题目内容
A detailed and thorough research project undertaken by the Open University recently reported that their evidence appears to show that competition between nearby schools does not significantly improve academic standards．Indeed，their report．inclines to the opposite outcome：the exam results may actually decline where competition is fiercest．
When the further education sector was “privatized” a few years ago，competition between colleges became truly fierce，at least in urban areas where potential students could choose between several of them. Colleges appointed highly paid marketing directors and gave them large budgets；some even “bribed（贿赂）” interested students with promises of hundreds of pounds if they completed certain courses satisfactorily．
Fully competitive markets being a philosophical foundation of Britain’s recent governments，it was no surprise to hear claims that many educational developments of the 1990s would move us towards a free market in secondary education--giving youngsters and their parents a free choice of where to study．However，the secondary sector did not become particularly competitive while，admittedly，the consumers have been given more information，which is one aspect of a truly free market．It is very rare that two nearby schools with at least some empty places are similar enough to be comparable yet different enough to be ranked；only where that occurs can there be true competition．
The Open University research was probably not flawed—but its conclusions are．This is because the team did not really compare areas having true competition（as just defined）with areas that do not．
But，let us all breathe a sigh of relief．Secondary schools had started late to move in the marketing direction--considering allocating scarce resources of staff and money to persuading the pupils that their schools are the best in the area．No schools could afford to do that properly，so it is a relief to realize this research tells us we don’t have to．
Competition? We haven’t got time for it! Let’s spend our small budget in teaching and learning，not in competing and marketing．
1．It is indicated in the passage that competition between schools results in ．
A．higher enrollment rate
B．lower academic standard
C．higher marketing expenses
D．privatization of further education
2．Real competition can happen only when .
A．academic standard is improved
B．there are comparable schools with different educational qualities
C．students have different interests
D．schools of all areas have sufficient budget for their development
3．According to the passage，the free market in secondary education ．
A．only provides consumers with more information
B．is more competitive than the higher education market
C．means there will be more Intensive competition than in colleges
D．is a real surprise se to Britain’s recent government
4．The author of the passage feels relieved that ．
A．secondary schools have to market themselves
B．most secondary schools have scarce resources of staff and money
C．the research by Open University proves that most secondary schools are the best in its area
D．schools needn’t prove that they are the best
5．What might be the author’s attitude towards competitions between nearby schools?
A．The author Is in favor obvious kinds of competition．
B．The author doesn't care about any competition and its result．
C．The author is not certain of the effect of competitions．
D．The author is against the competitions among the universities
CBADD
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Tommy, an only child, had always been happy, cooperative and an excellent student. How could I convince his father and mother that his recent failing grades represented a broken-hearted child’s reaction to his parents’ separation and pending (即将发生的) divorce?
Tommy’s mother entered and took one of the chairs. Soon the father arrived. Good! At least they were concerned enough to be here in time. They ignored each other.
As I gave a detailed account of Tommy’s behavior and schoolwork, I prayed for the right words to bring these two together to help them see what they were doing to their son. But somehow the words wouldn’t come. Perhaps if they saw one of his dirty, carelessly done papers?
I found a sheet in the back of his desk. Writing covered both sides: not the assignment, but a single sentence scribbled (潦草地写) over and over.
Silently I gave it to Tommy’s mother. She read it and then handed it to her husband. Then his face softened.
At last he folded the paper carefully, placed it in his pocket, and reached for his wife’s hand. She wiped the tears from her eyes and smiled up at him. He helped her with her coat and they left together.
In his own way God had given me the words to reunite that family. He had guided me to the sheet of yellow copy paper covered with the pain out pouring of a small boy’s troubled heart.
The words are “Dear Mom…Dear Daddy… I love you…”
【小题1】The author called Tommy’s parents in order to ________.
| A．solve the couple’s problem |
| B．scold them for their divorce |
| C．help them realize their influence on Tommy |
| D．blame Tommy for his failing grades |
| A．a teacher | B．a journalist | C．a lawyer | D．a doctor |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Troubled. | C．Depressed | D．Moved |
| A．the author knew Tommy often wrote to his parents |
| B．the author said a lot to make Tommy’s parents reunite |
| C．Tommy hated his parents divorcing |
| D．Tommy was greatly influenced by his parents |
| A．A separate family | B．Tommy’s essay |
| C．Never divorce | D．A good teacher |
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On the morning of Apr. 20, different from any other Saturdays, a powerful earthquake which measured 7.0 magnitude occurred in Ya’an, Sichuan Province. The quake happened close to the area where 70,000 died when another powerful hit took place in 2008. The 4.20 earthquake shook Sichuan with 208 people missing or dead. Nearly 14, 000 are reported to have been injured. Thousands of buildings collapsed, leaving victims homeless. Water and electricity supplies were cut off, which left concerns about the welfare of the survivors. In Lushan, where the most of the damage was concentrated, facilities of communication broke down. Victims lost contact with the outside world.
All the country have been shocked at the tragic news. Numerous relief is pouring in from all over China to the victims of the Lushan earthquake. Governments of all levels have taken some efficient measures to relieve the impact of earthquake. On Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made it to the worst-stricken Lushan, issuing several statements to ensure rescuing the buried and other injured people. Meanwhile, he visited some of those being treated for their injuries in the temporary hospitals set up with an open-air emergency facility. Rows of Red Cross tents are now home to some of the thousands left homeless by this deadly earthquake. State media says thousands of troops along with volunteers help with the rescue operation and to hand out supplies.
People from across the country are called on to donate to relieve and help rebuild the earthquake-hit area. Lots of students ranging from university students to kindergarten kids have given away their pocket money just to do their own bit in this relief campaign. Hong Kong special government at first proposed to donate 100 million HONG Kong dollars, which was rejected by some of members of government’s parliament（议员）, who questioned whether China’s Red Cross could put every cent into practical use honestly, for in 2008 Wenchuan earthquake China’s Red Cross failed to make it clear how they spent the charity money. Anyway the proposal was at last passed on May 3. At the same time, China’s Red Cross, determined to make a bit change, promised to give a detailed account of where every cent would go.
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Title |
Ya’an Earthquake |
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Time |
April 20, 2013 |
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Outbreak |
A powerful earthquake 1. 7.0 magnitude hit Ya’an, Sichuan Province. |
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Destruction |
The quake 2. over 200 people’s lives, leaving 14,000 people 3. . Thousands of buildings 4. down, making thousands of people homeless. Water and electricity supplies were cut off. |
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5. measures |
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made several statements to ensure the 6. of the victims. Volunteers throughout the nation along with troops are participating in helping to 7. supplies. |
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Donation |
A nationwide donation campaign has been 8. . Some of Hong Kong members of parliament questioned the 9. of China’s Red Cross. HK donation proposal was 10. passed as China’s Red Cross promised to report its expending charity money. |