The following people are all searching for a university. After the description of these people, there is information about six universities A---F on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one university which you do not need to use. _______1. Bobby is tired of working indoors and wouldn’t like to be too far away from his girlfriend who studies at Simmons. ________2. Maria wants to learn modern science and she prefers to stay neither by the ocean nor in the northeast. _________3. Andrew wishes to study business in a non-state-run university. _________4. Lucy enjoys taking her further education in a women-only university. _________5.Scott hopes to play the computer conveniently for fun. A． SIMMONS The College of Arts and Sciences and Modern Studies. Simmons educates women to achieve their work and life goals. More than 40 majors. Lies in the heart of Boston, US. News &World Report ranks Simmons among the top state universities in the North and among the best values. 617-521-2051 www.simmons.edu. B． PAUL SMITH’S COLLEGE The College of Nature. Experience a different kind of classroom: 15,300 acres of forests, lakes and streams, a hotel and a restaurant, 99% placement upon graduation. Two-and-four-year degree programs. PO Box 265Paul Smith, NY 12970800-421-2605 www.paulsmith.edu. C． ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY Personal attention. Powerful programs. Experience the technology of today at our co-educational university. One Camino Santa Utah 78228-8503 800-FOR-STMU www.stmarytx.edu. D．NORTHERN UNIVERSITY A famous private university with 3,200 students in the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business and Engineering. Medicine and Law among the top ten by U.S. News & World Report Old Union 232 CA 94305-3005 650-723-2091 www.stanford.edu.
E． UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Adult education course. Earn an online degree with University of Phoenix today. 100% online, fast and convenient. Learn why most working professionals choose University of Phoenix Online. www.Phoenixun.edu. F． PETER’S COLLEGE Experienced professors are available. Equipped with a lot of modern facilities, two students a dormitory, two computers, power never fails, PO.356 Peter, 16753800-333-12-2135 www.peterun.edu. 【误点及纠错】 1．文化背景知识缺乏 【纠错】第1 题正确答案B，错选C。 Bobby 要求学校离Simmons近，从A项中可知Simmons 位于 Boston（波士顿），而B项中的Paul Smith’s 学院 的地址是NY（纽约州的缩写），波士顿(马萨诸塞州)与纽约州同位于美国东北部，正符合Bobby的要求。而学生因为缺乏此方面的知识选择C项—ST.MARY UNIVERSITY, 该校位于Utah犹他州，属于美国中西部地区。 第2题正确答案C项，错选D。 Maria 要求学习的地点既不在东北部也不靠近海边，同时要求学习现代科学。D项中提到了science, 并且校名为NORTHERN(北方)，所以学生误选D。但是 NORTHERN UNIVERSITY 的网址是www.stanford.edu.，该校的地理位置应在西海岸面对太平洋的加州，所以此答案为错误答案。 2．审题不清 【纠错】第5题正确答案F，错选E 学生因为时间仓促，往往审题不清，做出错误的判断。Scott的唯一的要求是能够方便地玩电脑（play the computer conveniently for fun）。根据E项中的100% online, fast and convenient，学生错误地判断此项符合题意。但是E项开头已说明此乃成人网络教育（Adult education course），提供的是online degree，所以不合题意；而F选项中一寝室住两名学生，提供两台电脑，从不停电，这正符合Scott的要求。 3．猜测生词能力弱。 【纠错】第3题正确答案D，错选B。 Andrew 希望到一所non-state-run 学校学习，non-state-run是个合成词，此处run的意思为“经营管理”，那么non-state-run就是非公立的意思，正好与D项中的private(私人)相符合。 【题例二】 阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 The people below are all looking for a place to spend their holiday. After the description of these people, there is information about six tour advertisements A—F. Decide which place would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 1-5 and then mark the correct letter (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one place that you do not need to use. _______1. Michael, a young computer programmer, has been working hard and needs holiday to relax in winter. He would like to go somewhere warm and sunny, where he can swim in the sea, and he enjoys sports and dancing. _______2. Jack and his wife Mary, who have recently retired, want to see places of cultural and historic interest abroad, but Mary hates flying. _______3. Harry and Kate, both teachers and their two teenage sons, have to take their holiday during the school summer vacation. There must be plenty for the boys to do, although Harry and Kate want beautiful scenery, good food—and wine—and peace. ______ 4. Peter and Maria, university students, want to travel as far as possible on very little money, and would like to know a country by working there for three months with other young people. _______5. Simon, a schoolteacher, is planning to make a one-day trip to a place, where his students can enjoy the objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific importance and interest. A. We now offer you a new service of guided tours for visitors. This prize-winning museum is where Australia’s history comes alive! Visit daily or stay for the night and experience life of the Gold Rush days. A wonderful nightly sound and light show, “Blood on the Southern Cross” tells you the story of the famous Eureka Uprising. B. Two-week holidays in the luxurious Hotel Splendid, on a lovely beach with golden sands and deep-blue sea. Tennis, golf, sailing and all water sports. Trips and tours around the islands arranged. Near to town of Castries with lively evening entertainment dancing to local bands. C. Holiday apartments in Mallorca sailing and fishing port—quiet even in summer season beautifully situated apartments with views of seas and mountains, yet near to shops and restaurants. Cars and bicycles for hire. Sailing and sports clubs nearby. D. The Empire State Building is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck on the 86th floor is open to general public, offering a wonderful view of the city. On the second floor you’ll find the New York Skyride, a simulated helicopter ride over Manhattan. Enjoy shopping along with real life character and entertainment. E. Luxury coach tours of Italy, out of normal holiday season. 21 leisurely days to visit five Italian cities staring from London 1st May, 1st September. The tours are guided by professor Martin Davis formerly Head of Italian Studies, London University.
