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  Many teachers believe that the responsibility for learning lies with the students.If a long reading assignment is given, teachers expect students to be familiar with the information in the reading even if they do not discuss it in class or give an examination.Courses are not designed only for students to pass exams.The ideal student is considered to be one who is motivated(有动机的;目的明确的)to learn for the sake of learning, not the one interested only in getting high grades.Grade-conscious students may be frustrated(受挫)with teachers who do not believe it is necessary to grade every assignment.Sometimes homework is returned with short written comments but not with a grade.Even if a grade is not given, the student is responsible for learning the material assigned.

  When research is assigned, the professor in the United States expects the students to take the initiative(积极性)and complete the assignment with less guidance.It is the student’s responsibility to find books, magazines, and articles in the library.Professors do not have the time to explain how a university library works, but they expect students, particularly graduate students, to be able to use all the reference materials in the library.

  Professors will help students who need it, but prefer that their students not be over-dependent on them.In the United States, professors have other duties besides teaching.Often they are responsible for management within their department.In addition(此外), they may be required to publish articles and books.Therefore the time that a professor can spend with a student outside of class is limited.If a student has problems with classroom work, the student should either approach(接近)a professor during office hours or make an appointment.

(1)

“Courses are not designed merely for students to pass exams.”This means “________.”

[  ]

A.

teachers want students to fail exams

B.

teachers care only about exam grades

C.

teachers believe that passing exams is not the only purpose of a course

D.

teachers design courses for lectures only

(2)

Professors in the United States usually expect ________.

[  ]

A.

the students to know all the answers

B.

the students to take the initiative and be independent

C.

the students never to ask for their advice

D.

the students to work together and help each other

(3)

The main idea of this passage is that ________.

[  ]

A.

students should learn independently

B.

students should learn under the close guidance of their professors

C.

students should learn how to work together

D.

students should not learn mainly for high grades

(4)

If a student has a problem with classroom work, he or she should.

[  ]

A.

make an appointment with the professor a week before

B.

approach a professor after class

C.

turn to the professor for help during office hours

D.

go to the professor’s home

(5)

What is considered to be a good student?

[  ]

A.

One who aims at getting good scores.

B.

One who is planning to get a degree.

C.

One who can memorize(记忆)knowledge.

D.

One who has the motivation to learn.

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??Audio instruction with a 25-year history of success

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??Special offers on our more advanced courses

Reasons to learn using the Pimsleur Approach:

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??Practice what’s natural to you in English.

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??Remember without trying. Material is scientifically arranged so that you learn without pain.

??Join 25 million people who have graduated with success since 1980.

The entire Pimsleur Approach is what language learning should be: quick, fun, and easy! Each lesson is the foundation for the next. You’ll keep building on what you’ve learned.

What can prove Pimsleur courses to be successful ?

A. Full 30-day money-back guarantee

B. Eight fluency-focused lessons on four audio CDs

C.25 million people have graduated with success .

D. 30-minute lessons are perfect for your daily commuting, lunch break, or workout.

According to the text, what does the course offer?

A. Effective language instruction.

B. Language rules for you to recite.

C. Learning a new language by repeating many times

D. Opportunities to work with business professionals.

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a reason for choosing the Pimsleur Approach?

A. It will correct your accent.     

B. It will build your confidence.

C. It will help you remember things easily. 

D. It will teach you how to control your balance .

It can be inferred that the text is a(n) __________.

A. report on a new language learning method

B. ad of a language training organization

C. notice of the opening of a new course

D. comment on a language training organization

It was a lovely day at the park and Stella Bianchi was enjoying the sunshine with her two children when a young boy, aged about four, approached her two-year-old son and pushed him to the ground.
“I’d watched him for a little while and my son was the fourth or fifth child he’d pushed,” she says. “I went over to them, picked up my son, turned to the boy and said, firmly, ‘No, we don’t push.’” What happened next was unexpected.
“The boy’s mother ran toward me from across the park,” Stella says, “I thought she was coming over to apologize, but instead she started shouting at me for blaming her child. All I did was let him know his behavior was unacceptable. Was I supposed to sit back while her kid did whatever he wanted and hurt other children?”
Getting your own children to play nice is difficult enough. Dealing with other people’s children has become a hidden danger.
In my house, jumping on the sofa is not allowed. In my sister’s house it’s encouraged. I find myself saying “no” a lot when her kids are over at mine. That’s OK between sisters but becomes dangerous when you’re talking to the children of friends or acquaintances.
“Kids aren’t all raised the same,” agrees Professor Naomi White of Monash University.” But there is still an idea that they’re the property of the parent. We see our children as a mirror of ourselves, so if you’re saying that my child is behaving improperly, then that’s somehow a criticism(批评) of me.”
In those situations, it’s difficult to know whether to approach the child directly or the parent first. There are two opinions.
“I’d go to the child first,” says Andrew Fuller, author of Tricky Kids. “Usually a quiet reminder that ‘we don’t do that here’ is enough. Kids have antennae (直觉) for how to behave in different settings.”
He points out bringing it up with the parent first may make them feel careless, which could cause problems. Of course, approaching the child first can bring its own headaches, too.
This is why White recommends that you approach the parents first. Raise your concerns with the parents and ask them to deal with it,” she says.   
Asked how to approach a parent in this situation, psychologist Meredith Fuller answers: “Explain your needs as well as stressing the importance of the friendship. Start with something like: ‘I know you’ll think I’m silly but in my house I don’t want…’” 
【小题1】What did Stella Bianchi expect the young boy’s mother to do when she talked to him?

