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.

【小题2】What does the underlined word “semblable” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Worthwhile.

B．Practical.

C．Same.

D．Similar.

【小题3】What made the author most pleased?

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.

【小题4】What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?

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.