Mariah Evans at the University of Nevada, Reno, led a 20-year study which asked
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Mariah Evans at the University of Nevada, Reno, led a 20-year study which asked adults in 27 countries to tell the number of books that were in their home while they were growing up. Their answers showed that children raised around books spend more years in school, even if their parents are poor and illiterate (没文化的).
Mariah Evans said, “What we found was that there is a very big effect of growing up in a bookish home on children’s success in school. Children who grow up in homes where there are more books go further in education. And additional(额外的) books are especially important for children who come from families where the parents aren’t terribly highly educated. The books can be stories, sports, travels and anything. But there, we’re seeing that the books that have the most effect are history and science.”
“It says that there really is a contribution that parents can make to their children’s education. And it doesn’t mean that you have to turn into somebody like me whose walls are lined with books. “But it really does mean that if you spend a few minutes most days a week reading to your children, and if they see you reading from time to time, and if you talk about books with them from time to time, and when somebody asks a question, say ‘let’s look it up’ instead of discussing it as a matter of opinion—that all those things can actually make quite a great difference to children in their education.”
56. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. it is more difficult for children raised around books to finish school
B. highly educated parents prevent a child going further in education
C. more books are needed by children from poor and illiterate families
D. children with poor parents don’t spend as many years in school
57. According to the author, the books most important for the children are _______.
A. history and science B. sports and education
C. stories and travels D. all kinds of subjects
58. Wise parents can make quite a great difference to children in their education by_______.
A. turning themselves into somebody whose walls are lined with books
B. spending some minutes most days a week playing with their children
C. discussing them rather than looking up questions with their children
D. talking about books with their children from time to time
59. This passage mainly talks about_______.
A. the effect of bookish home on children B. the importance of parents
C. the necessity of reading more books D. the interest of children in books |
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小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:D
小题4:A |
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Museums & Attractions—Things to do in London
In the Company of Cooks
Until Sat Jun 19 Imperial War Museum
These cookery exhibits and talks are inspired by the museum’s ‘The Ministry of Food’ exhibition and look at how wartime advice was put into practice. ‘The Kitchen Front’ (May 29) with Valentine Warner and Marguerite Patten explores recipes during the war and tricks and tips used to make the most of limited food supply.
Transport Lambeth North
Telephone 020 7416 5320
http://www.iwm.org.uk
Italian Renaissance Drawings
Until Sun Jul 25 British Museum
Bringing together artwork from the Uffizi and the BM’s own collections, this major exhibition focuses on 100 drawings made by Italian artists between 1400 and 1510. The show examines how drawing changed from a means of preserving artistic reality to a way of perfecting naturalistic forms, through original works of Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Titian and other masters.
Transport Holborn/Russell Square
Telephone 020 7323 8181
http://www.britishmuseum.org
The Deep
Until Sun Sep 5 Natural History Museum
This exhibition leads visitors into the deep sea, showing them the environment of sea livings that have to fit themselves in their world in unusual ways. During this special voyage, visitors will learn about the history of deep-sea exploration and how scientists use technology to preserve this ecosystem which is easily destroyed.
Transport South Kensington
Telephone 020 7942 5000
http://www.nhm.ac.uk
Marvel Super Heroes 4D
Jun 2-Aug 31 Madame Tussaud’s
A new three-story display combining models, 3D animation with special effects to bring to life some of Marvel’s most famous names—including Spider-man, Iron Man, Wolverine and The Invisible Woman. There’s also a chance to ‘turn hero’ in a series of experiences including walking on the ceiling with Spider-Man and stepping into Iron Man’s chest shield.
Transport Baker Street
Telephone 0871 894 3000
http://www.madametussauds.com/london
60. Who will be interested in this guide information?
A. People who like art and culture. B. People who like adventures and travels.
C. People who like sports and music. D. People who like museums and attractions.
61. According to the information where can you go if you arrive in London on Sep. 1st?
A. Madame Tussaud’s. B. Imperial War Museum.
C. Natural History Museum. D. British Museum.
62. Which website will be visited by one who wants to know more about Italian Renaissance Drawings?
A. http://www.iwm.org.uk B. http://www.britishmuseum.org
C. http://www.nhm.ac.uk D. http://www.madametussauds.com/london |
21st century China is playing an ever-increasing part in world affairs, and new generations of leaders are hungry to learn English, and to learn more about the Western World.
