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It is graduation time again. Whether joining the social workforce or pursuing 84{Q\c
advanced studies, about four million Chinese graduates will soon turn a new page in ZlojbL@|4
their lives. Still, no matter what, campus life will remain deeply etched on the minds nA~E
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of China's former students. What lies ahead for the country's graduates? Ve/xnn]'
Statistics released by relevant departments of China show that in 2006, graduates $8crN$ye
from all Chinese colleges and universities numbered 4.13 million, up 750,000 from =GXu 5 8
2005 with a growth rate of roughly 22%. Hence, the employment tension further )$Z=t-q
intensifies. Meanwhile, various intangible barriers exist in social relations, regional | 0,vQv
restriction, permanent residency and university's reputation have made the graduates' k'PQ}
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Some analyze that against the backdrop of intensified employment tension for w%zRH
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university graduates, needy students from rural and urban areas usually find nL?oTze*p
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Some graduates realize that in order to get a job, they have to sign some "unfair SI6B#u-i
treaties" that promise not to take the postgraduate exam or leave the company within A$WZF/x
several years, or they have to pay 5,000 Yuan for breaching the contract. Some Hp|}~xjn
recruiters even declare openly that they only need students from famous universities, 28OWNS
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so graduates from other schools are not even entitled to apply. %AW4.3()8
Currently the contradiction in China's higher education has transferred from entering %5*@l vy
to leaving a university and from the difficulty in enrollment to employment after 5IKL#V`3a
graduation. It has become a common phenomenon that "graduates become jobless". x^*1gv $o
Should this problem not be tackled rightly, the employment issue would turn into a "EV!>^Z
new factor that causes social instability. vEG'HOP
College—A New Experience RL
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Living at college, first of all, gives me a sense of responsibility, of being on my x|KWyfOS
own. My parents aren’t around to say, ―No, you’re not going out tonight‖ or ―Did you gip/(
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finish your homework?‖ Everything I do has to be my decision, and that gives me the Bg8#qv
responsibility of handling my own life. During the second week I was at college, I had %/.a]j!
to go out and look for a bank where I could open an account. Before that I looked in 7'NS9|
the phone book since I had no clue about any banks around here or where they were 0L^u2HZYL
located. I went to the bank and made decisions for myself—whether to have a ~LQ[4h<J !
checking or savings account and whether or not to get a MASTER card. S.|FL%;
Friendly people: that’s another aspect I like about college. On my first day (and j'p1q
even now) people were nice to me. I came to Marymount University here in Virginia `)4a[thp
from New York and – even though I’d been here before—I was a bit confused about |3?
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where I was going. My mother and I drove in, not knowing the building we were )$Z(|M4
supposed to go to, and the guard was especially nice: with a smile, he told us what ug`NmIQP
building we were looking for and where we could park our car. Some upperclassmen gX5&d\y
saw me and asked, ―Are you a new student?‖ When they found out I was looking for "gW7<ilw
my dormitory, one said, ―Oh, just follow us; that’s where we’re going.‖ Even now I XUV!C7
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feel comfortable in the dorm because there are friendly people around to talk with. [XlB<P=|>
Finally—to add to my likes of college—I love having Saturdays off. Also, I love )$x_!=@1
to sleep in, something I couldn’t do in high school. ]|:uU
How Can We Finance Our College Education? h?,\(KjP#
Nowadays, tuition fees for college are much higher than ever before. How to #Tp]^
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finance our college education has become a matter of concern for many students, >P.
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especially those who are from the remote areas. o'%eI
Actually, there are many ways to solve this problem. We can get the money from o!&WsD
our parents. We can apply for a loan especially set up for college students. We can z"F*\xa
also acquire the money entirely by ourselves, keeping a part-time job in our spare eR!G[C w-
time and doing a full-time job in summer and winter holidays. Or we can ask our 84&XW
parents for most of the money and earn the rest in our spare time in college. >E"9*:.^a
As far as I am concerned, I prefer the last way. I don't want to depend entirely on rU#li0
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my parents, which will be a burden to them. Nor do I want to work in my free time for 1x >iz
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the tuition alone, because I would like to have enough time for my school work. If my rlznwfr7+
parents pay most of the tuition for me, I will work part time for the rest and this, I ~S(^T9R
believe, can make my college life rich and colorful. {)K](S
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I'm a student at Maebashi Institute of Technology in Gunma. It is located )%JD8;[Jq
between Komagata and Shinmaebashi on the JR Ryomo Line. It's only 10 minutes GH
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from JR Maebashi station on a bus or a taxi. E,*&BDW
Maebit was originally founded in 1952 as a junior college and it evolved into a S_8r\B[>P
four-year college in 1997. Today there are some 700 students in both the junior >xd<YwXZ
college and the four-year undergraduate school. ?~2Bi^W5
Our school offers two sets of programs, the day course and the evening course.
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Students can choose whichever suits their conveniences best from those two courses. Rrqg[F +
Many lessons here are taught in small-sized classes. v:d9o.h
I'm in the Department of Information Engineering. My field of study is Robotics. XT||M)#
The first period begins at 9:30 a.m., which is rather late, and the last period of the day L0&S0HG
course ends at 4:55 p.m. The classes for the evening course begin at 5:45 p.m. and end l
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at 8:50 p.m. g"y?nF.&F
Maebit's campus is not very large but it has a lot of flowerbeds and plants. On +Z+ExS<#z
campus there are the library, the club building, sports fields, the student union hall, <TjBd1
the laboratory building, and many other facilities. Our department building lies in the ,k*F`.[
northwest corner of campus. This building was built about five years ago, and v["3
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everything is still new in this building. `$-lL"
There are many clubs, but I'm not a member of any club. One of my friends is a ]P*!'iYN(
member of the Tennis Club in which there are 5 members. They practice every wD=am
Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. They are hoping to make it into the best 8 in the ){tPP$-i=
coming intercollegiate tournament.
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I like my college. I have already made some good friends and we're enjoying our cV]y=q6
school life. lO&cCV;
Coping with Stress in College =>YvA>izE
College life can be very stressful. Sometimes parents, faculty and others tend to e\~l!f'z
idealize their college experience and remember it as that idyllic time when they had }jcIDiSu
few worries or responsibilities. To students currently attending college, however, the (rMZ
process is often stressful and frustrating. The competition for grades, the need to KnFQ)sX^
perform, relationships, career choice, and many other aspects of the college 1"$R 3@s;
environment cause stress. ;KS`,<^-
But before condemning stress outright, we need to understand that stress is only (j=DD6fC
harmful when it is excessive. Much of the stress that we all experience is helpful and xPvRQ
stimulating. The challenges of life tend to be stressful and an attempt to avoid stress R.UumBM
completely would lead to a rather boring existence. The problem comes when you 2H>aC
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experience too much stress. 6JWGu/A
There are four primary sources of stress: the environment, (noise, pollution, tnL."^%A2I
traffic, crowding, and the weather), physiology, (illness, injuries, hormonal '
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fluctuations, and inadequate sleep or nutrition), students’ thoughts (negative self-talk, zP|*(*
catastrophizing, and perfectionism), and social stressors (financial problems, work %/md"S
demands, social events, and losing a loved one). Symptoms of stress appear in many QqjTLuN
forms. Some symptoms only impact the person who is directly experiencing stress, @
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while other symptoms may have an impact on our relationships with others. voH4
Although some stress reactions are part of deeper and more serious emotional b_l.QKk
problems, many are not, and can be handled with relatively simple counseling and *G9
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stress-management techniques. Developing a balanced lifestyle, gaining perspective wmiafBA e
by discussing problems with other students or tutors, specifying relaxation techniques, v0u\xX[H;
and clarifying your values and cultivating a sense of life meaning can help you relieve <%/:w/
your stress in college. bCt_yR
Sports # a.\P.{L
From the earliest times, people have held sports competitions. The athletic few 9yDFHz w
compete on the field while the rest of us participate from the safety of our seats. ,?fN#gc :
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Today sports are certainly as popular as ever, and because of radio and television, we GtG&yeB
can now compete from a distance. $xQ"PJ2
In fact, for important competitions, the whole world becomes one big stadium. phe"JNML
It is hard to say why humans like organized games. The reasons that we enjoy FE>3 D
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sports probably differ from person to person. Whether little kids are kicking a ball _>;&-e
around a city playground, or million-dollar-a-year athletes are playing in a modern `)LIVi"(D
stadium, the excitement of competition, motion, discipline, and beauty are in the air. }]tFz}E\
Who doesn’t stop to watch a ball game in the street or a swimmer in a pool? What Wf_CR(
parents are not proud to see their children carried off the field by thankful fans? For 4VC/-.At
the players, the joys of sportsmanship can include punishing self-discipline and the m\1VF\
friendship of teammates. KxGKA
Then there is special thrill that comes only to a lucky few. It is the thrill that vT&j{2U7XW
comes from hearing thousand voices shout your name. But personal victory is only EqVsxwa
one kind of victory. In every game someone must lose, but mankind wins every time K*0aXr?
an athletic record is broken. It is this aspect of sports that brings people together. ;gdi=>S_
Even in defeat, no one says to an athlete, ―So what?‖ You say, ―Good try!‖ And N\c&PS
when your pride gets hurt and your muscles are sore, you say to yourself, ―That’s part Ri9Kr
of the game. I’ll win next time!‖ ^}>zYt
How to Deal with School Pressure C{DlcZ<
College can be a very demanding time for students. Professors, class projects, and OTnu{<.a
extracurricular activities can all contribute to a stressed-out college student. While U.HoFf+HN
you will undoubtedly experience stress as a college student, following these tips may sg+ZQDF{x
help keep college stress at a minimum before it becomes too hard to handle. m*\B2\2gJ
Prioritize your schoolwork. Identify what is most important. If you have a a|8|@,
presentation to give this Monday, don’t write a one-page review that’s due in a couple [0h* &
of weeks; prepare for the presentation first. Likewise, if you have an assignment that <Z2(qZ^Z
requires a lot of work, put it at the top of your list. When you prioritize your work, pk;ff q@
you will be more efficient. By becoming more organized, you can reduce your stress y{@P1{
level drastically. ~8XX3+]z:X
Talk about your problems. Talking about your problems will help ease your tension vsu@PuqH
and anxiety. Seek a trusted friend or see if your school has a counseling c Bg,k[,
center. Talking to others will not only help you feel better, but it will also help you dDsjPM;2
find more ways to deal with those problems that are causing your stress. i_[^s:*T
Adopt a positive attitude. If you are always negative, stress will overwhelm you. By Uc_'3|e
looking at things in a positive light, you will not only reduce your stress, but you will ;%
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also feel better about yourself. Give yourself pep talks: ―I can do this. I will not stress Pd)K^;em
over this.‖ <QYCo1_
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Take time to relax. To maintain peak performance and reduce your amount of stress, X{5v?4wI
you should take time to relax. Performing some sort of physical activity for thirty %GVEY
minutes three times a week will considerably lower your stress level. Throw a Frisbee ,maAw}=
with your friends, watch your favorite TV show or enjoy your alone time. Taking the ${jA+L<J
time to relax will help reduce your stress level. *,O
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The Need of Iron r24\DvS
How do we get more young people to increase their consumption of iron-rich E9L!O.Q
foods? Many nutritionists are advocating the fortification of a number of foods. This pb=jvK
may help, but I contend that we should also intensify our efforts in nutrition education -_y~rx
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among our young people. I simply do not buy the argument that it is futile to try to O!#L#u53
change eating habits. Once an intelligent person—and this includes *6 I =o
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adolescents—understands the need for a healthy diet, I think he or she will act IeRl6r%:
accordingly. As for specific actions: I suggest that blood hemoglobin(血红蛋 OvyB<r
白)should be checked as a routine part of a youngster’s yearly physical examination. sDzD
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It should contain at least 11grames per 100 milliliters of blood for a girl and at least _ 4~ng#M*
12 grams for a boy. If it is any lower, the physician probably will prescribe an easily ?c|`
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absorbed iron supplement. "-0pz\a
Adolescents—and everyone else—should cut out highly processed foods and ef;&Y>/
drinks, which may be low in iron and other nutrients. Read the labels for iron content. ~ERRp3Ee?
Especially make sure that all bakery products are made with enriched flour or whole +XU$GSw3(
grains. Try adding liver, chicken, beef, veal or any other variety to the weekly menu. -(4E
Finally, even when you’re trying to lose weight, always eat a sensible, _|^&eT-u
well-balanced diet made up of a variety of fresh or very lightly processed foods. This beN>5coP%A
way, you stand a good chance of getting not only enough iron, but also adequate wu&|~@_s@
amounts of all the other essential nutrients. g( @$uJ
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Title: Students Taking Part-time Jobs Q70**qm
Outline: 1. 有人认为大学生打工好 hr~qt~Oi
2.有人认为大学生打工不好 /ygUd8@
3.我的看法 `>`K7-H
Some people think that college students should do part-time jobs. They think 4'}_qAT
college students will be members of the society soon, so they need to get a real sense w]o:c(x@
of how the society runs. In this regard part-time jobs may help, because they not only p5twL
give college students different chances to know more about different people, but also 6KIjq[T^
prepare them better with various experiences for their future. |mQtjo
Other people, however, maintain that part-time jobs do more harm than good to ReHd~G9
college students. They believe, to a college student, study should always be the only 07T;IV3#C5
job, which entails a great deal of time and effort, and that taking a part-time job is =E"kv!e
simply nothing but a distraction. Furthermore, college students are still too young to QigoRB!z#9
handle the complicated society, which may discourage them from doing school work ^;Hi/KvM\
and even lead them astray. <u x*r#a!d
In my opinion, college students must learn how to cope with life outside campus 6'No4[F
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by taking some part-time jobs, because they will be members of the society sooner or S}v{^vR
later. And what they learn through practice in the society can, on the other hand, help jOm&yX
them to know more about themselves and their school work. Therefore they may Ch \ed|u
decide how they will learn on campus more efficiently. There is yet another reason }VGI Y>v
why I applaud college students for having some part-time jobs. I come from a peasant Z68Wf5@to&
area in west China. Part-time jobs mean a lot to those students like me: They can ?ck^? p7
improve their campus life with the money they get out of the jobs, so that their parents jy__Y=1}
won’t have to worry too much about them. I believe if college students spend their +,F=
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time wisely, they will be able to manage well both school work and part-time jobs. lU50.7<08
Some Tips for Effective Verbal Communication Z#TgFQ3u
Verbal communication plays a significant role in our daily life, especially in Ng_rb KXC#
modern society. Since we get along with other people in every field, we must learn T`w};]z^d2
how to communicate effectively. Here are some of the techniques that may contribute qK6
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to effective verbal communication. MMxoKL
First, think about what we are going to tell someone, then speak briefly and `~aLSpB65
clearly in order to make ourselves understood. Second, express ourselves warmly and R/Dy05nloe
sincerely. This can help create a friendly atmosphere for a talk. Third, if we are G|PIH#
supposed to be listeners, we should concentrate on what the speaker says and give e/HX,sf_g
positive feedback by nodding or smiling from time to time. And fourth, we can i:Z.;z$1
politely ask the speaker to repeat what we do not hear or quite understand and this, as rD(ep~^M
you know, can help the communication go on smoothly. 1O3<%T#LOZ
When I communicate with others, whether as a speaker or a listener, I always 1(;33),P8
bear in mind the above-mentioned skills. They are very much conducive to effective e2h k
conversations. b1>$sPJ+
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Although classes often seem alike in appearance, the differences between passive !{~7 )iq
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The passive kind of class usually has a teacher who lectures, puts outlines and vV
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terms on the chalkboard and imparts information to the students. For example, my +$m skj0s
second-year biology teacher, rarely looked up from his notebook in which he had qP^0($
carefully written all his lectures. Teachers in a passive classroom simply dictate 'a{5}8+8
information and answers. They pour facts into the students like water into a pot. The 8^"|-~#<
students are usually force to sit, listen, take notes, and do only what the teacher W4rw ;(\
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The other kind of class, the active one, usually has a teacher who stimulates the G-i_s6Wu
students to learn for themselves by asking questions, by deliberately posing problems, AA& dZjz
and most of all by being a student himself, too. Such a teacher might plan the outline w*ktx{
of a course, but doesn’t direct the class in only one direction. Students in active x2&