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【题目】Welcome to Princeton

Princeton University is a vibrant university. It is the fourth oldest college in the United States and is an independent institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. As a well-known research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels in the discovery and spread of knowledge and understanding. At the same time,Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Academics

Faculty, including full time, part time and visiting: 1,238 spring 2019

Undergraduate student-to-faculty rate5:1

Departments36

Schools within the University: School of Architecture, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.

Library

Princeton University Library consists of the Firestone Library and nine buildings across campus. The library's collections include more than 8 million books and impressive rare books , prints and other materials that require special handling. The library's extensive electronic resources include databases and journals, images and digital maps. Exhibitions from the library's rich collections are free and open to the general public.

Campus Life

A vast range of cultural, educational, athletic and social activities are available to Princeton students. Getting involved in campus life is the quickest way to become a part of the University community, and to create one's own Princeton experience. Campus life activities are built around the concepts of encouraging each community member to display his or her talents and to learn to respect all members of our community.

Aid Program

Our aid program is designed to encourage all qualified students—regardless of financial circumstances—to consider applying for admission to Princeton. Any family, who feels they may need help to pay for a Princeton education is welcome to apply for aid.

For more information, please visit: http://www. princeton. edu.

1What makes Princeton University outstanding among research universities?

A.Its long history.B.Its wide range of courses.

C.Its ambition to be the best.D.Its undergraduate teaching.

2What can you enjoy as a Princeton University student?

A.Free undergraduate education.

B.Free membership of sports clubs.

C.Access to rare books and databases.

D.Material benefits of the University community.

3The aid program of Princeton University is intended for

A.any poor families in need

B.top students with money problem

C.students admitted into university

D.qualified applicants unable to afford to pay for Princeton

【答案】

1D

2C

3D

【解析】

这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了普林斯顿大学的相关情况。

1细节理解题。由第一段“At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.”可知,与此同时,普林斯顿大学在研究型大学中独树一帜,致力于本科生教学。本科教学使普林斯顿大学在研究型大学中出类拔萃。故选D项。

2细节理解题。由Library中的“The library's collections include more than 8 million books and impressive rare books …The library's extensive electronic resources include databases and journals, images and digital maps.”可知,普林斯顿大学的图书馆的馆藏包括800多万册图书以及令人赞叹的稀有书籍…….图书馆广泛的电子资源包括数据库和期刊、图像和数字地图。所以作为普林斯顿大学的学生,他们能享有使用稀有书籍和数据库的权利。故选C项。

3推理判断题。根据Aid Program中的“Our aid program is designed to encourage all qualified students...Any family, who feels they may need help to pay for a Princeton education is welcome to apply for aid.”可知,普林斯顿大学的援助计划旨在鼓励所有符合条件的学生。任何一个认为需要帮助来支付普林斯顿教育费用的家庭都可以申请援助。所以普林斯顿大学的援助计划是为那些符合条件的但没有能力支付普林斯顿大学学费的学生设置的。故选D项。

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