1. Passing the college entrance exam means being admitted into universities.
通过了高考考试意味着被大学录取。
还能如此说：
The college entrance exam is a pass to go to universities.
You can go to universities if you can pass the college entrance exams.
应用分析：
an admitted liar 直认不讳的撒谎者；
admittedly （常用于句首）无可不承认地，诚然；
be admitted to sb.'s presence 获准见
2. He came in the first place in this year's college entrance exam.
他是今年的高考考试状元。
还能如此说：
His name headed the list in the entrance exam.
He was number one in this year's college entrance exams.
谚语：
The first step is the hardest.
万事开头难。
3. She took the entrance exam but failed.
她参加了入学考试但未被录取。
还能如此说：
She took the entrance exam but didn't get in.
She failed in the entrance exam.
谚语：
The only time you mustn't fail is the last time.
未到最后关头，绝不舍弃。
4. I am enrolled by the University of Stanford.
我被斯坦福大学录取了。
还能如此说：
I am admitted by the University of Stanford.
I am accepted by the University of Stanford.
5. I spent much time in preparing for the entrance exam.
我花费了不少时间筹备升学考试。
还能如此说：
I spend an abundance of time preparing for the entrance exam.
It took me a lot time to make preparation for the entrance exam.
应用分析：
spend all one's energies 全力以赴；
spend and be spent 出钱又出力，尽全力；
spend itself 耗尽，消失，衰弱
6. My Alma Mater's enrollment quotas have surged by a large margin.
我母校的升学率大幅度跃升。
还能如此说：
Graduation rates have increased a lot in my Alma Mater.
The proportion of students entering my Alma Mater increased to a great extent.
应用分析：
the surge of the sea 海浪澎湃；
a surge of pity 自然地产生的怜悯之心；
a surge of smoke 浓烟滚滚
7. I've decided to apply for a university in Beijing.
我决定考试报名一所北京院校。
还能如此说：
I intend to attend a university in Beijing.
I have decided to go to Beijing to attend university.
8. She said that she would shut herself in her study to prepare for the graduate school entrance exam.
她说要闭关学习，专心考研。
还能如此说：
She said she would devote herself to study to get ready for the graduate school entrance exam.
She said she would be absorbed in study for the postgraduate entrance wxams.
应用分析：
shut the door on sth. 拒不考虑某事；
shut sb.'s mouth 预防某人说话，泄露机密；
shut sth. off 停止提供
9. Congratulation on your being admitted by Peking University.
祝贺你考上了北京大学。
还能如此说：
Congratulations! You have been admitted to go to Peking University.
Allow me to congratulate you for your going to Peking University.
10. One of my friends will take the adult college entrance exam this week.
我的一个朋友这星期要参加成考。
还能如此说：
This week is the time for my friend to take the adult college entrance exam.
It is time for my friend to take the adult college entrance exam this week.
谚语：
An ox is taken by the horns and the man by the tongue.
牛因有角而被抓，人因有舌而遭殃。
11. What about the results of your college entrance exam?
你的大学入学考试结果如何啊？
还能如此说：
How is your college entrance exam?
How about your college entrance exam?
应用分析：
be entranced in thought 想得出神；
be entranced with fear 吓得魂不附体
12. My score is under their requirement.
我的分数没达到他们的需要。
还能如此说：
I was refused for my lower score.
I didn't get in because my marks failed to come up to the required standard.
谚语：
Not let the grass grow under one's feet.
不失机会。
13. He has had the admission letter for 3 days.
他3天前就收到录取公告书了。
还能如此说：
He received the letter of acceptance from the university 3 days ago.
He has got the enrollment notice from the university 3 days ago.
应用分析：
by sb.'s own admission 据某人自己承认；
obtain admission into 获准进入
14. Enrollment rates have started to increase.
升学率已开始提高。
还能如此说：
The proportion of students entering schools of a higher grade is on the increase.
Enrollment rate is making greater.
谚语：
A single spark can start a prairie fire.
星星之火，可以燎原。
15. My younger brother has prompted to the third grade.
我弟弟已经升到3年级了。
还能如此说：
My younger brother is in the third grade after the final exams.
My younger brother has passed the examination for promotion and now he is studying in the third grade.
应用分析：
at seven prompt 在7点整。
a prompt reply 飞速回话；
prompt goods 需当场付款的产品
16. We are facing great enrollment pressure.
大家面对着非常大的升学重压。
还能如此说：
We are exposed to heavy enrollment pressure.
Under the heavy pressure we have to endure it.
应用分析：
accept the face of 偏爱；袒护；徇私；
at the first face 乍看着；
before sb.'s face 当着某人的面