题目
My dear child,You are about to participate in the n-ext leg of your journey through life. For u-s, this part is bittersweet. As you go off to college, exciting new worlds will open up to you. They will inspire and challenge yo-u; you will grow in incredible ways.This is also a moment of sadness Your departure to college makes it undeniabl-y clear that you are no longer a child. Th-ere has been no greater joy than watching you arrive at this moment. You have turn-ed our greatest challenge into our greate-st pride. Although we have brought you t-o this point, it is hard to watch you depar-t. Remember above all things we will miss you.College will be the most important t-ime of your life. It is here that you will tru-ly discover what learning is about. You of-ten ask, "Why do l need to know this?" I e-ncourage you to stay inquisitive, but re-member this: "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he lea-rned in school." What you learn is not as i-mportant as the fact that you learn. This i-s the heart of scholarship: moving from t-eacher-taught to master-inspired, on ov-er to the point where you become a self-l-earner. So, take each subject seriously, an-d if something doesn't immediately enga-ge you, don't despair. Embrace it as a cha-llenge. Find a way to make it your own.Of course, you must still take care to sign up for courses which stimulate you p-assion and your intellectual capacity. Do-n't be bound by what other people think. Steve jobs said, when you are in college, y-our passion will create many dots, and l-ater in your life you will connect them. So, don't worry too much about what job you will have; don't be too practical. If you like French or Korean, study it even if someone else tells you that it's not useful. Enjoy p-icking your "dots". Be assured that one d-ay, you will find your own meaningful ca-reer, and you will connect a beautiful cur-ve through those dots.You know that we always want you t-o do your best, but don't let the pressure of grades get to you, We care only that y-ou try your vary best, and that you learn.1. Why does the father say college will be the most important years of his child's lif-e?A.Because college opens up exciting new worlds.B.ecause the child will find out what lea-rning is about in college.C.Because a college education is very im-portant.D.Because the child will acquire the nece-ssary knowledge and skills to succeed.2. According to the father, what kind of c-ourses should be taken?E.Courses that suit one's intellectual leve-l.F.Courses that can simulate one's passio-n.G.Courses that are popular.H.Courses that are very practical.3. What does the word "dots" refer to in P-ara. 4?I.New and seemingly unconnected thin-gs.J.All things that students will learn from professors.K.Courses that are useful for one's future career.L.Small round marks connected to for a c-urve.4. According to the father, what are the m-ost important instruments we will ever p-ossess?M.A healthy body and a sound mind.N.New experiences.O.Strength and beauty.P.College life and education.
My dear child,You are about to participate in the n-ext leg of your journey through life. For u-s, this part is bittersweet. As you go off to college, exciting new worlds will open up to you. They will inspire and challenge yo-u; you will grow in incredible ways.This is also a moment of sadness Your departure to college makes it undeniabl-y clear that you are no longer a child. Th-ere has been no greater joy than watching you arrive at this moment. You have turn-ed our greatest challenge into our greate-st pride. Although we have brought you t-o this point, it is hard to watch you depar-t. Remember above all things we will miss you.College will be the most important t-ime of your life. It is here that you will tru-ly discover what learning is about. You of-ten ask, "Why do l need to know this?" I e-ncourage you to stay inquisitive, but re-member this: "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he lea-rned in school." What you learn is not as i-mportant as the fact that you learn. This i-s the heart of scholarship: moving from t-eacher-taught to master-inspired, on ov-er to the point where you become a self-l-earner. So, take each subject seriously, an-d if something doesn't immediately enga-ge you, don't despair. Embrace it as a cha-llenge. Find a way to make it your own.Of course, you must still take care to sign up for courses which stimulate you p-assion and your intellectual capacity. Do-n't be bound by what other people think. Steve jobs said, when you are in college, y-our passion will create many dots, and l-ater in your life you will connect them. So, don't worry too much about what job you will have; don't be too practical. If you like French or Korean, study it even if someone else tells you that it's not useful. Enjoy p-icking your "dots". Be assured that one d-ay, you will find your own meaningful ca-reer, and you will connect a beautiful cur-ve through those dots.You know that we always want you t-o do your best, but don't let the pressure of grades get to you, We care only that y-ou try your vary best, and that you learn.1. Why does the father say college will be the most important years of his child's lif-e?
- A.Because college opens up exciting new worlds.
- B.ecause the child will find out what lea-rning is about in college.
- C.Because a college education is very im-portant.
- D.Because the child will acquire the nece-ssary knowledge and skills to succeed.2. According to the father, what kind of c-ourses should be taken?
- E.Courses that suit one's intellectual leve-l.
- F.Courses that can simulate one's passio-n.
- G.Courses that are popular.
- H.Courses that are very practical.3. What does the word "dots" refer to in P-ara. 4?
- I.New and seemingly unconnected thin-gs.
- J.All things that students will learn from professors.
- K.Courses that are useful for one's future career.
- L.Small round marks connected to for a c-urve.4. According to the father, what are the m-ost important instruments we will ever p-ossess?
- M.A healthy body and a sound mind.
- N.New experiences.
- O.Strength and beauty.
- P.College life and education.
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答案
1. B2. B3. A4. A