You put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. It’s time to get started. But what’s next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience.
● To save time and money, use the college’s bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You won’t have to locate or afford a place to park either. It’s also a good way to be environmentally aware.
● Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks — it’s a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well.
● Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities. But there is a whole lot more to college if you’re serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun.
● Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesn’t suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best location for your studies isn’t always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise.
● Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year.
● While electives (選修課) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldn’t entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.
小題1:Which of the following ideas can be financially wise? 
A.Driving your own car.B.Buying used books.
C.Renting an apartment.D.Attending activities.
小題2:In the text, freshmen are repeatedly warned against ______.
A.a(chǎn)cademic failuresB.physical problems
C.traffic accidentsD.social activities
小題3:The “freshman 15” tells the fact that some freshmen ______.
A.a(chǎn)ttend limited activities on campus
B.have little regular physical exercise
C.focus less on their academic work
D.take relaxed attitudes to their diets
小題4: The underlined phrase “having too much on your plate” probably refers to ______.
A.using too much money for meals
B.eating too many unhealthy foods
C.taking part in too many after-class activities
D.taking an elective that has too many students

小題1:B
小題2:A
小題3:D
小題4:C

試題分析:大學(xué)生活是令人向往的,但有時(shí)也會(huì)又很多煩惱,文章給出了一些建議,關(guān)于如何很快適應(yīng)大學(xué)生活。
小題1:細(xì)節(jié)題:從第三段的句子:Try buying used textbooks — it’s a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well. 可知購(gòu)買(mǎi)舊書(shū)是一種很好的省錢(qián)的方式,選B。
小題2:歸納題:在第三,四和六個(gè)建議中作者都有提到在大學(xué)要努力學(xué)習(xí),學(xué)習(xí)是第一位的,不能失敗,所以選A
小題3:推理題:從倒數(shù)第二段的句子:The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year.可知The “freshman 15”指的是大學(xué)新生體重會(huì)增加15磅,說(shuō)明他們對(duì)自己的飲食很隨便,選D。
小題4:句意理解題:從上文的:Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study.說(shuō)明俱樂(lè)部和其他的組織到處都有,你可以參加,但是還是有時(shí)間學(xué)習(xí)的,所以下文的意思是:花太多時(shí)間在課外活動(dòng)上對(duì)成績(jī)是有影響的,選 C
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