题目内容
1.Holidays are really important.Many of us will have childhood memories of summer holidays where we were taken away from home to experience new environments and learn in different ways.But holidays are expensive and,for those on low wages or living on benefits,they are often unobtainable.Even the cheapest holidays require travel and other additional costs that are difficult for many families to meet.
For working parents,the long summer break can be a very difficult problem for childcare.When an annual leave allowance amounts to only five weeks,there is a need to spread this across the year.Couples can find themselves taking leave in turn in order to care for children who are on holiday.For some,this makes even an affordable family holiday difficult.
The schools that I visit in Nottingham are full of experienced staff committed to giving our children a caring and inspiring learning environment.The number of children receiving free school meals is quite large in Nottingham and many schools have breakfast clubs to make sure that children get a healthy start to the day.Most schools undertake programs of group or individual educational support.Schools also have an important role in safeguarding children's welfare through the ongoing touch and support with their pupils.During the long summer holidays,much of this is missed.
While teachers are holidaying in the UK,many of their pupils spend the whole six weeks on the street where they live.The lack of free school meals for six weeks can result in pressure on a family budget and an inability to afford the inspiring experiences that help children to continue their learning.
In setting out its plans for a five-term year,Nottingham City Council (委员会)is seeking to reduce the summer holiday down to four and a half weeks,with a.more balanced five terms of roughly eight weeks,each followed by a two-week break.We believe this will give real"down time"for school staff and pupils alike but will be short enough not to cause a real break in learning.
We acknowledge that this change may be difficult for some school staff,particularly whose own children are educated in other authorities.However,this must be weighed against the benefits for city children for whom we all have the greatest duty of care.
71.The passage is probably written byD.
A.an experienced teacher
B.a working parent
C.an inspired student
D.a city council member
72.The underlined word"they"in the second paragraph refers to"B".
A.environments B.holidays C.wages D.benefits
73.It is suggested in the passage that the summer break be reduced toB.
A.2weeks B.4.5weeks C.5weeks D.6weeks
74.The plans for a shorter summer holiday will help studentsC.
A.obtain the cheapest holidays without additional costs
B.get a chance to spend,six weeks a term with teachers in school
C.benefit more from the caring and inspiring learning environment
D.have more school days to receive free school meals
75.It can be inferred from the passage thatD.
A.working parents can enjoy a five-week break to care for their children
B.the suggested plans for a five-term school year can hardly be carried out
C.the long summer holiday gives teachers and students real"down time"
D.some school staff will say"No"to the plans for a shorter summer holiday.
分析 全文大意
假期真的很重要.它可以让我们体验新的环境,让我们换种方式学习.
但是,假期又是昂贵的.对于那些低收入家庭或靠救济过活的家庭来说是不可能的,会造成经济负担.对于工薪阶层的父母来说,漫长的假期又使照看小孩成了难题.我去过的诺丁汉学校都致力于为孩子们提供一个关爱的激励的学习环境.譬如:免费的午餐、团体或个人的教育支持、保障儿童福利等等.但是,在假期里许多孩子将享受不到这些,尽管老师们此时可以享受假期.
诺丁汉城市委员会把学生假期缩短至4.5周的计划,将给教职工和孩子们一个真正的休整时间且不影响学生的学习.
我们承认这种变化会给一些教职工带来不便,尤其是那些子女在外地上学的教职工.但是,我们对于全市的儿童承担着最大的关心责任,这种不便必须与他们的福利加以对比与权衡.
解答 71.D 推理判断题.从文章倒数第二段"…Nottingham City Council(委员会) is seeking to reduce the summer holiday down to four and a half weeks…"和倒数第二段中"We believe this will give real"down time"for school staff and pupils alike but will be short enough not to cause a real break in learning."以及最后一段中"We acknowledge that this change may be difficult for some school staff…"可知,说话者的口气"我们相信…"、"我们承认…"推知作者是城市委员会的一员.故选D.
