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It is graduation time again. Whether joining the social workforce or pursuing -RBH5+SS2
advanced studies, about four million Chinese graduates will soon turn a new page in "~,3gNTzV
their lives. Still, no matter what, campus life will remain deeply etched on the minds grZ?F~P8
of China's former students. What lies ahead for the country's graduates? :(TOtrK@
Statistics released by relevant departments of China show that in 2006, graduates ++|vy~T
from all Chinese colleges and universities numbered 4.13 million, up 750,000 from ,b'QL6>`
2005 with a growth rate of roughly 22%. Hence, the employment tension further 64 83v'
intensifies. Meanwhile, various intangible barriers exist in social relations, regional ~ \3j{pr
restriction, permanent residency and university's reputation have made the graduates' \wb0%>
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job-hunting process tougher. f2,\B6+
Some analyze that against the backdrop of intensified employment tension for AD@-H0Y
university graduates, needy students from rural and urban areas usually find oeA}b-Ct0
themselves in relatively inferior positions. q
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Some graduates realize that in order to get a job, they have to sign some "unfair \agT#tTJ
treaties" that promise not to take the postgraduate exam or leave the company within .?dYY;P
several years, or they have to pay 5,000 Yuan for breaching the contract. Some 3v,Bg4[i
recruiters even declare openly that they only need students from famous universities, u8N"i),
so graduates from other schools are not even entitled to apply. "LkI '>3}
Currently the contradiction in China's higher education has transferred from entering Y<)9TU:D!
to leaving a university and from the difficulty in enrollment to employment after $
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graduation. It has become a common phenomenon that "graduates become jobless". 3c[< #]8S
Should this problem not be tackled rightly, the employment issue would turn into a g'<ekY+V:
new factor that causes social instability. GI[XcK^*w
College—A New Experience 5$<Ozkj(
Living at college, first of all, gives me a sense of responsibility, of being on my V:>ZSW4,^
own. My parents aren’t around to say, ―No, you’re not going out tonight‖ or ―Did you 'E_~>
finish your homework?‖ Everything I do has to be my decision, and that gives me the ^w+)A;?W
responsibility of handling my own life. During the second week I was at college, I had =BVBCh
to go out and look for a bank where I could open an account. Before that I looked in ?a{es!
the phone book since I had no clue about any banks around here or where they were i564<1`x
located. I went to the bank and made decisions for myself—whether to have a SE0&CV4
checking or savings account and whether or not to get a MASTER card. =b/:rSd$NA
Friendly people: that’s another aspect I like about college. On my first day (and ZK$<"z6{
even now) people were nice to me. I came to Marymount University here in Virginia Cy2)M(RW
from New York and – even though I’d been here before—I was a bit confused about V2/?1
where I was going. My mother and I drove in, not knowing the building we were Rw]lW;EN<
supposed to go to, and the guard was especially nice: with a smile, he told us what
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building we were looking for and where we could park our car. Some upperclassmen uj^l&"
saw me and asked, ―Are you a new student?‖ When they found out I was looking for 1<$z-y'
my dormitory, one said, ―Oh, just follow us; that’s where we’re going.‖ Even now I /;9iDjG
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feel comfortable in the dorm because there are friendly people around to talk with. O]%Vh
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Finally—to add to my likes of college—I love having Saturdays off. Also, I love l#^weXSlk
to sleep in, something I couldn’t do in high school. ! w2BD^V-
How Can We Finance Our College Education? *z6m644H
Nowadays, tuition fees for college are much higher than ever before. How to }&Kl)2:O
finance our college education has become a matter of concern for many students, 84jA)
especially those who are from the remote areas. Q@5v> `
Actually, there are many ways to solve this problem. We can get the money from hjx=?
