题目内容
19.One of our expectations about education is that it will pay off in terms of upward mobility.Historically,the relation between education and income has been strong.But in the early 1970s,a contradiction developed between education and the economy.Our value of education and our average educational attainment(获得)run faster than the capacity of the economy to absorb the graduates.Since the 1970s,high-school graduates have experienced a striking decrease in earnings,making them the first generation since World WarⅡto face a lower standard of living than their parents had.Experts have argued that this contradiction is at the heart of the problem of public education today.It is not,as business leaders claim,that the schools are failing to properly educate students,that they are turning out young people who are inadequately prepared to function in the workplace.The real problem is a shortage of economic opportunities for students who are not continuing on to college.College graduates also are having difficulty finding jobs.Even when they do,the jobs may not be consistent with their training and expectations.Part of the problem is that too many young Americans expect to have professional jobs,making disappointment and frustration unavoidable for some.
Many students assumed that what was true of an individual-that the higher the education,the better the job opportunities-would also be true for an entire society.But when the numbers of better-educated young people became too great,the economy could no longer absorb them.Another part of the problem is the assumption that greater educational attainment guarantees career advancement.In fact,employers do not routinely reward educational attainment; rather,they reward it only when they believe it will contribute to the employee's productivity.
We should not overlook the fact that there is still a strong relationship between education and occupation and income.College graduates have a strong advantage over those with less education.But the payoff is neither as large nor as certain as it once was.Unfortunately,Americans have focused so strong on the economic payoff that many consider their college education useless if it does not create a desirable,well-paying job.Only in this sense can we speak of an"oversupply"of college graduates.
We could argue that all or at least the majority of Americans would profit by some degree because higher education can enable the individual to think more deeply,explore more widely,and enjoy a greater range of experiences.
28.The underlined phrase"turning out"in Paragraph.2probably meansA.
A.bringing up
B.putting out
C.bringing out
D.putting up
29.When do employers reward higher education?B
A.It offers better job opportunities.
B.It makes for higher productivity.
C.It guarantees career advancement.
D.It brings a definite advantage over others.
30.The passage mainly talks aboutC.
A.our expectations about education
B.the problem of public education today
C.the contradiction between education and economy
D.the connection between education and occupation
31.What's the writer's attitude towards higher education?D
A.Objective
B.Indifferent
C.Disapproving
D.Favorable.
分析 本文主要讲述了教育与收入的关系,教育与经济之间产生的矛盾.通过各种研究说明了这个矛盾背后的一些原因.最后作者阐明了自己对是否应该接受大学教育发表了自己的见解.
解答 28-31 ABCD
28.A 猜测词意题.根据第二段划线部分前后"it is not,as business leaders claim,that the school are failing to properly …"正如商业领导人说的,不是学校没有恰当地教育好学生,也不是学校培养的年轻人还没有为将来的工作做好准备…bring up"培养、抚养",put out"生产、扑灭",bring out"使…显现",put up"举起、张贴".故选A.
29.B 细节理解题.根据第三段"In fact,employers do not routinely reward educational attainment; rather,they reward it only when they believe it will contribute to the employee's productivity.可知,事实上,雇主不会总是对高学历给予特殊关照.相反,只有当雇主认为雇员所受的教育能帮助雇员提高生产力的时候,他们才会给予特别关照,增加薪水.即:它有利于更高的生产力.故选B.
30.C 主旨大意题.由第一自然段可知,全文主要写的是教育和经济之间的矛盾,后面主要是阐述它存在的现象以及背后的原因.其他三个选项都不能概括全文主旨大意.故选C.
31.D 观点判断题.根据最后一自然段信息"…Americans would profit by some degree…enable the individual to think more deeply,explore more widely,and enjoy a greater range of experiences."可知,我们有理由认为,所有美国人或至少大部分美国人都能或 多或少从大学教育中获益,因为高等教育能使人更深入地思考,进行更广泛的探索,获得更 全面的体验.即:作者支持学生接受高等教育.故选D.A项"客观的",B项"漠不关心的",C项"不赞成的".
点评 高考中选用的科技文往往反映的是当今人类最先进的科技水平和最新的科研成果.我们阅读它的过程其实就是学习科学知识,掌握科技信息的过程.然后,理解文章,分析文章,以阅读材料所提供的科学事实为依据,同时得出的结论还应符合基本的科普常识,对照时要特别注意范围大小、程度高低、数量多少、条件与结果、方法与目的、成就与问题、可能性与现实性.在细心对照基础上,经过一番分析、综合,然后就要根据题目要求对选项作出正确判断了,这些判断包括选项的表达是否符合原文的意思,对概念,文句的理解是否正确,对要点归纳是否全面等,从而排除错误选项,选择最合适的答案.
