Two more American universities, Adelphi University in New York, and Louisiana State University, have begun accepting scores from China’s national college entrance exam, or gaokao, in order to attract more Chinese students.

This means Chinese students no longer need to take the SAT, ACT or TOEFL. However, Chinese students must find ways to show their English skills. If they want to take part in Adelphi's international program and Louisiana State University’s global program, they must first finish eight weeks of English-language lessons, starting in October. After passing the exam, they can start their first year at one of the universities.

Since 2015, US universities have more accepted gaokao scores as part of the application(申请) process for Chinese students, but they still need either a basic English test score or to pass an interview.

“Chinese students at the university have achieved better grades than their US classmates, and that’s why we prefer students from China,” Shawn O’Riley, leader of the College said. “We have around 300 Chinese students and plan to increase the number. We also offer scholarship, from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on their gaokao score.”

Todd Ellwein, the director of Louisiana State University’s global program, said students who get high scores in the gaokao are not only the best students in China but also the world. The gaokao is a good way of choosing good students, and a high score in the exam means good basic knowledge, patience and a strong ability to deal with high pressure and compete with others.

Shi Yan, from Chivast Education International, said many universities in Hong Kong, Europe, Australia and Canada, have already made the gaokao an admission criterion(录取标准), too.

1.When do the English-language lessons in these two universities begin?

A.In October. B.In November. C.In September.

2.Why do some US universities like Chinese students better?

A.Because they are usually smarter in the universities.

B.Because their grades are better than the US classmates’.

C.Because they find ways to show their English skills.

3.What does the underlined word “scholarship” mean in Chinese?

A.学者 B.学业 C.奖学金

4.According to the passage, a high score means a lot EXCEPT ________.

A.high pressure B.good basic knowledge C.much patience

5.The purpose of the passage is________.

A.to introduce China’s national college entrance exam, gaokao

B.to encourage more young people to enter American universities

C.to tell people the growing popularity of gaokao around the world

1. Lin Tao's major in psychology (心理学). He has worked as a primary teacher since 2018. He hopes to work in a middle school.

2. Li Shu is 30 years old. He doesn't have much education, but he is strong and hard-working. He has worked as a truck driver since he left school.

3. Melody is a university student. She's kind and patient. She always volunteers to help others during her holiday.

4. Tommy is a father who has 2 children. He used to work in a clothes factory. Now he wants to find a job in Guangzhou so that he can take care of his children after work.

5. Qian Yong studied in nursing profession in Zhongshan University. He has two years' experience in the local community clinic.

A.Psychological Doctor Wanted

Yuanguang Company is in lack of a psychological doctor. Must be good to workers.

B.Courier(快递员) Wanted

SF Express needs a young healthy man who can carry delivery. Must have a driving license.

C.School Doctor Wanted

Xingguang Kindergarten is looking for a school doctor with more than one year's experience.

D.Man Nurse Wanted

No.1 Renmin Hospital needs a man nurse. Majored in nursing in university. Must be responsible. Have two years' experience at least.

E.Psychological Teacher Wanted

A psychological teacher is needed in Zhuhai Middle School. Must major in psychology. Better have teaching experience.

F.Workers Wanted

Panyu Mask Factory in Guangzhou needs some workers urgently. Must be healthy and hard-working.

G.Volunteers Wanted

Qinxing Community needs some volunteers. Must be careful and patient. Help to take the temperature for people who enter the community during fighting against COVID-19.

Scientists in Britain and the United States have made a new kind of enzyme(酵素) that eats plastics (塑料). With its help, plastics can be turned into smaller parts and go away quickly. Scientists believe that, in the future, it could solve the problem of plastic pollution.

The enzyme is able to break down(分解) PET, a form of plastic. PET was first made in the 1940s and is now widely used to make plastic bottles. It can stay in the environment for many years and pollute large areas of land and water. So it has always been a headache to deal with the waste from PET and other plastics.

The researchers found it while examining the structure a natural enzyme in Japan. They found that the natural enzyme was helping to break down PET plastics. So, they decided to make small changes to the enzyme by adding some amino acids(氨基酸). It made the natural enzyme's plastic-eating abilities work faster and better.

John McGeehan, one of the lead researchers, said, "We have made an improved enzyme. It's better than the natural one. And we are trying to make more improvements to it." He went on, "the enzyme is not bad for humans or animals, and it is friendly to the environment. So we are thinking about putting it into wider use."

The team is now trying to make the enzyme break down PET in large quantities (大量的). “We’ll see that the plastic pollution may be stopped with this technology. However, there is still a long way to go," John McGeehan added.

1.According to the scientists, the enzyme may solve the problem of ______ pollution.

A.air B.water C.light D.plastic

2.The researchers found that a natural enzyme helped eat plastics ______.

A.in Britain B.in the US C.in Japan D.in China

3.Which of the following TRUE according to the passage?

A.The scientists are still trying to improve the enzyme.

B.The enzyme will pollute large areas of land and water.

C.The natural enzyme works better than the improved one.

D.The natural enzyme is bad for humans and animals.

4.The passage is written in a / an______ tone(语气).

A.sad B.hopeful C.angry D.crazy

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