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A Guide to Freshman
Food Service
The URS Cafeteria opens from 7: 00 a. m. to 8: 00 p. m. It serves all kinds of snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals. You can pay with your cash or ID cards. You can put your cash into your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the Cafeteria, you can still use the tables to enjoy meals, to have your meetings with your friends and even to study.
Transportation
The URS Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 9: 00 a. m. and 3: 00 p. m., Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $ 2.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. The service is free of charge.
Relaxation and Health
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10: 00 a. m. to 10: 00 p. m., closed on Sundays.
The Fitness Centre is on the top floor of Douglas Hall. It is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9: 00 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m.
1. What can you do in the URS Cafeteria?
A. Add money to your ID card and play chess.
B. Do your homework and watch TV.
C. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts.
D. Have meals with your friends.
2. What can the URS Express do for the students?
A. Provide students with campus tours.
B. Transport the students to and from the stores.
C. Take students to the Mattson Centre.
D. Carry the students to the lecture halls.
3. Whom can you get help from for your writing?
A The professors. B. Trainers.
C. Volunteers. D. Classmates.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要内容是写给大一新生的学校指南，其中介绍了学校的各种服务和设施。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The URS Cafeteria opens from 7: 00 a. m. to 8: 00 p. m. It serves all kinds of snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals. You can pay with your cash or ID cards. You can put your cash into your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the Cafeteria, you can still use the tables to enjoy meals, to have your meetings with your friends and even to study.(URS自助餐厅从早上7点到晚上8点营业，提供各种小吃、饮料、冰淇淋和膳食。你可以用现金或身份证支付。你可以把现金放在前台的身份证里。即使你不在自助餐厅买食物，你也可以用桌子吃饭，和朋友开会，甚至学习。)”可知D项“和你的朋友们吃饭”正确，故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. (班车从马特森中心出发，在校园和购物中心之间运送学生。)”可知URS Express接送学生往返购物中心。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. (所有学生都可以使用道格拉斯音乐厅上层的写作中心。 合格的志愿者将与你一起开展写作，语法，词汇和其他学术技能的工作。)”可知从有资格的志愿者那里可以获得写作上的帮助，故选C项。
