题目内容
The number of Japanese students in the Chinese mainland is more than those studying in the US, according to Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, a Taiwan news outlet reported on Monday.
Japan saw the peak of studying abroad in 2010 when 124,000 sought academic careers overseas.About 61,000 Japanese studied in the US in 2010, about half the total studying abroad.But since then, the number has decreased.In 2015, the number was down to only just over 20,000, about 20 percent of Japanese students being educated overseas.
The number of Japanese going to the Chinese mainland to study has been rising since 2009 and now surpasses the US.
An official spokesman said, “Choices are various for studying abroad nowadays, not just limited to the US. Many Japanese universities have an increasing number of exchange pro-grams with Chinese universities and Japanese companies now tend to prefer people with academic experience in Asia rather than the US or Europe as previously.Tuition fees (学费) are another reason.Annual fees in US universities are almost twice those charged by Chinese universities.”
Some Japanese experts say the decline indicates young Japanese are satisfied with the domestic situation rather than preparing for challenges outside.
1.How many Japanese students studied abroad in 2015?
A. About 61,000. B. About 100,000.
C. About 124,000. D. About 200,000.
2.What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?
A. The tuition fees about studying in the US.
B. The choices for Japanese students to study abroad.
C. The reasons why Japanese students go to study in China.
D. The problems that Japanese students have when studying in China.
3.The underlined word “domestic” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “____”.
A. native B. previous
C. complex D. simple
| A. | which | B. | that | C. | where | D. | when |
Sinek's unlikely success as both an inspirational speaker and a bestselling author isn't just dumb luck.It's the result of fears faced and erased,trial and error and tireless practice,on and off stage.Here are his secrets for delivering speeches that inspire,inform and entertain.
Don't talk right away.
Sinek says you should never talk as you walk out on stage."A lot of people start talking right away,and it's out of nerves,"Sinek says."That communicates a little bit of insecurity and fear."
Instead,quietly walk out on stage.Then take a deep breath,find your place,wait a few seconds and begin."I know it sounds long and tedious and it feels excruciatingly awkward when you do it,"Sinek says,"but it shows the audience you're totally confident and in charge of the situation."
Show up to give,not to take.
Often people give presentations to sell products or ideas,to get people to follow them on social media,buy their books or even just to like them.Sinek calls these kinds of speakers"takers,"and he says audiences can see through these people right away.And,when they do,they disengage.
"We are highly social animals,"says Sinek."Even at a distance on stage,we can tell if you're a giver or a taker,and people are more likely to trust a giver-a speaker that gives them value,that teaches them something new,that inspires them-than a taker."
Speak unusually slowly.
When you get nervous,it's not just your heart beat that quickens.Your words also tend to speed up.Luckily Sinek says audiences are more patient and forgiving than we know.
"They want you to succeed up there,but the more you rush,the more you turn them off,"he says."If you just go quiet for a moment and take a long,deep breath,they'll wait for you.It's kind of amazing."
Turn nervousness into excitement.
Sinek learned this trick from watching the Olympics.A few years ago he noticed that reporters interviewing Olympic athletes before and after competing were all asking the same question."Were you nervous?"And all of the athletes gave the same answer:"No,I was excited."These competitors were taking the body's signs of nervousness-clammy hands,pounding heart and tense nerves-and reinterpreting them as side effects of excitement and exhilaration.
When you're up on stage you will likely go through the same thing.That's when Sinek says you should say to yourself out loud,"I'm not nervous,I'm excited!"
Say thank you when you're done.
Applause is a gift,and when you receive a gift,it's only right to express how grateful you are for it.This is why Sinek always closes out his presentations with these two simple yet powerful words:thank you.
"They gave you their time,and they're giving you their applause."Says Sinek."That's a gift,and you have to be grateful."
| Passage outline | Supporting details |
| (71)Introduction to Simon Sinek | ●He is by (72)nature shy and dislikes making speeches in public. ●Through his (73)constant/tireless/continuous effort,he enjoys great success in giving speeches. |
| Tips on delivering speeches | ●Avoid talking (74)immediately/instantly for it indicates you're nervous. ●Keep calm and wait a few seconds before talking,which will create an (75)impression that you are confident. |
| ●Try to be a giver rather than a taker because in (76)comparison/contrast with a taker,a giver can get more popular and accepted. ●Teach audience something new that they can (77)benefit/learn from. | |
| ●Speak a bit slowly just to help you stay calm. ●Never speed up while speaking in case you (78)bore/disgust the audience. | |
| ●Switch nervousness to excitement by (79)following/copying the example of Olympic athletes. | |
| ●Express your (80)gratitude/thanks/appreciation to the audience for their time and applause to conclude your speech. |
| A. | cheered up | B. | lit up | C. | turned up | D. | made up |