We are all interested in equality, but while some people try to protect the school and examination system in the name of equality, others, still in the name of equality, want only to destroy it.
Any society which is interested in equality of opportunity and standards of achievement must regularly test its pupils. The standards may be changed — no examination is perfect — but to have no tests or examination would mean the end of equality and of standards. There are groups of people who oppose this view and who do not believe either in examinations or in any controls in schools or on teachers. This would mean that everything would depend on luck since every pupil would depend on the efficiency， the values and the purpose of each teacher.
Without examinations, employers will look for employees from the highly respected schools and from families known to them — a form of favoritism will replace equality at the moment. The bright child from an ill-respected school can show certificates to prove he or she is suitable for a job, while the lack of certificate indicates the unsuitability of a dull child attending a well-respected school. This defense of excellence and opportunity would disappear if examinations were taken away, and the bright child from a poor family would be a prisoner of his or her school’s reputation, unable to compete for employment with the child from the favored school.
The opponents（反对者） of the examination system suggest that examinations are an evil force because they show differences between pupils. According to these people, there must be no special, different, academic class. They have even suggested that there should be no form of difference in sport or any other area: all jobs or posts should be filled by unsystematic selection. The selection would be made by people who themselves are probably selected by some computer.The word “favoritism” in paragraph 3 is used to describe the phenomenon that .
| A．bright children also need certificates to get satisfying jobs. |
| B．poor children with certificates are favoured in job markets. |
| C．children from well-respected schools tend to have good jobs. |
| D．children attending ordinary schools achieve great success. |
What would happen if examinations were taken away according to the author?
| A．Schools for bright children would lose their reputation. |
| B．There would be more opportunities and excellence. |
| C．Children from poor families would be able to change their schools. |
| D．Children’s job opportunity would be affected by their school reputation. |
The opponents of the examination system will agree that .
| A．jobs should not be assigned by systematic se lection |
| B．computers should be selected to take over many jobs. |
| C．special classes are necessary to keep the school standards |
| D．schools with academic subjects should be done aw ay with |
The passage mainly focuses on .
| A．schools and certificates |
| B．examination and equality |
| C．opportunity and employment |
| D．standards and reputation |
Reading to dogs is an unusual way to help children improve their literacy skills（读写能力）. With their shining brown eyes, wagging tails, and unconditional love, dogs can provide the nonjudgmental listeners needed for a beginning reader to gain confidence, according to Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA) in Salt Lake City. The group says it is the first program in the country to use dogs to help develop literacy in children, with the introduction of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ).
The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea. “Literacy specialists admit that children who read below the level of their fellow pupils are often afraid of reading aloud in a group, often have lower self-respect, and regard reading as a headache.” said Lisa Myton, manager of the children’s department.
Last November the two groups started “Dog Day Afternoon” in the children’s department of the main library. About 25 children attended each of the four Saturday-afternoon classes, reading for half an hour. Those who attended three of the four classes received a “pawgraphed” book at the last class.
The program was so successful that the library plans to repeat it in April. According to Dana Thumpowsky, public relations manager.．What is mainly discussed in the text?
| A．A special reading program. | B．Advantages of raising dogs. |
| C．Service in a public library. | D．Children’s reading difficulties. |
Specialists use dogs to listen to children reading because they think ________.
| A．dogs are young children’s best friends |
| B．dogs can provide encouragement for shy children |
| C．children can play with dogs while reading |
| D．children and dogs understand each other |
By saying “The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea,” the writer means the library ____________.
| A．accepts the idea put forward by ITA | B．uses dogs to attract children |
| C．has opened a children’s department | D．has decided to train some dogs |
A “pawgraphed” book is most probably _________.
| A．a book used in Saturday classes | B．a prize for the children |
| C．a book written by the children | D．a gift from parents |
Princeton University
Location
The University is in Princeton, New Jersey. It is an hour's train ride south of New York City and an hour's train ride north of Philadelphia.
Students
There are 4,600 undergraduates (本科生). There are also 1,900 post-graduate students, but Princeton is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of undergraduates.
Faculty
Princeton has about 700 full-time faculty members (教员). There are another 300 or so part -time and visiting faculty. All faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.
Degrees
Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees: the bachelor of arts (A.B.) degree and the bachelor of science in engineering (B.S.E.) degree.
Academic Year
An academic year runs from September to late May and lasts two terms (fall and spring). A normal course load is four or five courses per term, although many students take extra courses.
Residences
Princeton provides housing for all undergraduate students. Freshmen and second-year students are required to spend their first two years in one of five colleges. Each college has its own dining hall, common rooms and computer centers.
