The first day of school is a big day for anybody, but it’s extra special for one family in Wisconsin. 

Samantha Malczewski, 19, would be a student in the second year at Carthage College this fall. She said that when she learned her mom Amy Malczewski and her grandmother Christy Schwan would be joining her younger sister Mia Carter as freshmen at Carthage College this fall, the news came as a big surprise. The family members together will equal three generations attending classes together.

Amy Malczewski has a deep connection to Carthage College, having worked at the Kenosha, Wisconsin-based school for the last 22 years. The mom said she “always” knew she wanted to become a student herself though. Meanwhile, when Christy Schwan heard of her daughter’s plan, she quickly realized they could start the journey together.

Amy Malczewski and Schwan are now classmates, pursuing master’s degrees in business, design and innovation. Both nontraditional students say they encourage their peers to go for it if they’re also considering going back to school.

“My advice to anybody is just, life is so short and if there’s something that you’re interested in, and maybe you’re doubting yourself a little bit, put that doubt aside and just go for it,” Amy Malczewski said. “Especially if you have somebody that can do it with you, I think it makes it even sweeter, right? Having these experiences with my mom is going to be something I’m going to remember for the rest of my life. Seeing my daughters on campus? You know, I love it.”

Added Schwan, “Never hesitate to follow your fear. In my life, it’s led me to my greatest opportunities and it’s also built my greatest strengths. If I always stayed in my comfort zone, I wouldn’t be where I am today. And I think older students bring a lot to the table and I think age isn’t a factor — we can all continue to learn.”

1.Who would start college together this fall?

A Samantha Malczewski,Amy Malczewski and Christy Schwan.

B Mia Carter, Amy Malczewski and Christy Schwan.

C Samantha Malczewski,Mia Carter and Christy Schwan.

D Samantha Malczewski,Mia Carter and Amy Malczewski.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第二段的“she learned her mom Amy Malczewski and her grandmother Christy Schwan would be joining her younger sister Mia Carter as freshmen at Carthage College this fall”可知，今年秋天萨曼莎的妹妹米娅卡特、母亲艾米以及外祖母克莉丝蒂将一起成为迦太基学院的新生。故选B。

2.What does the third paragraph talk about?

A What the three generations did at school.

B How Schwan made her dream come true.

C What Amy did to pursue master’s degrees.

D Why Amy and Schwan went back to school.

解析：选D。D段落大意题。该段主要描述了萨曼莎的母亲和外祖母是为什么会重返学校上学。故选D。

3.What is Amy’s attitude to her campus life?

A Positive.

B Negative.

C Indifferent.

D Neutral.

解析：选A。A推理判断题。根据第五段中母亲艾米所说的话“sweeter”“Having these experiences with my mom is going to be something I’m going to remember for the rest of my life”和“I love it.”可知，艾米对校园生活持积极态度。故选A。

4.What does the text remind the readers of?

A The admission rules of the college.

B The love between family members.

C The power of lifelong learning.

D The importance of family.

解析：选C。C主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了一家三代四口人就读同一所大学的相关新闻，因此年龄并不是阻碍我们完成梦想的障碍，走出舒适区，进行终身学习。故选C。