题目内容
10.Living abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home?To make the experience truly worthwhile,there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad.This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment,or a clever move in your career development.You must also consider the costs,not just of living and studying abroad,but of applying.Most universities now charge application fees for international students.If after considering these points you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad,your next step is to choose the right programme of studies.Research your choices and select carefully.You must do your homework well.Most universities have information online but you can also email and ask them to send you more details.You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites.But read carefully.Different universities emphasize different strengths.Don't just think about the university's reputation (名声); look for the most suitable for your goals.
Next,you must deal with a large pile of paperwork.This involves filling in application form,preparing your school records,and getting reference letters.Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importance.Sadly,many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round,simply because they don't follow the application procedure properly.
Money is another important consideration.Some scholarships are provided by governments,others by schools and colleges.This information,again,can be found on the Internet.If you find a scholarship that is suitable for you,follow the application procedure carefully; the earlier you apply,the better your chance of getting it.
63.According to the article,studying abroad is truly worthwhile becauseA.
A.it is a chance to develop your career
B.it is an interesting experience
C.it is fun to travel around the world
D.all your friends are doing so
64.A school ranking list tells youB.
A.the names of all the professors
B.how good the school is compared to others
C.how much the courses cost
D.where the school is located
65.What are the three basic steps when you apply?C
A.Buy an airplane ticket,read the instructions and requirements,and study.
B.Write a reference letter,do paperwork,and study.
C.Prepare reference letters,prepare school records,and fill in the application form.
D.Prepare school records,do paperwork,and work hard.
66.The underlined phrase"get kicked out in the first round"in Paragraph 3meansC.
A.lose money in the first round
B.get accepted in the next round
C.fail to get to the next round
D.get kicked by a professor.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了出国留学的注意事项,弄清自己出国的目标,发展你的事业,以及明确出国留学的流程.
解答 63.A细节理解题.根据第一段:This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment,or a clever move in your career development可知出国留学是真正值得的因为这是一个机会,发展你的事业;故选A.
64.B 推理判断题.根据第二段:Different universities emphasize different strengths.Don't just think about the university's reputation (名声)可知学校排行榜告诉你学校与别人相比的好处;故选B.
65.C 细节理解题.根据第三段:This involves filling in application form,preparing your school records,and getting reference letters可知你申请的三个基本步骤是准备参考信,准备学校记录,填写申请表;故选C.
66.C 句意理解题.根据第三段:many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round,simply because they don't follow the application procedure properly可悲的是,许多优秀的申请者被踢出第一轮,只是因为他们不适当地遵循应用程序;可知意为失败进入下一轮;故选C.
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.
A.marketed | B.experiene | C.increasd | D.deliberaty | E.indicate | |
F.controlled | G.potentialy | H.currenty | I.conveniene | J.backed | K.access |
During a presentation at the annual Cardiac Scientific Sessions 2014 meeting of the American Heart Association (AHA),researchers warned about the risk of allowing young children(42)Kto the energy drinks,which contain high amounts of caffeine(咖啡因) and other stimulants.
Researches (43)Ehat the energy drinks are not intended for young children and are not safe for them to consume.Steven Lipshultz,M.D.,lead author of the study,is calling for a warning on all energy drink cans and bottles,warning parents of the risk of allowing children to drink them.
Researchers say it is difficult to know exactly how much caffeine is contained in each can or bottle of energy drinks,since they are often (44)A as dietary supplements (补充物),which allow the manufacturers to avoid FDA regulations.
Energy drink manufacturers have compared the amount of caffeine in their products to that in hot drinks sold in coffee houses,but their products are often packaged in very large sizes and they are not sold in (45)Fnvironments like coffee houses,which typically would not serve young children.Energy drinks are widely available in (46)I stores next to traditional soft drinks,typically packaged in very similar cans and using similar marketing techniques.
Some energy drinks in many of the popular lines can contain up to 400mg of caffeine per can.In comparison,a cup of coffee typically has around 100mg of caffeine.Caffeine poisoning can occur in adults at levels higher than 400mg a day; however,children under 12can (47)B caffeine poisoning at only 2.5mg per 2.2pounds of body weight.
A study published in September (48)Jup the new findings,revealing energy drinks may cause serious heart problems.French researchers revealed the popular energy drinks may be linked to (49)C risk of irregular heartbeats and even sudden death.
The FDA is (50)H investigating health concerns surrounding the drinks after numerous negative event reports have been made in recent years connecting energy drinks to severe injuries and deaths.
I (37)B what Leo Buscaglia had done with his students in University of Southern California.In one class Leo Buscaglia and his students had made two lists of (38)B,one positive and one negative.Then they (39)A the negative words in the trash and tried to use only the (40)Dwords for one month.They were (41)Cat how much better their lives became just by using words full of (42)B.
