California, once regarded as a leader in the United States for its public higher education system, ranks next to the last in the U.S.for its number of adults with at least a high school diploma, according to the report, titled “California at the Edge of a Cliff,” released by the California Faculty Association.
Meanwhile, the state’s investment(投資) in public higher education has dropped over the past three decades, and now ranks 22nd in the country.That’s despite having the country’s largest public higher education system, the report said.
“It's a collapse(衰退),” said Thomas Mortenson, author of the report, who is an independent analyst living in Iowa and a senior scholar at the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education in Washington, D. C. “Ranking 49th out of 50 states is an indication that shows the quality of the state’s educational has become much worse in recent decades.” Mortenson said in the report.As of 2007, California ranked 14th in the United States in terms of college educated members of the workforce over 25 years of age, a drop from eighth place in 1981, the report showed.
Mortenson said that California has never been the state of high status in education and economy while other states have made greater gains in building a college-educated workforce.
The California Faculty Association is using the report’s findings to criticize Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed funding cuts for education.
Struggling with a 14.8-billion-dollar state budget deficit(赤字), Schwarzenegger has proposed a combination of sales tax increases, borrowing and major budget cuts, including cutting billions of dollars from the state’s education budget.
小題1:The passage is mainly about __________.
A．California’s worse situation in higher education
B．the dangerous situation in California
C．California’s research on education and economy
D．funding cuts for high education in California
小題2:From the passage we can infer that __________.
A．investment in higher education has dropped in all states
B．Thomas Mortenson works at California Faculty Association
C．governor in California agreed to spend more money on education
D．California had higher quality in higher education in the past
小題3:The reason why California has a lower rank in education is that________.
A．the number of adults has decreased recently
B．the result of report has been published late
C．the money to invest in education has been cut
D．the progress in other states has been made
小題4:According to the report’s findings, ________ is to blame for the drop in rank of education.
A．Arnold SchwarzeneggerB．Thomas Mortenson
C．the Pell InstituteD．California Faculty Association
語(yǔ)篇解讀 曾經(jīng)在大學(xué)教育排行榜上位居第一的美國(guó)加州，現(xiàn)在的教育排名一下子跌落到倒數(shù)第二。這是怎么回事呢？

小題1:A
小題2:D
小題3:C
小題4:A

小題1:主旨大意題。第一段說(shuō)明了加州大學(xué)教育的現(xiàn)狀，后面開(kāi)始用實(shí)際的數(shù)字說(shuō)明原因，所以本文的主題為A項(xiàng)。本文只是說(shuō)明加州糟糕的教育形勢(shì)不是整個(gè)局勢(shì)，排除B項(xiàng)。本文沒(méi)有介紹加州對(duì)教育和經(jīng)濟(jì)的研究，排除C 項(xiàng)。D項(xiàng)只是說(shuō)為了經(jīng)濟(jì)赤字而減少教育投資，僅僅是一個(gè)側(cè)面，故也被排除。
小題2:推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段的once regarded as a leader ing the US for its public higher education system 和第三段的 a drop from eighth place in 1981, 可知加州原來(lái)在高等教育方面有著很高的質(zhì)量。 本文只是說(shuō)加州高等教育投資減少了，沒(méi)有提及其他的州，排除A項(xiàng)。根據(jù)第三段的介紹排除B項(xiàng)。 根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段的
Governor Arnold S，chwarzenegger’s proposed funding cuts for education.排除C 項(xiàng)
小題3:事實(shí)細(xì)節(jié)題 根據(jù)最后一句話(huà)including cutting billions of dollars from the state’s education budget.可知答案問(wèn)C項(xiàng)。其他三項(xiàng)文中沒(méi)有支持相關(guān)信息。
小題4:事實(shí)細(xì)節(jié)題。 根據(jù)最后兩段可知是加州施瓦辛格通過(guò)了減少教育投資的議案， 從而導(dǎo)致了教育質(zhì)量的大幅度滑坡。故他應(yīng)該為此事受到譴責(zé)。
練習(xí)冊(cè)系列答案
相關(guān)習(xí)題

