Exercise 7. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 

The skills needed to succeed in college are very different from those required in high school. 

In addition to study skills that may be new to students, there will also be everyday living skills that students may not have had to use before. 

Students should: 

– know how to handle everyday living skills such as doing laundry, paying bills, balancing a checkbook, cooking, getting the oil changed in the car, etc. 

– be familiar and compliant with medical needs concerning medication and health problems. If ongoing medical and/or psychological treatment is needed, arrangements should be made in advance to continue that care while the student is away at college. 

– understand that the environmental, academic, and social structure provided by parents and teachers will not be in place in college. With this lack of structure comes an increased need for responsibility in decision-making and goal-setting.

– know how to interact appropriately with instructors, college staff, roommates, and peers. Appropriate social interaction and communication are essential at the college level of education. 

– be comfortable asking for help when needed. The transition from high school to college can be overwhelming socially and academically. Students should know when they need help and should be able to reach out and ask for that help.

1. According to the writer, if students want to have medical treatment, they should ____.

A. be away​​​​​B. be familiar with medical needs 

C. make arrangements​​​​D. meet their parents 

2. The word “ongoing" is closest in meaning to ____.

A. continuing ​​​B. short-term ​​C. brief​​D. little 

3. College students should be aware that ____.

A. everything in college will be different ​​B. parents and teachers are not in college 

C. structures must be provided by parents​​D. structures must be provided by teachers 

4. Which of the following is NOT true about college life?

A. It is essential to have good communication skills. 

B. Students must be responsible for their own decisions.

C. Students should know some living skills.

D. Students should not ask for help. 

5. The word “overwhelming” is closest in meaning to ____.

A. simple ​​B. confusing ​​​C. manageable ​​D. easy