阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Of Special Interest to Freshman
Freshman Seminars
Freshman Seminars are small classes just for freshmen, with some of York’s most distinguished teachers. Some seminars provide an introduction to a particular field of study; others take an interdisciplinary(跨学科的) approach to a variety of topics. All seminars provided a friendly environment for developing relationships with teachers and other students.
STARS
STARS (Science, Technology, and Research Scholars) provides undergraduates of every year with an opportunity to combine research and course-based study. The program offers research opportunities and support to students historically disadvantaged in the fields of natural science and quantitative reasoning, such as racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the physically challenged. More than 100 students each year participate in STARS, during the academic year or over the summer months.
Academic Advising
Academic Advising is a collective effort by the residential colleges, academic departments and various offices connected to York University Dean(院长)’s office. Students’ primary academic advisors are their residential college deans, to whom they may always turn for academic and personal advice. The deans live in residential colleges and supervise the advising networks in the college. Each academic department has a director of undergraduate studies (DUS) who can discuss with students the department’s course offerings and requirements for majors.
Perspectives on Science and Engineering
Perspectives on Science and Engineering is a lecture and discussion course for about 75 selected freshmen who have exceptionally strong backgrounds in science or mathematics. The yearlong course explores abroad range of topics. exposes students to questions at the frontiers of science, and connects the first-year students to York’s Scientific community.
1. An African female freshman seeking opportunities of research is most likely to choose.
A. Freshman Seminars B. STARS
C. Academic Advising D. Perspectives on Science and Engineering
2. Which freshman may have priority to attend Perspectives on Science and Engineering?
A. The one who has already got a novel published.
B. A medalist of the International Mathematical Olympiad.
C. The one who has designed an original engineering project.
D. An applicant for York’s Scientific Community.
3. Which of the following is TRUE about the residential colleges?
A. Deans of most academic departments live with students there.
B. Directors of undergraduate studies of most majors work together there.
C. The college deans serve as the central figures in an advising network.
D. The college deans engage in scientific research with selected freshmen.
【答案】1. B2. B3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。介绍了约克大学一些新生感兴趣的活动。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据黑体字STARS段落中“The program offers research opportunities and support to students historically underrepresented in the fields of natural science and quantitative reasoning, such as racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the physically challenged.(该项目为自然科学和定量推理领域历史上处于劣势 学生提供研究机会和支持，如少数民族、妇女和残疾人)”可知，如果一个非洲女新生寻求研究机会最有可能选择STARS。故选B项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据黑体字Perspectives on Science and Engineering段落中“Perspectives on Science and Engineering is a lecture and discussion course for about 75 selected freshmen who have exceptionally strong backgrounds in science or mathematics.(Perspectives on Science and Engineering是一个讲座和讨论课程，面向大约75名在科学或数学方面有特别强背景的新生)”可知，参加Perspectives on Science and Engineering需要在科学或数学方面有特别强背景，结合选项，B项“A medalist of the International Mathematical Olympiad.(国际数学奥林匹克的奖牌获得者)”符合要求。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据黑体字Academic Advising段落中“Academic Advising is a collective effort by the residential colleges, academic departments and various offices connected to York University Dean(院长)’s office. Students’ primary academic advisors are their residential college deans, to whom they may always turn for academic and personal advice. (Academic Advising是由住宿学院、学术部门和与约克大学院长办公室相关的各个办公室共同努力的结果。学生的主要学术顾问是他们住宿学院的院长，他们可以随时向他们寻求学术和个人建议。)”可知，学院院长是咨询网络的主要人物。故选C项。
