题目内容
When we hear the words “college students”, we usually think of a young person between 18 and 22 years old. But in the U.S.A today, a college student often is much older. In fact, educators say in the next few years colleges and universities may have more older part-time students than traditional (传统的) full-time younger students.
Educators report a big increase in the number of Americans who attend college and university classes in the evening or at night or weekends. Most of them are older than 25 years old and more have full-time or part-time jobs. Many are in their thirties or forties.
Why are so many people deciding to spend their time and money in order to continue their education? Most are doing it because they believe more education will help them to get a better job. Some are industrial workers whose factories have closed. They are learning new skills to prepare for other kinds of work. Some of the part-time students are not pleased with the jobs they have. They are studying for new ones. Some have retired (退休) and are looking for new kinds of work. Two of every three of the students older than 35 are women. Many of them are returning to school after years of staying at home to care for children.
Are older students good students? Most teachers say yes. They say older students really want to learn. They ask difficult questions and are not pleased with simple answers. They often get high grades.
It’s said that in the next few years _________________.
A. students in colleges and universities will be much older
B. full-time students in colleges and universities will be even younger
C. American colleges and universities will take in part-time students equally
D. The number of older students will be greater than that of the younger ones
Judge which of the following is not true according to the above passage.
A. It’s reported that a large number of Americans attend college or universities classes in their spare time.
B. Most of them are over 25.
C. Most of them are without jobs.
D. The number of students in colleges and universities is reported to have gone up greatly.
Why are so many people deciding to go on with their education? Because___________.
A. Most of the Americans enjoy learning something new
B. Most of them believe: more education, better jobs
C. They have lost their jobs
D. They are tired of their jobs they have
They often get high grades” means ____________.
A. they rise to high grades easily
B. they often get very good marks (分数)
C. they are more likely to receive a master’s or a doctor’s degree upon graduation
D. they often win high prize
What does the whole passage mainly tell us?
A. Why does so many older students go to college in America.
B. What older students in college can learn.
C. Older students are mostly good students
D. Higher education can help you get a good job.
【小题1】I have seen the famous singer on several ___________(场合).【小题2】Quitting smoking ____________(减少) the risk of heart diseases.【小题3】_____________(无论哪一个) book you borrow, you must return it in a month.【小题4】Lucy said she _____________(后悔) telling lies to her parents and teachers.【小题5】All my students always ____________(表现) well in the school.【小题6】Peter works as a(n) ______________(翻译) in this company.【小题7】Our government is developing ____________(旅游业) in this town.【小题8】We had a little _______________(误解) over the plan.【小题9】It’s a bad idea to continue ___________(争辩) with your mother.【小题10】All labs in our school are ____________(配备) with some instruments.
Take Actions for a Better World: Volunteers Needed
Six months’ preparation in Denmark: Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk group teenagers.
Six months’ community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid, HIV/AIDS. Fights and Teacher Training.
Qualification(条件):18 years, hard working and social engagement.
Please contact us by e-mail: takeaction@betterworld.com
International Summer Job
Hi, I’m ESL student in China. I’m 20, quiet and polite, and I speak reasonable English. I’m looking for a summer job in an English-speaking country. I can teach Chinese or do house and garden work and cook Chinese dishes. Can anybody offer me a job? I don't need to earn much, just enough in 2 months (July-August) to pay my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the world.
My email is: ram3462@hotmail.com
Part-time Work with Exchange Students
YOUTH International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange students organization. We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The Community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding (回报) in the community and earn some extra money.
Applicants(申请人) best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-culture communication, and feel comfortable networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the U.S. Positions available in most states.
If interested, please email staff@youth.org or call 888-123-9872.
Call for Native Speaker of English
I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out over the Internet. You don't need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The task involves reading texts and designing questions and answers.
If you are willing to help me, then please email me: club3564@hotmail.com
1.Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International?
A. One who wants to earn some pocket money in the program.
B. One who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases.
C. One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English.
D. One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.
2.Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?
A. In some local offices in the U.S.
B. In an ESL organization in China.
C. In a preparation program in Denmark.
D. In an exchange student center in Africa.
3.If Mrs. Black in the U.S. hopes to learn some Chinese at home, she may contact ___.
A. takeaction@betterworld.com B. ram3462@hotmail.com
C. club3864@hotmail.com D. staff@youth.org
4.What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?
A. To interview people online. B. To do some housework.
C. To offer advice on Child Aid. D. To provide language exercises.
As we know, it is common for people to catch a cold in winter and most people believe they know the reason for colds. However, scientists say people have some wrong beliefs about the cause of colds.
Many people think that once you get infected by colds, you will not be easy to be attacked by colds for the rest of your life. That’s not the case. There are about 200 different viruses that cause the common cold. You catch a cold because of one kind of them this time, but you might catch a cold next time because of another.
Others believe that people get sick just because of the cold weather in winter. That is also wrong.
