17．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 sure fair 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 15pounds during their freshmen year．
●While electives（选修课） 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．
9．Which of the following ideas can be financially wise？B
A．Driving your own car．
B．Buying used books．
C．Renting an apartment．
D．Attending activities．
10．In the text，freshmen are repeatedly warned againstA．
A．academic failures
B．emotional problems
C．traffic accidents
D．social activities
11．The"freshman 15"tells the fact that some freshmenD．
A．attend limited activities on campus
B．have little regular physical exercise
C．focus less on their academic work
D．take relaxed attitudes to their diets
12．The underlined phrase"Having too much on your plate"probably refers toC．
A．using too much money for meals
B．eating too many unhealthy foods
C．taking part in too many afterclass activities
D．taking an elective that has too many students．
分析 本文是一篇说明文，作者为辛苦考上大学之后的新生们介绍了一些能帮助他们快速适应新的校园生活的小建议．
解答 BADC
9 B 细节题．由第三段最后一句"Try buying used textbooks-it's a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well．"可知，买旧书可以节省资金，B项正确．故正确答案为B．
10 A 细节题．在原文中，提到A项 academic failures 有关学业的有第4段，第5段，第7段；提到B项 physical problems 有关身体健康的有一段，倒数第二段；C项没有提到；提到D项 social activities 社交活动的有第4段和第7段．四项比较，A项提到次数最多．故正确答案为A．
11 D 细节题．由文章倒数第二段前三句"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．"可知，正如 freshman 15 所说，新生对饮食习惯态度很随意，很放松，这导致他们体重增长．故正确答案为D．
12 C 推断题．由文章最后一段第二句"Clubs and other organizations exist around．"和第四句"Make sure，though，that you still have time to study．"可知作者指出尽管周围的俱乐部和组织很多，但是要确保足够多的学习时间，由此可知划线句意为"参加过多的课外活动会影响你的分数"，C项正确．故正确答案为C．
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．
