Read the following text and choose the most
suitable heading from A–F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which
you do not need.
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A. Try to visit
every school you are considering before applying
B. Off-campus
life
C. Don’t let a lack of fund block
your search
D. See the campus
when it’s alive
with activity—warts
and all
E. College
tour is a good choice
F. Be
proactive
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1.__________________
It is high school spring break season—and
if you are a junior (or an overachieving sophomore), chances are you will spend
a chunk of your vacation wandering around college campuses with
super-enthusiastic, backwards-walking student tour guides.
“As a parent who recently went through this
process, I know how stressful these visits can be for both the student and the
parent,” Taylor said. “But on the flip side, they can be fun and exciting, as
well as offer a great learning experience and a time to bond.”
2.__________________
For students who live far from schools they
are interested in, but who may not have the money for personal visits, start by
visiting colleges in your area that are similar to your schools of choice. For
example, see first-hand how a large, public campus differs from a small private
school.
3.__________________
Too often students will choose a college
based on word of mouth or one that looks great on paper. But once they arrive,
they immediately know it’s a mistake (or the right one!). There are many
aspects of campus life that you can’t understand until you actually set foot on
campus—such as the surrounding areas, the energy of the students and the
quality of the facilities. By visiting beforehand, you’ll assure that you apply
only to colleges where you’d actually want to spend four years.
4._________________
To get a true feel for a campus, you should
try to experience it on a typical day—when classes are in session and the
campus is a buzz with activity. Try not to visit on a weekend or during the
school’s spring break, if possible.
5._________________
Since much of the college experience exists
outside classroom walls, students should take note of the school’s immediate
neighbourhood and of the available amenties in close proximity to the
campus—affordable restaurants, museums, movie theatres, concert halls, and
shopping areas.
d a teacher’s loving devotion.