摘要: pass an exam /fail(in)an exam

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Skipping classes, particularly big lectures where an absence is likely to go undetected, is a tradition among college undergraduates.

These days, however, some professors say they’re seeing more absenteeism, as students make the most of new technologies as learning aids.

Americ Azevedo taught an “ Introduction to Computers ” at the University of California, Berkeley, US last semester. By visiting the course’s website, the 200 enrolled students could download audio recordings or watch digital videos of the lectures, as well as read the instructor’s detailed lecture notes.

But there was one big problem: So many of the undergraduates relied on the technology that at times only 20 or so actually showed up for class.

Doug Suda, 19, a student in Azevedo’s class last semester, said he skipped about three-quarter of the lectures. It’s largely because he was busy with an off-campus job and was taking the course to fulfill a business major requirement.

At the end of the term, Suda prepared hurriedly for the final exam by watching videos of about 15 lectures over three days.

“ If I hadn’t that… I would probably fail the class,” said Suda, who instead received a B-plus.

Despite the concerns about absenteeism, schools are increasingly experimenting with ways to let students watch or listen to lectures on their computers or digital music players, like ipods. Last month, Harvard Medical School began “ Podcasting ”lectures. Students can download them into digital musical players, and study while they, say, go for a walk.

As many academics accept the electronic innovation, others are pushing back. To encourage attendance, they are applying low-tech tactics, like giving more surprising quizzes or cutting back their online offerings.

Lee Chanian, a UCLA economics professor, says “ too much technology leads to passive learning environment and encourage more absenteeism”. He now puts fewer lecture materials online, and provides extensive notes only for the most complicated topics.

60.The word “ absenteeism ” in the 2nd paragraph most probably means      .

A. attending classes                B. having classes

C. giving classes                   D. skipping classes

61.At times only 20 or so undergraduates showed up for Americ Azevedo’s class because     .

A. so many undergraduates relied on digital learning aids 

B. so many undergraduates have off-campus jobs.

C. his lectures were boring               D. the exam was easy to pass

62.According to the passage, to encourage attendance, some academics are applying the following lower-tech tactics EXCEPT     .

  A. giving more surprise quizzes          

B. putting fewer lecture materials online

C. providing extensive notes only for the most complicated topics 

D. cutting off their online offerings

63.What could be the best title for this passage?

A. Lectures fight digital learning aids to up class numbers   

B. Lectures apply digital learning aids to up class numbers

C. Lectures fight lower-tech tactics to up class numbers

D. Schools are encouraging more absenteeism

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A good way to pass an exam is to work hard every day in a year.You may fail in an exam if you are lazy for most of the year and then work hard only a few days before the exam.If you want to be good at English, you have to read stories in English and speak English as much as possible.A few days before the exam you should go to bed early.Do not go to bed late at night studying. Before you start the exam, read carefully over the question papers.Try to understand the exact meaning of each question.When you have finished your exam, read over your answers.Correct the mistakes if there are any and be sure that you have not missed anything out.

56.If people want to do well in an exam.they have to work hard          .

    A.every day in a year.        B.for most of the month

    C.for only a few days          D.late at night

57.If people want to learn English well, they          .

    A.only need to learn grammar    B.must often practise English

    C.have to go to England         D.should go to bed early

58.It’s important to          a few days before the exam.

A.play too much               B.have a good sleep

C.read the question papers       D.have a good drink

59.The best title for the passage is         

A.An Important Exam           B.An Easy Exam

C.Get Ready for an Exam        D.How to Pass an Exam

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     It was the final examination for an introductory English course at the local university. The examination
was two hours long, and exam papers were given to the students. The professor was very strict and told
the class that any exam that was not on his desk in exactly two hours would not be accepted and the
student would fail.
     Half an hour into the exam, a student came rushing in and asked the professor for an exam paper.
     "You're not going to have time to finish this," the professor stated coldly as he handed the student a
paper. "Yes, I will," replied the student. He then took a seat and began writing. After two hours, the
professor called for the exam papers, and the students filed up and handed them in. All except the late
student, who continued writing. Not until half an hour later, the last student came up to the professor who was sitting at his desk preparing for his next class. He attempted to put his exam on the pile of exam papers already there.
     "No, you don't, I'm not going to accept that. It's late." The student seemed not to believe what the
professor said and appeared to be angry. 
     "Do you know WHO I am?"
     "No, as a matter of fact I don't," replied the professor.
     "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?" the student asked again.
     "No, and I don't care." replied the professor with an air of superiority.
     "Good," replied the student, who quickly lifted the pile of completed exam papers, put his in the
middle, and walked out of the room.
1. The student was late for his exam and ________. 
A. the professor asked him for reason
B. he didn't finish the paper on time
C. the professor refused him to take  
D. he had to wait for the next exam
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? 
A. The professor was likely to have more than one teaching period.
B. The papers were too difficult for the students to complete on time.
C. The students were not satisfied with the results of their exam.
D. The late student was probably an authority figure at school. 
3. When the late student asked "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?", he meant ______.
A. to show that he is both humorous and confident      
B. to make sure whether the professor knows his name
C. to force the professor to allow him to pass the exam          
D. to threaten the professor not to collect his paper
4. What's the best title of the passage?
A. A Special Examination.
B. A Strict Professor.
C. A College Course.
D. A Clever Student.
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