题目内容
5.The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history,comparable in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph.Over two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before,and can communicate with each other instantly,often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere.But the Internet's tremendous impacts has only just begun."Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social,cultural,and political transformations in history,and unlike earlier periods of change,this time the effects are fully global,"Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book.The New Digital Age.
Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currently lack Internet access get online.The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals,governments,and institutions like the news media.But if the book has one major shortcoming,it's that authors don't spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these weeping changes.
In their book,the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes-and more importantly predicts-how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming decades.They paint a picture of a world in which individuals,companies,institutions,and governments must deal with two realities,one physical,and one virtual.
At the core of the book is the idea that"technology is neutral,but people aren't."By using this concept as a starting point,the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs.pessimist dichotomy(对立观点)that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimately be good or bad for society.In an interview with TIME earlier this week,Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet,they're also realistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online,particularly with respect to personal privacy and state surveillance(监视).
59.In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph?
B
A.It transforms human history.
B.It facilitates daily communication.
C.It is adopted by all humanity.
D.It revolutionizes people's thinking.
60.In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate?C
A.It fails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.
B.It fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.
C.It lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.
D.It does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.
61.What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age?D
A.They leave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.
B.They are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.
C.They have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.
D.They don't take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.
分析 本文讲述了网络的崛起,它改变了人们的生活,是它变的更加快捷.还介绍了一本书,来描述了一下未来的网络世界--人们会生活在两种现实中.
解答 59.B.细节理解题.Over two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before,and can communicate with each other instantly,often using Web-connected mobile devicesthey carry everywhere.可知网络使得人们能获得更多信息,能进行及时的沟通,并且经常使用移动通信工具.可见网络的作用是使得人们的日常沟通更加顺畅.故选B
60.C.细节理解题.根据But if the book has one major shortcoming,it's that authors don't spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these sweeping changes.可知书的不足之处是作者没有时间以一种批判的眼光来看待电子商务所扮演的角色.故选C
61.D.推理判断题.根据In an interview with Time earlier this week,Cohen said that although he and his co-author are certainly optimistic about many aspects of the Internet,they're also realistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online,particularly with respect to personal privacy and state surveillance(监视).可知最后一句中,介绍作者不仅提到了网络的好处,也提到了网络存在的风险和危险.所以答案应该指出作者是持一种中立态度的.故选D
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
Our school gets wired "By next term our school will have Wifi all over,"the teacher announced.We cheered with joy and applause. Last semester my school embraced (引入) the Internet.We hand in our compositions online so that we can share our ideas and learn from each other.Presenting work over the Net has become quite popular. However,many parents are worried about students'overusing the Internet on campus.After all,many of us are still deeply immersed (沉浸) in"F5"the Renren.com in class.Some are afraid to miss the latest news; some just want to jump on the bandwagon (潮流). To make sure students use the Internet properly,we will be given an account to log onto the Internet.Our online activities will also be monitored by the school.These measures will be effective and helpful to those who lack self-control. Whether we have noticed or not,the Internet plays an important role in our lives.But we students need to be self-disciplined (自律的) so we can make full use of modern technology. |
Opponents of WiFi in schools would have you believe that there is nothing lost by banning WiFi in schools and that the alternative to enable internet access in schools is wired internet connections.While this may sound like a reasonable compromise,it is a major step backwards for our education system. WiFi restrictions reduce and,in some cases,eliminate access for our children to the largest educational resource ever created-the internet.It imposes limits on the types of tools our teachers can use,and negatively impacts the education of our children. |
1.用约30个单词写出上文概要;
2.用约120个单词阐述你对wifi进校园的看法,并用2~3个理由或论据支撑你的看法.
【写作要求】
1.写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句;
2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;
3.不必写标题.【评分标准】内容完整,语言规范,语篇连贯,词数适当.
Today,more and more schools provide Wi-Fi coverage for their students,which is popular with some students,as it is beneficial to their study,but some tend to take the"Against"side.
There is no denying middle school campuses should be covered with Wi-Fi,which will promote the development of web-based education.With the aid of Wi-Fi,teachers would be able to create more interesting and vivid classes and increase their interactions with students.In this way,their teaching would become more effective and students'interest in learning would be aroused.Meanwhile,it would also be helpful for students to develop their independence and creativity.In addition,it would be more convenient for students to surf the internet to acquire the necessary knowledge for their own learning.
Of c ourse,to make sure the internet connection had a positive influence on students'studying,the school could work out technical tools to guide them..
In this unique experiment,five Chinese teachers took over a British classroom with 50teenagers aged 13and 14in a British school for one month and taught them in a typical Chinese way:no talking,no questions and experiencing the severe classroom discipline within an extended school-hour from 7a.m.to 7p.m.In the meantime,another group of students were guided in the British teaching style:free talking,free questioning,thinking for themselves and relaxing learning atmosphere.
At the end of the documentary,all the pupils took part in the same exams in a few subjects.Next is the result.
Mathematics | Chinese | Science | |
Chinese style | 67.74 | 46.88 | 58.33 |
British style | 54.84 | 36.46 | 50 |
【写作内容】
假设英国教育部长正在向中国学生征询对上述建议的看法,请你给他写封信表达你的看法.
1.用约30个单词完成上文的概要.
2.用约120个单词发表你的观点,你应该
(1)阐述你对"英国教育该不该采用中国方式"的看法;
(2)用2~3个理由或论据支撑你的观点.
【写作要求】
1.写作时不能直接引用原文语句.
2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称.
【评分标准】
内容完整,语言规范,语篇连贯,词数适当.
Dear Minister,
I hear that many people in your country are suggesting Britain's education system should follow China's after a BBC documentary,which reported a 4-week experiment ending up with Chinese teaching methods defeating British ones..It is said you are collecting opinions from Chinese students.The following is my view.
Personally,I strongly advise you forget Chinese style of education.On one hand,Chinese students wining in test scores is in fact at the cost of their creative abilities and autonomy in learning.As a matter of fact,many of my classmates could do nothing without teachers'and parents'help,let alone make great innovations in their later life.On the other hand,Chinese students are suffering from a severe lack of sleep and good health,all due to the pursuit of a high score in numerous tests.Without a healthy body,nothing is meaningful.Do you really want young Britons to spend 15 to 16 hours a day on study?
Therefore,dear Minister,you should think twice if you decide to follow that suggestion.
Your sincerely,
A Chinese senior student.