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  Question:My ninth-grade art teacher doesn't give any grade above 94% because, she says, "There's always room for improvement." In previous years, I earned a 99% and a 100%.The 94% I received this term does not reflect the hard work that I put into this course.Because of her "improvement" theory, I got a lower grade than I deserve.Is her grading philosophy(原则)morally correct?

  Answer:Your teacher's grading system may be unwise, but it is not morally wrong.A teacher deserves wide latitude in selecting the method of grading that best promotes learning in her classroom ; that is, after all, the prime function of grades.It is she who has the training and experience to make this decision.

  You can criticize her methodology.A 100 need not imply that there is no possibility of improvement, only that a student successfully completed the course work.A ninth grader could get a well-earned 100 in English class but still has a way to go before he writes as well as Jane Austen.What's more, grades are not only an educational device(手段)but are also part of a screening system to help assign(分配)kids to their next class or program.By capping her grades at 94 while most other teachers grade on a scale that tops out at 100, your teacher could risk making a student lose a chance of getting a scholarship or getting into a top college.

  What it is wrong to condemn(指责)her for is overlooking your hard work.Your hard work is worthy of encouragement, but effort does not equal accomplishment.If scholars suddenly discovered that Rembrandt had dashed off The Night Watch in an afternoon, it would still be The Night Watch.

  I could spend months sweating over my own "paintings", but I'd produce something you wouldn't want to hang in your living room or your garage.

  One feature(特点)of a good grading system is that those measured by it generally regard it as fair and reasonable-not the case here.Strong feeling of anger is seldom an aid to education.And so your next step should be to discuss your concerns with your teacher or the principal.

(1)

When writing the question, the ninth-grader was _________.

[  ]

A.

annoyed

B.

worried

C.

excited

D.

delighted

(2)

The underlined word "latitude" in Paragraph 2 probably means ________

[  ]

A.

difference

B.

knowledge

C.

freedom

D.

experience

(3)

Rembrandt's painting is mentioned to show that _________.

[  ]

A.

there's difference between effort and achievement

B.

The Night Watch was completed in half a day

C.

everybody's hard work should be encouraged

D.

one is to blame for doing the work in a hurry

(4)

What is the author's attitude towards the grading system of the ninth-grader's teacher?

[  ]

A.

Supportive.

B.

Confused.

C.

Unconcerned.

D.

Unfavorable

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Thousands of people living in the Chinese eapital will celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year by heading for the ski resorts(滑雪场).Never mind that Beijing’s dry weather seldom produces now. It is cold enough in winter for snow-making machines to make a covering for the hills north to the capital. And the rapid growth of a pleasure-seeking middle class has formed the basis for this New craze(热潮).

Since Beijing’s first ski resort was opened ten years ago, the sport has enjoyed an astonishing increase.There are now more than a dozen resorts. Clothes markets in the city have added bright colored ski suits to their winter collections. Mr.Wei, a manager of a newly-opened ski resort in Beijing, sees the growth of an industry that could soon lead Chinese to head for the ski resorts of Europe. In recent years ski resorts offering natural snow have opened in China. But many are in faraway areas of the country and can’t really match the equipment and services of some ski resorts in Europe.

Beijing’s sking craze is partly a result of the recent increase in private(私有的)cars. This has led to the growth of a leisure industry in the capital’s suburbs(郊区).which until the late-1990s were unreachable to ordinary people. According to Mr. Wei,About 40% of the visitors to his resort some in their own cars. The rest are bused in by schools, businesses or government offices.

The problem is making money.Starting ski resorturequires quite a lot of money:hiring land from the local government,preparing the hills,buying snow machines,making sure there are enough water and electricity to run them,and buying ski equipment for hiring out to customers.The ski resort where Mr.Wei works cost nearly $4m to set up.And,as so often in China when someone comes up with a good idea,many others rush in and price wars break out.Beijing now offers some of the cheapest ski training classes in the world,though with most people rather new to the sport, expecting a few more doing the same job.

50.What does this text mainly talk about?

A.Convenience for skiers brought about by private cars

B.Skiing as a new way of enjoying one’s spare time

C.Things to be considered when starting a ski resort

D.A sudden increase of ski training classes in Beijing

51.Why are some Chinese likely to go skiing in Burope?