our parents. We can apply for a loan especially set up for college students. We can K</="3
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also acquire the money entirely by ourselves, keeping a part-time job in our spare CA5q(ID_
time and doing a full-time job in summer and winter holidays. Or we can ask our ^<w3i?KPW
parents for most of the money and earn the rest in our spare time in college. >NjgLJh
As far as I am concerned, I prefer the last way. I don't want to depend entirely on M TOZ:b
my parents, which will be a burden to them. Nor do I want to work in my free time for !lk9U^wnd
the tuition alone, because I would like to have enough time for my school work. If my /6yH ,{(a
parents pay most of the tuition for me, I will work part time for the rest and this, I VK3e(7b
believe, can make my college life rich and colorful. Kl]LnN%A{
Introduction of My College _&}z
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I'm a student at Maebashi Institute of Technology in Gunma. It is located Dx>~^ ^<
between Komagata and Shinmaebashi on the JR Ryomo Line. It's only 10 minutes %W,V~kb
from JR Maebashi station on a bus or a taxi. aa,^+^J
Maebit was originally founded in 1952 as a junior college and it evolved into a |nT+W|0U
four-year college in 1997. Today there are some 700 students in both the junior .y^T3?}I
college and the four-year undergraduate school. |$
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Our school offers two sets of programs, the day course and the evening course. Dio9'&DtC
Students can choose whichever suits their conveniences best from those two courses. ,<O| Iis
Many lessons here are taught in small-sized classes.
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I'm in the Department of Information Engineering. My field of study is Robotics. zIy&gOX
The first period begins at 9:30 a.m., which is rather late, and the last period of the day 8Y&_X0T|
course ends at 4:55 p.m. The classes for the evening course begin at 5:45 p.m. and end =q?s B]n
at 8:50 p.m. `&5_~4T7
Maebit's campus is not very large but it has a lot of flowerbeds and plants. On KAR **M p+
campus there are the library, the club building, sports fields, the student union hall, ;QqC c!b
the laboratory building, and many other facilities. Our department building lies in the JHCXUT-r{
northwest corner of campus. This building was built about five years ago, and :3.!?mOe2
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everything is still new in this building. @JU
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There are many clubs, but I'm not a member of any club. One of my friends is a $J!WuOz4^i
member of the Tennis Club in which there are 5 members. They practice every )POU58$
Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. They are hoping to make it into the best 8 in the Tjj-8cg
coming intercollegiate tournament. rYPj3!#
I like my college. I have already made some good friends and we're enjoying our U_<k*o@:
school life. wjfc9z
Coping with Stress in College -E>LB\[t)
College life can be very stressful. Sometimes parents, faculty and others tend to !T
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idealize their college experience and remember it as that idyllic time when they had ) 8 %lZ{
few worries or responsibilities. To students currently attending college, however, the @: K={AIa
process is often stressful and frustrating. The competition for grades, the need to CC|=$(PgT
perform, relationships, career choice, and many other aspects of the college
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environment cause stress. 't'2z
But before condemning stress outright, we need to understand that stress is only 3B?7h/f
harmful when it is excessive. Much of the stress that we all experience is helpful and (Ky$(Ubb#6
stimulating. The challenges of life tend to be stressful and an attempt to avoid stress `[F[0fY-
completely would lead to a rather boring existence. The problem comes when you 21 N!?DR
experience too much stress. %&pd`A/
There are four primary sources of stress: the environment, (noise, pollution, 6@-O#,]J
traffic, crowding, and the weather), physiology, (illness, injuries, hormonal uy8mhB+]
fluctuations, and inadequate sleep or nutrition), students’ thoughts (negative self-talk, rH9[x8e
catastrophizing, and perfectionism), and social stressors (financial problems, work sPRo=LB
demands, social events, and losing a loved one). Symptoms of stress appear in many 7O<K?;I
forms. Some symptoms only impact the person who is directly experiencing stress, 3.w &e0Es
while other symptoms may have an impact on our relationships with others. a}
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Although some stress reactions are part of deeper and more serious emotional Pv3qN{265
problems, many are not, and can be handled with relatively simple counseling and sDP
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stress-management techniques. Developing a balanced lifestyle, gaining perspective i^}ib
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by discussing problems with other students or tutors, specifying relaxation techniques, F&$~]R=&
and clarifying your values and cultivating a sense of life meaning can help you relieve x bD]EC
your stress in college. j
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Sports AQTV1f_
From the earliest times, people have held sports competitions. The athletic few X.[8L^ldh
compete on the field while the rest of us participate from the safety of our seats. |6 E
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Today sports are certainly as popular as ever, and because of radio and television, we %s ">:
can now compete from a distance. !NTt'4/F{
In fact, for important competitions, the whole world becomes one big stadium. jPEOp#C
It is hard to say why humans like organized games. The reasons that we enjoy ="P&!lu
sports probably differ from person to person. Whether little kids are kicking a ball RKb (
around a city playground, or million-dollar-a-year athletes are playing in a modern <`d;>r=4z
stadium, the excitement of competition, motion, discipline, and beauty are in the air. %a|m[6+O
Who doesn’t stop to watch a ball game in the street or a swimmer in a pool? What E(Zm6~
parents are not proud to see their children carried off the field by thankful fans? For {ZKXT8'
the players, the joys of sportsmanship can include punishing self-discipline and the `u$lSGl
friendship of teammates. zR5KC!xc
Then there is special thrill that comes only to a lucky few. It is the thrill that $fG~;`T
comes from hearing thousand voices shout your name. But personal victory is only WB3YN+Xl3
one kind of victory. In every game someone must lose, but mankind wins every time r=S,/N(1
an athletic record is broken. It is this aspect of sports that brings people together. e`zCz`R
Even in defeat, no one says to an athlete, ―So what?‖ You say, ―Good try!‖ And DeTLh($\
when your pride gets hurt and your muscles are sore, you say to yourself, ―That’s part tgC)vZ&a
of the game. I’ll win next time!‖
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How to Deal with School Pressure dWiX_&g
College can be a very demanding time for students. Professors, class projects, and R})b%y`]
extracurricular activities can all contribute to a stressed-out college student. While 1@xdzKua1
you will undoubtedly experience stress as a college student, following these tips may t^"8
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help keep college stress at a minimum before it becomes too hard to handle. W|\
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Prioritize your schoolwork. Identify what is most important. If you have a a LJ
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presentation to give this Monday, don’t write a one-page review that’s due in a couple |jb,sd[=S
of weeks; prepare for the presentation first. Likewise, if you have an assignment that ^w
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requires a lot of work, put it at the top of your list. When you prioritize your work, a V#phP
you will be more efficient. By becoming more organized, you can reduce your stress dgT(]H
level drastically. 6@FGt3y
Talk about your problems. Talking about your problems will help ease your tension </D )i
and anxiety. Seek a trusted friend or see if your school has a counseling UdcrX`^.
center. Talking to others will not only help you feel better, but it will also help you v(=E R%
find more ways to deal with those problems that are causing your stress. SLda>I(p7&
Adopt a positive attitude. If you are always negative, stress will overwhelm you. By 7
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looking at things in a positive light, you will not only reduce your stress, but you will 5A+r^xN
also feel better about yourself. Give yourself pep talks: ―I can do this. I will not stress Dq+S'x~>
over this.‖ RaOLy \
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Take time to relax. To maintain peak performance and reduce your amount of stress, ;cGY
you should take time to relax. Performing some sort of physical activity for thirty 4@
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minutes three times a week will considerably lower your stress level. Throw a Frisbee +mC?.B2D
with your friends, watch your favorite TV show or enjoy your alone time. Taking the v {)8QF]
time to relax will help reduce your stress level. i?f;C_w
The Need of Iron ydMSL25<+
How do we get more young people to increase their consumption of iron-rich !,R=6b$E5
foods? Many nutritionists are advocating the fortification of a number of foods. This >fzFNcO*
may help, but I contend that we should also intensify our efforts in nutrition education " -S@R=bi
among our young people. I simply do not buy the argument that it is futile to try to p3V?n[/}
change eating habits. Once an intelligent person—and this includes (U@$gkUx}G
adolescents—understands the need for a healthy diet, I think he or she will act b8!
accordingly. As for specific actions: I suggest that blood hemoglobin(血红蛋 Qh+zs^-?
白)should be checked as a routine part of a youngster’s yearly physical examination. 38GZ_z}r
It should contain at least 11grames per 100 milliliters of blood for a girl and at least %Z*N /nU
12 grams for a boy. If it is any lower, the physician probably will prescribe an easily ~SS3gL v
absorbed iron supplement. AWd,qldv
Adolescents—and everyone else—should cut out highly processed foods and D4sp+
drinks, which may be low in iron and other nutrients. Read the labels for iron content.
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Especially make sure that all bakery products are made with enriched flour or whole [_:
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grains. Try adding liver, chicken, beef, veal or any other variety to the weekly menu. $laUkD#vz
Finally, even when you’re trying to lose weight, always eat a sensible, Dt(x
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well-balanced diet made up of a variety of fresh or very lightly processed foods. This L3A2A
way, you stand a good chance of getting not only enough iron, but also adequate )iFXa<5h
amounts of all the other essential nutrients. ;SX~u*`R
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Title: Students Taking Part-time Jobs 0{
Outline: 1. 有人认为大学生打工好 ]^,! ;do
2.有人认为大学生打工不好 [s{[
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3.我的看法 Qe-PW9C
Some people think that college students should do part-time jobs. They think AH_qZTv0{Q
college students will be members of the society soon, so they need to get a real sense Tgh?=]H
of how the society runs. In this regard part-time jobs may help, because they not only UuC-R)
give college students different chances to know more about different people, but also t7Mq>rFB
prepare them better with various experiences for their future. cICfV,j
Other people, however, maintain that part-time jobs do more harm than good to ;#9ioGx
college students. They believe, to a college student, study should always be the only _?bO
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job, which entails a great deal of time and effort, and that taking a part-time job is _EJP I
simply nothing but a distraction. Furthermore, college students are still too young to .(3ec/i4CF
handle the complicated society, which may discourage them from doing school work Y6Ux*vhK
and even lead them astray. $HtGB]
In my opinion, college students must learn how to cope with life outside campus Qqx!'fft
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by taking some part-time jobs, because they will be members of the society sooner or ~Z!YB,)bp
later. And what they learn through practice in the society can, on the other hand, help `- (<Q;iO
them to know more about themselves and their school work. Therefore they may j=Izwt>
decide how they will learn on campus more efficiently. There is yet another reason /V63yzoY
why I applaud college students for having some part-time jobs. I come from a peasant (
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area in west China. Part-time jobs mean a lot to those students like me: They can +vxOCN4}v
improve their campus life with the money they get out of the jobs, so that their parents jU* D
won’t have to worry too much about them. I believe if college students spend their iJZNSRQJ}r
time wisely, they will be able to manage well both school work and part-time jobs. 1z-A3a/-
Some Tips for Effective Verbal Communication /|<SD.:
Verbal communication plays a significant role in our daily life, especially in
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modern society. Since we get along with other people in every field, we must learn &9|L Z9K
how to communicate effectively. Here are some of the techniques that may contribute d4*
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to effective verbal communication. iy_Y!wZ{
First, think about what we are going to tell someone, then speak briefly and GM?s8yZ<
clearly in order to make ourselves understood. Second, express ourselves warmly and YB<nz<;JR
sincerely. This can help create a friendly atmosphere for a talk. Third, if we are MtaGv#mJ
supposed to be listeners, we should concentrate on what the speaker says and give :8hI3]9
positive feedback by nodding or smiling from time to time. And fourth, we can `-OzjbM
politely ask the speaker to repeat what we do not hear or quite understand and this, as 7 4MxU
you know, can help the communication go on smoothly. p)ig~kk`
When I communicate with others, whether as a speaker or a listener, I always '^>}
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bear in mind the above-mentioned skills. They are very much conducive to effective ?|+e*{4k
conversations. GK!@|Kk8q7
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Which one do you like, active class or passive class? Write out your view on rq4g~e!S
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Active Classes of Passive Classes -Dx3*Zh P
Although classes often seem alike in appearance, the differences between passive NsP=l]
classes and active classes are enormous. !Q15
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The passive kind of class usually has a teacher who lectures, puts outlines and ]& ckq
terms on the chalkboard and imparts information to the students. For example, my _uLpU4# ?
second-year biology teacher, rarely looked up from his notebook in which he had 6V%}2YE?X
carefully written all his lectures. Teachers in a passive classroom simply dictate wjwCs`
information and answers. They pour facts into the students like water into a pot. The iD G&