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| 阅读理解。 |
After a discussion last week. "Do SCHOOL Libraries Need Books?" the comments from readers included
some first-hand views from students. Below are excerpts (摘录)from their observations on how studying has
changed and how they use libraries.
It makes little difference whether the books you are reading is electronic or paper. But if you want a place
to read, a library is still the place to go. As a kid in school, I often avoid the study hall noises and go to the
quiet school library. The library is a place. A learning place. Modern technology won"t change the library as
long as things are learned.
-Scott
Being a student I am aware that many of us seldom look at the books in the library unless told to do so by
a teacher as a requirement for an assignment. It takes time to find the very book you want at the library, and it
may not be necessary to do so. More and more students, such as myself, use the internet for nearly every
assignment. There are countless online resources for us to use with a click of the mouse. What"s more, books
are very expensive and schools could put that money towards charities.
-Hayley H
I hope schools continue to have libraries. As a student, I know there is a difference between reading
something on a screen and something printed. When I read something in a book that I do not understand or
want to look further into. I record it and will research later or discuss with someone. With a screen (especially
online) I will instantly access the information and look into the question at hand, which interrupts my reading
and especially my imagination.
-Allie
To me, it depends on the purpose of the books. As a student, I prefer to do research online. Online
research is faster and more efficient. But when I"m reading for pleasure, I absolutely refuse to give up a real
book. The tactile sensation(触感)and freedom that real books give you really makes the reading experience
more enjoyable. So my suggestion is that schools have more digital collections for research and scholarly
work, and a good selection of interesting and age-appropriate fiction and nonfiction for pleasure reading.
-CM |
| 1. In Scott"s opinion _____. |
A. it"s necessary for a school to have a library
B. there are many learning places better than a library
C. the school library is noisy and crowded in most cases
D. electronic books are totally different from paper books |
| 2. According to the text, Hayley H _____. |
A. hopes school libraries can provide more books
B. often searches for information at the library
C. suggests schools spend less money on books
D. thinks students rely on paper books to learn |
| 3. Allie believes that compared with book reading, screen reading _____. |
A. takes more time
B. interrupts (干扰) her imagination
C. provides more information
D. allows her to discuss with others |
| 4. Who prefers printed books when reading for fun? |
A. Scott
B.H ayleyH
C. Allie
D. CM |
| 5. Which of the following share a similar attitude towards online research? |
A. Scott and HayleH
B. HayleH and Allie
C. HayleH and CM
D. Allie and CM |
答案
| 1-5: ACBDC |
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[1] "Having a Sister Makes You Happier" was the headline on a recent article about a study finding that
adolescents who have a sister are less likely to have such feelings as "I am unhappy, sad or depressed". But
why?
[2] The usual answer that girls and women are more likely than men to talk about emotions is somehow
unsatisfying, especially to a researcher like me. Much of my work over the years shows that women"s styles
of friendship and conversation aren"t better than men"s by nature, simply different.
[3] My own recent research about sisters suggests a more subtle dynamic. Together with my students I
interviewed more than 100 women about their sisters, but if they also had brothers, I asked them to make a
comparison. Most said they talked to their sisters more often, at greater length and, yes, about more personal
topics. This often meant that they felt closer to their sisters, but not always. One woman, for example, says
she talks for hours by phone to her two brothers as well as her two sisters. But the topics differ. She talks to
her sisters about their personal lives; with her brothers she discusses history, geography and books. And talking for hours creates and reinforces connections with both brothers and sisters, regardless of what they talk about.
[4] So the key to why having sisters makes people happier-men as well as women - may lie not in the kind of talk they exchange but in the fact of talk.
[5] So maybe it"s true that talk is the reason why having a sister makes you happier, but it needn"t be talk
about emotions. When women told me more often, at greater length and about more personal topics, I suspect
it"s that first element - more often - that is crucial rather than the last. |
1. What is the main idea of this passage? (no more than 8 words)
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Complete the following statement with proper words. (no more than 8 words)
The answer to why having sisters makes people happier may be , not the ways or the content of talking.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
3. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words. (no more then 5 words)
________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What"s the advantage of women"s talking long and often with both their brothers and sisters?
