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Since September I've been living in a hall, just a stone's throw from the Thames.Campus is a 25-minute walk from my hall, which is across the river and down Fleet Street.There, in The London School of Economics and Political Science(LSE), I take courses in social policy, philosophy and public policy, public management and behavioural economics.
In the first few weeks we covered how to measure well-being, how to distribute health care resources, and the origins of the welfare state, to name only a few.I've had great support from my academic adviser, who I was told is really somebody and highly respected in the field of social policy.
I learn loads of things each day and more importantly, what I learn feels relevant.Looking back, I can better understand the work I did in the government, and how the approaches I've learned work or fail in other situations.After one term, I can feel my viewpoint change from 50 feet to 50,000 feet.
Probably the most difficult part of attending graduate school overseas isn't the education itself but rather the act of “putting the previous life on hold”．I think this is especially true for students who have already started their professional life or are a couple of years older.
But there are plenty of benefits, and I feel that time at LSE passes faster than I realize.Already, I've made friends with students from dozens of other countries, which brings great advantages and fun.Perhaps what unites us is the great British tradition of meeting each other at the end of the week for entertainment at the cafe.In fact, I'm about to make my way there now.
语篇导读：本文主要讲述了作者在伦敦政治经济学院求学的难忘经历及收获。
1．What do we know about the author? C
A．He lives very close to campus.
B．His major is political science.
C．His adviser enjoys a good reputation.
D．He is studying to a tight schedule.
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“my academic adviser, who I was told is really somebody and highly respected in the field of social policy”可知，作者的导师是社会政策方面的大人物，备受尊敬。由此可知，作者的导师应是享有很高的声望的。故选C。
2．What does the author mean by the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? B
A．He has become far-sighted.
B．His mind has been broadened.
C．He can handle various situations.
D．His life attitude varies with time.
解析：句意理解题。根据第三段中的“Looking back, I can better understand the work I did in the government... 50,000 feet.”可知，回顾过去，作者能更好地理解他在政府部门所做的工作，也能更好地理解他所学到的方法在其他情况下是如何奏效或失灵的。一个学期下来，他能感觉到他的视角从50英尺变到了5万英尺。由此可推断，作者的思维变得更加开阔了。故选B。
3．Which might be the hardest for overseas students? D A.Dealing with the heavy study load.
B．Gaining an understanding of British traditions.
C．Being used to the local educational system.
D．Leaving one's former life behind temporarily.
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知，作者认为也许在海外读研究生最困难的部分不是教育本身，而是“将原来的生活暂停”这一行为。对于那些已经开始他们的职业生涯或年长几岁的学生来说尤其如此。故选D。
4．What message about the author is implied in the last paragraph? A
A．He is going to join a get-together for fun.
B．He decides to go after his professional life.
C．He wants to make friends with more students.
D．He has a deep preference for British traditions.
解析：推理判断题。解题步骤如下：
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①明题意
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本题问的是“最后一段暗示了有关作者的什么信息”。
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②寻线索
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根据最后一段中的“Perhaps what unites us is...I'm about to make my way there now.”可知，也许让人们联结在一起的是一个重要的英国传统：周末大家在咖啡馆聚会，一起娱乐。事实上，作者正准备去那里。由此可知，作者要去参加聚会，获得乐趣。
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③定答案
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A项“他将要去参加聚会，寻找乐趣。”；B 项“他决定追求他的职业生涯。”；C项“他想与更多学生交朋友。”；D项“他非常喜欢英国传统。”。故选A。
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