72.B 词义猜测题.根据划线后一词unobtainable"无法得到的"词义以及前面提到的holidays are expensive"假期是昂贵的"可知,代词they指代前文的holidays,意为"对于一些低收入家庭或靠救济而过活的家庭来说,假期是无法得到的,不可能的".故选B.
73.B 细节理解题.根据倒数第二段第一句"…Nottingham City Council (委员会)is seeking to reduce the summer holiday down to four and a half weeks…"可知,假期被缩短到4.5周.故选B.
74.C 推理判断题.根据第四段第一句话"The schools that I visit in Nottingham are full of experienced staff committed to giving our children a caring and inspiring learning environment."以及倒数第二段中"We believe this will give real"down time"for school staff and pupils alike but will be short enough not to cause a real break in learning."可知,学校将致力于为学生提供一个关爱的激励的学习环境.而这种缩短假期的方案将使教职工和老师得到一个真正的休整时间且不影响学习.也就是说,通过缩短假期可以让大家在这样一个关爱的激励的学习环境中受益更多.故选C.
75.D 推理判断题.根据最后一段第一句话"We acknowledge that this change may be difficult for some school staff…"可知,一些学校员工会反对这个计划.故选D.
点评 推理判断题要根据文章提供的事实和线索进行逻辑推理,推断出作者没有提到的或者没有明说的事实,去理解作者的言外之意或弦外之音.
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37.A.difficult | B.similar | C.special | D.normal |
38.A.climbed | B.worked | C.rested | D.continued |
39.A.unwillingly | B.safely | C.slowly | D.regretfully |
40.A.fortune | B.time | C.health | D.life |
41.A.lay | B.settled | C.went | D.looked |
42.A.damage | B.storm | C.change | D.trouble |
43.A.by mistake | B.by chance | C.by chance | D.by luck |
44.A.unnecessary | B.practical | C.important | D.impossible |
45.A.height | B.weight | C.strength | D.equipment |
46.A.Finally | B.Patiently | C.Surely | D.Quickly |
47.A.stand back | B.take a rest | C.make a decision | D.hold on |
48.A.jumped | B.fell | C.escaped | D.backed |
49.A.managed | B.planned | C.waited | D.hoped |
50.A.run | B.skate | C.move | D.march |
51.A.around | B.away | C.above | D.along |
52.A.headed for | B.travelled | C.left for | D.returned to |
53.A.dead | B.hurt | C.weak | D.late |
54.A.secretly | B.tiredly | C.immediately | D.anxiously |
55.A.find | B.believe | C.make | D.accept. |
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37.A.persuading | B.promising | C.understanding | D.telling |
38.A.if | B.before | C.since | D.after |
39.A.taking off | B.fixing | C.looking at | D.winding |
40.A.very | B.also | C.seldom | D.not |
41.A.turn up | B.show off | C.come on | D.go away |
42.A.needed | B.forgot | C.agreed | D.happened |
43.A.daughter | B.wife | C.mother | D.sister |
44.A.late | B.well | C.around | D.there |
45.A.lonely | B.worried | C.doubtful | D.hungry |
46.A.so far | B.neither | C.no longer | D.already |
47.A.recognize | B.answer | C.believe | D.expect |
48.A.moved | B.disappointed | C.surprised | D.satisfied |
49.A.only | B.then | C.thus | D.still |
50.A.curiosity | B.tears | C.words | D.judgment |
51.A.realize | B.suggest | C.hope | D.prove |
52.A.agreement | B.expression | C.acceptance | D.exhibition |
53.A.necessarily | B.completely | C.naturally | D.frequently |
54.A.learn | B.make | C.favor | D.try |
55.A.Adventure | B.Beauty | C.Trust | D.Life. |
A. | Being determined | B. | To determine | ||
C. | Determined | D. | Determine. |
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A. | That's no trouble | B. | You are welcome | ||
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