're in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you're friendly．

So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Frsshers' Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you'll be passing on your experience to next year's new recruits．

1.Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?

    A．It's a good idea to bring a doorstop．

    B．A hit of planning can make Freshers' Week easier．

    C．October is generally the busiest month for universities in the UK．

    D．The first week of your even- year at university is called Freshers' Week．

2.We can infer from the 4th paragraph that____ ．

    A．the newcomers usually miss the days living at home

    B．many freshers are worried about how to fit university life

    C．most of the students in the L K spend three years in universities

    D．all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs

3.Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?

    A．To pass the busy university life．                       B．To pass the time in a happy way．

    C．To show yourself a drinker as others．                   D．To help make friends with others．

4.The underlined word "recruits．" in the last paragraph refers to____．

    A．courses          B．freshers         C．neighbors        D．challenges

5.The main purpose of the passage is to____．

    A．advise the freshers how to behave well in universities

    B．discuss something about the Freshers' Week in the UK

    C．tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities

    D．introduce something about higher education system of the UK

The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world．But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing．
October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar．Universities have something called Freshers' Week for their newcomers．It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life．
However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the outlook of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking （令人头痛的）．Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot．So just take it all in slowly．Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years．
Here are some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers' Week:
·Learn rules．Make sure you know British social manners．Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends．
·Be kind．Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends．
·Be sociable．The more active you are, the more likely you'll be to meet new people than if you're someone who never leaves their room．
·Bring a doorstop．Keep your door open when you're in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you're friendly．
So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Frsshers' Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you'll be passing on your experience to next year's new recruits．
【小题1】Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?

Make the most of college

Dear Daughter,

As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.

First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament（ 证明）of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.

Your college years will be the most important of your life. It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period when you go from teacher-taught to master-inspired, after which you must become self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn isn’t extremely impotant for your life, the learning skills you gain will be something you will cherish（怀念） forever.

Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Don’t be trapped by what others think or say, but make up your own mind.

Most importantly, make friends and be happy. College friends are often the best in life. Pick a few friends and become really close to them – pick the ones who are sincere and honest to you.  Don’t worry about their hobbies, grades, looks or even personalities.

Start planning early – what would you like to do? Where would you like to live? What would you like to learn? I think your plan to study fashion is good,  and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses.

Whether it is summer-planning, or coursework planning, or picking a major,  or managing your time, you should take control of your life. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver’s seat – this is your life, and you need to be in control. Being in control feels great. Try it, and you’ll love it!

College is the four years where you have:

l The greatest amount of free time

l the first chance to be independent

l the most flexibility（灵活性）to change

l the lowest risk for making mistakes

So please treasure your college years – make the best of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny（命运）, be bold（敢于冒险的） to experiment, learn and grow through your successes and challenges.

May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you become just what you dream to be.

Love,

Dad (&Mom)

1.What does the author think college life holds in store for his daughter? ______

2.What does the author advise his daughter to do in college?______

3.Which of these pieces of advice is given in the article?_____

a. think and live independently

b. learn how to learn

c. choose friends with similar personalities

d. be genuine and sincere

e. try new things

4.From the text, we can conclude the father ______.

Make the most of college
Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.
First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament（ 证明）of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
Your college years will be the most important of your life. It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period when you go from teacher-taught to master-inspired, after which you must become self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn isn’t extremely impotant for your life, the learning skills you gain will be something you will cherish（怀念） forever.
Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Don’t be trapped by what others think or say, but make up your own mind.
Most importantly, make friends and be happy. College friends are often the best in life. Pick a few friends and become really close to them – pick the ones who are sincere and honest to you.  Don’t worry about their hobbies, grades, looks or even personalities.
Start planning early – what would you like to do? Where would you like to live? What would you like to learn? I think your plan to study fashion is good,  and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses.
Whether it is summer-planning, or coursework planning, or picking a major,  or managing your time, you should take control of your life. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver’s seat – this is your life, and you need to be in control. Being in control feels great. Try it, and you’ll love it!
College is the four years where you have:
l The greatest amount of free time
l the first chance to be independent
l the most flexibility（灵活性）to change
l the lowest risk for making mistakes
So please treasure your college years – make the best of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny（命运）, be bold（敢于冒险的） to experiment, learn and grow through your successes and challenges.
May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you become just what you dream to be.
Love,
Dad (&Mom)
【小题1】What does the author think college life holds in store for his daughter? ______

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。用答题卡的考生，先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相应位置，再转涂到答题卡上。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What time is it now?

A. 4:00.                    B. 4: 10.                    C. 4:30.

2.Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A. In a bank.                B. In a street.               C. On a bus.

3.What exam does the man have to take?

A. Physics.                 B. Math.                  C. History.

4.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

A. Waiter and customer.     B. Policeman and driver.    C. Teacher and student.

5.Why does the woman want to change the skirt?

A. Because it is too small.   B. Because it is too big.     C. Because it's of poor quality.

第二节(共l 5小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。用答题卡的考生，先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相应位置，再转涂到答题卡上。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时问。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.What language is the man learning？

A. French.                  B. Japanese.                C. Chinese.

7.What does the woman advise the man to do?

A. Spend more iime.         B. Practise with her.        C. Make more efforts.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.Where is Mr. Wang now?

A. In the office.             B. In the street.            C. In the cafeteria.

9.What is the meeting about?

A. Products preparation.      B. Foreign exchange.        C. Sales strategies.

听第8段材料，回答第l 0至l 2题。

10.What degree is the woman studying to get?

A. A doctor' s degree       B. A master's degree.      C. A bachelor's degree.

11.In what field has the woman got a degree?

A. Biochemistry.           B. Physics.                C. Chemistry.

12.What can we know from the dialogue?

A. The woman has failed to get any scholarship.

B. The man shows some interest in biochemistry.

C. The woman has a plan for her future career.

听第9段材料，回答第l 3至1 6题。

13.What kind of house is the woman looking for7

A. A large one.             B. A cheap one.            C. A small one.

14.Why does the woman need so many bedrooms?

A. Because she has a vet7 big family.     B. Because she often has visitors on weekends.

C. Because she likes rooms of different styles.

15.How does the woman choose to stay in different bedrooms?

A. According to her mood.             B. According to the weather.

C. According to the season.

16.What can you learn about the woman?

A. She might be a good gardener.      B. She might be a good designer.

C. She might be a good cook.

听第10段材料，回答第l 7至20题。

17.How long do some uni versities require foreign students to stay in the dornlitory?

A. At least one year.         B. At least one year.       C. At least two years.

18.Why do students choose to live in the dormitory?

A. Because it is more comfortable.        B. Because it is less expensive.

C. Because it is more convenient.

19.What can we learn from the report?

A. Not all the males and females can share the same noor.

B. Not all the males and females can share the same room.

C. Not all the males and females can share the same bathroom.

20.Who is Edward Spencer?

A. President for student affairs.     B. President for Virginia Tech.

C. President for Student Union.