Choose the best answer (根据以下内容,选择最恰当的答案)

In America, history is still a required subject at lower levels and students still choose to study it at higher levels. However, there is an ongoing discussion about whether schools should continue to teach History or whether they should spend the money on other subject. This article will deal with the arguments against and in favour of teaching History in school, concluding that we should teach History.

Many of my classmate suggest that History is one of the less interesting school subjects and that governments should spend the time and money on subjects that are more useful. They argue that Maths and English are more important so we can have a society with a good basic education. Others say that we should spend the money on teaching Science, as this can move a country forward and benefit the economy.

Yet, there are a number of reasons why it is a good idea to teach History. Teaching history is important because students should be able to understand the background to present situations in the news. This will create better-informed citizens. Another reason is that it helps pupils to understand their culture and background, which also helps them to understand the society they live in. In addition to learning about the past, History can help students to think for themselves. Finally, it also improves pupils’ reading and writing skills, which can help them become better students.

In conclusion, although there are clear arguments on both sides, it seems to me that we should teach children about the past because the value of the subject goes beyond the classroom. I would say that the teaching of History helps to create generations of well-educated and knowledgeable individuals.

1.The writer is probably ________.

A.parents B.journalist. C.teacher. D.students.

2.The passage mainly talks about whether ________.

A.we should teach History or not B.we should teach history at higher levels.

C.more money should be spent on History D.students should choose the subjects they study

3.Some people think ________ is good for basic education.

A.focusing on math and English B.teaching History at lower levels.

C.offering more required subjects D.teaching science instead of History

4.The underlined word ‘this’ refers to ‘________’.

A.education B.science C.money D.society

5.Why do students need to learn about culture?

A.It teaches them to think of themselves. B.It helps them to become better students.

C.It helps them to understand the society. D.It teaches them to respect each other.

6.Which of the following would the writer agree with.?

A.Government spending on History education should be reduced.

B.The benefits of History education are useful in further study.

C.Teaching History brings many economic benefits to a country

D.Covering History in the classroom is perhaps a waste of time.

" Were the birds on the ice ducks or geese (鹅) ?" Cruz, 11 , and Anthony, 12,couldn't agree. There was only one way to find out. So on a cold January evening, the two friends took a risk onto the frozen(冻结的) lake near their homes.

"First,, we threw a stone onto the ice to test it. We thought it would hold our weight. Then we stepped on it," Cruz said. Anthony went first. He took a few steps, then... He fell through the seemingly frozen ice!

Cruz rushed to help his friend. The lake "ate" him, too. Cruz managed to lift himself out of the freezing water and onto some ice. He then tried to work his way toward Anthony. But the ice didn't hold, and he fell in again. This time, he couldn't get out.

The boys were up to their necks in icy water and quickly losing feeling in their arms and legs. Cruz had a sense that he was going to die.

Anthony's older sister had seen all this and started shouting for help. John Lavin, a neighbor driving nearby heard her. He quickly pulled over. He caught a nearby float(浮板) , kicked off his shoes. and ran into the water, clearing his way through the ice with his free hand. "It was kind of a ' Hulk smash’” Lavin later joked.

Lavin made his way to pull the boys back to land. They were taken to hospital immediately. The doctor said their five-minute stay in the water made their body temperature drop nearly ten degrees. Luckily, the boys got well soon. They admire their fearless neighbor just as Hulk, one of Marvel Superheroes.

1.Cruz and Anthony took a risk onto the frozen lake to ___.

A.throw a heavy stone onto the ice

B.test if the ice would hold their weight

C.search for a superhero on a cold evening

D.see whether the birds were ducks or geese

2.Who saved the two boys out of the water?

A.Anthony's older sister. B.Hulk , one of Marvel Superheroes.

C.A doctor from the nearby hospital. D.John Lavin , a neighbor driving nearby.

3.What happened to the two boys during their five-minute stay in the icy water?

A.Their arms were badly hurt. B.They couldn't move their necks,

C.Their body temperature dropped fast. D.They couldn't see anything clearly.

违法和不良信息举报电话:027-86699610 举报邮箱:58377363@163.com

精英家教网