Many people miss out on learning opportunities because they let their feelings get in the way. They refuse to learn or ignore what is said because of who the speaker/writer is. It is true 【小题1】 we cannot help disliking some people—this is human nature, after all. But do not forget you can still learn from them. Active learners do not judge people based 【小题2】 first impressions or personal feelings. Instead, they separate the message from the messenger. This goes the other way as well—do not just assume that some people are always right because of who they are 【小题3】 just because they are your friends.

One of the main 【小题1】 (challenge) many international students face is their English-language proficiency. If your first language is not English and if your previous education 【小题2】 (be) not in English, it is important to take all English-language proficiency tests as soon as possible.

You 【小题3】 (expect) to read, write, understand and speak English properly and fluently to carry out your studies. Conversational English will not be enough.

Colleges and universities require proof of English-language proficiency when you apply and measure your skills by 【小题4】 (ask) you to take a standardized test of English. Even with excellent academic qualifications, you may not be admitted 【小题5】 your English-language proficiency is too low.

International students often underestimate the stress caused by 【小题6】 (sudden) changing cultures, friends, methods of teaching and living environments. Moving suddenly from speaking and thinking in 【小题7】 language of your country to thinking, listening and speaking in English is very stressful.

Get an accurate estimate of your ability in English. If 【小题8】 (need), attend a language school 【小题9】 starting studies in the US to improve your ability. Be sure to ask the admission office if the institution offers an intensive course to those learning English 【小题10】 a second language.

The Internet is good for many millions of things. In today’s 【小题1】 (connect) world, it’s hard to imagine once again living in a world without the Internet. Of course, there are still libraries 【小题2】 you can get information or photo-printing stores in which you can order pictures, but the Internet has made the way we live our lives much faster than it 【小题3】 (be) in the past.

Along with the good comes the bad, though. If you’ve never thought of the Internet as a possibly-dangerous place, you need to be aware that, just like in the real world, there are some people who intend 【小题4】 (use) the Internet to harm you. Therefore, it’s important to learn how to stay safe when you’re online.

First, you should never give out the following types of information online: your full name, your address, your phone number, your birth date or your password. Of course, you will have to provide these things when you order things online, but be sure you’re dealing 【小题5】 an honest online shopkeeper.

Second, choose email addresses, screen names, and passwords 【小题6】 (careful). Make sure they don’t uncover personal information about you. For example, don’t use your real name as your screen name! Passwords should also be nearly 【小题7】 (possible) to guess.

Third, if you feel like you’re being cyberbullied (网络欺凌), whether via email, a social media website, or in a chat room online, be sure to report 【小题8】 (they) to an adult.

Finally, remember that the Internet is a large place, but it has a way of 【小题9】 (spread) things around very quickly. If you wouldn’t want a friend or parent to see something, it’s probably something you shouldn’t post from 【小题10】 beginning!