科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Getting a good education is more important today than ever before. It is the best thing you can do to build a better future for your children and yourself.
Most children in Canada attend public schools. Public schools are completely founded by governments through tax (稅收) income. Boys and girls attend the same school and share the same courses and classes. Schooling in Canada is provided in English and in French.
The rest of Canadian children attend private schools，which are supported mainly by fees (費(fèi)) paid directly by parents. Some private schools enroll (招收) only boys or girls.
By law，children must attend school from age 5 to 16.Children are usually in school between 8：30 or 9：00 a．m.，and 3：00 or 4：00 p．m.Monday through Friday，from September to the middle of June. There are several different levels in the Canadian education system. The first is called Elementary Schools. In most provinces Elementary Schools include Kindergarten through Grade 7 or 8.
From Grade 8 or 9 through 12 or 13，children go to Secondary School or High School. High School students must take certain courses for several years，such as English or French and mathematics. Some courses help students get a job after they graduate from school. Other courses prepare students for college or university. In Canada，teenagers usually make these choices for themselves，with the advice of their teachers，guidance counselor (指導(dǎo)教師) and parents.
Schools usually offer extra activities at the end of the normal school day. These include sports，games，music and clubs.
Most elementary and high schools encourage parents to take part in school activities. Parents' nights are organized from time to time. These are chances for parents to discuss their children's progress with teachers. You may wish to bring a friend with you. After graduating from high school，many young adults continue their studies through post­secondary education.
小題1:According to the passage，students in Canada can get education for free in ________.
A．private schoolsB．universities
C．public schoolsD．community (社區(qū)) college
小題2:Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Most high school students choose their courses against their wills.
B．The students do their after­class activities all the afternoon.
C．Parents are allowed to take part in school activities in the morning.
D．If you don't send your five­year­old child to school in Canada—you break the law in Canada.
小題3:Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．There are only boys in some private schools.
B．There are only boys in some public schools.
C．There are both boys and girls in some private schools.
D．There are both boys and girls in all public schools.
小題4:We can tell that from the middle of June to August，the students in Canada are ________.
A．on school holidays
B．in school
C．a(chǎn)t work
D．preparing for the final examination

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Eating different colored foods can keep you healthy, as well as change your mood and behavior. Here is a list of colors, which can change your life.
Blue/Purple
Blue is considered to be peaceful and calming and it has the same effect on our health. The blue / purple color in food is due primarily to their anthocyanins which are antioxidants (抗氧化劑) that are particularly heart healthy and may help support healthy blood pressure. Out of all the blue and purple foods available, blueberries are considered to have the highest antioxidant level. An analysis of the latest data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study found that people who eat purple and blue fruits and vegetables are at a reduced risk for high blood pressure and are less likely to be overweight.
A food and health expert says that blue and purple color foods can prevent blood mass formation, and they also lower the risk of cancer.
Foods that contain blue and purple colors are: reddish eggplant (especially the skin), blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes, etc.
Green
We all know that we should eat green as green symbolizes nature. The green foods are rich in isothiocyanates, which help resist cancer.
Dr. Ashok Agarwal, a food and nutrition specialist, explains, "They are excellent sources of folic acid, vitamin K, as well as carotene （胡蘿卜素）. Diets high in those above are associated with lowered blood pressure."
Foods that contain the green color are: broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, etc. 
Red
Lycopene (番茄紅素) in reddish fruits and vegetables is a powerful antioxidant that has been associated with a reduced risk of some cancers, and also provides protection against heart attacks.    
Dr. Smiths says, "Cooked tomato sauces are associated with greater health benefits as compared with the uncooked version as the heating process allows lycopene to be more easily absorbed by the body. Obtaining the most benefit from food depends on proper selection, storage and cooking of the produce."
Foods that contain red color are: Tomatoes and tomato products, watermelon, guava, red onions, red chili, red apples, red grapes, cherries, etc.
Orange
The orange foods are also rich in carotene, which are particularly good antioxidants. These foods are commonly considered eyesight foods because they contain vitamin A.
"Orange fruits and vegetables also play a part in preventing cancer, particularly of the lungs and stomach. Foods that contain the color orange are: Carrots, mangoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, etc.
小題1:The passage tries to tell us that ______.
A．colors mean a lot to people and their health
B．foods of different colors will have different benefits
C．eating foods with a color must prevent diseases
D．what people should eat in their daily lives
小題2:All the colors mentioned in the passage have the function of ______.
A．lowering blood pressureB．improving eyesight
C．preventing cancerD．reducing the risk of heart disease
小題3:Which color can help keep us thin according to the passage?
A．Purple.B．Green.C．Red.D．Orange.
小題4:The green and orange foods are both rich in _______.
A．vitamin AB．folic acidC．caroteneD．vitamin K
小題5:It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A．a(chǎn)ll grapes help lower the risk of high blood pressure and cancer
B．lung cancer can be prevented by eating red-colored foods
C．green-colored foods contain a lot of vitamin A which is good for eye health
D．tomatoes should be eaten cooked so that we can benefit the most

