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BINGHAM REGIONAL COLLEGE

International Students' Orientation Programme

What is it?

It is a course which will introduce you to the College and to Bingham. It takes place in the week before term starts, from 24th—28th September, but you should plan to arrive in Bingham on the 22nd or 23rd September.

Why do we think it is important?

We want you to have the best possible start to your studies and you need to find out about all the opportunities that college life offers. It will enable you to get to know the college, its facilities and services. You will also have a chance to meet staff and students.

How much will it cost?

－International students(Non－European Union students)

For those students who do not come from European Union(EU) countries, and who are not used to European culture and customs, the programme is very important and you are strongly advised to attend. Becaust of this, the cost of the programme, without accommodation(食宿), is built into your tuition fees.

－EU Students

EU students are welcome to take part in this programme without accommodation for ￡195.

－Accommodation costs(international and EU students)

The cost of accommodation for one week is ￡165.

If you have booked accommodation for the year ahead (41 weeks) through the college, you do not have to pay extra for accommodation. You can ask us to pre－book accommodation for you one week only in a hotel with other International students.

What is included during the programme?

Meals: Lunch and an evening meal are provided as part of the programme. Please note that breakfast is not available.

Information: including such topics as accommodation, health, religious matters, study skills, and other necessary information.

Social activities: including a welcome party and a half day trip round Bingham.

1．Who are encouraged to attend the course according to the programme?

A．Those who are not familiar with their future college.

B．Those who are less prepared for their examination.

C．Those who want to improve their social lives.

D．Those who want to make up their missed lessons.

2．It is better for Non－European Union students to take part in the programme because ______.

A．they don't have to pay for the course

B．they can finish the programme in a shorter time

C．it offers them opportunities to know more about European culture

D．it is very easy for them to be accepted by the natives in Bingham

3．If a student plans to take the course, he has to arrive in Bingham at least ______ days in advance before term starts.

A．2          B．4            C．1             D．6

4．Which of the following might NOT be included in the program?

A．Learning how to study in the college.

B．Looking for a part－time job in the neighborhood.

C．Traveling around Bingham.

D．Understanding some taboo(禁忌) in European society.

答案及解析：

这是一篇说明文。本文介绍英国Bingham地区学院针对外国留学生开设的目标培训班，介绍该培训班的学习内容等相关信息。

1．A.推理判断题。从第二段的内容可以知道，这个课程能让学员了解学校的相关情况，比如校园生活、学校设施与服务，有机会接触、了解职工和学生。

2．C.推理判断题。从第三段第一节内容看，对于不是来自欧盟的留学生来说，他们不熟悉欧洲文化与风俗，因此这门课给他们提供了机会。

3．D.细节考查题。第一段中，从It takes place in the week before term starts, from 24th—28th September, but you should plan to arrive in Bingham on the 22nd or 23rd September.可知道，课程是安排在开学之前的9月24—28日，至少应该在9月23日前到达学校，即开学(9月29日)前6天。

4．B.推理判断题。从文章内容看，全文围绕目的在于让学生了解大学的学习生活以及文化背景而开设的目标课程进行叙述，与学生的兼职工作没有关系。