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A “Hi Dave, how are you today? Just thought I’d let you know what I’m doing,” the e-mail would read. Or “Sorry you’re going. I’ve had a good time and that would probably have had something to do with you, so thanks.” In some ways, the relaxed attitude was shocking, says Melville. But it was a sign of how students’ understanding of their role has changed. “They have a more independent view of the university, and they feel free to comment,” said Melville. A committee, led by Melville, was set up earlier this year to explore the change in students’ attitudes towards teachers. “This is something being driven by young people,” said Melville. “They live surrounded by different kinds of electronic resources. They use social networking tools and things like Wikipedia. The first group of these students is now at university.” Students do not regard teaching staff in the same way as previous students did. “Because Web 2.0, Google, Wikipedia are all about being able to change things yourself, students expect to be able to do this as well,” said Melville. There have been other changes in the student-teacher relationship. If students choose to study through a social networking group, they are in control. They don’t always make staff welcome, and they are free to decide which staff members they allow in. “Almost everybody who gets into using these kinds of technologies, it appears, becomes much shallower [in their research],” said Melville. 1. Who is Dave most probably in the first paragraph? A. a high school student B. a university student C. a teacher D. an online pen friend 2. We can find the following changes in the student-teacher relationship EXCEPT _____. A. it becomes much more relaxed than before B. students are more at ease to comment C. students have the say in choosing teachers to welcome into their social group D. teachers are no longer regarded as knowledgeable and necessary 3. What is the change in attitudes rooted in according to Melville? A. The first group of students at university B. The electronic resources C. The society D. Wikipedia 4. What may be the disadvantages of using the technologies? A. Students have more information resources besides from teachers B. Technologies keep them from doing deep research C. Teachers cannot control or influence their students at all D. Students spend too much time on online games 5. What is the text mainly about? A. The control university students have gained in their studies B. The change in university students’ attitudes to teachers C. Teachers are shocked by university students’ attitudes D. Students at university become more relaxed in their social life B Computers and keyboards replace rock-climbing and nature walks at one summer camp. Campfire songs under the stars become jokes about software and programming (程序) language in dimly-lit (光线暗的) computer rooms. Forget swimming or hiking. These “campers” spend hours learning how to create iPhone applications, designing video games, and making friends with their fellow gamers. “It’s a fun way to prepare you for going into the industry. You don’t have to be a nerd (书呆子),” said Ed Rayburn, 16, of Winston-Salem, US. Technology-driven summer camps are growing in size and popularity in the US. iD Camps, the California company that runs the program in Chapel Hill, says about 2,000 new campers joined this summer, boosting its overall (全部的) enrollment (入学人数) to 20,000 nationally. The company rents classrooms on college campuses, such as Harvard, MIT and UNC-Chapel Hill. The weeklong camp is not cheap. It costs $1,300 for students who stay overnight and $800 for day students. But parents say they are willing to pay the high price to see their children learn about cutting-edge technology instead of sleeping away their summers. This is the fifth summer Amy Rayburn has sent her son to the camp. This year, she spent nearly $3,000 to let him go for two weeks in a row. “It really is worth it,” she said. “It gives him an academic and intellectual (智力的) way of channeling (引导) his interest.” When the company started 13 years ago, technology summer camps were not common. Now there’s a gap (空白) in the market for them, according to Karen Thurm Safran, the company’s vice president of marketing. The iPhone application class, she says, is in high demand. Ed Rayburn says the best part of the iD camp is that he can be with other people who are well-versed (熟练的) in gaming culture. “It’s like being in a school where everyone is friends,” he said. 6. What is the main idea of the article? A. Different summer camps in the US B. The development of nerd culture in the US C. The popularity of technology summer camps in the US D. US teenagers’ growing interest in video games 7. How is a technology-driven summer camp different from other kinds of camps? A. The campers spend hours outdoors hiking and swimming B. The campers learn to program and design software C. The campers are organized into groups to compete at playing video games D. The campers can meet friends who share their interests 8. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article? A. The iD camps mostly take place off campus B. There are a total of 3,000 campers at the iD camps this year C. The iD camps were started by a Californian company a decade ago D. There is a huge market potential for technology summer camps 9. What does Ed Rayburn in particular get out of the iD camp? A. It has boosted his self-confidence B. It enables him to improve his academic performance C. It teaches him how to turn his interest into a career D. It enables him to be with those who are into gaming C Planning your holiday? Whether you’re going to Yunnan or UK it’s important to make sure you’re well-prepared. Here’s a handy checklist to help you. Location The first thing you have to decide is where you want to go. Of course a lot will depend on your time and budget. However, even if you’re staying closer to home, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t plenty to see. Choose what sort of holiday you’re looking for. Do you want to relax on a beach, visit some famous landmarks, or hike through some beautiful scenery? All these things are available in China, but if your budget stretches, why not look at somewhere else in Asia, or even farther. Check online to discover new places and to get an idea of how much everything will cost. Packing There can be such a thing as being over prepared when traveling, but you don’t want to forget something important. It can be a good idea to wear pants with zipped (有拉链的) pockets. In certain countries local thieves will target unsuspecting tourists for their money. It can also be worth packing some basic medical supplies. If you are going to be moving around a lot, buy a good backpack. Leave some space in it too, so you can fill it up with souvenirs (纪念品) on the way home. Finally, remember to pack clothes that are going to be suitable for the weather. Accommodation There are several things to consider when picking where you want to stay. Location is often the most important. No one wants to be stuck miles from the action. When staying in hostels (青年旅社), it is often a good idea to book your first night in a new city. After all, you will not be familiar with the surroundings and will want somewhere to leave your luggage. However, don’t commit to more than a couple of days at the same hostel. When you get to a new place, you might soon discover there’s somewhere better to stay. Don’t forget The key to a good holiday is detail. When you’re traveling, especially in a foreign country, always be prepared. Don’t forget to change some money before you leave – you might not be able to do so when you arrive. If you’re traveling somewhere tropical (热带的), you might need some injections (注射剂) or pills (药片) to avoid disease. And it’s always worth taking out travel insurance, just in case you find yourself in a spot of bother during the trip. Don’t forget to check the exchange rates. The strong yuan has made traveling abroad cheaper recently. It can also be a good idea to write down the phone number of the closest Chinese embassy, in case you need help while abroad. 10. When you decide where to spend your holiday, you have to consider all the following EXCEPT ______. A. time B. money C. purpose D. weather 11. Pants with zipped pockets are recommended because _______. A. you’ll carry a lot of small things with you B. you’ll be expected to buy a lot of souvenirs C. this will help you guard against local thieves D. it’s a good measure in case of emergencies 12. As to accommodation, the writer’s suggestion is _______. A. to stay away from the downtown areas to get cheap places B. better not to leave your luggage in unfamiliar hostels C. to book at most two nights in the same hostel in case you don’t like it D. to decide on the location of your hostel as soon as you arrive at your destination 13. In the last part, the writer reminds us ________. A. to choose the most suitable kind of travel insurance B. to use RMB in foreign countries since the yuan is strong C. to check the exchange rates so as to decide what currency to buy D. to contact Chinese embassy when we need help when abroad D Andrew Carnegie was a 19th century steel tycoon (大亨) who became one of the 20th century’s most famous philanthropists (慈善家). His life story is one of the most famous rags-to-riches accounts in United States’ history. Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on November 25, 1835. The son of a weaver, he came with his family to the United States in 1848 and settled in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. At age thirteen, Carnegie went to work as a bobbin (线轴) boy in a cotton mill (纱厂). He then moved rapidly through a succession of jobs with Western Union and the Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1865, he resigned to establish his own business enterprises and eventually organized the Carnegie Steel Company, which started the steel industry in Pittsburgh. At age sixty-five, he sold the company to J. P. Morgan for $480 million and devoted the rest of his life to his philanthropic activities and writing, including his autobiography (自传). Many people of wealth have contributed to charity, but Carnegie was perhaps the first to state publicly that the rich have a moral obligation to give away their fortunes. In 1889 he wrote The Gospel (福音) of Wealth, in which he asserted that all personal wealth beyond what was required to supply the needs of one’s family should be regarded as a trust fund to be administered for the benefit of the community. Carnegie set about giving away his fortune through innumerable personal gifts and through the establishment of various trusts. In his thirties, Carnegie had already begun to give away some of his fast-accumulating funds. His first large gifts were made to his native town. Later he created seven philanthropic and educational organizations in the United States, including Carnegie Corporation of New York, and several more in Europe. One of Carnegie’s lifelong interests was the establishment of free public libraries to make available to everyone as a means of self-education. There were only a few public libraries in the world, in 1881, when Carnegie began to promote his idea. He and the Corporation subsequently (随后) spent over $56 million to build 2,509 libraries throughout the English-speaking world. After this program was ended in 1917, the Corporation continued for about forty years an interest in the improvement of library services. Other major programs in the Corporation’s early history included adult education and education in the fine arts. During his lifetime, Carnegie gave away over $350 million. He died in Lenox, Massachusetts, on August 11, 1919. 14. Carnegie became wealthy by ________. A. his investment in weaving industry B. his father’s financial support C. starting his steel business from nothing D. his philanthropic activities 15. What is the correct order of events related to Carnegie? a. He sold his company. b. He organized the Carnegie Steel Company c. He worked in a cotton mill. d. He came to the United States e. He wrote The Gospel of Wealth A. c, d, e, b, a B. c, b, a, d, e C. d, c, b, e, a D. d, b, a, e, c 16. Which of the following is TRUE about Carnegie? A. He was the first wealthy person who contributed to charity B. He believed that it was the duty of the wealthy to help society C. He called on the wealthy to give away all of their fortune to help the poor D. He was willing to give personal gifts only to his friends and relatives 17. Carnegie established public libraries in order to ________. A. become famous B. earn more money C. improve library services D. help people educate themselves E A dog might be man’s best friend but my dogs are more like my kids! I think everyone should experience the unconditional love of a dog but owning one is not for the nervous. It’s work – especially when it comes to the job of cleaning up their waste. When you clean up after your dogs, your neighbors will love you for keeping those smelly landmines (地雷) out of their yards. But there are even bigger benefits. You’ll not only be doing your part to keep bacteria out of your yard and neighborhood, you’re also keeping harmful microorganisms (微生物) away from the drinking water supply. There are more than 77 million pet dogs in the United States and their waste is found in backyards, neighborhood parks, and the green areas that frequently line small waterways. When you don’t clean up after your dog, heavy rain can carry bacteria from the waste into drains (下水道). Dog waste left in parks and other such places can be swept directly into