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　　I can honestly say that taking part in the student exchange program was one of the best experiences of my life. I spent a year　1　at the University of Edinburgh, during which time I not only　2　many lifelong friends but enjoyed an interesting academic program taught by world-class　3　.

The University of Edinburgh is a　4　university. I really enjoyed the courses I　5　there. I was glad to have the opportunity to do things that I would never have had the　6　to do back in New Zealand. I found the courses a bit　7　, but enjoyed the challenge once I got used to the new way of doing things there. All in all, I think it has　8　given me a lot of extra knowledge that I can now　9　my final year of studies in New Zealand.

I　10　a lot before I left home, as I didn't know anyone in Edinburgh. However, taking the option to live in the dormitory made meeting people very　11　. Within just a few hours, I met a lot of other　12　students from all over the world, with whom I still keep in　13　. Meeting these international friends was great　14　we were all so excited to take trips and go　15　. We traveled not only in Edinburgh, but also around the UK. I also had a fantastic group of friends from my course. As　16　of these friends were exchange students, I got to　17　how local people like them live in Edinburgh and experience all the hotspots for eating and partying.

I'm so happy that I was　18　an opportunity to do something so incredible. It has been one of the most challenging but amazing experiences, not only　19　me academically, but also building up my　20　since I can totally organize my own life now.

【语篇概述】作者在英国爱丁堡做了一年的交换生, 从中受益匪浅。

1. A. wandering　　　　　　 B. working

C. studying D. teaching

【解析】选C。背景常识题。文章第一句中作者说明自己做了一年交换生, 自然是在爱丁堡大学学习。

2. A. lost　　 B. made　　 C. missed　 　D. waited

【解析】选B。词语搭配题。文章第一句说明作者在做交换生时的经历是最好的经历之一, 交到了好朋友, make friends交朋友。

3. A. lecturers B. colleagues

C. students D. scientists

【解析】选A。逻辑推理题。有趣的课程应该是一流的讲师教授的。

4. A. quiet B. great C. common D. new

【解析】选B。逻辑推理题。从后面的"I really enjoyed . . . I was glad. . . "等描述中可知作者对爱丁堡大学的评价是很高的。

5. A. prepared B. quit

C. bought D. took

【解析】选D。词语搭配题。作者在爱丁堡大学做交换生, 应该是上了一些课。take some courses上课。

6. A. chance B. imagination

C. right D. plan

【解析】选A。逻辑推理题。通过上下文可知在这里才得到机会去做的应该是