The number of American students who study in other countries has been growing.The Institute of International Education, in its most recent report, counted more than 223,000, a record.A few years ago a commission(委员会)established by Congress called for a goal of one million a year by 2017.The institute says the growth in taking abroad programs is partly because of more choices of shorter semesters.More than half the American students who go abroad study in Europe, though fewer than in the past.Students have shown growing interest in Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.Since 2001, New York University has been sending more students abroad than any other university in the United States.It offers classes in Argentina, China, Ghana and several countries in Europe.More than 960 undergraduates(大学生)from New York University will go abroad this fall.The largest number, 400, will study in Florence, Italy.Mostly local(当地的，本地的)professors teach 50 courses there.Twenty-six students, the smallest number, are going to Berlin, Germany, where just 8 courses are offered.1、The institute says the growth in taking abroad programs is partly because of _____.A.more choices of shorter semestersB.the tuition of studying abroad is lowC.the experience can be got by studying abroadD.parents wishing their children to study abroad2、Students have shown growing interest in the following areas EXCEPT _____.A.AsiaB.Latin AmericaC.Africa and the Middle EastD.Australia3、Which university has sent most students abroad in America since 2001?A.Harvard University.B.New York University.C.Stanford University.D.Columbia University.4、According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?A.The number of American students who study in other countries has been growing.B.The most recent report showed that more than 223,000 students study abroad.C.More than 960 undergraduates from New York University will go abroad this autumn.D.The largest number, 4,000 students, will study in Florence, Italy.5、According to the passage, which professors teach the courses in Florence?A.Mostly local professors.B.Professors from New York University.C.Professors from Germany.D.Professors from the USA.