The universities are schools of education and research but the main reason for t

The universities are schools of education and research but the main reason for t

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The universities are schools of education and research but the main reason for their existence is not in the knowledge taught to the students or in the opportunities for the economic or social ___50___ resulting from the research findings.
The true function of a university is that it keeps the ___51___ between knowledge and the real life. It unites the students with ordinary life in a ___52___ way. The university passes on information, but it ___53___ the information imaginatively. Imagination is the driving force for the society’s future development.  Students’ imagination is the very ___54___ every university should protect and encourage. A university which ___55___ to do so has no reason for existence. With imagination, knowledge is not only knowledge: it includes all possibilities. It’s no longer a ___56___ on students’ memory. It’s food for thought and ___57___ for creative inventions.
Imagination is not ___58___ knowledge. Instead, it is a way leading to more knowledge. It works by thoroughly studying the current knowledge and then exploring every possibility about the knowledge. In the exploration, new knowledge ___59___. Imagination enables men to construct a new vision of the world and it adds ___60___ to life through endless possibilities. Imaginative people are restless all along.
Youth is imaginative and if the university can help preserve this precious wealth, the power of imagination can ___61___ change the world. Besides, it should also be made clear that imagination won’t be most effective without necessary experience.  The problem of the current world is that those who are imaginative have only little experience ___62___ those who are experienced have weak imaginations. The ___63___ left for the universities is to hold together these two factors for the whole human race to ___64___ greater development and happiness.
小题1:
A.problemB.developmentC.lifeD.inquiry
小题2:
A.connectionB.attractionC.differenceD.tradition
小题3:
A.technicalB.difficultC.creativeD.basic
小题4:
A.supposesB.conveysC.expectsD.weighs
小题5:
A.spiritB.goodsC.messageD.theory
小题6:
A.triesB.pretendsC.failsD.means
小题7:
A.burdenB.treasureC.scheduleD.science
小题8:
A.resultB.materialC.costD.figure
小题9:
A.superior toB.familiar withC.separate fromD.strict with
小题10:
A.takes shapeB.steps inC.sets offD.speeds up
小题11:
A.proofB.excitementC.greedD.seed
小题12:
A.temporarilyB.carefullyC.reluctantlyD.finally
小题13:
A.becauseB.unlessC.whileD.until
小题14:
A.sympathyB.solutionC.conditionD.purpose
小题15:
A.requireB.fixC.imagineD.achieve

答案

小题1:B
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:B
小题5:A
小题6:C
小题7:A
小题8:B
小题9:C
小题10:A
小题11:B
小题12:D
小题13:C
小题14:B
小题15:D
解析

试题分析:文章阐明大学存在的理由在于激发鼓励学生的想象力,以及要把想象力和经验很好的结合。
小题1:考查名词:A. problem问题B. development发展C. life生活   D. inquiry询问,句意:大学存在的理由不是在由研究发现带来的经济或社会发展。选B
小题2:考查名词:A. connection联系B. attraction吸引C. difference不同D. tradition传统,大学的真正的功能是保持知识和现实生活的联系。选A
小题3:考查形容词:A. technical技术的B. difficult困难的C. creative有创造力的D. basic基础的,它是用有创造力的方式把普通的学生练习起来。选C
小题4:考查动词:A. supposes猜想B. conveys传达C. expects期望   D. weighs重量,大学是传达信息的,但是它是通过想象力的方式来传达信息的,选B
小题5:考查名词:A. spirit精神B. goods商品C. message信息D. theory理论,学生的想象力是每个大学都要保护鼓励的精神。选A
小题6:考查动词:A. tries尝试B. pretends假装C. fails失败D. means意味着,不能做到这一点的大学就没有存在的理由。选C
小题7:考查名词:A. burden负担B. treasure财宝C. schedule安排表D. science科学,有了想象力,知识就不是负担,选A
小题8:考查名词:A. result结果B. material材料C. cost花费D. figure数字,它是思想的食物,创造性发明的材料。选B
小题9:考查词组:A. superior to高于B. familiar with熟悉C. separate from和…分开D. strict with严格,从后面的句子:Instead, it is a way leading to more knowledge.可知想象力和知识不是分开的,选C
小题10:考查词组:A. takes shape形成B. steps in踏进C. sets off出发D. speeds up加速,在探索中新的知识形成。选A
小题11:考查名词:A. proof证据B. excitement兴奋C. greed贪婪D. seed种子,通过无尽的可能给人生增加兴奋。选B
小题12:考查副词:A. temporarily暂时B. carefully仔细C. reluctantly自愿D. finally最终,想象力会最终改变世界。选D
小题13:考查连词:A. because因为B. unless除非C. while然而D. until直到,有想象力的人经验很少,有经验的人想象力很差。选C
小题14:考查名词:A. sympathy同情B. solution解决方法C. condition条件D. purpose目的,大学的解决办法是把这两个因素结合起来。选B
小题15:考查动词:A. require要求B. fix固定 C. imagine想象D. achieve取得,达到,使人类得到更多的发展和快乐。选D
点评:本文主要是测试学生综合运用语言的能力,即从语篇的角度综合测试阅读理解能力、词汇的掌握和对英语习惯用语的熟悉程度、以及语法规则的灵活运用。句子较长,考查学生长难句的理解。考生做题时必须时刻从上下文考虑,不应该只看到所添的词在短语或句子内是否可行。因此,在做题时最好将全文通读一下,了解了全文的意思以后再作答。
举一反三

