Women work harder than men at university and get better degrees as a result, according to a study at Brunel University.

?? The research, which followed 200 students for four years, found that women consistently outperformed men in their studies even though they had started their courses with almost identical A-level grades.

?? An analysis of the results showed that while 65 percent of female graduates were awarded, only 35 percent of male graduates did as well. Girls are known to outperform boys at school, but this research showed that trend continued at university.

?? Fiona Smith, who led the research, said, “The research shows that the difference has something to do with schools in general.”

?? “It also shows something about the inequality for working women in terms of pay and promotion. Women work harder at school, harder at university, and do better at both, but they still receive less pay.”

?? The research found that female students were more faithful, less likely to miss lectures, and more likely to believe that their marks reflected their abilities than male students. Female students were also more likely to ask for and receive support from their professors.

?? Women were also more likely to choose their universities because they liked the courses offered.

?? In contrast, men were more likely than women to miss lectures due to “other affairs” and “laziness”, and to believe that playing sports was an important part of university life.

?? Generally, people think that women’s success comes from more emphasis on coursework, but the research showed that female geographers at Brunel did better in their exams than in their coursework.

?? Dr Smith said, “Most women feel that getting good grades is the most important part of university life. They believe that they need to work harder in order to compete in the male-dominated (男性主导的) environment they will encounter at work. Good grades are viewed as an ‘insurance policy’ for success. Men, on the other hand, prefer going out and playing sports to academic work.”

?? “This research shows how important it is to get all young people working hard and teach them the value of higher education,” he said.

1.The research at Brunel University showed that women ________.

A. did worse than men both at school and at university

B. got better grades than men

C. paid little attention to their courses

D. often missed classes

2.Which of the following about men is TRUE according to the passage?

A. They work as hard as women.

B. They spend as much time on courses as women.

C. They play a lot more than women.

D. They consider good grades to be an “insurance policy” for success.

3.We can infer from the results of the research that ________.

A. women do better both at school and at university

B. female students are more likely to ask for and receive support from their professors

C. compared with men, women are in an unfavorable condition in the male-dominated world

D. it’s easier for women to get rises in pay and promotion

4.The main purpose of the research is to _________.

A. give the government some advice on higher education

B. show us some information about higher education

C. show the sex difference in higher education

D. make all students work hard and realize the importance of higher education

Women work harder than men at university and get better degrees as a result, according to a study carried out at Burnel University.

The research , which tracked 200 students over four years, found that women con sistently outperformed men  in further education  even though they  had started their courses with almost the same A—level results.

An analysis of the department's results showed that while 65 per cent of female graduates were awarded, only 35 per cent of males did that well.

Girls are known to outperform boys at school, but this research shows the trend continues at university.

Fiona Smith, the senior lecturer at Brunel who led the study, said , “The survey proved a previously held opinion wrong that the educational sex gap is purely a middle school phenomenon . "

It also makes the unfairness for working women in terms of pay .Women work harder at school, harder at university and do better in both, yet still receive less pay.      

The survey found that female students were harder working, less likely to miss lectures and more likely to believe their marks reflected their ability than their male competitors. Female students were also more likely to seek and receive support from teachers.

On the contrary , men were more likely than women to miss lectures due to “ la­ziness " and to believe that playing sport was an important part of university life.

Different from the popular argument that women's success is due to the in­creased emphasis on coursework, female geographers at Brunel did better in exams than in coursework, the research found.

The study, based on 180 questionnaires and interviews with more than 70 students, concluded that males underachieved because they felt working hard was not “macho”.

Dr Smith said, “Most women feel that getting good grades is the most important

part of university life .They believe they need to work harder in order to be able to compete in the male-controlled environment they will face at work : good grades are viewed as an “ insurance policy " for success .Men ,on the other hand , feel that it's not "macho" to work hard . They tend to put going out and playing sport higher than coursework.

1．The underlined word “It” in the sixth paragraph probably refers to________.

    A．the previously held opinion                   B．a middle school phenomenon

    C．the survey                                           D．the educational sex gap

2．The cause of women performing better at university than men is that ______ .

A．female students did better at school before entering university

    B．women will not find jobs unless working harder at university

    C．women get more help and support from the teachers

   D．most female students think good grades at university will benefit them in the future

3．The underlined word "macho" might have the same meaning as _______.

    A．proud            B．manly         C．brave              D．strong

4．Which of the following might be the best title of this passage?

