The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all , sometimes it can be confusing .
October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar . Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends , join lots of clubs and settle into university life.
However , having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind , the prospect (前景) of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking (令人焦虑不安的). Where do you start ? Who should you make friends with ? Which clubs should you join ?
Luckily , there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you are worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot . So just take it all in slowly . Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.
Here are some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers’ Week :
Learn rules. Make sure you know British social etiquette(礼节). Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.
Be kind . Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.
Be social . The more active you are , the more likely you’ll be to meet new people than if you’re someone who never leaves his room .
Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly .
So with a bit of clever planning and effort , Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your experience to next year’s new recruits .Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage ?
| A.October is generally the busiest month for universities. |
| B.It’s a good idea to put a doorstop in your door. |
| C.A bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier. |
| D.The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers’ Week . |
The underlined word “ recruits” in the last paragraph refers to _________ .
| A.courses | B.freshers |
| C.neighbors | D.challenges |
We can infer from the 4th paragraph that __________ .
| A.the newcomers usually miss the days living at home |
| B.most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities |
| C.many freshers are worried about how to fit universities life |
| D.all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs |
Why does the author suggests having wine glasses and snacks handy ?
| A.To pass the busy university life. |
| B.To help make friends with other freshers . |
| C.To show yourself a drinker as others. |
| D.To pass the time in a happy way. |
The main purpose of the passage is to _________ .
| A.tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities |
| B.introduce something about higher education system of the UK |
| C.discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK |
| D.advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning |