题文
CStarting college can be a difficult experience. You have to deal with new responsibilities and growing independence, a challenging course load and, of course, the social scene. When a roommate is thrown into the mix, it may feel like you’re struggling with all that stuff while living in a small box with a stranger.
But having a roommate doesn’t need to be one more thing to worry about. When students go into their living situations with realistic expectations and a willingness to compromise, things can work out just fine.
When you first meet your roommate, chances are you’ll be on your best behaviour. You want to get along, since this is the person who’s going to be sharing your living space for the next year. But try to think ahead to potential (可能的) worst cases, too.
For example, imagine it’s 2 a.m. and you’re working on a paper that should be finished in 8 hours. Your roommate comes in from a party and wants to continue the party in your room.
At times like these, you won’t be feeling good. That’s why talking about problems that might come up ahead of time -- and respecting each other’s wishes when the time comes -- is so important.
Talk about the things that are really important to you, and make sure your roommate understands. Then encourage him or her to do the same.
For example, does it make you angry when people take things without asking first? Let your roommate know your feelings about these types of things from the start, so that both of you have a feel for each other’s likes, dislikes, and habits.
小题1:The underlined word “compromise” in the second paragraph means “ ”.A．make a decisionB．lend a handC．come to termsD．have a try小题2:You should try to be polite to your roommate because .A．you are glad to share the room with him or herB．you will live with him or her in the same room for some time C．you will ask him or her for help in the futureD．strangers are very difficult to deal with小题3: Which of the following is the best way to get along well with your roommate?A．To stay silent when there are disagreements.B．To spend more time doing things together with your roommate.C．To have the same hobbies and living habits with your roommate.D．To talk with your roommate in advance about possible future problems.小题4:Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?A．It is really a worrying thing to have a roommate.B．It is difficult to get along well with a roommate.C．It is your duty to help your roommate in his or her daily life.D．It is very important for you and your roommate to understand each other. 题型：未知难度：其他题型
答案
小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:D
小题4:D
解析
本文为一篇说明读大学以后应该如何与室友相处的问题，与室友相互理解，彼此尊重是友好相处最重要的前提文章。
小题1:根据things can work out just fine.可知compromise意为妥协，故选C。
小题2:根据You want to get along, since this is the person who’s going to be sharing your living space for the next year.，故选B。
小题3:根据That’s why talking about problems that might come up ahead of time -- and respecting each other’s wishes when the time comes -- is so important.，故选D。
小题4:根据Let your roommate know your feelings about these types of things from the start, so that both of you have a feel for each other’s likes, dislikes, and habits. 可知你和你的室友相互理解是非常重要的。
点评：这篇阅读文章非常简单，把握文章主旨，分析全文结构，深刻理解文章内容。
考点
据考高分专家说，试题“ C Starting college .....”主要考查你对 [日常生活类阅读 ]考点的理解。日常生活类阅读
日常生活类阅读的概念：
日常生活这一话题主要涉及人们衣食住行等方面的活动。这一话题的选材主要针对人们日常的工作，生活以及学习情况。做这一类题时，最主要的是要把握好人物的活动内容，时间和地点。
日常生活类阅读题答题技巧：
【题型说明】
该类文章内容涉及到人们的言谈举止、生活习惯、饮食起居、服饰仪表、恋爱婚姻、消遣娱乐、节日起源、家庭生活等。文章篇幅短小，追根溯源，探索各项风俗的历史渊源，内容有趣。命题也以送分题为主，如事实细节题、语义转换题、词义猜测题和简单推理判断题等。虽然这类文章读起来感觉轻松，试题做起来比较顺手，但绝不能掉以轻心。因为稍不留神，就会丢分。
【备考提醒】
为了保证较高准确率，建议同学们做好以下几点：
1、保持正常的考试心态。笔者在教学中发现，越是容易的试题，同学们越是容易失分。为什么呢？因为在这种情况下，同学们极易产生麻痹思想，认为题目好做，就不引起高度重视，于是思维不发散、不周密。而命题人就是利用同学们的这一弱点，设计陷阱题。所以，无论试题难易与否，我们都要保持正常的考试心态。试题容易，不欣喜；试题难，不悲观。
2、根据前面讲到的方法，认认真真、细细心心做好事实细节题。
3、做好语义转换题。这类题是根据英语中一词多义和某些词语在文中能表达一定的修辞意义的原则而设计的。要求同学们解释某生词的含义，确定多义词或短语在文中的意思，确认文中的某个代词所指代的对象，或者对英语中特有的表达、格言、谚语进行解释。这种题要求同学们一定要根据上下文猜测词义或理解句子，切不可望文生义。
4、做好简单推理判断题。简单推理判断题要以表面文字为前提，以具体事实为依据进行推理，做出判断。这种推理方式比较直接，只要弄清事实，即可结合常识推断出合理的结论。
