Applying to university can seem very challenging. There’s so much to do! But really, getting your application in is just a series of stages: do the research, narrow down your university choices, write the applications, and then play the waiting game. Then come the final decisions. 1 ． .

Choosing your university

2 ． . This depends on many factors, including entry requirements, funding and financial factors, subjects and courses available and many more. But such factors often have to come second to important considerations about visa requirements and funding opportunities. And when it comes to entry requirements, it is generally worth applying to a range of institutions so you have at least one back-up choice, just in case.

3 ．

Once you have narrowed down your options, the real work starts.

Writing university applications is very different for different universities. Some colleges often expect extensive personal essays, which are designed to reveal much more than just your learning skills. Some are more formal and structured around school achievements, motivation and extracurricular activities. 4 ． . Admissions teachers can always tell.

After applying

5 ． . For some universities there will be interviews at the second stage of the application process, but if not, you’ll have to sit tight until decisions are announced.

When the entire above are sorted, the only thing left is to stock up on stationery ( 文具 ), review any reading lists and prepare for the next adventure.

A ． Preparing for university interviews

B ． Writing your university application

C ． Once you have hit the big red button on all your applications, the waiting game begins

D ． For those looking to study at university, the following is essential guide to your applications

E.Make sure you adapt your application for each university, rather than copying and pasting each section

F.Researching the options available to you is an essential start to your university application process

G.Visiting universities in which you are interested can help you understand more about whether it is the right fit for you

答案

1 ． D

2 ． F

3 ． B

4 ． E

5 ． C

【分析】

本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了申请大学的一系列的步骤。

1 ．

根据下文小段标题可知，文章主要介绍了申请大学的一系列的具体步骤。由此可知， D 项 For those looking to study at university, the following is essential guide to your applications( 对于那些想要在大学学习的人，以下是你申请的必要指南 ) 能够总领全文，符合题意。故选 D 。

2 ．

根据上文中的 “But really, getting your application in is just a series of stages: do the research, narrow down your university choices, write the applications, and then play the waiting game. Then come the final decisions.( 但实际上，申请只是一系列的步骤：做调查，缩小你的大学选择，写申请，然后玩等待游戏。然后是最后的决定 )” 可知，申请的第一步是做调查。由此可知， F 项 Researching the options available to you is an essential start to your university application process( 研究可供选择的大学是你申请大学过程的一个重要开始 ) 符合题意。故选 F 。

3 ．

根据下文中的 “Writing university applications is very different for different universities. ( 不同的大学写大学申请是不同的 )” 可知，本段主要关于写大学申请。由此可知， B 项 Writing your university application( 写你的大学申请 ) 适合做本段小标题。故选 B 。

4 ．

根据上文中的 “Writing university applications is very different for different universities. Some colleges often expect extensive personal essays, which are designed to reveal much more than just your learning skills. Some are more formal and structured around school achievements, motivation and extracurricular activities. ( 不同的大学写大学申请是不同的。一些大学通常会要求申请者写大量的个人论文，这些论文的目的不仅仅是为了揭示你的学习技能。有些更正式，围绕学校成就、动机和课外活动进行组织 )” 可知，要根据不同大学的要求写申请。由此可知， E 项 Make sure you adapt your application for each university, rather than copying and pasting each section ( 确保你的申请适合每一所大学，而不是复制和粘贴每个部分 ) 符合题意，其中 application 是关键词。故选 E 。

5 ．

根据下文中的 “For some universities there will be interviews at the second stage of the application process, but if not, you’ll have to sit tight until decisions are announced.( 有些大学在申请的第二阶段会有面试，但如果没有，你就得耐心等待，直到决定公布 )” 可知，递交申请后，要等待下一步的要求或耐心等待结果的公布。由此可知， C 项 Once you have hit the big red button on all your applications, the waiting game begins ( 一旦你按下所有应用程序上的红色大按钮，等待的游戏就开始了 ) 符合题意，其中 waiting 是关键词。故选 C 。