阅读理解。     No one wants to be tested.We would all like to get a driver" s license

阅读理解。     No one wants to be tested.We would all like to get a driver" s license

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阅读理解。     No one wants to be tested.We would all like to get a driver" s license without answering
questions about rights of way or showing that we can parallel park a car.Many future lawyers
and doctors probably wish they could join their profession without taking an exam.
     But tests and standards are a necessary fact of life. They protect us from unskilled drivers,
harmful products and dishonest professionals. In schools too exams play a constructive role.
They tell public officials whether new school programs are making a difference and where new
investments are likely to pay off.They tell teachers what their students have learned --and
have not.They tell parents how their children are doing compared with others their age.They
encourage students to make more effort.
     It is important to recall that for most of century, educators used intelligence tests to decide
which children should get a high - quality education.The point of IQ testing was to find out how
much children were capable of learning rather than to test what they had actually learned.Based
on IQ scores, millions of children were assigned to dumbed-down programs instead of solid courses
in science, math, history, literature and foreign language.
     This history reminds us that tests should be used to improve education.Every child should
have access to a high-quality education.Students should have full opportunity to learn what will
be tested; otherwise their scores will merely reflect whether they come from an educated family.
     In the past few years, we have seen the enormous benefits that flow to disadvantaged students
because of the information provided by state tests.Those who fall behind are now getting extra
instruction in after-school classes and summer programs.In their efforts to improve student
performance, states are increasing teachers"salaries, testing new teachers and insisting on better
teacher education.
     Performance in education means the mastery of both knowledge and skills.This is why it is
reasonable to test teachers to make sure they know their subject matter, as well as how to teach
it to young children.And this is why it is reasonable to assess whether students are ready to advance
to the next grade or graduate from high school.1.According to the passage, school exams enable ______.A.teachers to understand if their students have made efforts
B.parents to compare their kids" achievements across schools
C.students to meet their teachers" requirements
D.governments to make right policies 2."Dumbed - down programs" in Paragraph 3 refer to the programs which       .A. lead to high-quality education            
B. are less academically challenging
C. are intended for intelligent students        
D. enable children to make steady progress3.Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A.Disadvantaged students can benefit from state tests.
B.Tests should focus on what students have actually learned.
C.Intelligent tests decide if children should get a high - quality education.
D.Intelligent tests are helpful in separating excellent students from poor ones.4.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To re-assess the value of IQ testing.
B.To defend the role of testing in education.
C.To explain what high-quality education means.
D.To call for thorough and complete reform in education.
答案
1-4DBAB
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阅读理解。     Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. "I was a clothes addict," he
jokes. "I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled." Today
David wears casual clothes-khaki pants and sports shirt-to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie.
"I"m working harder than ever," David says, "and I need to feel comfortable."
      More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the
United States, the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many
companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday, but only on Friday. This became
known as "dress-down Friday" or "casual Friday". "What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit
for employees has really become an everyday thing." said business consultant Maisly Jones.
     Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is
that it"s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. "A lot of young people don"t want to dress up for work," says the owner of a software company, "so it"s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code." Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when
they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss Company, 85 percent of
employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale(士气). Only 4 percent of
employers said that casual dress has a negative effect on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear
also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. "Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one
every day," one person said. "For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes."1. David Smith refers to himself as having been "a clothes addict," because          .   A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt
B. he couldn"t stand a clean appearance
C. he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time
D. he didn"t want to spend much money on clothes2. David Smith wears casual clothes now, because           .   A. they make him feel at ease when working
B. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes
C. he looks handsome in casual clothes
D. he no longer works for any company3. According to this passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?  A. Many employees don"t like a conservative dress code.
B. Comfortable clothes make employees more productive.
C. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees.
D. All the employers in the U.S. are for casual office wear.4. According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?    A. Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago.
B. Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s.
C."Dress-down Friday" was first given as a favor from employers.
D. Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.5. In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned except        .     A. saving employees" money
B. making employees more attractive
C. improving employees" motivation
D. making employees happier
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阅读下面的短文,请根据短文后的要求将答案答题(请注意问题后的要求)。     The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we"ve never been before. But just as in face-to-face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when online.
     The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated. Imagine how you"d feel if you were in the other person"s shoes. For anything you"re about to send: ask yourself, "Would I say this to the person"s face?" If the answer is "no", rewrite and reread. Repeat the process till you feel sure that you"d feel comfortable saying the words to the person"s face.
     If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct(本能反应)is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages. If it was caused by disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.
     If you do decide to tell someone in the chat room about a mistake, point it out politely. At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.
It is not polite                      such as their age, sex, and marital status. Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don"t ask such questions.
1. What"s the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.)
                                                                                                                                                          
2. Why should we ask ourselves "Would I say this to the person"s face?" when we are to send a message online? (Please answer within 20 words.)
                                                                                                                                                            
3. Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)
                                                                                                                                                           
4. Which rule do you think is the best? Why? (Please answer within 30 words.)
_______________________________________________________________                     ____
5. Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.                            
                                                                                                                                                             