    A．Women Outperform Men at University.

    B．Women Should Receive the Same Pay as Men.

    C．Males at University Perform too Badly.

       D．Females Do Better at School as Well as at University.

　　Women work harder than men at university and get better degrees as a result, according to a study carried out at Burnel University.

　　The research, which tracked 200 students over four years, found that women consistently outperformed men in further education even though they had started their courses with almost the same A-level results.

　　An analysis of the department's results showed that while 65 percent of female graduates were awarded, only 35 percent of males did that well.

　　Girls are known to outperform boys at school, but this research shows the trend continues at university.

　　Fiona Smith, the senior lecturer at Brunel who led the study, said,“The survey proved a previously held opinion wrong that the educational sex gap is purely a middle school phenomenon.”

　　It also makes the unfairness for working women in terms of pay. Women work harder at school, harder at university and do better in both, yet still receive less pay.

　　The survey found that female students were harder working, less likely to miss lectures and more likely to believe their marks were reflected their ability than their male competitors. Female students were also more likely to seek and receive support from staff.

　　On the contrary, men were more likely than women to miss lectures to“laziness”and to believe that playing sport was an important part of university life.

　　Different from the popular argument that women's success is due to the increased emphasis on coursework, female geographers at Brunel did better in exams than in coursework, the research found.

　　The study, based on 180 questionnaires and interviews with more than 70 students, concluded that males underachieved because they felt working hard was not“macho”.

　　Dr Smith said,“Most women feel that getting good grades is the most important part of university life.”They believe they need to work harder in order to be able to compete in the male-controlled environment they will face at work: good grades are viewed as an“insurance policy”for success. Men, on the other hand, feel that it's not“macho”to work hard. They tend to put going out and playing sport higher than coursework.

(1) The underlined word“macho”might have the same meaning as ________.

[　　]

(2) How many opinions held before are proved wrong by this survey?

[　　]

(3) The cause of women performing better at university than men is that ________.

[　　]

A．female students did better at school before entering university

B．women will not find jobs unless working harder at university

C．women get more help and support from the teachers

D．most female students think good grades at university will benefit them in the future

　　Women work harder than men at university and get better degrees as a result, according to a study carried out at Burnel University.

　　The research, which tracked 200 students over four years, found that women consistently outperformed men in further education even though they had started their courses with almost the same A-level results.

　　An analysis of the department's results showed that while 65 percent of female graduates were awarded, only 35 percent of males did that well.

　　Girls are known to outperform boys at school, but this research shows the trend continues at university.

　　Fiona Smith, the senior lecturer at Brunel who led the study, said,“The survey proved a previously held opinion wrong that the educational sex gap is purely a middle school phenomenon.”

　　It also makes the unfairness for working women in terms of pay. Women work harder at school, harder at university and do better in both, yet still receive less pay.

　　The survey found that female students were harder working, less likely to miss lectures and more likely to believe their marks were reflected their ability than their male competitors. Female students were also more likely to seek and receive support from staff.

　　On the contrary, men were more likely than women to miss lectures to“laziness”and to believe that playing sport was an important part of university life.

　　Different from the popular argument that women's success is due to the increased emphasis on coursework, female geographers at Brunel did better in exams than in coursework, the research found.

　　The study, based on 180 questionnaires and interviews with more than 70 students, concluded that males underachieved because they felt working hard was not“macho”.

　　Dr Smith said,“Most women feel that getting good grades is the most important part of university life.”They believe they need to work harder in order to be able to compete in the male-controlled environment they will face at work: good grades are viewed as an“insurance policy”for success. Men, on the other hand, feel that it's not“macho”to work hard. They tend to put going out and playing sport higher than coursework.

(1) The underlined word“macho”might have the same meaning as ________.

[　　]

(2) How many opinions held before are proved wrong by this survey?

[　　]

(3) The cause of women performing better at university than men is that ________.

[　　]

A．female students did better at school before entering university

B．women will not find jobs unless working harder at university

C．women get more help and support from the teachers

D．most female students think good grades at university will benefit them in the future

The research, which followed 200 students in four years, found that women consistently(一贯地) out-performed men in their studies even though they had started their courses with almost identical(完全相同的) A-level grades.

An analysis(分析) of the results showed that, while 65 percent of female graduates were rewarded(授予奖赏), only 35 percent of males did as well. Girls are known to outperform boys at school, but this research shows that the trend continues at university.

