[单项选择]I prefer writing a term paper （　） taking an examination.
A. than
B. to
C. for
D. rather than

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M: Mary, what classes are you taking this term
W: For the language course, I want to take English and German. I’ll probably have to take maths, which is a required course. What are you taking
M: I’m taking only two courses, German and biology. You see, I don’t have enough money to study full time this year, so I’ll have to work.
W: You’ve got a real problem there. It’s not easy to find a suit- able part-time job nowadays.
M: I’ll try some gas stations and restaurants first.
W: Good luck to you.

What classes is the man taking this term（　）.
A. Biology and German.
B. Maths and English.
C. English and German.

[填空题]Writing a term paper, research paper or essay for a college class is a kind of academic writing. Academic writing among professionals is a way to create new knowledge.
A professor (26) students to write a paper. The students examine an issue, review what is already known, think about what they have learned and come to some (27) .
This means that each student-writer must present information and also (28) . The student might support an idea, question it or even (29) it. Or the writer could show how the subject may be understood better or in a different way than it has been. And the student must support the position with evidence.
Cultural differences may (30) when international students try to write this way. Writing teachers say students in many countries have learned to write beautiful descriptions about something without ever stating the main idea.
American college students (31) state their mai

[单项选择]When must the girl turn in her term paper
A. By 9.
B. By 12.
C. By 2.
D. By 3.

[单项选择]It is important that students （　） their term papers on time.
A. hand in
B. would hand in
C. have to hand in
D. handed in

[简答题]You are supposed to hand in your term paper to Professor Smith for the American History Course on Thursday. But you are two days late. Write a note to him to apologize and explain why you didn’t give him your work on time.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness.