You put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. It's time to get started. But what's next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience. * To save time and money, use the college's bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You won't have to locate or afford a place to park either. It's also a good way to be environmentally aware. * Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks -- it's a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well. * Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities. But there is a whole lot more to college if you're serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun. * Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesn't suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best location for your studies isn't always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise. * Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The "freshman 15" is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year. * While electives can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldn't entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. _ can hurt your grades. The "freshman 15" tells the fact that some freshmen _ . A) attend limited activities on campus B) have little regular physical exercise C) focus less on their academic work D) take relaxed attitudes to their diets
D
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Greece is one of the most beautiful countries of the world.Millions of tourist visit this place every year.In Greece the bus is the most convenient and preferred means of traveling.There are intercity buses operated by KTEL that interconnect various cities of Greece,!! and there are international buses operated by OSE that connect Greece to other European cities. Every tourist must visit Greece at least once in life.This country is really a vacation heaven.It is the perfect blend of history and art with adventure and romance.You car| dive into deep[ blue waters, climb up the mountains or enjoy ancient architecture and history. Buses in Greece are cheap and very comfortable.All bus stations display schedules of buses on every route.Conductors and drivers are very polite and helpful.Travelers never face any rouble locating and boarding buses to their destinations.Tourists can always ask the conductor to inform them about their stop, so that they can get down at the right stop.Everyone here is more than happy to help tourists. Athens, me capital of Greece, has three bus terminals .Buses to different parts of Greece leave from different terminals.Air-conditioned express buses also operate between major cities.They are faster and more comfortable than other buses.Tourists can choose guided Greece bus ^our.These tours are the perfect way of exploring this great country. | Buses in Greece are also a great way of saving _ on the journey.The long-distance bus system is very cheap.Buses save a lot of money to cover long distances, cheaper than taxis or cars. They are also the best means of interacting with local people.You can sit next to a native of Greece and get some information about the place. The company KTEL offers bus services _ . A) to different cities in Greece B) from Greece to other countries C) to tourist attractions in Greece D) from Greece to its bordering countries
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A
Ques: Banks view online banking as a powerful "value-added" tool to attract and keep new customers while helping to _ costly paper handling or teller interactions in an increasingly competitive banking environment . Today , most large national banks , many local banks and credit unions offer some form of online banking , variously known as PC banking , home banking , electronic banking or Internet banking . Online banks are sometimes referred to as "brick-to-click" banks , both to tell them from "brick-to-mortar" banks that haven't yet offered online banking , as well as from "virtual" banks that have no physical branches or tellers whatsoever . The challenge for the banking industry has been to design this new service channel in such a way that its customers will readily learn to use and trust it . Most of the large banks can now offer fully safe ,fully functional online banking for free or for a small cost . As more banks succeed online and more customers use their sites , fully functional online banking will likely become as commonplace as automated teller machines (ATM). Online banking has a lot of advantages . Unlike your corner bank , online banking sites never close; they're at hand 24 hours a day , seven days a week , and they're a mouse click away . If you're out of state or even out of the country when a money problem appears , you can log on instantly to your online bank and take care of business . Online bank sites generally carry out and confirm deals at or quicker than ATM processing speeds . Many online banking sites now offer fashionable tools to help you manage all of your valuable items more effectively . From the text we can conclude that _ . A) "brick-to-click" banks are in fact another kind of physical banks B) the function of a "brick-to-click" bank is as common as that of an ATM C) a " brick-to-mortar" bank is no better than a virtual one D) customers can deal with their banking by a mouse click
Ans: D
British and American scientists are raising genetically modified pigs in the hope of providing organs for transplant to humans, the project leader wrote in a newspaper Sunday. Scientists in London and California have begun conducting the genetic experiments to find a solution to record-long waiting lists for organ transplants, Robert Winston said in an opinion piece written for Britain's Sunday Times. In Britain alone, around 8,000 patients are waiting for a transplant. "People needing a new heart or liver are waiting for someone else to die -usually a violent death in a traffic accident," Winston wrote in the newspaper. He said his team was "trying to modify pigs so their organs might save the lives of humans." The scientists are introducing human genes into the animals to reduce the chances of the organs being rejected by patients, as has been common in previous attempts to use animal tissues, said Winston, who heads the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology at London's Hammersmith Hospital. Working with Dr. Carol Redhead of the California Institute of Technology, Winston's team has injected human genes directly into male piglets , adding them to the animal's sperm . He said that pigs involved in experiments had successfully produced transgenic sperm, but acknowledged that British and European laws had prevented the team from using the pigs to mate. The Sunday Times newspaper reported that the experiments would be moved to the United States following difficulties with funding and regulations in Britain. It said the pigs would be bred in Missouri. "Our U.S. friends will benefit from our technology and the income we might have produced for Britain will be lost," Winston wrote. Some scientists have previously blamed the idea of using animal organs for human transplant, saying the technique risks spreading animal viruses to humans. Winston said his research project is attempting to breed virus-free pigs. Scientists are introducing human genes into the animals to _ . A) make the organs healthier B) reduce the pain of animals C) make the organs live longer D) reduce the chances of rejection
D