Fiona Smith who led the study said, “The survey shows that the difference has to do with school in general. ”

“It also shows something about the inequality for working women in terms of pay and promotion(晋升). Women work harder at school, harder at university, and do better at both, yet they still receive less pay. ”

The survey found that female students were more faithful, less likely to miss lectures, and more likely to believe that their marks reflected their ability than male students. Female students were also more likely to ask for and receive support from their professors.

Women were also likely to choose their universities because they liked the courses being offered.

In contrast, men were more likely than women to miss lectures due to “other affairs” and  “laziness”, and to believe that playing sports was an important part of university life.

Generally people think that women's success comes from more emphasis(强调)on coursework, but the survey shows that female geographers at Brunel did better in their exams than in their coursework.

Dr.  Smith said, “Most women feel that getting good grades is the most important part of university life. They believe that they need to work harder in order to compete in the male-dominated(男性主导的)environment they will encounter(遭遇) at work. Good grades are viewed as an insurance policy for success. Men, on the other hand, prefer going out and playing sports to academic work. ”

“This survey shows how important it is to get all young people working hard and teach them the value of higher education. ”

1. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Girls are always better, both at school and at university.

B. Men were more likely than women to miss lectures due to “other affairs” and laziness.

C. Female students were more faithful and less likely to miss lectures.

D. Women work harder than men at university but seldom get better degrees as a result.

2. The cause of women performing better at university than men is that__________.

A. female students did better at school before entering university

B. women will not find jobs unless they work harder at university

C. women get more help and support from their teachers

D. more female students think good grades at university will benefit them in the future

3. The underlined word “It” in Paragraph five probably refers to__________.

A. a middle school phenomenon

B. the survey

C. the educational sex gap

D. the previously held opinion

4. The main purpose of the survey is__________.

A. to give the government some advice on higher education

B. to show the sex difference in higher education

C. to show us some information about higher education

D. to make all the students work hard and realize the importance of higher education

Women work harder at university and get better degrees as a result, according to a study at Brunel University.

The research, which followed 200 students in four years, found that women consistently(一贯地) out-performed men in their studies even though they had started their courses with almost identical(完全相同的) A-level grades.

An analysis(分析) of the results showed that, while 65 percent of female graduates were rewarded(授予奖赏), only 35 percent of males did as well. Girls are known to outperform boys at school, but this research shows that the trend continues at university.

Fiona Smith who led the study said, “The survey shows that the difference has to do with school in general. ”

“It also shows something about the inequality for working women in terms of pay and promotion(晋升). Women work harder at school, harder at university, and do better at both, yet they still receive less pay. ”

The survey found that female students were more faithful, less likely to miss lectures, and more likely to believe that their marks reflected their ability than male students. Female students were also more likely to ask for and receive support from their professors.

Women were also likely to choose their universities because they liked the courses being offered.

In contrast, men were more likely than women to miss lectures due to “other affairs” and  “laziness”, and to believe that playing sports was an important part of university life.

Generally people think that women's success comes from more emphasis(强调)on coursework, but the survey shows that female geographers at Brunel did better in their exams than in their coursework.

Dr.  Smith said, “Most women feel that getting good grades is the most important part of university life. They believe that they need to work harder in order to compete in the male-dominated(男性主导的)environment they will encounter(遭遇) at work. Good grades are viewed as an insurance policy for success. Men, on the other hand, prefer going out and playing sports to academic work. ”

“This survey shows how important it is to get all young people working hard and teach them the value of higher education. ”

1. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Girls are always better, both at school and at university.

B. Men were more likely than women to miss lectures due to “other affairs” and laziness.

C. Female students were more faithful and less likely to miss lectures.

D. Women work harder than men at university but seldom get better degrees as a result.

2. The cause of women performing better at university than men is that__________.

A. female students did better at school before entering university

B. women will not find jobs unless they work harder at university

C. women get more help and support from their teachers

D. more female students think good grades at university will benefit them in the future

3. The underlined word “It” in Paragraph five probably refers to__________.

A. a middle school phenomenon

B. the survey

C. the educational sex gap

D. the previously held opinion

4. The main purpose of the survey is__________.

A. to give the government some advice on higher education

B. to show the sex difference in higher education

C. to show us some information about higher education

D. to make all the students work hard and realize the importance of higher education