Question

【题目】Living abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make the experience truly valuable, there has to be a purpose behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment, or a clever move in your career development. You must also consider the costs, not just of living and studying abroad, but of applying (申请). Most universities now require international students to pay for application.

If you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad after considering these points, your next step is to choose the right programme of studies. Research your choices and choose carefully. You must do your homework well. Most universities have information online but you can also email and ask them to send you more details. You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites. But read carefully. Different universities emphasize different strengths (强调不同的强项). Don’t just think about the university’s reputation (名声); look for the most suitable for your purposes.

Next, you must deal with a large pile of paperwork. This includes filling in application form, preparing your school records, and getting recommendation letters. Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importance. Sadly, many fine applicants (申请者) get kicked out in the first round, simply because they don’t follow the application procedure (程序) properly.

Money is another important consideration. Some scholarships are provided by governments, others by schools and colleges. This information, again, can be found on the Internet. If you find a scholarship that is suitable for you, follow the application procedure carefully; the earlier you apply, the better your chance of getting it.

【1】According to the article, studying abroad is truly valuable because ______.

A. it is an interesting experience B. all your friends are doing so

C. it is a good chance to develop your career D. it is fun to travel around the world

【2】A school ranking list tells you ______.

A. how much the courses cost B. the names of all the professors

C. how good the school is compared to others D. where the school is located

【3】What are the three things to do when you are applying to study in a university abroad?

A. Study hard, read the instructions and requirements, and buy an airplane ticket.

B. Prepare recommendation letters, prepare school records, and fill in the application form.

C. Prepare school records, do paperwork, and work hard.

D. Write a recommendation letter, do paperwork, and study hard.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】C

【3】B

【解析】本篇文章难度适中，主要讲述出国留学的注意事项，包括出国的目标、事业发展以及流程。

【1】细节理解题。根据This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment, or a clever move in your career development可知，出国留学是一个发展你的事业的一个机会，故选C。

【2】推理判断题。根据Different universities emphasize different strengths (强调不同的强项). Don’t just think about the university’s reputation (名声); look for the most suitable for your purposes可知，每个学校的强项不同，不要只考虑名声，还要考虑你的目的。故选C。

【3】结构题。根据This includes filling in application form, preparing your school records, and getting recommendation letters可知，三个步骤是准备参考信、学校记录以及申请表，故选B。