EF(English First)is at the extreme front of this exciting change. Provider of language services for the Beijing Olympics and the Guangzhou Asian games, partnered with leading academic institutions world-wide, we are the world’s largest private educational company and we are proud of the part we still have to play in this amazing country.
We are shaping a new breed(新型) of teachers, to teach English in China. As an English instructor with English First, you will be working to provide lessons in our state-of-the-art facilities. We can offer you a comprehensive benefits package in an educational institution with over 40 years of history, and a presence in 53 countries across the globe.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE(薪酬方案)
Competitive salary
Roundtrip airfare
Official work Z-Visa
Comprehensive medical insurance cover
Paid vacation in addition to public holidays
Free Chinese lessons
REQUIREMENTS
Native English speaker
Passport holder from a native English speaking country
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
At least one year of teaching experience
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate
Due to Chinese working visa requirements we can only employee candidates aged between 24 and 55
HOW TO APPLY
If you are from UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Ireland, South Africa or New Zealand, please apply online by filling out our short application form. If there is a strong match, a member of our recruitment(招聘) placement team will be in touch with you shortly to set up an interview.
64.From the text we can conclude that EF .
A. is the largest private company of the world
B. plays an increasingly important role in world affairs
C. provides language services for all the Olympic Games
D. co-operates with many academic institutions world-wide
65.Who will be most interested in this advertisement?
A. Chinese who want to learn English.
B. Foreigners who want to learn Chinese.
C. Native English speakers who want to teach English in China.
D. Native English-speaking athletes who want to compete in China.
66.Whose application will most probably be accepted?
A. An American teacher, aged 56, a Bachelor’s degree and TEFL certificate.
B. A Frenchman with TEFL certificate and having taught English for three years.
C. A Canadian with a Bachelor’s degree and TEFL certificate, who has taught nearly a year.
D. A British with a Bachelor’s degree, TEFL certificate and one-year teaching experience.
67.If you become a teacher at English First, you may enjoy the following EXCEPT .
A. free medical treatment B. paid public holidays
C. free lessons on Chinese D. a free roundtrip air-ticket |
As we all know, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence (《独立宣言》). He wrote it in two weeks, and after a few changes, it was accepted by the Congress (国会). As a result, he became famous.
Born in Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later, was much interested in politics.
Jefferson was elected the Governor of Virginia in 1779, and he was sent to France as the representative of the American government in 1784. Sixteen years later, at the age of 57, he was elected president after Washington and Adams.
Far from a handsome man, he was tall with long arms and big hands. Jefferson, who was an amusing talker in conversation but a poor speaker, was generally good-natured.
Jefferson was regarded as a defender of freedom in America. As a president, he protected the right of free speech. Interestingly enough, in his eight years as president, Jefferson never vetoed (否决) a bill which the Congress had passed. He did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of American Independence.
5. From the passage we can infer that America won its independence in _______.
A. 1786 B. 1800 C. 1842 D. 1776
6. How old was Thomas Jefferson when he became the Governor of Virgina?
A. He was 26. B. He was in his forties.
C. He was 36. D. We don’t know.
7. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Jefferson wan an amusing talker, but not good at speaking in public.
B. Jefferson was not an easy person to get along with.
C. Jefferson was not only very talented but also very handsome.
D. Not being politically minded, Jefferson never vetoed a bill passed by the Congress.
4. Jefferson died when he was ________.
A. 72 B. 83 C. 73 D. 92
8. Jefferson’s greatest contribution in American history should be that ________.
A. he did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.
B. he was strongly against the slavery
C. he wrote the Declaration of Independence
D. he was for the right of free speech |
Hong Kong, major commercial center for Asia, and with a population which has grown at an alarming rate to over 5 million, is a city highly dependent on mass (大量的, 大规模的) transit of all sorts, both local and long distance. An ordinary Hong Kong worker or businessman, going about his daily activities, simply must use transportation at one time or another.
