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Skiping classes violates school rules and a poor attendance record will damage your final mark. But some college students still try every means to escape classes.   The number of these rebels may be much bigger than you think.  Three students from Anhui Normal University established Itaoke. Com in June. The website quickly attracted 2 000 registered members in three months. On the website, students share their experiences of skipping classes and even post ads to look for someone to stand in for them to attend courses.  Its embarrassing for universities to see this shameful behavior discussed:
However,it's good for schools and teachers to know via the website the reasons why students skip classes,according to Professor Xiao Haitao from Shenzhen University: Xao pointed out that some`students skip classes because of laziness.Others play truant because the teaching is truly dissatisfactory,“Universities can seek improvements to give a cure to the class-skipping problem,”said Xiao.
Chen Yang,21,thinks that he is  “forced" to skip some courses because of the poor teaching.  the  senior,majoring in English at Yangtze University, thinks that he's wasting time in the classroom when the teacher reads the textbook word for word or hands him outdated reading materials. He would rather skip classes to study in the library, watch online videos of Harvard or Yale lectures,or sit in on(旁听)other courses he is interested in. Chen draws a clear line between himself and those who skip classes in order to get more sleep or fool around on campus. He emphasized:“I skip classes with a clear goal,which is to probe into areas I'm interested in and broaden my horizons.”
Li Sicen,President of the National Taiwan University,seems to be on Chen's side.  Li claimed that he supported those students who skip classes for good reasons.
However,Professor Xiao warns students that Li is not giving permission for students to skip  classes. Xiao suggests that Li was just showing his understanding of truancy in a limited number of cases.
In Professor Pan Cuiqiong's opinion,students tend to jump to the conclusion that a certain course is boring and useless. "To clear students' misunderstanding,teachers should use materials closely related to students’lives and adapt interactive teaching methods,”said Pan.
Besides offering teachers more training,schools also need to give students different optional courses and ensure that they can attend the courses they are interested in,according to  Professor  Xiao.  Many Chinese students have the experience of being kicked out of an optional course because its size is limited. They are then forced to choose courses they dislike and are likely to skip them. We may learn from Sydney University in Australia.  There aren't any problems with numbers---if a course is popular then there will be more than one class per week

  1. 1.

    The underlined word“rebels" in Paragraph 1 refers to           

    1. A.
      students who embarrass their universities
    2. B.
      students who establish websites
    3. C.
      students who skip classes
    4. D.
      students who quarrel with their parents
  2. 2.

    Chen Yang Skips some courses because_       ___

    1. A.
      his school is more student-centered
    2. B.
      he wants to get more sleep
    3. C.
      he wants to fool around on campus
    4. D.
      the teaching style needs much improvement
  3. 3.

    According to the passage,we learn that Professor Xiao__     __

    1. A.
      is giving permission for students to skip classes
    2. B.
      thinks it's embarrassing for the three students to establish ltaoke. com
    3. C.
      thinks the website will help to know why students skip classes
    4. D.
      claimed that he supported those students who skip classes for good reasons
  4. 4.

    Which of the following measures is NOT mentioned to stop students skipping classes?

    1. A.
      Teachers should adopt practical materials and flexible teaching methods
    2. B.
      Schools should offer teachers more training:
    3. C.
      Schools need to ensure that students can attend various courses they are interested in
    4. D.
      Students should be punished if they skip classes
CDCD
试题分析:本文介绍了学生旷课的原因,和学校为了防止学生旷课所采取的措施。
1.猜词题:从前面的句子:But some college students still try every means to escape classes. 可知rebels指的是旷课的学生。选C
2.细节题:从第三段的句子:Chen Yang,21,thinks that he is  “forced" to skip some courses because of the poor teaching. 可知陈阳旷课主要是因为老师的教学需要改进。选 D
3.细节题:从第二段的句子:it's good for schools and teachers to know via the website the reasons why students skip classes,according to Professor Xiao Haitao from Shenzhen University:可知肖教授认为网站是很少的了解学生旷课的原因的地方。选 C
4.从文章的最后两段,可知学校为了防止学生旷课,会让老师采取灵活的教学方法,给老师适当的培训,和确保学生上自己感兴趣的课程。选D
考点:考查教育类短文
点评:文章难易适中,和学生的学习密切相关,对学生的学习也有指导意义,题目集中考查细节题。要求考生在阅读时在关键点做好标志和符号以减少回读的次数,以提高阅读的效率和速度。
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Celebrity worship syndrome (综合征) is now considered a personality disorder. While it is normal for teenagers to follow the lives of their favorite stars, parents should try to monitor everything their child finds interesting. Parents should take action if they suspect a teen is too obsessed with celebrities and showing little interest in school or withdrawing from the family.  When teens talk a lot about celebrities and view them as just means of entertainment, this is considered normal celebrity worship. However, when a teenager is obsessed with a star and  often expresses a desire to have a close personal relationship with a celebrity or feels they have a special connection to a star, this may be the time for concern. Recent studies have shown that teens who develop an unhealthy obsession with celebrities often suffer from low self confidence and depression. Teens who are overly obsessed with stars often have damaged relationships with their parents

