Question

It was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations. ”I don’t remember ever smiling so wide.

Then I looked at my financial（财政的）package.

The cost of Dream School’s tuition（学费）, room and board was around $ 40,000- an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they weren’t as famous as my first choice.

In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasn’t sure what to do.

One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents’ financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was to smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself.

At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus （校园）including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring.

As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there.

In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream”university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me.

1.How did the author feel when he started to read the letter?

A．He was lost in his dream.

B．He was full of joy.

C．He was worried about the money.

D．He was uncertain which school to go to.

2.We can learn from the passage that the parents were _________.

A．honest           B．supportive         C．strict             D．decisive

3.In Paragraph 5, “offered me a full ride”can be replaced by “_______”.

A．would charge me nothing for tuition         B．would pay for transport to the school

C．would show me around the campus          D．would offer free meals at all events

4.What does the author mainly want to say?

A．You should consider comfort in your choice of schools.

B．You should try your best to attend your dream school.

C．Your second-choice college may actually be your best fit.

D．Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.

Answer

1.B

2.B

3.A

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述了一个学生拿到了多个大学的通知书，因为经济问题，他最终选择了一个免掉他学费的大学，因为这是最适合他的。

1.B 推理题。根据文章第一段最后一句My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations. ”I don’t remember ever smiling so wide.可知当我拿到通知书的时候，非常开心。故B正确。

2.B 推理题。根据文章第四段3,4行They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest.可知我的父母亲很支持我的选择。故B正确。

3.A 推理题。根据本句One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring.可知这个学校给我免掉了学费，并且要开一个晚宴来提供信息。故A正确。

4.C 推理题。根据文章最后一段In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream”university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me. 可知很多时候我们上不了自己最想去的大学，考虑到实际情况，去第二选择也是很不错的。故C正确。

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