Because Hong Kong is in two parts, Kowloon, on the mainland side, and Hong Kong, the island, with Hong Kong"s harbor in between Hong Kong"s mass transit systems, in addition to going over land they must also cross water.
Going from home to work, or going shopping from one side of the harbor to the other, the Hong Kong resident has three choices. One way is to take a bus which will cross the harbor through an under water traffic tunnel moving slowly through bumper- to-bumper (一辆接一辆) traffic．Another way is by ferry boat , a pleasant ride which crosses the harbor in from seven to fifteen minutes.
But by far the fastest way of crossing the harbor is the newly built underground electric railway, the Hong Kong Metro(地铁). If one gets on the train in the Central District,the commercial area of Hong Kong on the island side, he can speed across the harbor in an astonishing three minutes. On the other side of the harbor the railway continues, snaking back and forth through the outlying districts of Kowloon, allowing one to get off a short distance from his destination.
The story of the Metro is an encouraging one for supporters of mass transit. Although building the system was certainly a challenging task, the Japanese firm hired to construct it did so in record time. Construction got underway in 1979 and it was completed in 1980.
For the average commuter (一般持月票往返两地的乘客) the system has only one disadvantage; it is more expensive than by bus or ferry. One can ride the bus across the harbor for half as much or he can ride the ferry across for less than one-fifth as much.
小题1:Hong Kong public transportation extends ________.| A．over hills and valleys | B．across land and water | | C．through mountains | D．throughout the Kowloon area |
小题2:Crossing the harbor by train is ________. | A．by far the most economical methods | | B．the most pleasant method | | C．the least pleasant method | | D．the fastest method |
小题3:The business area on the island side of Hong Kong is referred to as ________. | A．Kowloon | B．the Central District | | C．the Hong Kong Metro | D．downtown Hong Kong |
小题4:The underground railway ________. | A．winds through Kowloon | B．ends when it reaches Kowloon | | C．snakes across the harbor | D．circles Kowloon |
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The United Nations says forty million people or so around the world went hungry in 2008，mainly because of higher food prices. Early estimates from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) show that 963 million people did not get enough to eat.
World food prices have dropped since early 2008．Prices of major crops have decreased by more than half from their height earlier last year. But they remain high compared to earlier years．
But FAO official Hafez Ghana says lower prices have failed to end the food crisis（危机）in many poor countries．"For millions in developing countries," he says, "getting enough food every day to live an active and healthy life is a distant dream.”
The FAO says food shortage is a threat to people"s health．Today, two-thirds of the world"s undernourished people live in just a few countries. These are India, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, Ethiopia and so on.
A report on food insecurity warns that the current economic crisis could send even more people into hunger and poverty.
In sub-Saharan Africa, the percentage of the people who continually go hungry fell from 34% in 1997 to 30% in 2008．But the FAO says Ghana is the only country that has reached two sets of hunger reduction targets．These were set by the 1996 World Food Summit and the Millennium Development Goals．The main reason is the growth in agricultural production in Ghana.
The FAO says some countries in Southeast Asia like Thailand and Vietnam have made progress in hunger reduction goals．But South Asia and Central Asia haven"t, and North Korea is still in hot water.
31. What FAO official Hafez Ghana says implies ＿．
A. it"s easy but takes long to provide people with enough food
B. enough food can make people more active and healthier
C. there is difficulty solving the food shortage in a short time
D. people in developing countries will never get enough food
32. Ghana has reached the targets of hunger reduction mainly because of ＿．
A. the still high food prices
B. the donation of developed countries
C. the two targets of hunger reduction
D. the growth in agricultural production
33. The underlined word "undernourished" in Para. 4 probably means ＿．
A. hungry and unhappy B. unhealthy for lack of food
C. not fat because of poverty D. undeveloped and poor
34. Which country has not made progress in hunger reduction?
A. North Korea B. Thailand C. Vietnam D. Ghana
35. What is the best title of this passage?
A. The food production of the world
B. The hunger reduction target of the FAO
C. The food shortage around the world
D. The solution to the global food shortage |
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