新托福口语Task3通知或公开信阅读练习题.doc

AnnouncementsTask 3-Announcement-1The University has developed a new computer-based tutoring system. Read the articles in theschool newspaper about the service. You will have 45 seconds to read the article. Begin reading now.Online HelpBeginning next semester, the drop-in tutoring center will be shut down, and the new online tutoring site will be operational. No longer will off-campus students have to come all the way to school for aid. Now, help will just be a mouse click away with the latest technology, whenever you need it. To use the site, just log in with your student ID number and password, and then ask the online tutors any questions you have.Task 3-Announcement-2The university is planning to charge late fees for overdue library materials. Read the notice about the change from the university’s library administrator. You will have 45 seconds to read the notice. Begin reading now.Notice from Library AdministrationAs of next semester, the university library will begin charging a fee for overdue library materials. The administration feels that late fees are a necessary response to the recent increase in late returns. This policy will ensure all students have equal access to library resources. Furthermore, the extra funds will go towards expanding and maintaining the library’s collection. This will allow our university to uphold its reputation for having one of the most comprehensive libraries in the country.Task 3-Announcement-3The university is planning to close the evening class. Read the article.Closure for the Evening ClassWith the decrease of students interested in the evening class, the university decided to discontinue it. This decision was made because the number of students for the evening class has declined for the past few years and more students prefer to study with an experienced faculty member. Students who already registered for the evening class are required to change their schedules, or refunds will be applicable for.Task 3-Announcement-4The university administration may establish an affirmative action admissions policy. Read the announcement from the admissions office. You will have 45 second to read the notice. Begin reading now.Announcement regarding Admissions PolicyThe university will hold a meeting this week to discuss the possible establishment of affirmative action. This policy would allow a specified number of applicants whose grades do not meet enrollment standards to be considered for admission. For these applicants, the school will also take into account non-academic factors, such as social background and life experience. The school believes this will ensure that the student body remains diverse and will further its commitment to providing equal educational opportunities for all.Task 3-Announcement-5The university is introducing mandatory community service for all students. Read an article about the new policy in the student newspaper. You will have 45 seconds to read the article. Begin reading now.Mandatory Community ServiceDo you want experience in a law firm, dental clinic, political campaign, or social services office? These are just few of the opportunities available through the university’s new community service program. Starting this school year, all students will be required to perform a certain number of community service hours in order to graduate. According to the dean, this policy will afford students valuable work experience in their fields of interest. Furthermore, the university is ensuring that students get well-rounded educations and personal enrichment from helping others.Task 3-Announcement-6Now read a passage regarding apartment rent. CHEAP APARTMENT RENTDuring the summer months, many students return home from school; however, there are still some people who remain to attend summer classes. So, the school has decided to cut rent for apartments that belong to the university by 30%. By doing so, the school hopes that the students will feel less pressure than when paying rent at the usual rate. Now that the rent is reasonable, the school encourages all the students who are staying behind to use this opportunity to save money for the fall semester. Task 3-Announcement-7Gold Plains University is considering plans to improve its library system. Read the bulletin from university administration. You have 45 seconds to read the notice. Begin reading now.Plans to Expand Library SystemStudent enrollment and university research projects have been on the rise. As a result, over-crowding of the library system has become a major concern. The administration feels it can best serve students’ needs with one of two alternatives. One plan would be to expand the main library by about 30 percent. The other 。