2015浙江余姚三模英语试题及答案(3)

44. Zhao still gets full credits for her effort as a first-time director, because_______.
A. the film would have been worse
B. she made the film’s second half feel lengthy and unedited.
C. she had insightful input and observations.
D. the author didn’t give high expectations to this film
45. The attitude of the author towards this film is________.
A. appreciative         B. objective          C. critical            D. doubtful


B
Here are some tips for applying to US colleges.
Why are American universities so expensive?
First of all, I'll say that American education is expensive for Americans but you're getting a high-quality education from some of the best professors in the world with some of the best resources and facilities in the world. American universities have state-of-the-art laboratories, computers, research systems, classrooms and all that is expensive. And also at many U.S. universities, you're learning from leading researchers and people who are at the top of the line in their field so it's also expensive for universities to have those people as professors. So, you're paying for a quality product—that's why it's very expensive. 
What kind of financial aid is available?
It really depends on the university what kind of financial aid is available. There are a lot of opportunities out there for international students. There are some universities that have merit-based scholarships. Many have scholarships in general for international students. There are athletic scholarships, scholarships based on a specific talent. 
Are school rankings important?
I know that rankings matter to a lot of parents and students worldwide, but here in the U.S. we pay very little attention to rankings. The rankings that are produced are actually the opinion of several different magazines. The official government doesn't have a universal ranking system. With that said, we know that for many families abroad and outside the United States, rankings are very important. So as a university, we try to make that information available so that students can see our rankings. 
How can I prepare for the visa interview?
As long as you are a genuine student, it's likely that you will receive your visa. When you go for the interview they're looking for generally three things.
One, of course, when you go into that visa interview, you should really know things about the university that you're going to, why you're going there, why you want to study, what you want to study—that's how you show that you're a genuine student.
The second thing that they're looking for is to be sure that you have the finances to cover your educational program. You'll have to submit the same bank documentation you used in order to get your I-20 to the U.S. Embassy as part of your interview to prove that you are able to pay for your education in the U.S.
The next thing that they're mainly looking for is to be sure that you're a legitimate student and that you're not looking to move to the United States, that you have a reason to return to your home country, prospective employment. 
46. The passage mainly talks about some tips for applying to US colleges except ___________.
A. high-quality education B. financial aid
C. school rankings                                                               D. visa interview 
47. Why are American universities so expensive?
A. Because there are so many international students aims at applying to US colleges.
B. Because Americans are getting a high-quality education.
C. Because state-of-the-art laboratories, computers, research systems, classrooms are 
all expensive.
D. Because leading researchers and top professors are expensive for universities
48. What kind of financial aid is available?
A. merit-based scholarships B. athletic scholarships
C. scholarships based on a specific talent.        D. It depends on the university
49. Why do American universities try to make the school rankings available?
A. Rankings matter to a lot of parents and students in the U.S. 
B. They want to let students get whole information so that they can see their rankings clear.
C. Many families abroad and outside the United States pay great attention to school rankings
D. The rankings that are produced are actually the opinion of several different magazines.
50. Which of the following statement is true?
A. American universities have the best professors in the world.
B. Universities have merit-based scholarships for every international student.
C. Rankings are very important in U.S., so we try to make that information available 
D. You'll have to submit the same bank documentation you used in order to get your proof 
to the U.S.


C
Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do and how to be, I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sandbox at nursery school.
These are the things I learned. Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work some every day.