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完形填空。     When Carrey found that the police in his community were investigating him for a bank fraud
(银行劫案), he escaped to Thailand. For months police agents and detectives couldn"t find his
___1___ location --- until they ___2___ his Facebook profile. Private ___3___ Carrey"s profile
was, his list of Facebook friends was not. Using that list, the police were able to find and ___4___
him.
__5___ are the days when the only way to catch a criminal was to ___6___ "wanted posters" and
crime reports. Now when police want to catch a suspect, they ___7___ Facebook for clues about
the person"s traces. Almost everyone is getting online and using social networking sites ___8___
     Facebook. They are posting photos of themselves, ___9___ the world where they are and what
they are doing. Often a suspect has his or her own ___10___, with photos and information that are
vital to the catch the criminals. Some police departments are also turning to the community for help
by creating their own Facebook pages. There, officers post photos so that members of the community
can see and ___11___ them.
     Facebook is also helping the victims help themselves. Here ___12___ the story, when someone stole
a truck from Paul, Paul thought the truck was gone and would never be back. But he posted photos
of the truck on Facebook and asked people to keep an eye open ___13___ it if they noticed it. The
next morning he received a call: Someone ___14___ the truck and ___15___ the police of it. The
thief was arrested, and the truck was returned.
     Thanks to Facebook, it is making it harder for criminals to ___16___ their tracks. When criminals are
___17___ on Facebook, they are unknowingly leaving ___18___ for police to follow. And when police
and victims spread the ___19___ about a crime over Facebook, more people can ___20___ the search. With the right tip, police just might be able to make an quick arrest.(     )1.A.certain        
(     )2.A.glanced        
(     )3.A.although      
(     )4.A.arrested      
(     )5.A.missing        
(     )6.A.put out        
(     )7.A.run to        
(     )8.A.such          
(     )9.A.telling        
(     )10.A.programme    
(     )11.A.stick to      
(     )12.A.goes          
(     )13.A.of            
(     )14.A.was seen      
(     )15.A.informed      
(     )16.A.spot          
(     )17.A.active        
(     )18.A.mails        
(     )19.A.words        
(     )20.A.contributed toB.sure      
B.discovered
B.yet      
B.took      
B.gone      
B.sell out  
B.get to    
B.like      
B.speaking  
B.profile  
B.attach to
B.comes    
B.on        
B.has seen  
B.reported  
B.consult  
B.positve  
B.messages  
B.word      
B.apply to  C.exact  
C.realized
C.while  
C.touched
C.lost    
C.hand out
C.lead to
C.as      
C.talking
C.community
C.respond to
C.says    
C.out    
C.had seen
C.called  
C.cover  
C.impressive
C.phonecalls
C.memory  
C.adapt to D.real      
D.sought    
D.as        
D.killed    
D.disappeared
D.turn out  
D.turn to    
D.for example
D.saying    
D.network    
D.turn to    
D.writes    
D.for        
D.seen      
D.warned    
D.spy        
D.alive      
D.clues      
D.admission  
D.appeal to  
题型:江西省期中题难度:| 查看答案
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项.     Swimming cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your
heart.    1   . Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all exercise adds up to having a healthier heart. Here are some tips for exercise success. 
      ☆Choose activities that are fun and add variety. Develop several activities that you can enjoy.    2  
      ☆Wear comfortable, properly fitted shoes and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity.
      ☆Find a convenient time and place to do activities.    3   . If you miss an exercise opportunity, work
activity into your day another way. 
      ☆Use music to keep yourself entertained.
      ☆   4   Decide what kind of support you need. Do you want them to remind you to exercise? Exercise with you regularly or occasionally? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise?Spend time with
the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine? Share your activity
time with others. Ask your family members, friends or co-workers for help.
     ☆Don"t overdo it, especially at first. You can slowly increase the time and intensity (强度) of your
activities as you become more fit.    5  
     ☆Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at times. Nothing will inspire you more than
success!
A.Try to make it a habit, but be flexible.
B.They all cause you to feel warm and breathe heavily without being out of breath.
C.Be an active role model for your children.
D.That way, exercise will never seem boring.
E.If you are overweight or have a high risk of heart disease, see your doctor for medical advice before
exercising.
F.Surround yourself with supportive people.
G.Gradually, work up to exercising on most days of the week for 30-60 minutes.
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阅读理解。     If women are mercilessly exploited(剥削) year after year, they have only themselves to blame.
Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they
are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn
only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion.
     Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend
large sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot
afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time changing their old-fashioned
dresses. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; neck-lines are lowered or raised, and so on.
     No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion
designers are rarely concerned with necessary things like warmth, comfort and durability (耐用). They
are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up
with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn"t at some
time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or picking her way
through deep snow in high heeled shoes.
      When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious.
Do the constantly changing fashions of women"s clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability(稳定耐用)? That is for you to decide.1. Designers and big stores always make money_________.A. by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industry
B. because they are capable of predicting new fashions
C. by constantly changing the fashions in women"s clothing
D. because they attach great importance to quality in women"s clothing2. To the writer, the fact that women change their old-fashioned dresses is seen as ___________.A. a waste of money            
B. a waste of time
C. an expression of taste        
D. an expression of love beauty3. New fashions in clothing are created for ___________.A. the commercial exploitation of women
B. the women"s strength of character
C. basic qualities of inconstancy and instability
D. an important contribution to society4. By saying "the conclusions to be drawn are obvious" (Line One to Line Two, Paragraph Four), the
writer means that ___________.A. women"s inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughed at
B. women are better able to put up with discomfort
C. men are also exploited greatly by fashion designers
D. men are more reasonable in the matter of fashion
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