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【题目】Many people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometown behind. Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.

One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.

Another major factor is location. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake. Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home may also come into consideration. If family is a top priority, that person should stay close to home; on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriate.

School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get to know your teachers, a small college is suitable. For those of you who consider yourself a “people person” and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decision-making process if you want to get the most from your education. The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.

Crucially(至关重要地), one must take into consideration the colleges by which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an above-average student would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard. Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is close. Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.

【1】When it comes to going to college the author thinks ________.

A. financial situation is the first to consider

B. students are unwilling to leave their home

C. students will become homesick

D. students are eager to attend their ideal university

【2】What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. Students can be independent at college.

B. A long distance will make students upset.

C. The location of the college is a main factor.

D. The climate must be taken into consideration.

【3】What does the underlined part “people person” in the passage mean?

A. A person of great capacity.

B. A very particular person.

C. A very sociable person.

D. A person of great importance.

【4】Which is the most important factor when choosing a college?

A. The location of a college.

B. The examination result.

C. School size.

D. The coming challenges.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】C

【4】B

【解析】

试题分析: 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了如何正确选择适合自己的大学。

【1】A 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句One of the first considerations may be finance.可知，第一个要考虑的是经济情况，故应选A项。

【2】C 段落大意题。文章第三段讲述了大学所在城市的地理位置是选择大学的一个主要因素。故选C项。

【3】C 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在的“want a wide range of activities”可知，画线词所表示的是“在大学期间参加很多活动的人”，即喜欢社交的人。故选C项。

【4】B 细节理解题。根据文章尾段第一句可知，在所有的建议中，至关重要的是选择大学要现实一点，要考虑到你能否被这所大学录取，因此要考虑个人的成绩。故选B项。