Question

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

One of the first considerations may be financial.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.

School size also plays a major role in the decision process.If you want to get to know your teachers and avoid feeling like just a number,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.

Finally,one must take into consideration the colleges to 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.What's the main idea of the text?

A. Procedures of choosing a college.

B. Difficulties in attending a school.

C. Pros and cons of going to college.

D. Considerations in choosing a college.

2.We can infer from the passage that     .

A. an Ivy League school is probably a state college

B. a small college may bring you a sense of emptiness

C. gifted students are likely to choose private colleges

D. an average school isn't suitable for an average student

3.A "people person" in Paragraph 4 probably refers to     .

A. a person who tends to be alone

B. a person who is good at sociality

C. a person who is afraid of teachers

D. a person who is accustomed to a noisy atmosphere

4.What does the author think of choosing a college?

A. A small college is a better choice for shy students.

B. A northern college has a more comfortable climate.

C. The location of a college is more important than the size of it.

D. You will always find a suitable college if you look hard enough.

Answer

1.D

2.C

3.B

4.D

【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了在选择大学时应当考虑的因素。例如财务因素、学校地点、学校大小、个人兴趣、以及最重要的是否会被录取等。

1.总结概括题。根据文中的"Questions arise, though,when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college."可知，本文讲述的是在选择大学时应当考虑的因素。故D正确。

2.推理判断题。根据文中的"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."可知，具有天赋的学生通常倾向于选择私立学校。故C正确。

3.词义猜测题。根据文中的"For those of you who consider yourself a "people person" and want a wide range of activities,a large college is more fitting."可知，一个"people person"想要参加大量活动，并且适合在大的学校，所以他们比较擅长于社交。故B正确。

4.细节理解题。根据最后一段中的"Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough."可知，作者认为只要一个人努力寻找的话，一定能找到适合自己的大学。故D正确。