【正文】 d 2 will be based on the following news item.American colleges face what some people are calling a “perfect storm” of problems: college costs are rising, and there are not enough jobs for all those pleting study programs. Yet employers say they cannot find enough workers with technical skills.One solution may be found in the growing number and quality of online classes, such classes might revolutionize colleges the way the Internet has already changed music, publishing, sales, and other businesses.“This is pretty amazing.” That is David Evans of the University of Virginia. He is teaching a Computer Science class on the Internet.Many top universities now offer online classes。 clubs。 all you have to do is find your school in their database. You can also try your local movie theater to see if they offer a student discount. Often, the bigger chain cinemas will have a program to save you a couple dollars when you go see a movie. Museums will typically cut you a break as well. You can often find reduced admission to museums, and you can also check to see if your school has a membership with them, as this can allow you to even get in for free.Being a college student doesn’t have to mean that you can’t afford to buy or do nice things. It simply means that you need to shop smart. Always ask if there is a student rate available, the worst that can happen is they say no.Listening for specific informationQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.1. What can be a powerful tool when it es to retail shopping?2. How can one enjoy the student discount when shopping on the Apple website?3. According to the passage, on what kind of condition is a student admitted to museums free?4. Which of the following places probably won’t offer a student discount according to the passage? 5. According to the passage, what does being a college student mean?Passage Two Listening for general information1. a small city 2. activities and services provided by universitiesListening for specific information1. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B■ ScriptListening for general prehensionThe campus of a large American university resembles a small city. With stores, restaurants, and banks, most can meet your most immediate needs. Many campuses also offer numerous forms of entertainment, including sporting events, live theater, movies, and concerts. Typically, the larger the institution, the more activities it supports. Universities also have a wide variety of support services available to their students, and to international students in particular. Some provide assistance in finding housing and childcare facilities or in improving your spoken or written English. They may have oncampus healthcare facilities and provide information on current health issues and health insurance. You may also be able to get advice on tax issues and personal or career counseling.Figuring out where to go for specific needs can be confusing, especially at larger institutions—but it’s worth it to pursue the information you need. Knowing who to go to for information is a great place to start if you’re a bit lost. Departmental secretaries are often a fount of information, as are international student advisers, graduate student government officers, and graduate school staff.Most universities have an office for international students to provide orientation and information about vital services, such as healthcare and health insurance. However, sometimes the best source of information in graduate school is other students. Talking with other students may help you realize that your struggles are also faced by many other graduate students. Your peers may have already dealt with and found solutions to the adjustment concerns typical of graduate student life.Listening for specific informationQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.1. What kind of entertainment do many campuses offer?2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as services offered by universities?3. According to the passage, how does one feel when figuring out where to go for specific needs?4. Where can students obtain the best source of information in graduate school?5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?Passage Three Listening for general prehension1. C 2. AListening for specific information1. D 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. C■ ScriptListening for general prehensionIn recent years, a degree from an elite university has bee more important for getting a good job, and as a result petition for entering these universities has bee more intense in America.America’s college admission process is very different from China’s examination system. Rather than relying only on test scores to determine college admission, most American colleges consider several factors in making the decision. In addition to test scores, these factors include grades from high school, high school activities, letters of remendation from teachers and an interview. Students are also often asked to write essays that describe themselves, their experiences and their goals for the future. American colleges feel that this system gives them an overall picture of the applicant’s character. This system can be plicated and it is the source of much worry among American high school students and their parents.Another factor worrying students and their parents is the rising cost of sending their children to college. The cost of college education has risen higher than that of inflation for over twenty years. In addition, the government aid for college tuition has decreased severely in recent years. The elite private universities are the most expensive, and many families are worried that they will not be able to afford an education that will help their children get a good job in the future. Such universities often seek private donations so that they can give scholarships to students who are qualified but cannot afford the