C

Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our possibility to give and receive support from one another under stressful (有压力的) conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with major life changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, show that the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.

Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting (转移注意力) us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support money aid, material resources, and needed services - that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems.

66. Interpersonal relationships are important because they can ________

A.    make people live more easily                      B.  smooth away daily problems

C.    deal with life changes                             D.    cure types of illnesses

67. The researches show that people's physical and mental health _______

A. lies in the social medical care systems which support them

B. has much to do with the amount of support they get from others

C. depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles

D. is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes

68. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word "cushions"?

A.    takes place of         B. makes up of      

C.    lessens the effect of    D. gets rid of

69. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work in spare time is an example of ________

A. instrumental support              B. informational support

C. social companionship             D. the strengthening of self-respect

70. What is the subject discussed in the text?

A. Interpersonal relationships.                  B. Kinds of social support.

C. Ways to deal with stress.                D. Effects of stressful condition.

New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities… Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. “Start early, finish strong,” some of them say.
More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend’s international education exposition.

New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities… Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. “Start early, finish strong,” some of them say.

More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend’s international education exposition.

The US

       The US has always been oft the top destination list for Chinese students, with its high education standards and enough scholarships．

Good news: It's easier to get a US student visa nowadays．Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 percent, much lower than a few years before, according to US embassy．                                  

Concerns: There're a lot to prepare The TOFEL, GRE… It's longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia．

Useful link: www．Usemhassy．org．cn                 

Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK's great attractions for Chinese students．

Good news: There are many new scholarships this year, both from the government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship．

Concerns: Money．Money．Money．It's expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200, 000 to 300, 000 yuan a year．

Useful link; www．educationuk．org．en

Canada

       Canada's multicultural environment is good for students' studies and careers．

Good news: Students are allowed to take off-campus part-tim'e job's during their studies from last year．It'll help pay living expenses．

Students can get two-year work permits after graduation．

Concerns: Only a limited number of scholarships are available．

They rarely cover the full cost of a study program．

Useful link; www．studycanada．en

Australia

       Good climate, high quality education and favorable immigration policy—these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students．

Good news: A new E-visa policy ensures a quick application process （four weeks compared with 12 weeks before）．                                

Concerns: Tuition fees have risen in past years．The total cost is about 200, 000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like sydney or Melbourne．

Useful link; www．students, idp．corn

1.If you want to have more chances of getting scholarship to study in a foreign country, you'd better choose_____．

2.Many young people go to study in the US because _____．

3.If you want to go on staying in the country after you finish studying there, you will choose ______．

4.In which of the following countries may money be the most concern while studying abroad?

5.The passage is intended to give _____．

New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities… Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. “Start early, finish strong,” some of them say.

More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend’s international education exposition.

       The US has always been oft the top destination list for Chinese students, with its high education standards and enough scholarships．

       Good news: It's easier to get a US student visa nowadays．Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 percent, much lower than a few years before, according to US embassy．                                  

       Concerns: There're a lot to prepare The TOFEL, GRE… It's longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia．

       Useful link: www．Usemhassy．org．cn                 

       Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK's great attractions for Chinese students．

       Good news: There are many new scholarships this year, both from the government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship．

       Concerns: Money．Money．Money．It's expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200, 000 to 300, 000 yuan a year．

       Useful link; www．educationuk．org．en

       Canada's multicultural environment is good for students' studies and careers．

       Good news: Students are allowed to take off-campus part-tim'e job's during their studies from last year．It'll help pay living expenses．

       Students can get two-year work permits after graduation．

       Concerns: Only a limited number of scholarships are available．

       They rarely cover the full cost of a study program．

       Useful link; www．studycanada．en

       Good climate, high quality education and favorable immigration policy—these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students．

       Good news: A new E-visa policy ensures a quick application process （four weeks compared with 12 weeks before）．                                 

       Concerns: Tuition fees have risen in past years．The total cost is about 200, 000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like sydney or Melbourne．

       Useful link; www．students, idp．corn

1.If you want to have more chances of getting scholarship to study in a foreign country, you'd better choose_____．

       A．Canada             B．the UK          C．the US         D．Australia

2.Many young people go to study in the US because _____．

       A．it is very difficult for them to get a student visa

       B．it is easier for them to pass the TOFEL or GRE

       C．they don't spend much time applying to US universities

       D．they think they can receive good university education

3.If you want to go on staying in the country after you finish studying there, you will choose ______．

       A．Australia or the UK                  B．Canada or Australia

       C．the US or the UK                    D．Canada or the UK

4.In which of the following countries may money be the most concern while studying abroad?

       A．The US &- the UK．                B．The UK &- Canada．

       C．The UK &- Australia．               D．Canada &- the US．

5.The passage is intended to give _____．

       A．information for foreign study

       B．advice on job seeking

       C．suggestions on traveling abroad

       D．tips on getting-visas

New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities… Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. “Start early, finish strong,” some of them say.

More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend’s international education exposition.

The US

       The US has always been of the top destination list for Chinese students, with its high education standards and enough scholarships．

       Good news: It's easier to get a US student visa nowadays．Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 percent, much lower than a few years before, according to US embassy．

       Concerns: There're a lot to prepare The TOFEL, GRE… It's longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia．

       Useful link: www．Usemhassy．org．cn

The  UK

       Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK's great attractions for Chinese students．

       Good news: There are many new scholarships this year, both from the government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship．

       Concerns: Money．Money．Money．It's expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200, 000 to 300, 000 yuan a year．

       Useful link; www．educationuk．org．cn

Canada

       Canada's multicultural environment is good for students' studies and careers．

       Good news: Students are allowed to take off-campus part-time job's during their studies from last year．It'll help pay living expenses．

       Students can get two-year work permits after graduation．

       Concerns: Only a limited number of scholarships are available．

       They rarely cover the full cost of a study program．

       Useful link; www．studycanada．cn

Australia

       Good climate, high quality education and favorable immigration policy—these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students．

       Good news: A new E-visa policy ensures a quick application process （four weeks compared with 12 weeks before）．

       Concerns: Tuition fees have risen in past years．The total cost is about 200, 000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like sydney or Melbourne．

       Useful link; www．students, idp．corn

1．If you want to have more chances of getting scholarship to study in a foreign country, you'd better choose_____．

       A．Canada             B．the UK          C．the US         D．Australia

2．Many young people go to study in the US because _____．

       A．it is very difficult for them to get a student visa

       B．it is easier for them to pass the TOFEL or GRE

       C．they don't spend much time applying to US universities

       D．they think they can receive good university education

3．If you want to go on staying in the country after you finish studying there, you will choose ______．

       A．Australia or the UK                  B．Canada or Australia

       C．the US or the UK                    D．Canada or the UK

4．In which of the following countries may money be the most concern while studying abroad?

       A．The US &- the UK．               B．The UK &- Canada．

       C．The UK &- Australia．               D．Canada &- the US．

5．The passage is intended to give _____．

       A．information for foreign study                B．advice on job seeking

       C．suggestions on traveling abroad             D．tips on getting-visas