I decided to try this as well by (43)Bsomething good to write on each paper my students (44)D.No matter how many mistakes a student's paper (45)A,there was always a (46)D sentence,beautiful thought,or a great idea that I could (47)Bon.I remember glancing over my desk and (48)Csome of the students reading those encouraging words (49)A.It was a joy seeing their eyes shine a little brighter,their (50)C sit up a little straighter,and their learning climb a lot (51)B.
I recently saw one of my (52)D students and we talked for a while.He has got married,and has two children now.As I was saying goodbye,he said,"You know I (53)C have a few of those old papers.I look at them from time to time.I just (54)A my kids have a good teacher like you."I was amazed at the (55)C those few positive words had on his life.
May your own life be forever full of encouraging words in your ears,from your lips and in your heart.
36.A.method | B.ability | C.power | D.approach |
37.A.improved | B.1earned | C.wondered | D.used |
38.A.books | B.words | C.ideas | D.tasks |
39.A.threw | B.collected | C.stored | D.wrote |
40.A.familiar | B.standard | C.common | D.positive |
41.A.curious | B.disappointed | C.amazed | D.confused |
42.A.astonishment | B.encouragement | C.friendship | D.advantage |
43.A.buying | B.finding | C.asking | D.wishing |
44.A.took down | B.put away | C.looked through | D.handed in |
45.A.contained | B.created | C.avoided | D.reduced |
46.A.complete | B.strange | C.simple | D.meaningful |
47.A.agree | B.comment | C.bring | D.depend |
48.A.keeping | B.having | C.seeing | D.1eaving |
49.A.again and again | B.now and then | C.little by little | D.step by step |
50.A.1egs | B.waists | C.backs | D.shoulders |
51.A.further | B.higher | C.deeper | D.wider |
52.A.present | B.clever | C.careful | D.former |
53.A.ever | B.never | C.still | D.merely |
54.A.hope | B.admit | C.complain | D.remember |
55.A.result | B.strength | C.effect | D.importance |
Football experts from the world have chosen Steven Gerrard,Lionel Messi,Cristiano Ronaldo,and Samuel Eto'o as the top footballers in the world.Now it's up to you to vote for the player you think is the king of World Football.
THE CANDIDATES
Samuel Eto'o Eto'o ended the 2008-2009 season in Spain with a record of 30 league goals in 36 games,as well as another 6 in 12 games in Europe as Barcelona famously won both La Liga and the Champions League. | Cristiano Ronaldo A Portuguese footballer plays for MU. He plays primarily as a right-winger.He has also been used both in a central attacking role and as a second striker. |
Steven Gerrard The 28-year-old Anfield hero has scored 23 goals in all competitions this season,the best record of his career, and is leading Liverpool's continuing challengehttp://www..com to Premier League leaders Manchester United as the Reds bid to land their first league title for 19 years. | Lionel Messi Messi is considered to be one of the best football players of his generation,having received several Ballon d'Orand FIFA World Player of the Year nominations(提名) by the age of 21.His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to football legend Diego Maradona,who himself declared Messi his"successor". |
*Why I'd vote for Gerrard
"Gerrard is clearly in his prime and quite rightly rated one of the finest midfield players of his generation."says Steve Bates,chairman of the FWA.
*Why I'd vote for Cristiano Ronaldo
Johan Cruyff points out Ronaldo is better than George Best and Denis Law,who were two brilliant and great players in the history of United.
*Why I'd vote for Samuel Eto'o
Piers Edwards thinks the title of World footballer should go to Samuel Eto'o.
*Why I'd vote for Messi
Messi's individual brilliance and year-long persistence has impressed Diego Maradona.
49.The passage is mainly intended toA.
A.invite readers to vote for the World Footballer of 2009
B.predict the results of the vote of the World Footballer of 2009
C.tell the outstanding performance of the candidates of the World Footballer of 2009
D.share with readers the experts'opinions on the candidates of World Footballer of 2009
50.Which of the following descriptions about the footballers is RIGHT?D
A.Ronaldo has primarily played as a second attacker.
B.Eto'o scored 42 goals in the 2008-2009 season altogether.
C.Diego Maradona believed that Messi could never match him in playing style.
D.Gerrard plays an important role in Liverpool's challenge to Premier League leaders.
51.We can learn from the passage that Ballon d'Or isC.
A.an activity about football
B.an organization of football
C.a title for excellent footballers
D.a team name of football
52.Diego Maradona is more likely to voteAto be the World Footballer of the Year.
A.Lionel Messi
B.Cristiano Ronaldo
C.Samuel Eto'o
D.Steven Gerrard.