A.Make an apologyB.Come over to stop her
C.Blame her own boyD.Take her own boy away
【小题2】What does the author say about dealing with other people’s children?
A.It’s important not to hurt them in any way
B.It’s no use trying to stop their wrongdoing
C.It’s advisable to treat them as one’s own kids
D.It’s possible for one to get into lots of trouble
【小题3】According to professor Naomi White, when one’s kids are criticized, their parents will probably feel ______.
A.discouragedB.hurtC.puzzledD.affected
【小题4】 What should one do when seeing other people’s kids misbehave according to Andrew Fuller?
A.Talk to them directly in a mild wayB.Complain to their parents politely
C.Simply leave them aloneD.Punish them lightly

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You will get:
?Language instruction that is proven to be effective
?No boring repetition, charts or meaningless formulas
?Eight fluency-focused lessons on four audio CDs
?Audio instruction with a 25-year history of success
?Full 30-day money-back guarantee (just in case)
?Special offers on our more advanced courses
Reasons to learn using the Pimsleur Approach:
?Speak without an accent so that you sound like a native.
?Practice what’s natural to you in English.
?Feel safe and confident. You’ll know how to deal with any situation.
?Protect your busy life. 30-minute lessons are perfect for your daily commuting, lunch break, or workout.
?Remember without trying. Material is scientifically arranged so that you learn without pain.
?Join 25 million people who have graduated with success since 1980.
The entire Pimsleur Approach is what language learning should be: quick, fun, and easy! Each lesson is the foundation for the next. You’ll keep building on what you’ve learned.
【小题1】What can prove Pimsleur courses to be successful?

A.Full 30-day money-back guarantee.
B.Eight fluency-focused lessons on four audio CDs.
C.30-minute lessons are perfect for your daily commuting, lunch break, or workout.
D.25 million people have graduated with success.
【小题2】According to the text, what does the course offer?
A.Language rules for you to recite.
B.Effective language instruction.
C.Learning a new language by repeating many times.
D.Opportunities to work with business professionals.
【小题3】According to the text, which of the following is NOT a reason for choosing the Pimsleur Approach?
A.It will correct your accent.
B.It will build your confidence.
C.It will teach you how to control your balance.
D.It will help you remember things easily.
【小题4】It can be inferred that the text is a (n) __________.
A.report on a new language learning method
B.comment on a language training organization
C.notice of the opening of a new course
D.ad of a language training organization

Learn a new language as quickly as possible.

Learn like a spy! Be mistaken for a native.

Pimsleur courses help people who need to speak another language quickly. Our courses took 40 years to develop and are now used by the FBI, CIA, and business professionals everywhere. They’re so effective; you have nothing to lose!

You will get:

?Language instruction that is proven to be effective

?No boring repetition, charts or meaningless formulas

?Eight fluency-focused lessons on four audio CDs

?Audio instruction with a 25-year history of success

?Full 30-day money-back guarantee (just in case)

?Special offers on our more advanced courses

Reasons to learn using the Pimsleur Approach:

?Speak without an accent so that you sound like a native.

?Practice what’s natural to you in English.

?Feel safe and confident. You’ll know how to deal with any situation.

?Protect your busy life. 30-minute lessons are perfect for your daily commuting, lunch break, or workout.

?Remember without trying. Material is scientifically arranged so that you learn without pain.

?Join 25 million people who have graduated with success since 1980.

The entire Pimsleur Approach is what language learning should be: quick, fun, and easy! Each lesson is the foundation for the next. You’ll keep building on what you’ve learned.

1.What can prove Pimsleur courses to be successful?

A.Full 30-day money-back guarantee.

B.Eight fluency-focused lessons on four audio CDs.

C.30-minute lessons are perfect for your daily commuting, lunch break, or workout.

D.25 million people have graduated with success.

2.According to the text, what does the course offer?

A.Language rules for you to recite.

B.Effective language instruction.

C.Learning a new language by repeating many times.

D.Opportunities to work with business professionals.

3.According to the text, which of the following is NOT a reason for choosing the Pimsleur Approach?

A.It will correct your accent.

B.It will build your confidence.

C.It will teach you how to control your balance.

D.It will help you remember things easily.

4.It can be inferred that the text is a (n) __________.

A.report on a new language learning method

B.comment on a language training organization

C.notice of the opening of a new course

D.ad of a language training organization

 

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