Five percent of American college students learnt Latin texts,
Students in New England learnt Latin texts in official organizations.
Students were compelled to learn modern European languages.
American college students had to learn Latin grammar by heart.
第1题：
According to the third paragraph ,which of the following is true?
[ A] Five percent of American college students learnt Latin texts.
[ B] Students in New England learnt Latin texts in official organizations.
[ C] Students were compelled to learn modern European languages.
[ D] American college students had to learn Latin grammar by heart.
第2题：
The modern languages Harvard taught in 1825 were______.
A. Latin and Greek
B. Latin, Green, French and German
C. American history and German
D. French and German
38．答案为D 从第三段可找到这个细节，哈佛讲授的现代语言是法语和德语。D为正确答案。
第3题：
How much will international students have misconceptions about the U.S.? In an effort to quash some myths, here are the four most common stereotypes regarding college education in the United States.
Myth 1: American students are not as academically driven in comparison to other nations.
There are more than 3,000 universities in the United States. Some are highly selective, some not at all. The less selective colleges may consist of students who have little concern for their academic well-being, but in the more selective colleges you will find very committed students who will spend countless hours at night on their homework. This is a phrase in the United States called an―all nighter which is used when a student stays up all night to perfect an assignment. In truth, it is an issue of pride.
Myth 2: American students party all night and day.
While American students do enjoy the freedom to explore a full lifestyle, they are also expected to keep up with very high standards of social behavior. and academic excellence. International students often join clubs or organizations where they can become involved in exciting programs both on and off campus.
Myth 3: American students are all rich and can afford a college education.
Although a certain percentage of American college students do come from wealthy families and have large expendable incomes, most American college students come from moderate-income families. Most American students enter college knowing they must apply for loans, work part-time, and earn scholarships in order to meet their financial obligations.
Myth 4: Most Americans (and college students) live in large cities which are crime-ridden with drugs and drive-by shootings.
Of all industrialized nations, the United States has one of the lowest crimerates. College campuses are no exception. Safety is of primary importance to all students, parents, and staff at universities.
Universities centered in major cities have endless services to ensure the safety of all students, from campus transportation services to on-campus police officers. Most of universities located outside of the city are very safe, and various precautions are made based on their demographic situation.
(1) According to the passage, the word-myth means ().
A、tale
B、misunderstanding
C、mistake
D、story
(2) In selective colleges, you will find students ().
A、are not as academically driven in comparison to other nations
B、have little concern for their academic well-being
C、spend countless hours on their homework
D、party all night and day
(3) Which of the following is NOT the way most American students pay for their college education?
A、Work part-time
B、Apply for loans
C、Earn scholarships
D、Borrow money from their parents
(4) College campuses in the United States ().
A、are very safe
B、are crime-ridden
C、have high crime rates
D、are too safe to make precautions
(5) According to the passage, what can we learn about American college students?
A、Students are tired of staying up all night to perfect an assignment.
B、Some students have little concern for their academic well-being.
C、They come from wealthy families and can afford a college education.
D、International students will not join clubs or organizations.
第4题：
第5题：
A、which
B、whom
C、who
第6题：
Passage Two
Started in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest of all the many colleges and universities in the United States. Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Dartmouth were opened soon after Harvard.
In the early years, these schools were much alike. Only young men went to college. All the students studied the same subjects, and everyone learned Latin, Greek and Hebrew. Little was known about science then, and one kind of school could teach everything that was known about the world. When the students graduated, most of them became ministers (大臣) or teachers.
In 1782, Harvard started a medical school for young men who wanted to become doctors. Later, lawyers could receive their training in Harvard's law school. In 1825, besides Latin and Greek, Harvard began teaching modern languages, such as French and German. Soon it began teaching American history.
As knowledge increased, Harvard and other colleges began to teach many new subjects. Students were allowed to choose the subjects that interested them.
Today, there are many different kinds of colleges and universities. Most of them are made up of smaller schools that deal with (涉及) special fields of learning. There's so much to learn that one kind of school can't offer it all.
36. The oldest university in the US is______.
A. Yale
B. Princeton
C. Harvard
D. Columbia
36．答案为C 从短文第一句可知美国最古老的学校是哈佛。
第7题：
Now read the passageand decide if the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). HELPING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAKE FRIENDS One study in the United States found that thirty-eight percent of foreign students said they had no close American friends. Elisabeth Gareis teaches in the Department of Communication Studies at Baruch College in New York. She says efforts on how to improve relationships between foreign and American students have yet to be studied in detail. But she says these efforts should begin with the college or university, and that these institutions have been working harder. Ms. Gareis suggests that students should be encouraged to take part in different activities, such as taking walks, going on bike rides, field or camping trips, and attending parties, sporting events or film festivals. She says such activities should be held repeatedly throughout the school term to bring students together. She also suggests that foreign students share housing with American students. She says if the new students make friends as they begin school, they will come to feel part of the life and traditions of the university, as well as create long lasting friendships throughout their university career.
1. A study showed that 38% foreign students had many close American friends.()
2. Universities have been working on improving the relationships between foreign and American students.()
3.Ms. Gareis thinks taking part in some activities is a good way to improve the relationship.()
4.Ms. Gareis says the activities shouldn’t be held repeatedly throughout the term.()
5.Making friends when they begin school is helpful for the students to create long lasting friendships.()
第8题：
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Chinese students won most of the awards.
B. Not all the themes were about local subjects
C. The blogs could be written in Chinese or Singlish.
D. The judges were from university in Singapore and China.
第9题：
This story is about some American students()learnt business skills by operating their own banks.
A. who
B. which
C. whom
第10题：