Choosing the right university for you is a big decision with many factors to consider. The institution that you choose will not only be the one that ensures your academic goals, but it will also be where you will live, learn, play sports, socialize and work for several years. Therefore, before you start filling out those university application forms, take a step back and consider the many variables that affect the “fit” of a university to your unique personality and educational goals. Take a look at the following factors, and decide which ones mean the most to you.
Consider your educational goals. You will discover that different schools are more recognized or progressive in your chosen field of study than others. For this reason, talk to advisors, professionals in your field, or go to clubs organized by the alumni（校友）. When you check out school ranking for your major, you may find that your first choice is not really a match, while another fits perfectly.
Consider costs. It will be no surprise to you at this point that not all schools cost the same. Some of the more famous schools are so because they are difficult to get into and difficult to pay for. Don’t let this necessarily stop you. Just keep this consideration in mind as you narrow your list of potential schools.
Choosing a university should not be done only on reputation, but also take the academic programs and overall environment into consideration. Be aware that reputations are sometimes out of date or overstated, so first-hand experience is often beneficial.
Once you’ve identified the factors that are most important to you, you’ve taken the first steps towards making a successful choice. Make sure you pick a university that will serve your needs throughout your university career.
【小题1】What does the passage mainly talk about?(No more than 10 words.)
【小题2】How many factors do you need to consider before choosing a university according to the passage? And list at least three of them.(No more than 15 words.)
【小题3】According to the passage, what kind of university is it best for you to choose?(No more than15 words.)
【小题4】What does the underlined word variables means in Paragraph One?(Only one word.)
【小题5】In your opinion, what other things do we need to take into consideration before choosing a university besides the things mentioned in the passage? (No more than 20 words.)
Advice on choosing a university.
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(答案→)Advice on choosing a university.
解析：
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了影响你选择高校的因素。
【小题1】Advice on choosing a university. 考查文章中心句的提炼。根据文章第一段中的第一句话Choosing the right university for you is a big decision with many factors to consider.可知，这是文章的中心句。整篇文章围绕这个中心展开介绍。由中心句可以提炼出答案。
【小题2】Five. Our education goals, cost and the academic programs.考查文章的整体理解。根据全文内容可知，文章提到5种因素：your educational goals，costs，reputation，the academic programs，overall environment,
【小题3】A university that will serve our needs throughout our university career.考查文章信息的提炼。根据文章最后一段中的Once you’ve identified the factors that are most important to you, you’ve taken the first steps towards making a successful choice. Make sure you pick a university that will serve your needs throughout your university career.可知答案。
【小题4】factors考查猜测词义。根据文章后面的Take a look at the following factors, and decide which ones mean the most to you.可推知这两个词是同义词。
【小题5】Openly. 开放性回答。根据自己的情况写出答案。