nearby streams. This affects the quality of the water in our creeks (小溪) and streams but that’s not all. These small channels often empty directly into our local drinking water supply or the water where we boat or fish. Dog waste contains harmful microorganisms like roundworms and e. Coli that can be passed onto humans. This is why dog waste should not be used as fertilizer (肥料) around your home. And it won’t fertilize the yard if you leave it behind either like other types of manure (肥料). Dogs don’t eat the same kinds of natural material that cattle, horses or even elephants eat. The waste from those animals is actually beneficial for your yard and garden. You should always pick up after your dog and throw the waste in the trash can. Some smaller cities might prefer the waste to be washed down the toilet, but in cities where there are many dogs, it’s best to send the waste to the landfill (垃圾填埋场). When you properly dispose of your dog’s waste you’ll be doing your part to keep harmful bacteria out of your yards, your neighborhoods, and your drinking water. Not to mention off the bottom of your shoes. 18. The main purpose of the article is to ______. A. introduce ways of cleaning up dog waste B. warn dog owners about the danger of dog waste C. argue that it is the duty of the owners to clean up dog waste D. criticize those who ignore their dog’s waste 19. What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us? A. The author’s dog was as appealing to her as a child B. Dog waste can pollute drinking water C. Dog waste is more harmful than land mines D. Owning a dog is a nerve-wracking (极端令人头疼的) experience 20. Which of the following shows the organization of the article? A. P1 B. P1 C. P1 P2 D. P1 P2 P3 P2 P3 P2 P4 P3 P4 P4 P3 P5 P5 P5 P4 P5 21. Which of the following statements about dog waste is TRUE? A. It makes a good fertilizer. B. The microorganisms in dog waste are helpful to water. C. Dog waste is more beneficial to soil than other kinds of animal waste. D. It is better to wash dog waste down a toilet or bury it in a landfill. B叠答案与解析 阅读理解综合训练答案解析 A 1. C。从第二、三段可以得知第一段的引言体现了师生关系不象以前那么严肃和拘谨，朝着随意化方向发展，即“relaxed attitude”，由此可以推论出那些引言是学生写给老师的话，Dave即学生口中的老师。 2. D。本文主要讲述了师生关系的变化及其原因，前三个选项在文中都有体现：“the relaxed attitude”， “feel free to comment”， “in control”， “free to decide which staff members they allow in”。但选项D的含义在文中找不到相关信息。学生在资讯发达的今天，信息来源很多，拥有更多的自主性，所以跟老师沟通时，没有像以前的学生那样尊敬。 3. B。推理判断题。由文章第四段得到此推断。 4. B。从文章最后一句可知答案。 5. B。文章最开始谈到学生对老师的态度变化这一现象；之后提到设立委员会对此调查，之后是调查出的原因，以及就师生关系变化的其他发现。所以选B。 B 6. C。本文主要介绍了美国当下正盛行的technology-driven summer camps，故选C。 7. B。由第一段最后一句话可知B正确。 8. D。由倒数第二段“Now there’s a gap (空白) in the market for them… The iPhone application class, she says, is in high demand.”可知D正确。由第三段最后一句话可知A不对；由第三段“…about 2,000 new campers joined this summer”可知B不对；由倒数第二段“When the company started 13 years ago”可知C不对。 9. D。由最后一段可知Ed Rayburn参加夏令营最大的收获就是可以与精通电脑游戏的人一起学习，故选D。 C 10. D。在第一部分“Location”中前两项很明确提到了。这部分关于你希望放松还是去远足的部分其实就是休假的目的，也决定了选什么样的休假，所以C项也对，而最后一项这部分没提到，所以选D。 11. C。Pants with zipped pockets在“Packing”部分，根据其中第三句可判断C项正确。 12. C。根据Accommodation这部分，可知作者意思是要去一个新的城市，最好第一晚先预定，省的拖着行李到处走。但是最好不要在同一旅社定时间太长，因为可能在到达以后会发现有别的更好的住处，所以C项正确。 13. D。文章提到要办旅游保险，但没具体说明要选择哪种，所以排除A。B项错在在国外使用人民币不一定可行。常理来说兑换哪种货币是由你去那里决定的，不由汇率决定，所以C错。D项根据最后一句可知如果在国外出了问题，联系最近的中国使馆是个好办法。 D 14. C。事实细节题。根据文章第一段的第一句，可以知道卡内基是19世纪钢铁业的大亨，根据第二句，他成功的经历在美国成为rags-to-riches (白手起家)的典范之一。而从下文来看，作为一个慈善家，卡内基几乎把自己所有的财富都捐给了社会，而不是从中赚钱，因此答案应为C。 15. C。排序题。采用”首尾定位法”，可以首先判断出最先发生的事件为d，即卡内基虽父母从苏格兰来到美国，而最后发生的事件为a，在他65岁时把自己的公司卖掉。故答案应为C。 16. B。是非题。根据文章的第三段，可以知道当时有很多富人投身于慈善事业，而卡内基是第一个公开声称富人在道义上有责任捐赠自己的财富的人。他认为，所有除满足家人生活所需之外的个人财富都应被视为社会的利益而供支配的基金。因此答案应为B。 17. D。事实细节题。根据文章第五段的第一句，卡内基建立免费公共图书馆的目的是想为所有人提供自我教育的途径。故答案应为D。 E 18.Ｃ。本文的主旨是通过这些论据，说明狗主人应当很负责任地清理掉狗粪便，否则就会污染水源，危害人类的健康。 19. B。第一段主要目的是说明狗粪便污染水源。说到狗很可爱只是引起话题，地雷只是狗粪便的比喻说法，养狗让人伤脑筋也不是该段主旨。 20. A。本题考查文章的结构理解，第一段总述狗粪便的危害，第二段和第三段进一步阐述，第四段提出正确处理狗粪便的方法，最后一段再次总结清理好狗粪便的好处，总结全文，文章总—分—总的结构。 21. D。根据文章第四段可判断出正确答案为Ｄ。 语法填空专项训练答案 【一】 1. to do 2. how 3. making 4. saw/have seen 5. but 6. Either 7. evaluations 8. much 9. in 10. especially 【二】 1. to 2. to open 3. shocked 4. which 5. had hammered 6. so/ that 7. were doing 8. suddenly 9. carrying 10. survival 【三】 1. while 2. it 3. have found 4. that/which 5. to find 6. for 7. could 8. was formed 9. exactly 10. a 【四】 1. had been 2. to get 3. harmful 4. would 5. where 6. His/This 7. excitedly 8. myself 9. but 10. Don’t/Never 【五】 1. him 2. to spend 3. could 4. if/whether 5. the 6. nobody 7. rearranging 8. better 9. hadn’t done 10. kindness |  |
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