Annalisee Brasil, a 14-year-old girl, is one of the brightest kids of her generation. When Annalisee was 3, her mother Angi noticed that she was stringing together word cards into correct sentences. After the girl turned 6, her mother took her for an IQ text. Her IQ is above 145, placing the girl in the top 0.1% of the population. Annalisee should be the star pupil at school. She is witty and pretty, and it’s easy to imagine she would get along well at school. But Annalisee’s parents couldn’t find a school willing to take their daughter. So her mother homeschooled Annalisee.
But Angi felt something was missing in her daughter’s life. Annalisee didn’t have a rich social network of other kids. She had trouble getting along with others. She described herself as a “perfectionist” and said other students sometimes were jealous of her.
What’s needed is a new model for gifted education. That’s the idea behind the Davidson Academy of Nevada. At the academy, all the kids are skipping ahead quickly. However, the academy’s most important gift to its students is social, not academic. One of the main functions of the school is to provide a good social setting for the highly gifted.
Last year the school enrolled Annalisee, which has been good for her. She has made friends at the academy. She has also developed an interest in calculus(微积分) and biochemistry(生物化学). Socially, Annalisee is finally learning to get along with others. “It’s been interesting having to deal with that and getting used to the judgments of other kinds,” she said. “We get into arguments a lot, because we’re all really smart people with opinions, and it doesn’t always turn out that great. Sometimes I take things a little too personally.”
What is the passage mainly about?
Annalisee Brasil——the star pupil at school.
A smart girl who entered a proper school and benefited from gifted education.
A smart girl who had trouble getting along with others.
A girl who was too smart to find a suitable school.
小题1:The word “perfectionist” in paragraph two probably means a person who _________.
A.is smarter than others
B.is always favored by teachers
C.can do everything well and has strong demands
D.is accepted by others as a good leader
小题2:According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A.At the age of 3, Annalisee took an IQ test, in which she scored above 145.
B.Finding no school willing to take Annalisee, her father had to homschool her.
C.The Davidson Academy of Nevada emphasizes social gift more than academic gift.
D.After being enrolled by the academy, Annalisee enjoyed her school life without ant argument with her classmates.
小题3:What can you infer from the passage?
A.Annalisee has realized her problem and is gradually changing her attitude towards others.
B.One of the main functions of the gifted education is to provide a good social setting for the highly gifted.
C.Without the academy, Annalisee couldn’t have learnt so much.
D. Like Annalisee, many other smart kids also have the similar trouble.