Fees and Expenses (Academic Year 2004-2005)
Tuition (学费): $29,910
Room and board: $ 8,387
Other expenses (books, telephone, etc.): $ 3,083
Total: $ 41,380 How many kinds of faculty members are there in Princeton University?
| A．Four. | B．Three. | C．Two. | D．One |
In Princeton University, an undergraduate will pay at least ________ for the Academic
Year 2004-2005 besides tuition.
| A．$11,470 | B．$ 52,850 | C．$ 41,380 | D．$ 8, 387 |
In what way is Princeton University different from other American universities according to the text?
| A．All the faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research. |
| B．It provides housing for all undergraduate students. |
| C．Its students are mainly undergraduates. |
| D．It has five colleges. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．It's about an hour's train ride from Princeton University to the north of New York City. |
| B．Undergraduates should spend their first two years in one of five colleges. |
| C．An academic year lasts about nine months in Princeton University. |
| D．Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees. |
Princeton University
Location
The University is in Princeton, New Jersey. It is an hour's train ride south of New York City and an hour's train ride north of Philadelphia.
Students
There are 4,600 undergraduates (本科生). There are also 1,900 post-graduate students, but Princeton is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of undergraduates.
Faculty
Princeton has about 700 full-time faculty members (教员). There are another 300 or so part -time and visiting faculty. All faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.
Degrees
Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees: the bachelor of arts (A.B.) degree and the bachelor of science in engineering (B.S.E.) degree.
Academic Year
An academic year runs from September to late May and lasts two terms (fall and spring). A normal course load is four or five courses per term, although many students take extra courses.
Residences
Princeton provides housing for all undergraduate students. Freshmen and second-year students are required to spend their first two years in one of five colleges. Each college has its own dining hall, common rooms and computer centers.
Fees and Expenses (Academic Year 2004-2005)
Tuition (学费): $29,910
Room and board: $ 8,387
Other expenses (books, telephone, etc.): $ 3,083
Total: $ 41,380 How many kinds of faculty members are there in Princeton University?
| A．Four. | B．Three. | C．Two. | D．One |
In Princeton University, an undergraduate will pay at least ________ for the Academic
Year 2004-2005 besides tuition.
| A．$11,470 | B．$ 52,850 | C．$ 41,380 | D．$ 8, 387 |
In what way is Princeton University different from other American universities according to the text?
| A．All the faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research. |
| B．It provides housing for all undergraduate students. |
| C．Its students are mainly undergraduates. |
| D．It has five colleges. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．It's about an hour's train ride from Princeton University to the north of New York City. |
| B．Undergraduates should spend their first two years in one of five colleges. |
| C．An academic year lasts about nine months in Princeton University. |
| D．Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees. |
Do you always understand the directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by "Take only as directed"? Read the following directions and see if you understand them.
"To reduce pain, take two tablets(药片)with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For night-time and early morning relief take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.
For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount. For children under six years old, ask for your doctor's advice.
Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine.How many tablets at most can a person over 12 have in 24 hours?
| A．Eight | B．Six | C．Four | D．Three |
How many tablets should a nine-year-old child normally take in 24 hours?
| A．Half a tablet. | B．One tablet. |
| C．Two tablets . | D．Four tablets. |
What is the advice for one who cannot sleep well after taking the medicine?
| A．Stop taking the medicine at bedtime. |
| B．Take less than the normal amount. |
| C．Take more than the normal amount. |
| D．Continue to take the normal amount. |
It can be inferred from the directions that this medicine .
| A．helps you to fall asleep quickly |
| B．should not be taken by children under six |
| C．cannot be taken if one feels sleepy |
| D．may be dangerous to small children |
Parents often believe that they have a good relationship with their teenagers. But last summer, Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son: suddenly he seemed to be talking far more to his friends than to his parents. “The door to his room is always shut.” Joanna noted.
Tina and Mark noticed similar changes in their 14-year-old daughter. “She used to cuddle up (蜷伏)with me on the sofa and talk,” said Mark. “Now we joke that she does this only when she wants something. Sometimes she wants to be treated like a little girl and sometimes like a young lady. The problem is figuring out which time is which.”
Before age 11, children like to tell their parents what’s on their minds. “In fact, parents are first on the list.” said Michael Riera, author of Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers. “This completely changes during the teen years.” Riera explained. “They talk to their friends first, then maybe their teachers, and their parents last.”
Parents who know what’s going on in their teenagers’ lives are in the best position to help them. To break down the wall of silence, parents should create chances to understand what their children want to say, and try to find ways to talk and write to them. And they must give their children a mental break, for children also need freedom, though young. Another thing parents should remember is that to be a friend, not a manager, with their children is a better way to know them. “The door to his room is always shut” suggests that the son .
| A．keeps himself away from his parents |
| B．doesn’t want to be disturbed |
| C．is always busy with his studies |
| D．begins to dislike his parents |
What troubles Tina and Mark most is that .
| A．their daughter isn’t as lovely as before |
| B．they don’t know what to say to their daughter |
| C．they can’t read their daughter’s mind exactly |
| D．their daughter talks with them only when she needs help |
Which of the following best explains “the wall of silence” in the last paragraph?
| A．Teenagers do not talk much with their parents. |
| B．Teenagers do not want to understand their parents. |
| C．Teenagers talk a lot with their friends. |
| D．Teenagers talk little about their own lives. |
．What can be learned from the passage?
| A．Parents are unhappy with their growing children. |
| B．Parents have suitable ways to talk with their teenagers. |
| C．Parents should try to understand their teenagers. |
| D．Parents should be patients with their silent teenagers. |
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