题目内容
5.More student than ever before are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going to university.It used to be called the"year off"between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year,25,310students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year,according to statistics on university entrance provided by University and College Admissions Serbice(UCAS).
That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year.Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education."Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with,and complete,their chosen course.Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,"he said.
But not everyone is happy.Owain James,the president of the National Union of Students(NUS),argued that the increase is evidence of student had ship-young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education."New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to£15,000in debt.It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,"he said.
29.What do we learn about the gap year from the text?C
A.It is flexible in length.
B.It is a time for relaxation.
C.It is increasingly popular.
D.It is required by universities.
30.According to Tony Higgins,students taking a gap yearA.
A.arc better prepared for college studies
B.know a lot more about their future jobs
C.are more likely to leave university in debt
D.have a better chance to enter top universities
31.How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?B
A.He's puzzled.
B.He's worried.
C.He's surprised.
D.He's annoyed.
32.What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?C
A.Attend additional courses.
B.Make plans for the new term.
C.Earn money for their education.
D.Prepare for their graduate studies.
分析 本文是一篇说明文,主要说明了由于上大学的费用问题,很多大学生在上大学前就要先去打工挣钱,然后再去上大学,这样的好处是让学生更珍惜大学的时光,更成熟有责任感.但是专家对这些学生的辛苦表示担忧.
解答 29.C 细节理解题.由第一段中的"More student than ever before are taking a gap-year (间隔年) before going to university"和第三段中的"That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year"可知,"gap-year"受到越来越多的学生的欢迎.故选C.
30.A 细节理解题.由第三段中的"Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with,and complete,their chosen course.Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible"可知,经过"间隔年"(打工赚钱)后,再去上大学,这样的学生更加成熟,更加有责任感.他们更容易满足他们所选择的课程,更有可能完成课程.即可以使大学生更好地为大学学习做好准备.故选A.
31.B 推理判断题.由最后一段中的"But not everyone is happy"以及Owain James"the increase is evidence of student had ship-young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education"可知,Owain James认为很多学生被迫先挣钱再上学,同时也反映出这些学生的辛苦.因此可知,他对于间隔年表示担忧.故选B.
32.C 细节理解题. 由最后一段中的"NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods"可知,NUS的调查数据显示,40%的学生被迫在上学期间边打工边学习,90%的学生被迫在假期打工挣钱.故选C.
点评 解答细节理解题时,一个常用的方法就是运用定位法,即根据题干和选项中的关键词从原文中找到相关的句子,与选项进行比较从而确定答案;推理判断题既要求学生透过文章表面文字信息推测文章隐含意思,又要求学生对作者的态度、意图及文章细节的发展作正确的推理判断,力求从作者的角度去考虑,不要固守自己的看法或观点.
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