It was the last day of final examinations at a large college.On the steps of one building, a group of engineering students were discussing the exam that was about to begin.On their faces was confidence.This was their last exam before they graduated(毕业)and found jobs.
Some talked of jobs they already had,others of jobs they would get.With four years of college study,they felt ready and able to conquer(征服)the world.
The coming exam,they knew,would be easy.The professor(教授)had said they could bring any books or notes they wanted,but they couldn't talk to each other during the test.
They walked into the classroom.The professor passed out the papers.The students' smiles became wide as they saw that there were only five essay-type questions.
Three hours passed and the exam came to an end.Then the professor began to collect the papers.The students no longer looked confident.They seemed worried.No one spoke as the professor faced the class with the papers in her hand.
She looked at all the worried faces in front of her, and then asked,“How many students completed all five questions?”
Not a hand was put up.
‘‘How many of you answered four?” Still no hands.
“Three?Two?”The students moved restlessly in their seats.
“One,then.Certainly somebody finished one.”But the class stayed silent.The professor put down the papers.“That is just what I expected,”she said.
“I just wanted to make sure you realize that even though you have studied engineering for four years, there are still many things about the subject you don't know.Instead of testing you on what you learned in this class, I've given you questions that skilled engineers face in the world outside the classroom.You can't expect to be an expert(专家)on the day you graduate.You have to learn as you go.”
Then,smiling, she added,“You will all pass this course, but remember that your education has just begun.''
(1)
What does the underlined word“restlessly”mean in the passage?
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A.
confidentIy
B.
proudly
C.
excitedly
D.
nervously
(2)
Why did the professor design the final exam in such a way?
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A.
To make the students realize that they still had much to learn after graduation.
B.
To find out whether the students could put what they had learned into practice.
C.
To show that she had much more knowledge than her students in engineering.
D.
To examine whether the students learned what they had been taught in her class.
Good afternoon.Welcome to England.We hope that your visit will be a pleasant one.Today I'd like to tell you something about a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking.Now you may not buy wine in this country if you are under 18 years of age,nor may your friends buy it for you.
The second one,noise.Enjoy yourselves by yourself,but don't make unnecessary noise,especially at night.We ask you to respect other people who may wish you be quiet.
The third one,crossing the road.Be careful.The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country.Use pedestrian crossing (人行横道) and don't take any chances when crossing the road.
My next point is about rubbish.It isn't lawful to drop rubbish in the street.When you have something to throw away,please put it in your pocket and take it home,or put it in a dustbin.
Finally,smoking.It is against the law to buy cigarettes if you are less than 16 years of age.
I'd like to finish by saying that if you need any kinds of help,you should contact the police.They will be glad to help you.You can call,write or go to ask any policemen.
(1)
Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?
A.A guide. B.A person who makes laws.
C.A teacher. D.An English officer.
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(2)
How many laws are discussed in the speech?
A.Four. B.Three. C.Six. D.Five.
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(3)
The main purpose (目的) of this speech is to ______.
A.tell people that those above 18 can drink and smoke in England
B.declare (宣布) the different laws in England
C.give advice to the travelers in England
D.warn people against going to England
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(4)
The underlined word“contact”in the last paragraph means“______”.
A.keep up B.go to see C.make a call to D.bring trouble
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(5)
From the passage we can learn______.
A.in England,if you are under 18 years of age,you can't buy wine,but your friends can buy it for you
B.you may not buy cigarettes unless you are above 16 years of age
C.because the traffic moves on the left side of the road,you must use the pedestrian crossing when crossing the road