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【题目】根据短文理解，选择正确答案。
When introducing American universities, some of the first institutions（机构）to mention are the Ivy League schools. Originally, the Ivy League was an athletic conference made up of 8 private institutes of higher learning in northeastern United States. However, as time went on, these schools also became known for their excellence in academics besides athletics. Included in the Ivy League schools are Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, and Harvard University. These 8 schools have been recognized as some of the best colleges and universities in the United States.
Harvard University is a private institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The university includes a number of graduate and professional schools, as well as a college for undergraduates. In 2012, Harvard ranked number one in US News' ranking of national universities again. Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institute of higher education in the United States. It can be said that first there was Harvard, then the United States of America. Also, Harvard's library contains the oldest collection of books in the United States as well as the largest private collection in the world. Harvard has also been described by Forbes Magazine as one of the “billionaire universities” as of their recent list of 469 billionaires, 50 received a degree from Harvard.
Harvard College (the institute for undergraduate students) is one of the most famous schools in the United States. It offers over 40 undergraduate fields of study, including astrophysics（天体物理学）, mathematics, neurobiology(神经生物学), etc. And the financial aid program there is amazing. Even though the tuition is about 37,576, and there are other expenses throughout the year, about 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid. Out of those students, over 90% of them had their full need met. And the policies for international students are the same for U.S. citizens.
Harvard College is very selective, as it only admits about 6% of their applicants. For admission into Harvard College, it is required that students take the SAT or the ACT, as well as 2 SAT Subject Tests. Harvard will also look at other factors during admission such as your application essay, high school transcript, work experience, GPA (Grade Point Average), your interview, recommendations, and most importantly, your character and personal qualities.
（1）What are the Ivy League schools famous for?
A.Athletics and location.
B.Academics and history.
C.Financial aid and training.
D.Athletics and academics.
（2）Harvard University includes .
A.a number of colleges for undergraduates
B.a kindergarten, middle school and college
C.many graduate and professional schools
D.only one college for graduates
（3）Why is Harvard called one of the “billionaire universities”?
A.Because nearly one ninth billionaires once studied there.
B.Because people can earn a lot of money from Harvard.
C.Because there are 50 billionaires in Harvard University.
D.Because 469 billionaires contribute to Harvard University.
（4）What can we learn from the passage?
A.90% students in Harvard have their full need met.
B.Harvard College is the institute for graduate students.
C.A minority of undergraduates couldn't receive financial aid.
D.The policies for international students differs from U.S. citizens.

Answer 1

【答案】
（1）D
（2）C
（3）A
（4）C
【解析】本文介绍了美国的常青藤盟校，其实是由美国东北部的8所顶尖高等学府组成。其中主要介绍了哈佛大学的排名，图书资源，学科种类，奖助学金政策以及录取要求。

⑴细节理解。根据第一段中as time went on, these schools also became known for their excellence in academics besides athletics.可知随着时间的推移，这些学校除了体育运动外，其在学术上的卓越成就也被世人所熟知，所以答案是D。

⑵细节理解。根据第二段第二句The university includes a number of graduate and professional schools, as well as a college for undergraduates.可知，哈弗大学包含了许多研究生和专业学校，以及大学的本科生。所以答案是C。

⑶细节理解。根据第二段最后一句has also been described by Forbes Magazine as one of the “billionaire universities” as of their recent list of 469 billionaires, 50 received a degree from Harvard.可以看出哈弗大学被福布斯杂志评为“亿万富翁的学校”之一，原因是在福布斯杂志最近列出的469为亿万富翁中，有50人获得了哈弗大学学位。所以答案是A。

⑷细节理解。根据第三段中about 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.可以知道大约70%的研究生可以获得经济补助。故选C。