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Did you know that there are actually people who have paid for a flight to the moon? In the future, there will be a lot more opportunities to travel to faraway places than now… perhaps even as far as the moon. As people adventure further and further away and as planes, trains, cars, and rocket ships become faster, is it safer to have these vehicles controlled by humans or by computers?
While many flights by plane are controlled automatically by machines, most people today wouldn’t let their car drive itself. That’s because currently the autopilot function on your car can only keep it on the same course you are travelling on. It won’t turn the car right or left. It won’t stop if an animal jumps in the way. However, cars today can sense when something is too close and warn the driver with flashing lights and alarms. Many cars also have GPS（global positioning systems） that tell drivers which road to take and when to turn. These systems, unlike human drivers, never get lost. In the future, it is easy to believe that your car will be better able to drive itself with the aid of computers that can determine the position of your car and the speed it should travel at.
In addition to computers being ‘smarter’ than people regarding the best way to go or knowing how close another vehicle is, computers don’t get sick, tired, or angry. This means they won’t make the same mistakes that people make when they are not having a good day. While responding with emotion is a good thing when choosing the best way to deal with a friend’s personal problem, it may not be such a good thing when deciding what to do at the wheel of a fast-moving vehicle.
So what are the disadvantages of autopilot systems? Maybe one disadvantage is that a small computer problem could cause a serious accident. It could also be argued that in unexpected situations, computers might not be able to respond appropriately; some decisions require human emotions. Another problem might be that if everything were controlled by computers or robots, people wouldn’t have any jobs.
小題1:What is the best title for the passage?
A．The Development of Autopilot
B．Technology of Future Travel
C．A New Driving System
D．Computerized Cars
小題2:Which of the following is the disadvantage of an autopilot system?
A． It won’t make the same mistakes as people do.
B． It can point out the best route for the driver.
C． It might not respond properly to unexpected situations.
D．It does not have human emotions to influence its function.
小題3:If some falling rocks roll down toward your car, the autopilot on your car will_______.
A．inform you of the danger
B．turn the car right or left
C．do nothing about it
D．stop the car
小題4:What’s the author’s attitude towards the autopilot?
A．Approving.B．Objective.C．Negative.D．Doubtful.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Back in the early 1900s, American physician Byron Robinson wrote a book proposing an interesting theory: humans actually have two brains --- one in our heads and the other in our stomachs, and the two “communicate” all the time. Interestingly, in Chinese culture, thoughts are also related to the belly in phrases and idioms like fugao (腹稿, a draft), manfu jinglun (滿(mǎn)腹經(jīng)綸, a bellyful of ideas), and yiduzi weiqu (一肚子委屈, a bellyful of complaints).
This may sound a little ridiculous at first. But try to think of a time when you were extremely nervous. Chances are that you also felt uncomfortable in your stomach, didn’t you? This is probably why people use the idiom “butterflies in one’s stomach” to refer to being nervous.
Now scientists from Canada and the US have found that our guts (腸道), if not as bright as our actual brains, are much more than just where we digest the food we eat. They also affect our emotions and even behavior, all thanks to the bacteria in them, reported Scientific American.
In the study, scientists fed timid mice stomach bacteria from mice that were more active and daring. After eating the bacteria, the timid mice grew more energetic and fearless. Sure enough, when bold mice got the bacteria from timid ones, they became more anxious. The mice’s behavior also changed when scientists disturbed the bacteria in their guts by changing their diets and feeding them antibiotics (抗生素).
“If something goes wrong in the gut, that change is reflected in the brain,” Emeran Mayer, a professor at University of California, Los Angeles, told The Huffington Post.
The brain-and-gut connection also works in the opposite way. Scientists studied children with autism (自閉癥) --- a mental illness that makes people unable to socialize with others --- and found that they also have a lot of stomach problems. They have fewer types of stomach bacteria and lower totals of a few key bacteria than healthy children.
This research raises the possibility that scientists could treat patients with brain problems simply by feeding them the right food, which would be much more efficient than providing psychological therapy (療法).
According to CBC News, you can get “good” bacteria that lift your spirits from food like yogurt while “bad” bacteria are usually in high fat and high sugar foods.
小題1:What is the author’s attitude toward Byron Robinson’s theory of two human brains?
A．Unsatisfied.B．Doubtful.C．Positive.D．Negative.
小題2:The author mentioned the idiom “butterflies in one’s stomach” in the second paragraph to _____.
A．describe the symptoms of nervousness
B．suggest a connection between our stomach and our emotions
C．hint at the danger of nervous feelings
D．encourage people to calm down and relax
小題3:What’s the closest meaning of the underlined word “bold” in Paragraph 4?
A．a(chǎn)nxiousB．fearlessC．energeticD．sharp
小題4:According to the article, ______.
A．people with mental illnesses are more likely to have stomach problems
B．the use of antibiotics can turn timid mice into daring ones
C．timid mice have fewer types of stomach bacteria than daring mice
D．people must consider changing their diets when they feel anxious
小題5:We can infer from the article that______.
A．psychological therapy has never worked before for autistic children
B．yogurt is the best solution for anxiety problems
C．high fat and high sugar foods are responsible for many mental diseases
D．diet changes can lead to mood changes

