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英銘老師常常說閱讀測驗不難，只要看第一段即可知道文章大概在講什麼內容，這次第一段提到了university和challenge，所以當然講的是大學的挑戰！大家要記住這個訣竅，看到閱讀測驗就從第一段找出關鍵字，答題起來也會變輕鬆喔！

What is the challenge of the university? When it is best

understood, the challenge of the university reveals itself more as an

opportunity than a competition between adversaries. It is an

opportunity for students to earn an education by challenging

themselves to meet the standards set by the university in a range of

academic programs. Successfully meeting this demand moves

students closer to their goals. Thus, the more open to the challenge,

the more likely students are to succeed.

How can students know whether they are open or not? Here are

some useful indicators of openness. Students should demonstrate

the ability to give critical and rational consideration to ideas and

values that differ from their own, even when those ideas and values

push them to the edges of their comfort zone. Besides, students

should examine their own core beliefs and values, which are often

culture-based. A reasonable tolerance for uncertainty is also

necessary. That is, they do not need to have an answer for everything

all the time. Last but not least, students should have the courage to

risk and accept being wrong and at the same time to learn from the

mistakes.

(  ) 1. Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

(A) The capacity for openness is essential for meeting the challenge of the university.

(B) The purpose of attending the university is to meet the standards set by the university.

(C) Self-examination and tolerance help students enjoy the challenge of the university.

(D) Universities offer a chance for students to compete for their individual goals.

(  ) 2. In the first paragraph, the word “adversaries” means _____.

(A) opponents  (B) supporters  (C) acquaintances  (D) colleagues

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