题目内容
【题目】阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
At the middle school level,there are many academic clubs in which students can participate. Students can choose clubs that focus on an area of interest.
Mathcounts Club
Mathcounts tries to increase excitement towards mathematic achievement. It hopes to provide students with the foundation for success in science,technology,engineering and mathematics careers. Schools select individuals and teams to participate in competitions. Local competitions are held in February with winners progressing to state competitions and then on to the national level. Mathcounts works to challenge students' math skills,develop selfconfidence and give rewards for their achievements.
Envirothon
The Envirothon program focuses on natural resources knowledge and exposes students to diverse environmental issues,and ecosystems(生态学).The ecology field competition for fivemember middle school teams offers competitions in wildlife,soil,forestry,and current environmental issues. Students work and learn in middle school clubs and can compete at the local and state level.
Future Problem Solvers
Future Problem Solvers is an academic club that uses a sixstep process to solve problems that may happen in the future. Students who are in the talented and gifted program,who like to “think out of the box”,or who enjoy thinking about futuristic problems may like this club. Teams made up of four students read future scenes and write up solutions in a booklet using the sixstep process. Teams that score high enough can go to the state competition and then to the international competition.
Builders Club
Builders Club is open to any middle school student who wishes to perform community service. Each Builders Club is cosponsored by a Kiwanis club and a middle school. The members learn by doing,and they learn organization,teamwork,and leadership. Builders Clubs can sponsor a “Teacher of the Year” program,provide a recycling collection point,organize canned food and clothing to support local shelters.
Middle school academic clubs offer students a place to explore interests or talents. The clubs they join in middle school can help guide choices in high school and beyond.
【1】Students choosing Mathcounts Club could ________.
A.get help in science careers
B.enjoy solving future problems
C.perform community service
D.study wildlife and soil
【2】If you enjoy thinking about futuristic problems,________ is a good choice for you.
A.Mathcounts Club
B.Builders Club
C.Future Problem Solvers
D.Envirothon
【3】The students who are not interested in competitions would like to choose ________.
A.Mathcounts Club
B.Builders Club
C.Future Problem Solvers
D.Envirothon
【4】What is the common feature of the four clubs?
A.Competitions.
B.Leadership.
C.Scientific researches.
D.Exploration of talents.
【答案】【1】A
【2】C
【3】B
【4】D
【解析】本文是一篇说明文,着重向读者介绍了几个能吸引学生兴趣的学术俱乐部。在这里,学生能充分展示他们的才能与天赋。
【1】事实细节题。从第二段Mathcounts Club中的“...It hopes to provide students with the foundation for success in science,technology,engineering...”可知,该俱乐部希望为学生在科学、技术等方面的成功奠定基础,所以答案选A项。
【2】事实细节题。从第四段Future Problem Solvers中的“who enjoy thinking about futuristic problems may like this club”可知,如果学生对未来感兴趣,可以参加该俱乐部,所以答案选C项。
【3】事实细节题。从第五段Builders Club中的“...learn organization,teamwork,and leadership”可知,该俱乐部培养学生的组织、合作和领导能力,没提到竞赛,而其他三个俱乐部都提到了竞赛。由此可知答案选B项。
【4】逻辑推理题。通读全文可知,这四个俱乐部可以在不同的方面培养学生的才能,所以exploration of talents是这四个俱乐部的共有的特性,答案选D项。