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(The Guardian):              More UK universities should be profiting from ideas
  A repeated criticism of the UK"s university sector is its noticeable weakness in translating new knowledge into new products and services.
  Recently, the UK National Stem Cell Network warned the UK could lose its place among the world leaders in stem cell research unless adequate funding and legislation could be assured, despite an annual £40m spent by the Department of Health on all kinds of research.
  However, we do have to challenge the unthinking complaint that the sector does not do enough in taking ideas to market. The most recent comparative data on the performance of universities and research institutions in Australia, Canada, USA and UK shows that, from a relatively weak starting position, the UK now leads on many indicators of commercialization activity.
  When viewed at the national level, the policy interventions (interference) of the past decade have helped transformed the performances of UK universities. Evidence suggests the UK"s position is much stronger than in the recent past and is still showing improvement. But national data masks the very large variation in the performance of individual universities. The evidence shows that a large number of universities have fallen off the back of the pack, a few perform strongly and the rest chase the leaders.
  This type of uneven distribution is not strange to the UK and is mirrored across other economies. In the UK, research is concentrated: less than 25% of universities are receiving 75% of the research funding. These same universities are also the institutions producing the greatest share of PhD graduates, science citations, patents and license income. The effect of policies generating long-term resource concentration has also created a distinctive set of universities which are research-led and commercially active. It seems clear that the concentration of research and commercialization work creates differences between universities.
  The core objective for universities which are research-led must be to maximize the impact of their research efforts. Their purpose is not to generate funds to add to the bottom line of the university or to substitute other income streams. Rather, these universities should be generating the widest range of social, economic and environmental benefits. In return for the scale of investment, they should share their expertise (expert knowledge or skill) in order to build greater confidence in the sector.
  Part of the economic recovery of the UK will be driven by the next generation of research commercialization spilling out of our universities. On the evidence presented in my report, there are three dozen universities in the UK which are actively engaged in advanced research training and commercialization work.
  If there was a greater coordination(协调)of technology transfer offices within regions and a simultaneous (happening at the same time) investment in the scale and functions of our graduate schools, universities could, and should, play a key role in positioning the UK for the next growth cycle.
小题1:What does the author think of UK universities in terms of commercialization?
A.They have lost their leading position in many ways.
B.They still have a place among the world leaders.
C.They do not regard it as their responsibility.
D.They fail to change knowledge into money.
小题2:What does the author say about the national data on UK universities’ performance in commercialization?
A.It masks the fatal weaknesses of government policy.
B.It indicates their ineffective use of government resources.
C.It does not rank UK universities in a scientific way.
D.It does not reflect the differences among universities.
小题3:We can infer from Paragraph 5 that “policy interventions (in Paragraph 4)” refers to _____.
A.concentration of resources in a limited number of universities
B.compulsory cooperation between universities and industries
C.government aid to non-research-oriented universities
D.fair distribution of funding for universities and research institutions
小题4:What dose the author suggest research-led universities do?
A.Fully use their research to benefit all sectors of society.
B.Generously share their facilities with those short of funds.
C.Advertise their research to win international recognition.
D.Spread their influence among top research institutions.

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It’s a common belief that over time, pet owners start to look like their animals, and vice versa. Now conies the terrifying news that cats look up to their owners as role models and copy their behavior.
Next time you reach for your fridge, think twice. If Kitty is watching, she is likely to overeat as well.
What is your cat’s IQ?
In a new study from the University of Messina, it turns out that indoor cats who live closely to their owners “mirror” the lives of their caregivers. They sleep at the same time, eat at the same time,  and can even become more or less social depending on the behavior of their owners.
“Cats are intelligent animals with a long memory, ”Jane Brunt, the executive director of the CATalyst Council, told Discovery News. “They watch and learn from us, noting the patterns of our actions. as evidenced by knowing where their food is kept and what time to expect to be fed, how to open the cupboard door that’s been improperly closed, and where their feeding and toileting areas fife. ”Because cats copy our habits, if you spend a lot of time raiding(搜刮)the fridge, your cat will return to its food bowl for that midnight snack, too. According to the study, this explains why “human and cat overweight rates often seem to match. ”So. if you felt guilty about leaving your precious kitty at home while you go to work, now you call feel even worse:You fife making your cat fat!
There’s no word if drinking green tea and making sure you go to Yoga will benefit your cat, but based on the study. it sounds like sticking to a healthy eating and sleeping schedule is best for both of you.
There’s a lot we can learn from our cats in return. “When they sit on our laps softly purring with rhythmic breathing and half-closed eyes. the sense of peace and calm that comes over us is like a private 1esson in inner meditation. ”Brant said. Sure. But cats don’t have to sit in rush hour traffic for an hour a day or worry about their in-laws. They’re probably pretty good at remaining calm.
So, according to science。even though we assumed that cats were not close to us all these years, it turns out they fife in fact learning from us and looking up to us. Scary, huh?
小题1:According to the passage. which of the following is NOT true?
A.Cats can copy humans’ schedule.B.Humans can learn from cats in some way.
C.Cats are smart and have fl long memory D.Green tea and Yoga can benefit cats.
小题2:What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A.Humans’ keeping searching the fridge.
B.Cats’ going to their owners for food.
C.Cats’ copying humans’ habit of looking for food.
D.Humans’ leaving cats home while working.
小题3:What can we learn from our cats?
A.To remain calm.B.To be able to copy. C.To stay proud.D.To look up to friends.
小题4:The best title for the passage could be ________.
A.Your Cat Can Bring You PleasureB.You Are Copying Your Cat
C.You Can Make Your Cat SocialD.Your Cat Is Copying Your Habit

