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1、【篇一：环球雅思学校 5-5.5分入学测试题】环球雅思学校入学测试题(b)readingreading passage 1 questions 1-4 read the following notice. using no more than three words form the passage answer the questions below.1. you are in room 101. which staircase should you use to evacuate the building?2. you are in room 201. where should you w
2、ait outside after evacuating the building?3. what should you do if the alarm stops?4. who should you contact if you discover a fire? reading passage 2 living expenses-a guide for overseas students1 in the mid-1990s it is estimated that a student living alone requires on average $12,000 in living exp
3、enses for each year of study. of course, these costs increase with time.2 upon arrival, students should have funds in excess of the average to cover the cost of textbooks and establishment expenses such as rental bond payment and basic furniture items. the amount spent on food, recreation, and enter
4、tainment expenses will vary according to requirements, budget, and location.3 those who are prepared to live in shared accommodation, which may not be suitable for all, might manage on $10,000 per year. it is preferable for overseas students whose english is in need of practice to take advantage of
5、live-in situations with native-speakers whenever possible. however, sharing with friends who are easy to communicate with is probably more sensible at first.4 the above figures do not include the cost of large nonessential items such as household equipment or a car. owning and maintaining a motor ve
6、hicle is expensive in australia. insurance is compulsory and costly, and parking both on and of campus can be a problem requiring additional expense. it is not advisable for a student to own a car unless it is absolutelynecessary. a reasonable second-hand car can cost in excess of $40005 educational
7、 institutions are almost always serviced by reliable public transport. the university and college campuses within the major cities are well served by public busses. in addition, the larger cities have extensive train systems. for example, in sydney, most college and university campuses are only 10 o
8、r 20 minutes from a rail station.6 the summer vacation requires special financial planning. expenses for this period must be carefully estimated and added to costs for the academic year in order to give a realistic total figure for the calendar year. they are not included in the estimated $10,000-$1
9、2,000 previously quoted. university eating facilities, and some university and college housing facilities, close during this time. as a general rule, international students should expect to spend at least as much on monthly living expenses during the summer as they do during the academic year.7 unde
10、r present immigration regulations, international students are allowed to work up to 20 hours during term time and full-time during vacation. it is impossible for students to expect to earn sufficient funds working part-time to pay for tuition fees and living costs. while some students are able to su
11、pplement their funds with money from part-time and/or vacation work, such work is not always regular even when available, and this can contribute to anxiety and study problems. in general, it is uealistic to start a course with insufficient funds in the hope that something will turn up. students sho
12、uld be aware that vacation work has become more difficult to find over the last few years, but those interested can contact the commonwealth employment service or the students union on campus.8 warm clothes are necessary in the southern states during winter months, as night temperatures can drop to
13、less than 10 degrees celsius. students should bring as much clothing from home as possible, especially if funds are limited. information on where to buy inexpensive clothes can be obtained from the international student centre of most colleges and universities.9 do not rush into buying expensive tex
14、tbooks. it is advisable to wait until your first lectures and tutorials, and then askacademic staff which are the essential purchases. there is usually a second-hand bookshop on campus, and used texts are also advertised on faculty notice boards. 10 the students union coordinates a number of outlets
15、 on the various university campuses that provide stationery items and other essential study equipment at reasonable prices. some courses require specialised equipment which can be quite costly, and it is wise to check any additional costs involved with the course of your choice.11 in general, those
16、practically orientated courses tend to incur higher additional costs. expenses for books, stationery, and equipment vary greatly, but you should allow approximately $500-$1000 a year.12 most university campuses have banks and/or credit unions. the banks issue drafts, travellers cheques or foreign currency notes, and accept telex or airmail transactions. in some colleges and universities the credit union is the institutions own credit union. in addition t
