Listening and Speaking & Reading and Thinking

1¡¢A Guide to Freshman

    Food Service

    The URS Cafeteria opens from 7: 00 a. m. to 8: 00 p. m. It serves all kinds of snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals. You can pay with your cash or ID cards. You can put your cash into your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the Cafeteria, you can still use the tables to enjoy meals, to have your meetings with your friends and even to study.

    Transportation

    The URS Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 9: 00 a. m. and 3: 00 p. m., Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $ 2.

    Academic Support

    All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. The service is free of charge.

    Relaxation and Health

    The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10: 00 a. m. to 10: 00 p. m., closed on Sundays.

    The Fitness Centre is on the top floor of Douglas Hall. It is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A debtor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9: 00 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m.

1. What can you do in the URS Cafeteria?

A. Add money to your ID card and play chess.

B. Have meals with your friends.

C. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts.

D. Do your homework and watch TV.

2. What can the URS Express do for the students?

A. Provide students with campus tours.

B. Take students to the Mattson Centre.

C. Transport the students to and from the stores.

D. Carry the students to the lecture halls.

3. Whom can you get help from for your writing?

A. The professors.  B. Volunteers.

C. Trainers.        D. Classmates.