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International Students House

International Students House （ISH）, a unique club and accommodation center founded in 1965, offers a range of services to aid students while they are studying in London. It is located in the heart of London's West End and is close to all public transport facilities.

Accommodation

♦Comfortable accommodation for up to 450 people in single, twin, 3/4 bedded and multi-bedded rooms

♦44 self-contained flats for married students and families

♦ Long and short stays welcomed

Membership

Club membership is open to all full-time students. Membership costs are kept to an absolute minimum to enable the widest possible access. You can join for as short as one month and for up to one year at a time. Membership entitles you to use the various facilities of the House. It has:

• Restaurants

• Clubs and societies

• Study rooms

• Dance, music and films

• Fitness training

• Student bars and coffee shops

• Travel and much more!

The best way to check out all we have on offer is to drop in any Tuesday evening between 7.15 pm and 8:30 pm for Open House in the Club Room. This is an opportunity for you to meet the staff and other club members, enjoy a free cup of coffee and find out all about what's going on. You can take advantage of special membership offers. (Useful tip: Bring along 3 passport-size photographs if you wish to take out membership.)

The Students Adviser

Thanks to the support of STA Travel and in association with the London Conference on Overseas Students (LCOS), ISH now provides the service of the Students Adviser. This new welfare service is open to all students at London's academic institutions. It aims to provide welfare support to help students overcome any personal or practical difficulties they may be experiencing while studying in Britain. One of the key features of the service is that the Students Adviser can be seen during the evenings until about 8:00 pm, Monday to Thursday.

1.What can be learned about ISH?

A.It has a history of almost 50 years. B.It is designed for married students.

C.It offers flexible accommodation options. D.It is far away from public transport facilities.

2.What are you expected to do to be a member?

A.Make acquaintance with the staff B.Obtain special membership offers.

C.Study or work in London. D.Come with the required photos.

3.What do we know about the Students Adviser?

A.Its service is free for students in Britain. B.It is accessible on weekdays.

C.Its purpose is to raise academic standards. D.It gets aid from STA Travel.

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Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
　　 The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012.
　　 As a result, the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified, and the deposit (押金) required to study in Australia has been reduced. Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
　　 Also, overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation, as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
　　 "This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan, a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC), a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
　　 However, in the past few years, many of Wang's student clients (客户) could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements, visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough. The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia, Wang says.
　　 A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li, in Beijing, who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia, learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
　　 "According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850). Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan. This is a relief for my parents," Li says.

She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.
　　 "I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says.
　　 Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according to the report by EIC.
1.What's the main idea of the passage?　

A. Australia widens window of opportunity for international students.

B. Australia is a most attractive place for students in China.

C. Language requirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia.

D. More students will work in Australia after their graduation.

2.Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations?　

A. The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified.

B. Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult.

C. The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced.

D. After graduation, some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia.

3.After the new regulations are passed, _______.　

A. more students will come to Australia to work

B. more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia.

C. more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia

D. the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students

4.How much can Li's parents save according to the new regulations?　

A. 550,000 yuan 　 B. 86,850 yuan 　 C. 410,000 yuan　 D. 140,000 yuan

5.Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation?　

A. They can earn more money in Australia.

B. The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.

C. Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever.

D. They have to do so according to the new regulations.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.

The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012.

As a result, the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified, and the deposit (押金) required to study in Australia has been reduced. Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.

Also, overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation, as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.

"This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan, a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC), a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.

However, in the past few years, many of Wang's student clients (客户) could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements, visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough. The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia, Wang says.

A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li, in Beijing, who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia, learned about the policy change several weeks ago.

"According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850). Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan. This is a relief for my parents," Li says.

She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.

"I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says.

Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according to the report by EIC.

1.What's the main idea of the passage?

2. Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations?

3.After the new regulations are passed, _______ .

4.How much can Li's parents save according to the new regulations?

5. Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation?

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid­2012.
As a result, the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified, and the deposit(押金)required to study in Australia has been reduced. Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
Also, overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation, as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
“This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas,” says Wang Lan, a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group(EIC), a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
However, in the past few years, many of Wang’s student clients(客户)could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements, visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough. The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia, Wang says.
A 22­year­old female student surnamed Li, in Beijing, who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia, learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
“According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850). Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan. This is a relief for my parents,” Li says.
She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.“ I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China,” she says.
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according to the report by EIC.
1.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．Language requirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia.

B．Australia is a most attractive place for students in China.

C．Australia widens window of opportunity for international students.

D．More students will work in Australia after their graduation.

2.Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations?

A．The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified.

B．The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced.

C．Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult.

D．After graduation, some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia.

3.After the new regulations are passed, ________.

A．more students will come to Australia to work

B．more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia

C．the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students

D．more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia

4. How much can Li’s parents save according to the new regulations?

A．550,000 yuan 　 B．140,000 yuan　 C．410,000 yuan　 D．86,850 yuan

5.Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation?

A．The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.

B．They can earn more money in Australia.

C．Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever.

D．They have to do so according to the new regulations.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
　　 The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012.
　　 As a result, the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified, and the deposit (押金) required to study in Australia has been reduced. Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
　　 Also, overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation, as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
　　 "This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan, a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC), a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
　　 However, in the past few years, many of Wang's student clients (客户) could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements, visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough. The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia, Wang says.
　　 A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li, in Beijing, who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia, learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
　　 "According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850). Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan. This is a relief for my parents," Li says.

She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.
　　 "I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says.
　　 Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according to the report by EIC.
1.What's the main idea of the passage?　

A. Australia widens window of opportunity for international students.

B. Australia is a most attractive place for students in China.

C. Language requirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia.

D. More students will work in Australia after their graduation.

2.Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations?　

A. The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified.

B. Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult.

C. The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced.

D. After graduation, some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia.

3.After the new regulations are passed, _______.　

A. more students will come to Australia to work

B. more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia.

C. more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia

D. the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students

4.How much can Li's parents save according to the new regulations?　

A. 550,000 yuan　 　　　　 B. 86,850 yuan

C. 410,000 yuan　 　　　　 D. 140,000 yuan

5.Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation?　

A. They can earn more money in Australia.

B. The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.

C. Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever.

D. They have to do so according to the new regulations.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Thousands of students, from all around the world, have helped their international careers by taking EIS English studies at South Thames College London – STCL.

You too can take our first-class EIS courses to learn, and live English in London @ STCL.

1. Our experience

We have provided English for International Students EIS courses to people from around the world for 40 years.

More than 1,000 students take our EIS courses each year, often after a recommendation from a friend or relative.

Our teachers have worked in many countries; their experience will help you to develop international English communication skills.

2. A world in one college

The College has students from more than 100 countries.

When you study English with us, you will have the opportunity to meet not only UK students, but also people from all over the world.

3. ________

The College’s main purpose is to provide education and training for our local community.

We have more than 20,000 students, on a range of academic, technical and vocational courses in addition to English language courses.

All students can also use the facilities available at the college—library services, free Internet access, sports & more.

You can join a range of leisure and social activities.

4. Assured quality

STCL is a member of English UK, the national association of accredited (授权的) English language centers.

Our EIS courses meet the quality standards of Accreditation UK and are accredited by the British Council.

5. Our range of courses

We have a wide range of courses designed to meet the needs of global citizens in an international environment.

Our courses prepare you both for life in London – perhaps as a student – and for your future career, anywhere in the world.

We help you improve your English so you can communicate more effectively – for study, work or socializing…

Intensive courses meet UK immigration regulations for students.

For information about out intensive English courses, click here.

1.What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To attract students from all over the world.

B. To make South Thames College London known.

C. To stress the importance of EIS courses.

D. To help find a suitable training course.

2.Which can be the best heading of Part 3?

A. Our recreation resources

B. Free services in STCL

C. More than an English school

D. Carefully designed activities

3.From the passage we learn that _____.

A. the College’s history goes back over a century

B. the teachers here come from all over the world

C. the students can’t have access to library services

D. the courses are useful for one’s future career

4.This passage is most likely to be found _____.

A. in a school report 　　 B. on the Internet

C. in a textbook 　　　　　 D. in the newspaper

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Thousands of students, from all around the world, have helped their international careers by taking EIS English studies at South Thames College London — STCL.

You too can take our first-class EIS courses to learn, and live English in London @ STCL.

Our experience

We have provided English for International Students’ — EIS courses to people from around the world for 40 years.

More than 1,000 students take our EIS courses each year, often after a recommendation from a friend or relative.

Our teachers have worked in many countries; their experience will help you to develop international English communication skills.

A world in one college

The College has students from more than 100 countries.

When you study English with us, you will have the opportunity to meet not only UK students, but also people from all over the world.

More than an English school

The College’s main purpose is to provide education and training for our local community.

We have more than 20, 000 students, on a range of academic, technical and vocational(职业的) courses in addition to English language courses.

All students can use the facilities(设施) available at the college —library services, free Internet access, sports & more.

Our range of courses

We have a wide range of courses designed to meet the needs of global citizens in an international environment.

Our courses prepare you both for life in London —perhaps as a student —and for your future career, anywhere in the world.

We help you improve your English so you can communicate more effectively —for study, work or socializing…

For information about our English courses, click here.

1.What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To attract students from around the world.

B. To make South Thames College London known.

C. To stress the importance of EIS courses.

D. To compete against other language schools in London.

2. From the passage we learn that _____.

A. the College’s history goes back over a century

B. the teachers there come from all over the world

C. the college has a good reputation among its EIS students

D. the courses there just focus on language learning

3. Which key information is NOT given in this passage?

A. Experience of teachers.

B. Main purpose of the college.

C. Range of Courses.

D. Approved quality from authorities.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The International Summer School of Scotland’s creative writing course is designed for students aged between 13 and 18 of all levels and interests who have a desire to explore their ability and challenge themselves creatively. Introductory and advanced workshops will introduce students to all the stages of the writing process, including thinking of ideas, writing and revising drafts and editing.