The Tokyo Metro and Toei Lines | Features:The Tokyo Metro and Toei lines that compose Tokyo's massive(庞大的) subway system carry almost 8 million people each day,making it the busiest system in the world.The system is famous for its oshiya---literally,"pusher"---who shove passengers into crowded subway cars so the doors can close.And you think your commute(上下班路程) is hell. |
The Moscow Metro | Features:The Moscow Metro has some of the most beautiful stations in the world.The best of them were built during the Stalinist era and feature chandeliers(枝形吊灯),marble moldings and elaborate murals(精美的壁画).With more than 7 million riders a day,keeping all that marble clean has got to be a burden. |
The Hong Kong Metro | Features:The Hong Kong MTR has the distinction of being one of the few subway systems in the world that act ually turns a profit.It's privately owned and uses real estate development along its tracks to increase income and ridership.It also introduced"Octopus cards"that allow people to not only pay their fares electronically,but buy stuff at convenience stores,supermarkets,restaurants and even parking meters.It's estimated that 95% of all adults in Hong Kong own an Octopus card. |
Shanghai Metro | Features:Shanghai is the third city in China to build a metro system,and it has become the country's largest in the 12 years since it opened.Shanghai Metro has 142 miles of track and plans to add another 180 miles within five years.By that point,it would be three times larger than Chicago"L".The system carries about 2.18 million people a day. |
The London Metro | Features:Londoners call their subway the Underground,even though 55 percent of it lies above ground.No matter when you've got the oldest mass-transit system in the world,you can call it anything you like.Trains started in1863 and they've been running ever since.Some 3 million people ride each day,e very one of them remembering to"Mind the gap". |
A.The Tokyo Metro and Toei Lines
B.The London Metro
C.The Moscow Metro
D.The Hong Kong MTR
2.We can learn from the passage that Shanghai MetroD.
A.carries the most people each day
B.is the world's largest
C.is the busiest in the world
D.may be larger than the Chicago"L"in the future
3.How many subways carry more than 5million people per day?A
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5.
When I was strolling in the park one day,I passed some children selling hot chocolate.One girl asked,"Would you like to help support our park?It's only 50rents a cup."Of course,I couldn't help being extraordinarily (41)Bthat kids showed great interest in (42)Ctheir community.They were having great (43)Dpouring hoi chocolate and feeling proud that they were helping a local cause.It that they(44)Agrasped a basic idea about helping others:It feels (45)C.
Teaching our children to help others benefits them a great deal.(46)Bbrings them peace of mind.Serving those in need also helps children learn to make a(47)D-that they have the (48)Ato make a positive impact.This(49)Aa sense of control,helping them feel less frightened.It also reassures them that help would be(50)Cif they were ever in danger.
Another important(51)B is that we are all dependent on each other.When children serve others,they learn to(52)Csomeone else's greater need and to(53)Dother people.
There are many other(54)Bof making charity a part of your family's life.You'll meet new friends and develop relationships.Running a bake sale will give your kids a chance to practice(55)Csuch as fundraising,money management,and teamwork.Self-exploration and discovery will (56)C through their choice of activities.
If a child can become a cheerful,charitable giver,he or she must try different volunteer efforts.When you see them enjoying the (57)Bof them,encourage them to(58)A.
On my own experience,I can say developing the good(59)C of charitable giving will become(60)B to your best family memories and celebrations.
41.A.worried | B.impressed | C.doubtful | D.grateful |
42.A.organizing | B.cleaning | C.improving | D.controlling |
43.A.difficulty | B.success | C.advantage | D.fun |
44.A.already | B.seldom | C.never | D.often |
45.A.boring | B.strange | C.great | D.relaxing |
46.A.Teaching | B.Giving | C.Thinking | D.Learning |
47.A.choice | B.promise | C.mistake | D.difference |
48.A.ability | B.right | C.freedom | D.time |
49.A.promotes | B.reduces | C.reflects | D.protects |
50.A.impossible | B.flexible | C.available | D.reasonable |
51.A.example | B.lesson | C.question | D.secret |
52.A.take over | B.search for | C.relate to | D.give up |
53.A.believe in | B.look for | C.turn to | D.care about |
54.A.disadvantages | B.benefits | C.contributions | D.methods |
55.A.activities | B.moves | C.skills | D.behaviors |
56.A.stay | B.miss | C.come | D.get |
57.A.equality | B.fruit | C.effect | D.independence |
58.A.continue | B.explain | C.observe | D.communicate |
59.A.aspect | B.meaning | C.habit | D.way |
60.A.hard | B.central | C.obvious | D.serious |
A. | as | B. | and | C. | as well as |
There was a (27)D at the other end and he awkwardly (笨拙地) replied,"Well,same back to you!"
I smiled and said,"Dad,I know you (28)A me,and when you are ready,I know you(29)A say what you want to say."
Fifteen minutes later,my (30)Bcalled and nervously asked,"Paul,(31)C is okay?I explained to her perfectly.
A few weeks later,Dad (32)A our phone conversation with the words,"Paul,I love you."I was at work during this (33)D and the tears were rolling down my cheeks as I finally"(34)B"the love.As I sat there in tears,I(35)A that this special moment had taken our father-son (36)D to a new level.
A short while after this (37)C moment,my father narrowly (38)B from the following heart operation.I have often thought (39)C I did not take the first step and Dad did not
(40)A the operation,I would have never"heard"the love.
21.A.seldom | B.once | C.never | D.often |
22.A.child | B.student | C.adult | D.parent |
23.A.younger | B.taller | C.older | D.shorter |
24.A.how | B.when | C.why | D.where |
25.A.get | B.let | C.push | D.set |
26.A.calling | B.discussing | C.considering | D.talking |
27.A.cry | B.cough | C.laughter | D.silence |
28.A.love | B.hate | C.miss | D.forget |
29.A.will | B.can | C.should | D.must |
30.A.father | B.mother | C.daughter | D.sister |
31.A.anything | B.something | C.everything | D.nothing |
32.A.concluded | B.carried | C.started | D.ignored |
33.A.week | B.holiday | C.trip | D.conversation |
34.A.touched | B.heard | C.received | D.felt |
35.A.realized | B.noticed | C.found | D.saw |
36.A.feeling | B.distance | C.connection | D.relationship |
37.A.unbelievable | B.interesting | C.special | D.important |
38.A.avoided | B.escaped | C.accepted | D.refused |
39.A.since | B.as | C.if | D.because |
40.A.survive | B.live | C.operate | D.recover |