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Studying in the United States opens up many opportunities for international students. One of the struggles many international students face when deciding where to study is the affordability of the city and the surrounding schools. Studying in the USA does not have to be expensive. Here are four affordable cities to study and live in.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City remains one of the more affordable cities to purchase a house with only 26.49 percent of resident's income being spent on living expenses. It is a great city for international students to study in. The cost of living is 15.5 percent below the national average. Check out The Language Company and Oklahoma State University for affordable options to learn English or degree programs.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the state of Indiana in the Midwest. It's well known for the Indy 500 car race but also for its affordability. Residents spend only 25.24 percent of their income on living expenses. The cost of living is also 16.2 percent below the national average making it affordable for students. University options include the University of Indianapolis Marian University, and Butler University.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City and surrounding areas remain quite affordable with residents only spending 25.78 percent of their income on housing, utilities, and other house hold utilities. For outdoor adventurers, Utah is a great place for winter sports and hiking. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas have affordable universities such as Utah State University, University of Utah, and Snow College.
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines has one of the lowest percentages of income spent on living expenses out of 100 largest metro areas in the USA. Residents spend 23. 8 percent of their household income on living expenses. In addition, the median rent ranges from $ 700 to $ 900 a month. With a booming economy, Des Moines is an ideal city for international students to study and experience American culture. Drake University is an option in Des Moines.
21 Why are the four places recommended to international students?
A. They have beautiful view. B. They have famous universities.
C. They have famous professors. D. They have low living expenses.
22. Which city has the lowest living expenses compared to their income?
A. Oklahoma. B. Des Moines.
C. Salt Lake City. D. Indianapolis.
23. If a student is fond of winter activities, which university is he likely to choose?
A. Drake University B. Oklahoma State University
C. University of Utah D. Butler University
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇广告类型的文章。在美国学习为国际学生提供了许多机会，文章介绍了四个学生负担得起的供学习和居住的城市。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第二三四句“One of the struggles many international students face when deciding where to study is the affordability of the city and the surrounding schools. Studying in the USA does not have to be expensive. Here are four affordable cities to study and live in.”（许多国际学生在决定去哪里学习时面临的困难之一是城市和周边学校的负担能力。在美国学习不一定要花很多钱。这里有四个负担得起的城市供学习和居住。）推荐的几个地方是对于留学生来说花费比较便宜的几个城市。D选项（他们的生活费用很低。）符合题意。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。第二段第一句中“with only 26.49 percent of resident's income being spent on living expenses”（居民收入的26.49%用于生活开支。）；第三段第三句“ Residents spend only 25.24 percent of their income on living expenses.”（ 居民生活费仅占收入的25.24%。）；第四段第一句中“only spending 25.78 percent of their income on housing, utilities, and other house hold utilities. ”（ 他们在住房、公用设施和其他房屋公用设施上的支出仅占收入的25.78%。）；最后一段第二句“Residents spend 23. 8 percent of their household income on living expenses. ”（居民花费他们家庭收入的23.8%在生活花费上。）通过比较几个城市的生活消费占总收入的百分比可知，分别是26.49%，25.24%，25.78%，23.8%。Des Moines, Iowa的23.8%是最小的数字。故选B。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。由介绍第三个城市中的第二句“ For outdoor adventurers, Utah is a great place for winter sports and hiking.”（ 对于户外冒险者来说，犹他州是冬季运动和徒步旅行的好地方。）可知，如果是冬季运动爱好者最有可能选择的就是Salt Lake City, Utah。故选C。
【点睛】学生做这种广告类型的题目是可以先读题目，带着问题去文中寻求答案，一定要找对定位点，不必追求全篇文章都读懂，找到答案即可，可以节省时间。
