13.Apply to an American College
Earlier,we explained how to begin a search for schools by going to one of the American educational advising centers around the world.We also discussed the rules for entering the United States.And we talked about programs that can be completed online.
But if your goal is to come to the United States to study,then it is time to make a list of colleges or universities that interest you.Be sure to choose more than one.Directors of foreign student admissions say students should apply to at least three schools.
Some students want to attend a small college.Others want to go to a big university.If a really big university appeals to you,then there are ones like Ohio State. That university in Columbus,Ohio,in the Midwest,has almost fifty-two thousand students.There are students this year from around one hundred fifty countries.
Ohio State provides international students with an application on its Website.You can pay the application charge online with a credit card.Or you can print the forms and mail them with the payment.
Many colleges and universities have their applications and also their catalogs online.You should start on your applications at least two years before you want to begin studies.
Completing a college application can take some time.But answering all the questions is not enough.Another important step is taking admissions tests.The SAT is the college entry test that American high school students most commonly take.
Colleges and universities also require international students to take the TOEFL-the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
If you have a general question for our Foreign Student Series,write to special@voanews.com.
25.What purpose does Paragraph One serve in the passage?A
A.To remind the readers of some related aspects of the topic.
B.To provide background information of the topic.
C.To attract readers'attention to the topic.
D.To offer basic knowledge of the topic.
26.According to this passage,"Ohio State"isD.
A.one of the states in America
B.the name of a Website
C.another name for"Columbus,Ohio"
D.a university in America
27.Besides a college application,you are required to takeCtest(s) if you're not an American.
A.one
B.three
C.two
D.four
28.The passage mainly deals withD.
A.how to pay the application charge
B.the rules for entering for American colleges and universities
C.when to start one's applications for American colleges and universities
D.some information on applications for American colleges and universities.
分析 这篇文章主要介绍了如何申请美国的大学.其中介绍了申请大学的考虑要素,选择时应该注意的问题以及费用的支付方式和完成大学申请可能需要花费的一些时间和考试的科目等.
解答 25.A 细节理解题. 根据文章第一段Earlier,we explained how to begin a search for schools by going to one of the American educational advising centers around the world.We also discussed the rules for entering the United States.And we talked about programs that can be completed online. 可知在此之前作者告诉了一些读者需要注意的事项,故选A.
26.D 细节理解题. 根据文章第四 段That university in Columbus,Ohio,in the Midwest,has almost fifty-two thousand students. 可知Ohio State是美国的一个大学,故选D.
27.C 细节理解题. 根据文章Another important step is taking admissions tests.和Colleges and universities may also require international students to take the TOEFL--the Test of English as a Foreign Language. 可知除了大学申请,还需要做两件事情,故选C.
28.D 主旨大意题.这篇文章主要介绍了申请大学的考虑要素,选择时应该注意的问题以及费用的支付方式和完成大学申请可能需要花费的一些时间和考试的科目等.故答案为D
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.