(no more than 15 words)
________________________________________________________________________________________
5. What does the word"them" (line 4, paragraph 3) probably refer to? (no more than 5 words)
________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Luo Gaoqi hopes to join the increasing number of Chinese students in the United States because he wants
the experience of studying in a foreign land as it will help his future job at home."I want to try Western
education because people there think differently," said the 21-year-old who is in his final year of undergraduate
studies. "I also hope to meet friends from different cultures. The social connections may help in the future."
The latest report from the US-based institute of International Education said China, for the first time, has
become the top country of origin for international students in the United States. For Yang Fan, a journalism
(新闻专业) student, said studying in the United States is a way to escape the competition for places in China"s
top universities.
"Due to limited education resources, only about 60 percent of high school graduates in China enter college,
and a much lower rate enters the top-level ones. "A foreign degree will definitely help when I seek a job in
China," Yang said.
Both Yang"s and Luo"s parents are supportive of them studying abroad. Neither of them is thinking of
settling down in the United States after graduation.
"It is not realistic to do so. As a journalism student, there would be no advantage for me to work in the
United States," Yang said. "But in China, with a US degree and good English, I may stand out against other
students who have only studied in China."
China still needs to improve its environment for scientists and high-level talents, said Xiao Mingzheng,
director of the Center for Human Resource Development and Management Research of Peking University,
adding that, in particular, the country needs to improve its policies relating to research environments.
In June, the Chinese government published a plan concerning talent development for the next 10 years. In
it, it has improved policies and increased budgets to attract talented students back home. |
| 1. Why does Luo Gaoqi wants to study in a foreign land according to his words? |
A. Because the people there are more intelligent.
B. Because the foreign countries are more developed.
C. Because he can make more friends there.
D. Because the culture there is different from that in China. |
| 2. What do Guo Gaoqi and Yang Fan have in common? |
A. Their major is the same, which is journalism.
B. Both of them want to go back to China after graduation.
C. Their parents are against their decision.
D. They are forced to study in a foreign land by their parents. |
| 3. From the passage, we can infer that _______. |
A. scientists and high-level talents need a better environment in China
B. the students abroad are unwilling to go back to China
C. China doesn"t need those people to come back to our country at all
D. we all need to go abroad to study and then serve our own country |
| 阅读理解。 |
Howling is a behavior commonly observed among a wolf pack. As pack animals, wolves work together
to hunt and rely on howling as an important means of communication among each other. There are different
explanations of a wolf"s howl and it appears that there may be more to discover.
One theory is that wolves howl to bond better together. It"s almost as if howling together helps the pack
stay together. Perhaps something is similar to people feeling a sense of involvement with each other when
singing a song together. But this theory may be wrong, explains Fred H. Harington, a professor who studies
wolf behavior.
Indeed, there have been times when wolves have been seen one moment howling in a chorus, and the
next, quarreling among each other. It appears that usually the lowest-ranking members of the pack may
actually be "punished" for joining in the chorus at times. So is howling a way to strengthen a social bond or
just a way to reconfirm status among its members? - Why do wolves howl for sure?
What is clear, however, is that howling is often used among packmates to locate each other. Hunting
grounds are distant and it happens that wolves may separate from one another at times. When this happens,
howling appears to be an excellent means of gathering.
Howling, interestingly, is a contagious behavior. When one wolf starts to howl, very likely others will
follow. This is often seen to occur in the morning, as if wolves were doing some sort of "roll call" where
wolves all howl together to report their presence. |
| 1. What the possible similarity between wolves" howling together and human"s singing in chorus? |
A. The act of calling each other.
B. the sense of accomplishment.
C. The act of hunting for something.
D. The sense of belonging to a group. |
| 2. Why does Harrington think the "social bond" theory may be wrong? |
A. Wolves separate from each other after howling.
B. Wolves tend to protect their hunting grounds.
C. Wolves sometimes have quarrels after howling together.
D. Wolves of low rank are encouraged to join in the chorus. |
| 3. Researchers are sure that wolves often howl to _____. |
A. show their ranks
B. find their companions
C. report the missing ones
D. express their loneliness |
| 4. "Howling… is a contagious behavior" (in the last paragraph) means _____. |
A. howling is a signal for hunting
B. howling is a way of communication
C. howling often occurs in the morning
D. howling spreads from one to another |
| 阅读理解。 |
For many businessmen online education has been a dream. Now it has come true. The investment (投资) in
higher education, whether financial or in terms of time, has long been impossible for many of them. But
well-known educational institutions have chosen to deliver an internet-based program, and these barriers have
been lifted.