It’s because people tend to stay closer in winter and the cold virus is transmitted from one person to another through handshakes, sneezing, or coughing.
While there is no actual cure for the common cold, scientists say there are still a few things you can do to help you. Some experts say honey and chicken soup are effective against colds. Especially honey. There is increasing evidence that it helps shorten the duration of the common cold sometimes even by two to three days particularly in children. Chicken soup also helps reduce the duration of the cold.
In addition, if you do have a cold and you don’t feel like eating anything, it’s not going to hurt you but you have to drink a lot and you can drink water or tea because doctors say the water cycle in your bodies helps to cure colds. That’s very important. Though there is more than one way to deal with colds, doctors say the best advice is to continue using whatever works best for you.
1.We know from the second paragraph that ______.
A．the common cold is caused by only one virus
B．there are people who never catch a cold
C．colds can be caused by different viruses
D．all people are easily attacked by colds
2. The underlined word “transmitted” in the fourth paragraph means “______”.
A．passed B．changed C．cured D．caused
3.If you have a cold, you can do the following except ______.
A．drinking a lot of water B．drinking chicken soups
C．eating honey D．forcing yourself to eat
4. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A．now scientists have found out practical treatment for colds
B．different people may have different ways to fight against colds
C．working in freezing weather is the main reason for colds
D．colds can be passed from animals to human beings
Amy returned to her small apartment at midnight, tired. Her worst fears raced through her mind. Would the court tell her she couldn’t care for her family anymore? Would the kids go through the sadness once more of being split up and sent away? She was so young, almost a child herself, and yet Amy knew everything depended on her. At that moment, she wondered if she would ever find the strength to see it through.
From earliest childhood, Amy took care of her younger brothers. Jan, their mother, only added to the family disorder and confusion because of her drug addict. Sometimes they lived in apartments, sometimes in shelters.
One afternoon Amy was called to the high school, where a social worker was waiting for her. “We’re going to have to put you guys in foster（收养) care.” the social worker said. “No! Don’t spilt us up!” the girl cried out. “Can’t you just leave it the way it is?” The social worker shook his head. Amy’s voice then rose like the howl of a lion protecting her babies: “Why can’t I take them? I take care of them all the time anyway.” The social worker hesitated, and then said, “Maybe. Once you’re 18, you could apply to become their relative caretaker. Then you’d be their foster mother until we find a home where all of you can be together.” “I’ll do it,” Amy said.
One month later, Amy was named guardian of her brothers for a six-month trial period. It was a remarkable victory for an 18-year-old girl. Her brothers didn’t make her task any easier in the months ahead. However，Amy’s efforts were rewarded when the court allowed her to continue as guardian. Amy’s relief at remaining the kids’ guardian was at risk of being taken away by the pressure she always
felt to measure up. Social workers still looked regularly over her shoulder and asked the boys shameful
questions: “Does she feed you? Does she ever try to harm you?” Then one day a visiting social worker
came over. “We’d like to get the boys adopted into homes,” she said. Sensing that the family was about to be split apart yet again, Amy replied, “Fine, then. Call it adoption if you want, but they’re not going anywhere.” To her surprise, the social worker took her remark seriously. She explained that if Amy were to adopt the boys, they would become like any other family.
That night at dinner Amy told the boys about the idea. “Cool!” Joey said. He threw a piece of corn at Adam. His brother flicked it back, and pretty soon corn was flying. Amy rolled her eyes. They didn’t have far to go to be like any other family. As the proceedings（程序）ended, Amy thanked everyone. “No,” the judge responded, “Thank you. You saved three kids. Not many family members would do what you’re doing, especially for this many children. I’m very proud of you.”
On a lazy spring day, in a modest suburban neighborhood, Amy stood in front of a neatly kept one-story house. She watched her brothers playing basketball, and heard the playful bark of their dog, Tahoe. The young lady had made good on her promise: they had rented a home, a real home, and the boys had gotten their dog. Amy continues to raise her family alone, but has begun taking courses in business management at a nearby community college. Eventually, she hopes to become a child psychologist.
1. Which of the following best describes Amy?
A．Crazy and tough B．Firm and stubborn
C．Enthusiastic and generous D．Abnormal and aggressive.
2.From Paragraph 3, we can learn that __________.
A．The social worker gave in to Amy.
B．The social worker tried to adopt Amy’s brothers.
C．Amy tried to apply for the guardian of the brothers
D．Amy had no idea how to face her family being separated up.
3.By saying “They didn’t have far to go to be like any other family”, the writer means________.
A．they will live in the same area as other families
B．they made a deep impression on the neighborhood
C．Amy is able to take good care of the family
D．Amy and her brothers would be already just like a family
4.The best title for this text would be___________.
A．Standing On Two Feet B．Growing Up Alone
C．A Lifelong Fight D．A Teen Hero
5.What does the underlined word guardian in paragraph 4 mean?
A．保护者 B．监护人 C．收养人 D．引导人
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