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Anyone who is interested in study will welcome the latest development in classroom technology. School pupils equipped with hand-held keypads(键盘)connected wirelessly to electronic whiteboards(白色书写板)can now answer teachers questions―without their classmates knowing. The electronic“student response system”is aimed at 4-to-11- year-olds
Stephen Jury, the company’s chief manager, says the system helps teachers with the continuous assessment of pupils, and encourages shy children to voice opinions and become more active in class.
According to the Department of Education and Skills, ICT(information and communications technology)spending for schools has more than doubled since 1998.
“If anything, it will probably increase,”says David Todman, Dell’s UK schools manager.“To achieve what the government wants in education, there is nothing it can do but increase expenditure on IT.”
The education white paper Higher Standards, Better Schools for All, looks to IT to help the government achieve two aims―lessons tailored to(适应)different pupils’ needs and connecting parents more closely with choosing and running schools. It notes that more than 80% of secondary schools now have websites.“Parents and pupils will be able to see exactly what’s on offer, how well the school is doing, and the future direction it plans to take.”Parents can log on(登录)to the school’s IT system to look at their child’s reports, attendance records and information about homework.
Nearly everyone agrees that more needs to be done to make sure that computers are used properly in schools. Stephen Jury says that Britain needs to follow the US in developing the rules of“educational technology”rather than leaving e-learning in the hands of IT departments.
63.What would be the best title for this passage?
A.The electronic “student response system”
B.The use of technology in teaching
C.Information and communication technology
D.Technology in the classrooms in the world
64.The electronic “student response system” can do the following EXCEPT .
A.making students answer teachers’ questions without their classmates’ knowing
B.helping teachers with continuous assessment of students
C.encouraging shy students to be more active in the classroom activities
D.making the lessons meet the needs of every student at school
65.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.The electronic“student response system”is intended to be use in high schools.
B.The amount of money the English government spent on IT is reducing every year.
C.Parents can learn more about their child’s performance at school through the IT system.
D.Now more than 80% of English schools have their own websites.
66.From the passage we can infer that .
A.it is no longer easy for the students to lie, about their learning and homework
B.in America, it is the IT departments that make roles of“educational technology”
C.there is no need to make sure that computers are used properly at schools
D.parents can log on to the school’s website to learn as their children do
Heather Mills McCartney lives an admirable life, attending celebrity parties, meeting regularly with the rich and famous and doing meaningful work for charity. All who work with her admire and respect her. But Heather’s life hasn’t always been so easy. When Heather was only 9 years old, her mother abandoned her and her two brothers. At the age of 13, she ran away from home and ended up living on the streets in London. Eventually, however, her exceptional beauty led to a career in modeling. At that time, Heather also began helping with the war relief efforts in former Yugoslavia. Through her modeling and relief work, she soon became famous.
But in August 1993, at age 25 her life changed once again. She was crossing the street in London when a motorcycle crashed into her. She was so badly injured that the doctors had to cut off her left leg. After that, she discovered she frequently needed to change her artificial limbs. It was expensive and she felt it was a waste to just throw away the old one. It occurred to her to set up an organization that could deliver used artificial limbs to Yugoslavia and other war-torn countries. It was through her charity (慈善)work that she met her husband Paul McCartney.
Throughout her life, Heather has risen above problems and focused on helping others. Her work with artificial limbs even earned her a nomination(提名) for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996. Heather’s persistence and determination are what impresses anyone who knows her. Heather believes anyone can make a positive difference in the world.
1.This passage is mainly about _________.
A.Heather’s miserable life |
B.Heather’s contribution to the world |
C.Heather’s success in her work |
D.Heather’s belief in life |
2.Heather began her modeling career _________.
A.due to her mother’s encouragement |
B.after her brothers abandoned her |
C.because of her excellent intelligence and performances |
D.because she was especially beautiful |
3.Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?
A.Heather won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996. |
B.Heather began her charity work while working as a model. |
C.Her artificial limbs had to be replaced continuously. |
D.Heather has never been defeated by her problems. |
4.From the passage we can infer that people admire and respect Heather because _________.
A.she had a lot of misfortunes during her childhood. |
B.she was a world-famous model |
C.she is determined and never gives in |
D.she made a great difference in the world |