That is good news for people eager to improve themselves and is more attractive to employers. It is also a
benefit to industry with better qualified candidates applying for jobs at every level.
Having the benefits of a higher qualification without going to the university campus is attractive to many
students. Campus study means greater cost, while online programs are flexible and save time, whether at home
or at work. Students can achieve their degrees without causing too much disruption to their career or home life.
In addition to affordable, flexible classes and greater convenience, students also have access to the online
learning resources of many of the world"s top educational institutions. They can also communicate with their
tutors no matter what time it is or whether either party is away for any reason.
This has opened up the possibility of getting a qualification from a university or college that many students
could only have dreamed of in the past. It also allows specialists to get the precise qualifications and focus on
their studies. As well as seeing the increase of applicants from lower-incomes and housewives, studying online
in the US is even becoming popular with younger people of college age.
Employers have become increasingly welcome and positive to online qualifications as more candidates earn
them, especially if they"re properly approved by the US Department of Education.
US institutions have led the way in online education provision. Many top US colleges and universities offer
a range of online programs that are highly respected and in every way perfectly fit for adults who need to
combine their studies with a working life. |
| 1. According to Paragraph 1, many US colleges and universities . |
A. have begun to lift the barriers to financial investment
B. have begun to run all internet-based program
C. have had a dream of offering online education
D. have gained financial investment |
| 2. Why do people choose online education? |
A. They can find jobs more easily than on-campus graduates.
B. They can get qualifications from US Department of Education.
C. They can save money and arrange their time and courses freely.
D. They can invest money in different courses provided online. |
| 3. The underlined word "disruption"" in the third paragraph probably mean . |
A. dissatisfaction
B. attention
C. attraction
D. Interruption |
| 4. Which would be a good title for the passage? |
A. Adult Education in America
B. The Best of USA"s Online Education
C. Top Universities in America
D. Online Education Taking the Place of Campus Education |
| 阅读理解。 |
A good hearing memory will help your child do better in school. Your child" s hearing ability is normal.
Yet, he may seem to be very poor at remembering and understanding what he" s heard at school.
Why should this be? It" s because he" s not using his heating ability to help him to remember and
understand what he" sheen taught. Some children get into the habit of learning and remembering things by
what they hear. They" ve got good hearing memories. Other children find it easier to learn and remember
things by what they see, They" ve got good seeing memories.
Some children have equally good ability of both seeing and hearing in learning things. Others, less
fortunate, seem to have poor hearing ~d seeing memories. Most children, I" d say, unwillingly prefer one
method over the other for learning and remembering. But this favoring of one sense over the other is a bad
habit and deprives (剥夺) the child of the full use of his natural senses.
Mrs Allen was clearly incredulous when I told her there was nothing wrong with her son" s hearing. "But
he never seems to really understand what he hears. That" s what his teachers tell me," she said.
"My psychological examination of William shows he" s weak in his heating memory ~" I said,"but he has
perfectly normal intelligence and can learn in school."
"Our family doctor examined William and he said the boy" s hearing was all right. So, that proves you" re
right on that point." Admitted Mrs Allen."So how can we help him? My husband and I will do anything you
say, Dr. Dursteln."
"You can do a lot to improve William" s hearing memory, but it" 11 take time. You must be patient and
not expect results immediately." I cautioned (告戒).
I suggested a detailed program for the parents to use at home. I told Mrs Allen to come back and see
me every two weeks so that I could guide her in any problem she had in using my program. |
| 1. Those who have poor hearing memories _______. |
A. can not hear sounds clearly
B. are poor at remembering and understanding what they have learned
C. are poor at learning things by what they have heard
D. have the habit of learning things by what they have heard. |
| 2. The author suggested that Mrs Allen try some ways _______. |
A. to train her son" s hearing memory
B. to make use of her son" s natural senses
C. to make good use of what her son heard
D. to understand the trouble in which her son was involved |
| 3. In Paragraph 4, the underlined word "incredulous" means ______. |
A. unbelieving
B. unbelievable
C. satisfying
D. satisfied |
| 4. Which of the following is true? |
A. Good hearing memory will not help your child do better in school.
B. Some children get into the habit of learning and remembering things by what they hear.
C. The favoring of one sense over the other is not a bad habit.
D. The author didn" t suggest a detailed program for the parents to use at home with William. |
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