  1. 1.

    The first paragraph is intended to tell us________

    1. A.
      parents needn’t worry about celebrity worship
    2. B.
      celebrity worship can cause serious problems
    3. C.
      it’s normal for a teen to have celebrity worship
    4. D.
      celebrity worship only exists among teens
  2. 2.

    We can learn from the second paragraph that________

    1. A.
      the media greatly contributes to celebrity worship today
    2. B.
      the author is surprised at celebrity worship
    3. C.
      teens today are not so obsessed with celebrities
    4. D.
      celebrities expose their lives too much
  3. 3.

    Parents should become concerned when their children________

    1. A.
      talk a lot about celebrities with others
    2. B.
      put up celebrity posters in their bedrooms
    3. C.
      ask to go to their favourite star’s concert
    4. D.
      desire a close personal relationship with their favorite star
  4. 4.

    The last paragraph implies that________

    1. A.
      parents should not care too much about a child’s celebrity worship
    2. B.
      celebrity worship syndrome can be a serious problem if left overlooked
    3. C.
      children can normally get out of celebrity worship when they are older
    4. D.
      children with celebrity worship usually have high opinion of themselves
  5. 5.

    What is most likely to be talked about in the paragraph following the passage?

    1. A.
      The harm of celebrity worship syndrome
    2. B.
      More signs of celebrity worship syndrome
    3. C.
      What to do with children’s celebrity worship syndrome
    4. D.
      Who will suffer most from celebrity worship syndrome

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Mr. Smith, director of DailyBurn, said that usual calorie counting needed a long time, but that the application made it easier to know the calories in food. That’s why it is so popular among those who are trying hard to lose weight.
In addition, Mealsnap can serve as a food diary. No need to write down what they’ve eaten, the photos will be stored. Then users can keep a visual log (记录). Mr. Smith said: “It’s like a food journal, but easier. All you do is to take the picture. The simple act of recording something can cause a psychological change that can help people on their health journey. Knowing the calorie range makes me think more about what I’m eating.
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  1. 1.

    The purpose of DailyBurn is to _______

    1. A.
      help people have a healthy life
    2. B.
      make iphone more popular
    3. C.
      help people find ways to lose weight
    4. D.
      persuade people to buy iphone products61
  2. 2.

    We can know from the passage that Mealsnap is ________

    1. A.
      a camera
    2. B.
      a phone
    3. C.
      a calculator
    4. D.
      an application62
  3. 3.

    What can be learned from the third paragraph?

    1. A.
      Mealsnap can also tell what the food is
    2. B.
      Mealsnap is only useful for simple things
    3. C.
      The result of Mealsnap isn’t always right
    4. D.
      Mealsnap needs a long time to show the calorie range.63
  4. 4.

    Which would be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Mealsnap iphones work as a health signal
    2. B.
      Mealsnap iphones offer you a health signal
    3. C.
      Mealsnap iphones — the best-selling phones
    4. D.
      Mealsnap iphones count your calories

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Harry said he was “over the moon” and has insisted he wants to be treated the same as any ordinary soldiers.
In Britain, British Prime Minister Tony Blair described Harry’s decision as in keeping with his character. But in Baghdad, Iraqis described it as a public relations move

  1. 1.

    Harry has been the focus of attention in the past few years probably because of________

    1. A.
      the identity as a prince of the UK
    2. B.
      his bad habits and wrong behavior
    3. C.
      his devotion to his country
    4. D.
      his preference to the army
  2. 2.

