第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.
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Amiya Olden could have been a poster child for a reading crisis that affects nearly 2 million Michigan residents older than 1 6:They read below a sixth-grade level,which makes it difficult to find jobs and to improve their lives.Among them,Amiya is one.
Amiya Olden remembers well the day she graduated from Denby High school.She handed her diploma to her mother,who read it to her.“Then when someone asked me to read it,I could remember the things she read,and I knew what I had to say,”recalled Amiya Olden.“When we would go out to restaurants with my aunts,and that is when I really would get upset.1 would see words on the menu but I couldn’t read! ”
But don‘t feel sorry for her. She changed her life by reaching a point where she’d read enough.Two summers ago,she took charge of her life when she walked into Pro Literacy Detroit to improve her reading.Nineteen months ago,she was reading at a second-grade level;now at a fifth-grade level.
Olden now splits her days between her classes at Pro Literacy and the library,where she checks out books and reads them.She says she hopes her improved reading skills will help her find a good job.
And she has advice for others,who have trouble reading.
“Don’t give up on it,”she said.“Even though it can be challenging and you might get frustrated sometimes,practice does help.If you really want to be able to go somewhere,go out to a restaurant and you have to read signs and things like that,you want to know what you want to eat and where you want to go...If you want to succeed in life and grow,you have to read.More  important,you have to feel confident that you can.”
56.Amiya' mother read the diploma to her so that_________.
A.she could encourage her daughter to improve her reading
B.her daughter could remember the content of the diploma
C.they both could remember the particular moment
D.she could show off before her daughter
57.Amiya attends Pro Literacy Detroit to __________.
A.get another diploma                 B.improve her reading level
C.find a good job in the training center     D.be a poster child for the reading crisis
58.From the passage we can see in Michigan__________.
A.many people can’t find good jobs due to poor reading
B.the job market pays too much attention to reading
C.most students can’t graduate from high school
D.the reading crisis affects only poor people
59.Which of the following is true of Amiya?
A.She is 16 years old now.
B.A good job has been offered to her.
C.She is an adviser for those with reading difficulty.
D.Most of her time is divided between her classes and the library.
60.With the study at Pro Literacy,Amiya is now             
A.puzzled       B.discouraged         C.confident            D.1earned

With the popularity of Harry Potter novels, the number of children applying to boarding schools has risen, many of them hoping to find their own version of Hogwarts. However, others have interpreted this trend as a reaction to longer working hours and the break up of more marriages. The boarding schools of fiction are presented as one long midnight feast with pillow fights making firm friendships. However, some people say the reality is children having more homesickness and a lack of individual attention. Modern boarding schools have done much to get rid of the image of the mass dormitories with 40 or more beds in one room, some going as far as providing private rooms with bathrooms. Similarly, they make great announcements for their academic advantage, particularly in light of the increase in exams, homework and university entrance requirements facing children wishing to succeed in the modern world.

Alongside these more conventional schools, two types of boarding schools have also become more popular recently. Sports academies and stage schools seek to cater for children with particular interests and talents, while so-called troubled-teens have been able to turn to a range of religious or wilderness schools to solve their problematic behavior.

Boarding schools allow children a safe space in which to accomplish greater control and independence over their daily lives. Teachers and staff can look after and support but they are unlikely to be over-protective. This can be a great preparation for university or for working away from home in later life as it provides an intermediate step between childhood and full independence.

However, parents are a child’s most natural support and best role models to learn from. If they are separated from them for long periods of time, this may damage their relationship and leave the child feeling anxious or alone. Schools are unlikely to be able to copy the detailed knowledge of each individual child that a parent has and therefore cannot be as effective in supporting the child.

To sum up, boarding schools have both their advantages and disadvantages, so it is up to you to decide whether to send your children to boarding schools or not.

1.What do we know from the passage? 

A.More and more children go and visit Hogwarts on their own.

B.Pillow fights in boarding schools make firm friendships in reality.

C.More children want to go to boarding schools because of Harry Potter novels.

D.There aren’t special schools for the particularly talented children.

2.What kind of schools may be the most suitable for the so-called troubled-teens?

A.sports academies                       B.Wilderness schools

C.Conventional schools                    D.Stage schools

3.We learn from Paragraph 4 that __________. 

A.teachers of boarding schools are the best examples for children to learn from

B.children can be more independent if they are separated from their parents

C.parents know their children better than teachers of boarding schools

D.schools are much more effective than parents in supporting children

4.What is the author’s opinion of boarding schools?  

A.Neutral (中立的) B.Negative          C.Positive           D.Critical

 

下面文章中有5处需要添加小标题。请从以下选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中选出符合各段意思的小标题,并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

A. Early to Bed, Early to Rise

B. Read Challenging Books

C. Exercise

D. Relax yourself

E. Minimize Television Watching

F. Take Time to Reflect

Five Simple Ways to Increase Your Intelligence

Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability to focus.

Here are 5 simple ways anyone can squeeze a bit more productivity out of the old gray matter.

1._______– This is a hard sell. People love vegetating in front of the television, myself included more often than I’d like. The problem is watching television doesn’t use your mental capacity OR allow it to recharge. It’s like having the energy sapped out of a muscle without the health benefits of exercise.

When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired, listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. All of these things use your mind more than television and allow you to relax.

2._______ – I used to think that I’d learn more by not exercising and using the time to read a book instead. But I realized that time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. Afterwards, you feel invigorated and can concentrate more easily.

3._______– Many people like to read popular suspense fiction, but generally these books aren’t mentally stimulating. If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more precise, elegant English. Don’t be afraid to look up a word if you don’t know it, and don’t be afraid of dense passages. Take your time, re-read when necessary, and you’ll soon grow accustomed to the author’s style.

4.________– Nothing makes it harder to concentrate than sleep deprivation. You’ll be most rejuvenated if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and compensate by sleeping late, you’ll wake up lethargic(无精打采) and have trouble focusing. In my experience the early morning hours are the most tranquil and productive. Waking up early gives you more productive hours and maximizes your mental acuity(敏锐) all day.

If you have the opportunity, take 10-20 minute naps when you are hit with a wave of drowsiness. Anything longer will make you lethargic, but a short nap will refresh you.

5.________ – Often our lives get so hectic that we become overwhelmed without even realizing it. It becomes difficult to concentrate because nagging thoughts keep interrupting. Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance to organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what isn’t. The unimportant stuff won’t bother you anymore and your mind will feel less encumbered.

Conclusion – I hope you aren’t disappointed that none of the techniques I’ve proposed are revolutionary. But simple, unexciting answers are often the most valid. The challenge is having the will to adhere to them. If you succeed in following these 5 tips, you’ll be rewarded with increased mental acuity and retention of knowledge.

 

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