Getting into college is a big step for high school graduates, and it comes with a lot of changes. For most students, it’s the first time they’re living away from home and managing their own life. Not surprisingly, adapting to this new lifestyle can be challenging. The following four tips will make high school graduates better prepared for college life.
高中毕业生进入大学是一大步，带来了许多变化。对大多数学生来说，这是他们第一次离开家并管理自己的生活。毫不奇怪，适应这种新的生活方式可能是具有挑战性的。以下四个建议将使高中毕业生更好地准备好迎接大学生活。

Goal setting
目标设定

When setting goals, whether they’re academic, career, or personal, re-member they should be attainable but not too easy, so that you really have to push yourself to achieve them, and feel rewarded when you do. Writing down your goals and breaking down each huge, long-term goal into smaller more practical ones can help make it feel more real, and writing out a plan for achieving it can give you a roadmap to success.
设定目标时，无论是学术、职业还是个人目标，应记住目标应该是可实现的但不能太容易，这样你就必须努力才能实现它们，并在实现时感到满足。写下你的目标，并将所有巨大的、长期的目标分解为更小更实际的目标，这样可以使目标更有实感，制定实现计划可以为你提供成功之路。

Interpersonal skills
人际交往技能

At college, you will interact with fellow students, professors, librarians, and many others. Strong interpersonal skills will help you build relationships during this time, and get more out of them. If you feel that your interpersonal skills need some work, practice asking thoughtful questions and listening closely, develop your understanding by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, and enhance your self-confidence.
在大学里，你会与同学、教授、图书管理员等多方互动。强大的人际交往技能将帮助你建立关系，并从中获益。如果你觉得自己的人际交往技能需要提高，可以练习提出有思考的问题并倾听，通过设身处地来增进理解，同时增强自信心。

Studying
学习

With fewer in-class hours and more on-your-own learning, you’re required to really digest learning material rather than simply memorize facts. To be successful in college you’ll need to learn how to integrate large amounts of information obtained through reading, do research, and write papers. Organization is the key, so if you are not someone who is naturally organized, set up your study schedule.
减少课堂时间，增加个人学习时间，要求你真正消化学习材料，而不仅仅是记忆事实。在大学里取得成功需要学会整合通过阅读获取的大量信息，进行研究和写论文。组织是关键，所以如果你不是自然而然就很有条理的人，那就制定好你的学习计划吧。

Budgeting
预算

Managing money is a critical life skill, and for many, it is at college that they develop it for the first time. Start by estimating your financial balance. Then give high priority to the expenses on basic needs and determine how much money to set aside every month to cover those costs. Don’t forget about savings…and the fun stuff(movies, dinners out), too.
管理金钱是一项至关重要的生活技能，对许多人来说，他们是在大学第一次培养这种技能。首先估算你的财务平衡。然后高优先级给基本需求开销，确定每月要存多少钱用来支付这些费用。不要忘记储蓄…和一些有趣的事情（看电影、外出用餐）也很重要。

1. Who is this passage most probably written for?
   A. College teachers.
   B. University graduates.
   C. High school teachers.
   D. Would-be college students.
   答案：D

2. What is the author’s suggestion for reaching a huge goal?
   A. Divide it into smaller, more achievable ones.
   B. Reward oneself for each goal one has set.
   C. Purchase a clear, updated roadmap.
   D. Push oneself to an upper level.
   答案：A

3. One of the suggested ways to enhance your interpersonal skills is to __.
   A. prepare complicated questions
   B. try on someone else’s shoes
   C. listen to others carefully
   D. take advantage of others
   答案：C

4. What is the key to successful college study according to the author?
   A. Being well-organized.
   B. Being well-informed.
   C. Effective reading skills.
   D. Reliable research methods.
   答案：A

5. To learn how to manage money, the first thing to do is__.
   A. save money for financial investment
   B. estimate one’s income and expenses
   C. set aside money for fun activities
   D. open a personal bank account
   答案：B