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| 认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。 注意：每空只填1个单词。 Choosing the perfect college for yourself is a tough task, because there are many good colleges out there. However, you need to take a campus(校园)tour because, the college websites always present a rosy picture where happy faces laugh and study on lush (繁茂的) green lawns, the libraries store the latest collection of books, and all the facilities(设施)are the most advanced. However, the reality may be many a time different from what actually is shown in the booklets or on the official college website. You will find a lot of information about any college by taking a tour of its campus, and then deciding on it. Reading the following may be of help to you. ● When to plan the college visit Prepare a list of your choice of colleges as you near your senior year in high school, and plan the tour to these colleges soon before you start the application process. You can visit on weekdays (Monday to Thursday), as generally during Fridays the campus is full of activities, and you may not find anyone to interact(互动)with. ● Check the infrastructure(基础设施) The first thing you will notice on a campus tour will definitely be the outer infrastructure, like the buildings, lawns, vehicle parking facility, etc. Check if the buildings are neatly maintained and are in a good condition. Go by your gut feeling (本能反应). A college should have good infrastructure; along with well-equipped libraries and comfortable classrooms. Walk around the campus and check the inner infrastructure. ● Check the dormitory and cafeteria(自助餐厅) You should thoroughly check all the facilities in the dormitory. It is often the case that most colleges are good as far as education is concerned, but they do not have good residential (居住的)facilities. You can ask the students who stay on-campus about services like a laundry room, Internet availability, etc. Visit the cafeteria, and if it's permitted, taste the food there to understand the quality of food which has been prepared. ● Check the campus A visit to the campus gives you the actual feel of the campus life. Take a look at the campus, is it clean and tidy, and as per your expectations(符合你的期望)? You can make out a lot about the college by visiting it. Think about what you want from a college; is your focus more on academics or on extra-curricular(课外的)and sporting activities? Picture how you want your college to be and only then take the decision. ● Interact A campus visit facilitates (使容易) interaction with the students and professors, and through this you can get to know a lot about the college. Talk to any students, and ask them about the campus life and their experiences. Also inquire with the professors and students about the various courses available, their level of difficulty and so on. Visiting the college is the best way to find if the college is suitable for you.  |