Two years ago, I decided to study at the University of St. Edwards in the city of Austin, Texas. When I was on my research to find the perfect place to study in, I considered many aspects: a safe place, a city where there were companies devoted to marketing or technology, a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantage and a school where I could learn about digital strategies (数字策略). After comparing and evaluating many cities and universities. I finally decided on Austin.
Since I arrived in Austin, Texas. I had been living inside the university where I had a private room and shared common areas with more students. University life was not very different from the life in Mexico and classes were semblable and the way of socializing too. However, in the United States, the classes were more practical and teachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.
The classes that I was taking were related to social media, digital marketing and advertising. I was very excited to be able to study technology-related courses.
What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places, which allowed me to learn from other cultures and to share mine with other students. Also, international student services usually organized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.
I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience. It makes us capable of understanding cultural differences and accepting diversity. Personally, I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are by going abroad, research the opportunities and lifestyle, evaluate your universities, and finally decide on the one where you feel more comfortable, connecting with your values and way of seeing life.
【小题1】Which of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？| A．Casual. | B．Cautious. | C．Changeable. | D．Adventurous. |
| A．Worthwhile. | B．Practical. | C．Same. | D．Similar. |
| A．Speaking Spanish and English in Austin, Texas. |
| B．Working as a designer in a technology company. |
| C．Having a chance to learn about different cultures. |
| D．Organizing many events and tours independently. |
| A．Be careful to choose the university to study in. |
| B．Set no limits on their academic performances. |
| C．Study where they're familiar with everything. |
| D．Adjust personal lifestyles for the university. |
In the summer holidays, buses going to the town center will leave the main hall every hour on the half hour during the day. The dining-room will serve three meals a day from 7: 00 am to 7: 00 pm during the week and two meals from noon to 7: 00 pm on weekends. The library will continue its usual hours during the week, but have shorter hours on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend hours are from noon to 5: 00 pm.
All students who want to use the library borrowing services must have a new summer card. This announcement will also appear in the next week’s student newspaper.
【小题1】The main purpose of this announcement is to _________.
| A．tell students of important schedule changes | B．tell students of new bus and library services |
| C．show the excellent services for students | D．ask students to renew their library cards |
| A．8: 00, 9: 00, 10: 00, 11: 00 | B．8: 00, 9: 30, 10: 30, 11: 30 |
| C．8: 30, 9: 00, 9: 30, 10: 00 | D．8: 00, 9: 30, 11: 00, 12: 30 |
| A．they are not to be announced | B．they are hard to arrange |
| C．the full list is not ready | D．the full list is too long |
| A．no special hours | B．special hours on weekdays |
| C．special hours on weekends | D．special hours both on weekdays and weekends. |
| A．the student newspaper will sell more copies | B．there will be a concert or a film once a week |
| C．many students will stay in the university | D．no breakfast will be served on weekends |
You may have grown up living with lots of brothers and sisters.
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Is your roommate always forgetting her stuff for the shower, and taking yours? Are your clothes being borrowed faster than you can wash them? Addressing things that annoy you while they’re still little can help your roommate be aware of something she may not otherwise know. And addressing little things is much easier than addressing them after they’ve become big.
• Respect your roommate’s stuff
This may seem simple, but it’s probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflict. Don’t think he’ll mind if you borrow his soccer shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just stepped over an uncrossable line.
•Be open to new things
Your roommate may be from someplace you’ve never heard of.
• Stay open to change
| A．Address problems when they’re little. |
| B．Treat your roommate like you’d like to be treated. |
| C．Be clear about your expectations from the beginning. |
| D．Don’t borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first. |
| E．Or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else. |
| F．You should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school. |
| G．They may have a religion or lifestyle that is completely different from your own. |
How to Encourage Your High School Students to Do Their Best
Encouraging your high school students to do their best isn’t as hard as you may think. It should become part of a daily routine that both you and your teen can enjoy more than fear. The following tips may help you:
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◆Set the expectations.
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◆Have what they need at home, or a way to get it. Resources are important for high school students. Your family should have library cards or a way to access the Internet for homework.
◆Stay involved. Show support for your teen’s school by attending parents’ meetings and other activities.
| A．Help him/her establish goals. |
| B．Talk to your teen about school. |
| C．Set up a good dinner table conversation. |
| D．Sign up for the school’s online grade reports. |
| E．Teens need a clear map of what you want them to do. |
| F．Without these things, your teen could be at a disadvantage. |
| G．Parents should show concern about teen’s outdoor activities. |
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