If you are planning to study in the United States, you need to consider several

If you are planning to study in the United States, youneed to consider several factors. Everyone has different opinions about whereis the best place to live in. Also, the best places to live in are not alwayshome to the best schools. Finally, many schools specialize in different areasof study. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for example, is a greatschool for computer science and technology-related fields of study. However, ifyou want to study oceanography（海洋学）, your interests maybe better served by attending school in a place that is on a coastline or nearthe ocean.

Now I am sure that you know which schools areconsidered the best in the country. So I will tell you about which states Ibelieve are the best to live in.

California is a nice state. Northern Californiaspecifically has very good weather. Los Angeles in southern California isanother story, though. Life in LA is full of excitement and fast, and sometimesdangerous. As for me, I enjoyed the time I spent in Massachusetts, Virginia andMaryland and these states have a lot of history and culture. The weather is notas perfect as Northern California, but it is still quite nice. My favorite areaof America is the Mid-west. Middle America, I think, is home to the trueAmerican sense of values. In addition, there are many good universities there.

Also, you need to think about your likes and dislikesand then research the various states. You like sunshine and hate snow? Then youprobably won’t like the Midwest or even the Northeast. Open space, nature andpeace? Then you probably should stay away from America’s large cities. Are youinterested in government? Then Washington D. C. is the only place for you.Whatever you decide, put some thought into it. The place you live in could bethe difference between a great study-abroad experience and a state of greatsuffering on earth.

1.What, according to the author, should be consideredfirst if you want to study in the USA?

A.The climate     B. The scenery

C. The study condition     D. Theliving condition

2.What is California like?

A.California is the best place to live in.

B. California is the worst place to live in.

C. California is a state with the largest city.

D. California is a state with different climates.

3. If you study in Middle America, you can probably_______.

A.find the best universities

B. feel the real character of the nation

C. meet the most famous professors there

D. face more difficulties

4. What can we conclude from the text?

A.All American famous universities lie in nice places.

B. Los Angeles is the most dangerous city in the USA.

C. Washington D.C. is the political centre of the USA.

D. It is always raining in the Midwest of the USA.

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【答案】

1.C

2.D

3.B

4.C

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