1) Discover writing through a range of creative projects including writing essays, short stories and poetry.

2) Learn tools and ways needed to discover your own voice.

3) Learn how to use the world around you as a source of ideas and inspiration.

4) Benefit from regular writing practice.

5) Help produce the summer school magazine and get your work in print.

All students will work together to produce The International Summer School of Scotland’s creative writing magazine which will include a selection of their creative work.

Program Dates:

Session 1: July 4th — July 25th, 2010

Session 2: July 28th — August 18th, 2010

In addition to our academic programs we also offer some in-depth elective courses. Part of the summer school students will have the opportunity to join in one of the following electives: golf, theatre, film, art and tennis. These courses will enable summer school students to discover and experience exciting subjects while gaining new skills and expertise (专门知识).

The timetable below shows a typical week at the International Summer School of Scotland.

1.You can attend the creative course if you are at the age of ________.

A．12               B．14               C．19               D．21

2.How long does each of the sessions last according to the passage?

A．About half a month.                     B．Around a month.

C．About three weeks.                      D．Around two months.

3.From the passage we can know that ________.

A．the school is open to children from rich families

B．students in the school have to work in the workshop

C．students in the school can benefit by selling the magazines

D．not all students in the school have to play golf

4.What activity may students in the school do between 16:00 and 18:00 on Wednesday?

A．Academic Classes.                       B．Sporting Activity.

C．A Cultural Trip.                         D．Elective Classes.

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This summer, I, along with several other international students, traveled to the region of Berounka and found a lovely camping place beside the river. At night, I shared a tent with three girls from Brazil, the United States, and Belgium. 1. I didn’t know what to bring, just my sleeping bag and some warm clothes. And with the light of the campfire burning all night, I was unable to sleep until 1 o’clock.

Later that morning, when we were all on the raft and ready to leave, I was told to sit in the middle because I’d never used a paddle (桨)before. 2. Once we set off, my US friend showed me how to use a paddle. I found it wasn’t so hard---it just made my arms really tired. I listened carefully to what my friends were saying at the same time looking around at the beautiful scenery. 3.

Suddenly, the raft turned over and we all fell into the water. My friends managed to reach the other side of the river quickly, but they couldn’t catch me. I felt panicked but wanted to get out of the water as soon as I could. 4.

At last, I finally made it to a rock near the riverbank. I was so delighted and asked my friends to take a photo of me. 5.From then on, I tried rafting almost every summer. My experience taught me that we should try new things and get to know new people, even if it means facing danger.

A.I’d never camped outside before.

B.I heard my friends cheering me up loudly.

C.I shared what I brought with my three roommates.

D.So I grasped my paddle and swam stoutly(勇敢地，坚决地).

E.I held on tightly to my paddle, not daring to move one bit.

F.I had fallen into the river, but I fell in love with this sport too.

G.Tree-filled mountains, the clear blue sky, and wooden cottages surrounded me.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Students from Florida International University in. Miami walked on water Thursday for a class assignment. To do it, they wore aquatic (水上的)shoes they designed and created.

Alex Quinones was the first to make it to the other side of a 175-foot lake on campus in record time - just over a minute. Quinones, who wore oversized boat-like shoes, also won last year and will receive $ 500. Students had to wear the aquatic shoes and make it across the lake in order to earn an '6A" on the assignment for Architecture Professor Jaime Canaves, Materials and Methods Construction Class. "It's traditional in a school of architecture to do boats out of cardboard for a boat race. I thought our students were a little bit more special than that, " Canaves said. "We decided to do the walk on water event to take it to the next level. "

A total of 79 students competed in the race this year in 41 teams. Only 10 teams failed to cross the lake. Others who fell got back up and made it to the end. The race is open to all students and anyone in the community. The youngest person to ever participate was a 9-year-old girl who competed in place of her mother, while the oldest was a 67-year-old female.

A large crowd on campus joined Canaves as he cheered on the racers. He shouted encouraging words, but also laughed as some unsteadily made their way to the end.

"A part of this is for them to have more understanding of designing and make it work better, " he said. It is also a lesson in life for the students.

"Anything, including walking on water, is possible, if you do the research,test it and go through the design process seriously.

1.Which statement about Alex 'Quinones is ture ?

A. He finished the race in less than a minute.

B. He won the race with the help of 2 boats.

C. He failed the race last year.

D. He set a new record this year.

2. For what purpose did the students take part in the race?

A. To go across the lake to school.

B. To test their balance on the water.

C. To pass Professor Canaves’ class.

D. To win the prize money of $ 500.

3.Which of the following is true about the race?

A. The students who fell into the water had to quit.

B. More than 20 teams failed to cross the lake.

C. The students kept silent when the other racers competed.

D. The youngest competitor competed instead of her mother.

4.According to Canaves, this race can help the students

A. understand designing better        B. achieve almost everything

C. work together and unite as one      D. walk on the surface of water

5.What is the purpose of this passage?

A. To advertise a student' s program.

B. To report an interesting assignment.

C. To introduce a creative professor.

D. To encourage special events on campus.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析