Make the most of college
Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on
my mind.
First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament of
what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
Your college years will be the most important of your life. It is in college that you will
discover what learning is about. This will be the period where you go from teacher-taught to
master-inspired, after which you must become self-learner. So do take each subject seriously,
and even if what you learn isn't critical for your life, the learning skills you acquire will be
something you will cherish forever.
Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Don't be trapped by
what others think or say, but make up your own mind.
Most importantly, make friends and be happy. College friends are often the best in life. Pick
a few friends and become really close to them - pick the ones who are genuine to you. Don't
worry about their hobbies, grades, looks or even personalities.
Start planning early - what would you like to do? Where would you like to live? What would
you like to learn? I think your plan to study fashion is good, and you should decide where you
want to be, and get onto the right courses.
Whether it is summer-planning, or coursework planning, or picking a major, or managing your
time, you should take control of your life. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for
you to be in the driver's seat - this is your life, and you need to be in control. Being in control feels
great. Try it, and you'll love it!
College is the four years where you have:
The greatest amount of free time
the first chance to be independent
the most flexibility(灵活性)to change
the lowest risk for making mistakes
So please treasure your college years - make the best of your free time, become an independent
thinker in control of your destiny, be bold to experiment, learn and grow through your successes
and challenges.
May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you blossom into just what
you dream to be.
Love,
Dad (&Mom)
1.What does the author think college life holds in store for his daughter?______
A. Uncertainty
B. Pure enjoyment.
C. Successes and challenges.
D. Experimentation with life.
2. What does the author advise his daughter to do in college?______
A. Plan everything.
B. Party with friends in her free time.
C. Ignore what others think or say.
D. Treasure and make the best of her college years.
3. Which of these pieces of advice is given in the article?_____
a. think and live independently
b. learn how to learn
c. choose friends with similar personalities
d. be genuine and sincere
e. try new things
A. abc
B. bce
C. cde
D. abe
4. From the text, we can conclude the father ______.
A. is worried about his daughter
B. is strict with his daughter
C. is optimistic (乐观的) about his daughter's future
D. is sad that his daughter is leaving home