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Blackbird (画眉)
★A good sign
★Paradise
★Magic
Seeing a blackbird for most is a good sign. It can also mean shyness and insecurity, which directly means a lack of self-confidence. The color black, as we know, is connected with supernatural power.
Bluebird (蓝知更鸟)
★The arrival of spring
★Hard work
★Joy
Bluebirds are connected with joy, and they most often mean a happy condition or good news coming your way. They may also refer to the hope of an individual for their inner child, which means innocence (单纯).
Bluejay (冠蓝鸦)
★Fearless
★Truthful
★Talkative
A bluejay can mean being faithful to others. Seeing a bluejay either in its natural habitat or in your dreams could also send across a message to develop an innate (先天的) talent.
Canary(金丝雀)
★Joy
★Freedom
★Intellectual development
Canaries are happy birds that spread joy and a sense of well-being. For some, a flying canary can be a sign of the spread of unwanted information. It can also mean that you are the cause of the gossip (闲话) as an individual. A canary is also a symbol of selflessness.
小题1:Both the bluebird and the canary can be a sign of      .
A.innocenceB.joyC.the coming of springD.shyness
小题2:Which bird can be a sign that someone is not confident?
A.The blackbird.B.The bluebird.C.The bluejay.D.The canary.
小题3:What does it mean when you see a bluejay in your dream?
A.It means you spread unwanted information.
B.It means you man develop an innate talent.
C.It means you will have joy.
D.It means someone is missing you.
小题4:Which bird can mean selfessness?
A.The blackbird.B.The bluebird.C.The bluejay.D.The canary.

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Next autumn, studying for a degree in Britain will become more expensive, and the results are already clear. This week, figures from UCAS(the Universities and College Admissions service)show a 15-percent downturn in applications(申请) from this time last year. With fees having reached £9,000 a year, some students are beginning to consider other ways of getting higher education—including distance learning, which allows them to get a degree while still living, and earning money, at home.
That is important, because fees are only part of the picture. The National Union of Students says that UK students pay an average of £4,900 a year for basics such as rent, food, books, equipment, field trips and the like. If those costs can be reduced, the burden of fees will be lessened. Therefore, many people are thinking not only about what and where to study, but how—that is, whether they have to be on campus to get a degree.
Distance learning is best suited to certain subjects and to ultra-motivated(极有主动性的)student, according to Carrie-Anne Rice of Resource Development International(RDI).“The advantage is that the fee system is more flexible(灵活的), and you can have full-time work while studying, Rice says.”“You graduate three years ahead of possible competitors(竞争对手)— with the same degree, but with three years of work experience and without the debt.”
“I left school and went straight into work. But at the age of 23, I changed career and soon realized I needed a degree to advance. Because of lack of money ad time, full-time university wasn’t a good choice, but I discovered that distance learning was financially flexible and enabled me to work and gain skills from my workplace without affecting the quality of my life,” Andy Cain, a distance learning student says.
Although distance learning has many advantages, a campus-based university experience remains the dream of most school-leavers. There is no question that “being there” is not only fun, but rich in shared experience, pooled knowledge, and—perhaps most importantly—friendships that will go on long after the degrees have been awarded.
小题1:The number of students applying to universities    compared to this time last year.
A.has increased greatlyB.has decreased
C.hasn’t shown any changeD.has become zero
小题2:Students who study on campus spend      each year, on average.
A.£9,000B.£4,900C.£13,900D.£4,100
小题3:Which of the following is NOT the benefit of distance learning?
A.Lower debt levelsB.A head start on the job market.
C.Valuable friendshipsD.A flexible fee system.
小题4:Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.The change in fees has had no effect on school-leavers.
B.Distance learning has the same advantages as campus-based learning.
C.Distance learning is so attractive that nobody wants to go to university any more.
D.Distance learning doesn’t suit all subjects or all students.

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