    By saying “Perhaps this shows new strength in him.”, the author means that Prince Harry changed his image by_______

    1. A.
      taking an interest in military
    2. B.
      apologizing for a Nazi uniform
    3. C.
      being willing to serve in the army in Iraq
    4. D.
      defending Britain against attack
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “over the moon” in the Paragraph 5 means_____

    1. A.
      very pleased
    2. B.
      very sad
    3. C.
      very frightened
    4. D.
      very calm
  4. 4.

    Which of the followings is NOT the reason why he insisted on serving in Iraq?

    1. A.
      He was more or less affected by his childhood’s interest
    2. B.
      He has grown up and felt a sense of duty to his country
    3. C.
      His strong character contributes to his decision
    4. D.
      He wants to make up for his wrong actions
  5. 5.

    In Iraqis’ eyes, Harry’s decision to serve in Iraq is_______

    1. A.
      patriotic
    2. B.
      political
    3. C.
      friendly
    4. D.
      personal

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  1. 1.

    Which of the following magazines will probably give you with articles about music and paintings?

    1. A.
      Apollo
    2. B.
      The Week
    3. C.
      New Internationalist
    4. D.
      The Guardian Weekly
  2. 2.

    It is possible that most of the readers of the four magazines are ______

    1. A.
      men
    2. B.
      women
    3. C.
      children
    4. D.
      grown-ups
  3. 3.

    The underlined word up-to-date in the third text means       

    1. A.
      know the latest information or changes
    2. B.
      newest
    3. C.
      at present
    4. D.
      out of fashion
  4. 4.

    Which of the following would you most probably read if you want to get information from the world’s most popular newspapers?

    1. A.
      Apollo & The Week
    2. B.
      Apollo & New Internationalist
    3. C.
      The Guardian Weekly & The Week
    4. D.
      The Guardian Weekly & New Internationalist
  5. 5.

    The purpose(目的)of  the four texts is to ______

    1. A.
      tell the readers the latest news
    2. B.
      get more readers to subscribe (订阅)
    3. C.
      show the importance of the four magazines
    4. D.
      introduce(介绍) the four magazines to new readers

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Consider some of these views shared in the story: Jennifer, 29, owner of a two-bedroom apartment with her husband, worries that she won’t be able to have children for at least a decade because they can’t afford to buy a house yet.
I read that, and I thought what planet she is living on where you need to own a house in order to have kids? Has she ever visited a developing country, or even downtown areas in this one? Home ownership is a luxury(奢华), not a fertility requirement.
A 26-year-old in the story is disappointed that he can’t afford to get a Ph. D in literature. Well, that sounds a bit like expressing disappointment that no one will pay you to write poetry on the beach in Thailand for five years.
Yes, it’s sad that these young people feel so lost. But I think the problem is their extremely high expectations, not economic reality. Beth Kobliner, author of Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties, says that she thinks people’s expectations grew up at a time when everyone’s wealth appeared to be increasing, Their parents probably saw their home values rise along with their investments. “So you have people who have grown up in an environment where people had great expectations of what living well means,” says Kobliner.
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  1. 1.

    What makes the author think the 20-somethings sound like a bunch of spoiled children?

    1. A.
      They expect everything to be easy for them
    2. B.
      They complain that the economy is spoiling their life plans
    3. C.
      They are unwilling to face all of the challenges
    4. D.
      They are burdened by student loans
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “fertility” in paragraph 3 probably means“_____”

    1. A.
      baby production
    2. B.
      pleasant
    3. C.
      baby comfort
    4. D.
      comfortable
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the complaints of the 20-somethings?

    1. A.
      They can’t have children for at least a decade a decade to buy a house
    2. B.
      They have only a one-bedroom apartment to live in
    3. C.
      They can’t buy a house until 40 and are burdened by student loans
    4. D.
      They despair at not being able to afford a PH. D in literature
  4. 4.

    What’s the Kobliner’s attitude towards the 20-somethings with high expectations?

    1. A.
      Unbearable
    2. B.
      Opposite
    3. C.
      Doubtful
    4. D.
      Understanding
  5. 5.

    What is the best title for this passage?

