We always want to prepare ourselves to the changes we may face when we go to a different country. Well, I have to say that for me, even after living in the US for one year and a half, I am still not used to the changes of weather, or how to manage my money well. There are many things that can give us culture shocks, but it is up to us whether to make it a big shock or a small one.
I know that changing schools was a big thing for me. It helped me to be stronger and open towards meeting new people.  Sometimes it feels like everybody is already in a group. This makes it harder for someone else to go in. But, it is not that hard. Actually many people know that you are from another country. They feel curious about your “history”, and would often think you are a different man.
Another thing that can produce a shock to me is the sudden change of weather. During the last couple of days, there was an ice-snow storm. It was the biggest in 15 years in the state of Missouri. It was raining ice, really, and you could hear sounds outside the window like little pieces of rocks hitting it, of course it was the ice. It started accumulating so heavily that the University had to close down for two days, and it got worse when it started snowing after the ice storm.
As international students, you may at times find something very difficult, but hey, anyone can beat and overcome it to make studying aboard an unforgettable experience.

1. 1.

   The author has been in the US for          .

   1. A.
      one year
   2. B.
      one and a half years
   3. C.
      two years
   4. D.
      two and a half years
2. 2.

   Changing schools        .

   1. A.
      was just a small thing for the author
   2. B.
      made it harder for the author to go into new people’s group
   3. C.
      helped the author to be stronger and open towards meeting new people
   4. D.
      made all people think the author was a different man
3. 3.

   The underlined word “accumulating” means       in Chinese.

   1. A.
      堆积
   2. B.
      融化
   3. C.
      结冰
   4. D.
      移动
4. 4.

   Which of the following is NOT mentioned to be a shock for the author when he studied in the US?

   1. A.
       The big changes of weather.  
   2. B.
       B.Managing money.
   3. C.
      Changing schools.           
   4. D.
      Difference in language.
5. 5.

   What is the main idea of this article?

   1. A.
      We may often change school to get used to living in a different country.
   2. B.
      The author exercised a lot during the ice-snow storm and became stronger.
   3. C.
      Students form other countries are curious about American history.
   4. D.
      Studying abroad is cool though there are difficulties.

根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．

Roy： (1) Harry?

Harry：We may go abroad. I'm not sure. My wife wants to go to Egypt. I'd like to go there, too. We can't make up our minds.

Roy：Will you travel by sea or by air?

Harry： (2)

Roy：It's cheaper, isn't it?

Harry：It may be cheaper, (3)

Roy：I'm sure you will enjoy yourselves.

Harry：Don't be so sure. We may not go anywhere. (4) Who's going to look after the dog? Who's going to look after the house? Who's going to look after the garden? We have this problem every year. In the end, (5)

A．We may travel by sea.

B．We stay at home and look after everything.

C．Where are you going to spend your holidays this year.

D．Did you enjoy your holiday?

E．but it takes a long time.

F．My wife always worries too much.

G．My wife don't want to go.

We always want to prepare ourselves to the changes we may face when we go to a different country. Well, I have to say that for me, even after living in the US for one year and a half, I am still not used to the changes of weather, or how to manage my money well. There are many things that can give us culture shocks, but it is up to us whether to make it a big shock or a small one.
I know that changing schools was a big thing for me. It helped me to be stronger and open towards meeting new people.  Sometimes it feels like everybody is already in a group. This makes it harder for someone else to go in. But, it is not that hard. Actually many people know that you are from another country. They feel curious about your “history”, and would often think you are a different man.
Another thing that can produce a shock to me is the sudden change of weather. During the last couple of days, there was an ice-snow storm. It was the biggest in 15 years in the state of Missouri. It was raining ice, really, and you could hear sounds outside the window like little pieces of rocks hitting it, of course it was the ice. It started accumulating so heavily that the University had to close down for two days, and it got worse when it started snowing after the ice storm.
As international students, you may at times find something very difficult, but hey, anyone can beat and overcome it to make studying aboard an unforgettable experience.
【小题1】The author has been in the US for          .