A.To visit more ski areas

B.To ski on natrual snow

C.For a large collection of ski suits

D.For better services and equipment

52.The underlined words”leisure industry”in Paragraph 3 refer to        

A.transport to ski resorts

B.production of familycars

C.business of providing spare time enjoyments

D.part-time work for people living in the suburbs

53.What is the main problem in running a ski resort?

A.Difficulty in hiring land

B.Lack of business experience

C.……ski resorts.

D.Shortage of water and electricity

Many facts suggest that children are overweight and the situation is getting worse, according to the doctors. I feel there are a number of reasons for this.
Some people blame the fact that we are surrounded by shops selling unhealthy, fatty foods, such as fried chicken and ice cream, at low prices. This has turned out a whole generation of grown-ups who seldom cook a meal for themselves. If there were fewer of these restaurants, then probably children would buy less take-away food.
There is another argument that blames parents for allowing their children to become overweight. I agree with this, because good eating habits begin early in life, long before children start to visit fast food shops. If children are given fried chicken and chocolate rather than healthy food, or are always allowed to choose what they eat, they will go for sweet and salty foods every time, and this will carry on throughout their lives.
There is a third reason for this situation. Children these days take very little exercise. They do not walk to school. When they get home, they sit in front of the television or their computers and play computer games. Not only is this an unhealthy pastime(消遣), it also gives them time to eat more unhealthy food. What they need is to go outside and play active games or sports.
The above are the main reasons for this problem, and therefore we have to encourage young people to be more active, as well as steering them away from fast food shops and bad eating habits.
【小题1】According to the text, what kind of children may eat more unhealthy food?

A.Those who often do sports.
B.Those who often watch television.
C.Those who often have meals at home.
D.Those who often walk to school.
【小题2】The author thinks that children are becoming overweight because ______.
A.they can't choose what to eat
B.they are too busy to go out and play
C.their parents often cook meals for them
D.there are too many fast food shops around
【小题3】The word "steering" underlined in the last sentence most probably means ______.
A.forcing
B.guiding
C.driving
D.moving
【小题4】The main purpose of the text is to ______.
A.tell a story
B.provide facts
C.give advice
D.compare opinions

阅读理解。
     Question: My ninth-grade art teacher doesn't give any grade above 94% because, she says, "There's
always room for improvement." In previous years, I earned a 99% and a 100%. The 94% I received this
term does not reflect the hard work that I put into this course. Because of her "improvement" theory, I
got a lower grade than I deserve Is her grading philosophy morally correct?
     Answer: Your teacher's grading system may be unwise, but it is not morally wrong. A teacher deserves
wide latitude in selecting the method of grading that best promotes learning in her classroom; that is, after
all, the prime function of grades. It is she who has the training and experience to make this decision.
     You can criticize her methodology. A 100 need not imply that there is no possibility of improvement,
only that a student successfully completed the course work A ninth grader could get a well-earned 100 in
English class but still has a way to go before he writes as well as Jane Austen. What's more, grades are not
only an educational device but are also part of a screening system to help assign (分配) kids to their next
class or program. By capping her grades at 94 while most other teachers grade on a scale that tops out at
100, your teacher could risk making a student lose a chance of getting a scholarship or getting into a top
college.
     What it is wrong to condemn her for is overlooking your hard work. Your hard work is worthy of
encouragement, but effort does not equal accomplishment. If scholars suddenly discovered that Rembrandt
had dashed off The Night Watch in an afternoon, it would still be The Night Watch.
     I could spend months sweating over my own "paintings", but I'd produce something you wouldn't want
to hang in your living room or your garage.
     One feature of a good grading system is that those measured by it generally regard it as fair and reasonable-
not the case here. Strong feeling of anger is seldom an aid to education And so your next step should be to
discuss your concerns with your teacher or the principal.
1. When writing the question, the ninth-grader was _____.
A. annoyed
B. worried
C. excited
D. delighted
2. The underlined word "latitude" in Paragraph 2 probably means _____. 
A. difference
B. knowledge
C. freedom
D. experience
3. Rembrandt's painting is mentioned to show that _____.
A. there's difference between effort and achievement
B. The Night Watch was completed in half a day
C. everybody's hard work should be encouraged
D. one is to blame for doing the work in a hurry
4. What is the author's attitude towards the grading system of the ninth-grader's teacher?
A. Supportive.
B. Confused.
C. Unconcerned.
D. Unfavorable.

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