    1. A.
      Young people afford to continue their study
    2. B.
      Young people can’t afford to buy a house
    3. C.
      Young people’s high hopes create despair
    4. D.
      The 20-somethings’ high expectations

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?◆ Preferred age: 18 to 28 years’ old
?◆ Be able to work in the UK for a period of at least two months.
?◆ Must have a good knowledge of English.
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  1. 1.

    What’s the purpose of writing the text?

    1. A.
      To introduce a new programme in England
    2. B.
      To attract more students to work in England
    3. C.
      To describe the working conditions in England
    4. D.
      To make clear the requirements for students working in England
  2. 2.

    If you apply for the programme, you __________

    1. A.
      must be 18 to 26 years’ old
    2. B.
      be able to speak at least three languages
    3. C.
      must be nationals from the countries mentioned in the text
    4. D.
      should have some working experience in a foreign country
  3. 3.

    You can get in touch with E. W. E. P. Ltd by the following ways EXCEPT by_____

    1. A.
      making a telephone call
    2. B.
      sending the organization a fax
    3. C.
      writing an e-mail to the organization
    4. D.
      going there in person by air

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“The 1950s living room is making a comeback as a family entertainment centre,” said Jane Rumble, head of media research at Ofcom. “We are watching on much better, bigger, and more delicate television sets, but we are coming into the living room holding our connected devices.” While the family are coming together once more, comparisons with the past end there. With a range of smaller screens on hand, not everyone sitting on the sofa shares the same viewing experience.
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It is a behaviour of media meshing(联网), whose influence was underlined during this year’s Wimbledon men’s tennis final. As Andy Murray pushed towards his victory, 1.1 million people worldwide sent an average of over two microblogs about the match.
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Some 70% of 16-to-24-year-olds claim to be absorbed in what Ofcom calls “media stacking” at least once a week. For TV viewers, the Internet scanning is the most popular activity, but they are also calling friends on the phone or sending emails and texts. Surprisingly, 12% claim to have listened to the radio with the television on, and 6% say they have watched another video in the meanwhile

  1. 1.

    According to the study by Ofcom, family members nowadays _______

    1. A.
      care more about who holds the remote control
    2. B.
      share the same programmes in the living room
    3. C.
      watch better and more delicate television programmes
    4. D.
      enjoy TV together with various smaller screens on hand
  2. 2.

    This year’s Wimbledon men’s tennis final is mentioned to indicate _______

    1. A.
      so many people worldwide are watching TV
    2. B.
      people like watching live matches on TV
    3. C.
      the great influence of media meshing
    4. D.
      the average amount of microblogs
  3. 3.

    Which shows the phenomenon of “media stacking” in the last paragraph?

    1. A.
      People are watching TV while shopping online
    2. B.
      People are watching a broadcast of a coronation
    3. C.
      The Internet makes people spend less time on TV
    4. D.
      The Internet enriches people’s television experience
  4. 4.

    The passage is written to _______

    1. A.
      describe the changes connected devices bring to TV watching
    2. B.
      report the comeback of the traditional living room scene
    3. C.
      show the influence of connected devices on people
    4. D.
      present the different roles TV plays in people’s life

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  1. 1.

    Which is the best title for this passage?

    1. A.
      Let’s Go to the Beach!
    2. B.
      How to Enjoy Your Holidays
    3. C.
      Welcome to Britain!
    4. D.
      How to Travel in Britain
  2. 2.

    We may find this passage in a ______

    1. A.
      geography book
    2. B.
      storybook
    3. C.
      travel guide
    4. D.
      news magazine
  3. 3.

    If Andrew likes surfing, which is the best place for him to spend his holidays?

    1. A.
      Black pool
    2. B.
      Brighton
    3. C.
      South Cornwall
    4. D.
      North Cornwall
  4. 4.

    Which is NOT the reason why Brighton is famous?

    1. A.
      In Brighton you can satisfy your appetite for shopping
    2. B.
      In 1786, George IV decided to build a house there
    3. C.
      There is an interesting pier in Brighton
    4. D.
      You can enjoy yourself on the beautiful beaches
  5. 5.

    From the passage we can infer that ______

    1. A.
      there are no beaches in the east and west of Britain
    2. B.
      Black pool is the most famous place in the UK
    3. C.
      the pier is more interesting than the beaches in Brighton
    4. D.
      the climate in South Cornwall is attractive to many people

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