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1、 阅读理解 AMy 17-year-old daughter went off to college and having her away from home brought back memories of watching Peter Pan when she was little. In the classic TV production, one scene in particular impressed me: when Mrs. Darling puts her children into bed. As she turns off the last of the night l
2、ight, she takes one last look at the bedroom and says, “Dear night lights, protect my sleeping children.” As a mother, I know how much she loves her children.It has been several weeks since we took our daughter to college and she seems to be adjusting well after a short period of homesickness. For u
3、s, though, its another story. Like most parents, I love checking in on my children at night. But now shes gone, and I find nighttimes the hardest. I miss her most at night.In my neighborhood, most of the parents whose kids are off to college are dealing with similar melancholy. My husband is filled
4、with anxiety. One friend talked about getting this sick feeling in her stomach as she prepared for the college drop-off. We complained that many of us were too busy to truly enjoy being with our children while we had them.For us moms, seeing Toy Story 3 only made the sadness worse as we watched the
5、character Andy, who is the same age as our kids, say goodbye to his childhood as he prepares to leave for college. And its not just “first-time” parents like me. Two moms who have kids already well into college said the separation didnt get any easier. “You feel like something has been taken away fr
6、om inside you,” said one of them.I imagine things will get easier with time, especially as I see my daughter adjust to college life. Meanwhile, as I keep my cell phone close to me in bed and text my daughter goodnight and sweet dreams every night, I like to think at messages serve as a night light t
7、hat keeps her safe.21. After her daughter went to college, the writer _.A. didnt get used to the change for a long time B. often cried as she missed her daughter so muchC. realized she hadnt done enough for her daughterD. failed to have a good sleep every night22. What is the underlined word “melanc
8、holy” in Paragraph 3 similar in meaning to?A. Happiness. B. Anger. C. Sadness. D. Excitement.23. According to the last paragraph, why did the writer keep her cell phone close to her in bed?A. To call her daughter any time.B. To wait for her daughters calls.C. To say good night to her daughter.D. To
9、wait for her daughters messages.BThe University of Salford was granted its Royal Charter in 1967. However its origins go back to 1896, when the Royal Technical Institute was founded on the site of the present University. The Institute and its successors, the Royal Technical College and the Royal Col
10、lege of Advanced Technology, gained a reputation for their practical and challenging teaching methods and their involvement with both the local community and industry and commerce.The University today continues to build on this reputation. It has strong links with industry, commerce and the public s
11、ector and a significant percentage of its research work is funded from these sources. In August of 1996, Salford merged with University College Salford. The new institution offers students at both institutions greatly increased benefits including a wider range of Student Union activities and access
12、to extensive study resources.The Universitys attractive Peel Park campus is located one mile to the west of Manchesters city centre. Its location, close to an extensive network of roads and railways is ideal for travel to all parts of the country.The University is fortunate in having the facilities
13、of two cities so close at hand. Salford provides for the day-to-day needs of most students and Manchester. Englands third largest city, provides excellent cultural, leisure, shopping and sporting facilities. Some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain is within easy reach of Salford. The Peak
14、District, the Dales, the Lake District and the sandy beaches and mountains of North Wales are all less than two hours away by road.The main University campus is arranged around Peel Park on the banks of the River Irwell. The splendid red brick Peel Building, the original home of the Institute, is st
15、ill in use, having been modernized in recent years. Most of the other buildings are less than twenty years old.The campus has an excellent range of facilities including snack bars, restaurants, bars, a leisure centre, a bank, a bookshop, a general store and a travel bureau. The University can provid
16、e places for a high percentage of its students in University owned or controlled Halls of Residence, flats or student houses and most of the accommodation is within walking distance of the campus.24.What can you say about the University of Salford?A. It aims at the international communityB. It aims at theoretical research in basic sciences.C. It aims at teaching pract