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are a major cause of climate change, and now a new study has confirmed that atmosphere CO2 is also affecting the ocean chemistry and potentially harming sea life.
Montana State University scientist Robert Dore has been researching the water in the Pacific Ocean for almost two decades. “We’ve been going to the same spot in the Pacific Ocean, and we try and characterize long-term change in the open ocean environment. And one of the key things that we measure is CO2 levels. And we’ve been able to record this increasing quantity of atmosphere CO2 into the ocean.”
Scientists expected that as atmosphere CO2 increased, more and more of the carbon dioxide would be absorbed into the ocean, affecting the chemical balance of the sea water, with a potentially harmful impact on shellfish and coral in particular.
“As carbon dioxide dissolves in the water or seawater in this case, it forms a weak acid, carbonic acid,” Dore explains. “And therefore, as the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere goes up and that exchanges with the surface seawater, it drives the pH down, and makes it more acidic.”
The seawater samples Dore and his colleagues have analyzed confirm what the theory predicts.
The effect was particular striking at about 250 meters down, and again at 500 meters. Dore and his colleagues came up with two possible explanations. It could be that surface water picked up CO2 and then moved to those depths. Or there could be a biological explanation.
“It’s important to realize that the oceans are really becoming acidic. And it can have negative impacts on a whole variety of sea life from fish to coral. It’s potentially catastrophic.”
小題1:What can be the best title of the passage?
A．Scientist Researching Seawater
B．Sea Life Facing Danger
C．Oceans Becoming More Acidic
D．Climate Change Affecting Seawater
小題2:With the increase of atmospheric CO2, _______.
A．more corals will appear in the sea
B．the chemical balance of the seawater is affected
C．the surface water is becoming warmer
D．the pH of the ocean out here has been increasing
小題3:Which of the following shows the process of the impact of atmospheric CO2 on sea life?
a. Sea life is endangered.
b. CO2 goes into the surface water.
c. The ocean chemistry is affected.
d. CO2 decreases the pH and makes the seawater more acidic.
e. CO2 levels in the atmosphere go up.
A．a(chǎn)→b→c→d→eB．e→b→c→d→a
C．a(chǎn)→e→b→c→dD．e→d→c→b→a
小題4:Scientist Robert Dore came to the conclusion based on_______.
A．the expectation of other scientists
B．some former theory
C．his research and analysis
D．a(chǎn) major cause of climate change

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

The weather is getting hotter. You are thirsty（口渴的） playing basketball or riding home from school. A cold drink may be just the thing. But be careful what you are drinking. Something that looks cool may not be good for your health. There are plenty of “energy drinks” on the market. Most of them have beautiful colors and cool names. The lists on them tell you they are helpful to your health. Sounds great!
But after a careful check you may find that most energy drinks have lots of caffeine(咖啡堿)in them. These drinks are especially aimed at young people, students, busy people and sports players. Makers sometimes say their drinks make you better at sports and can keep you awake. But be careful not to drink too much. Caffeine makes your heart beat fast. Because of this, the International Olympic Committee(IOC)（國(guó)際奧委會(huì)） has limited its use. Caffeine in most energy drinks is at least as strong as that in a cup of coffee or tea. Possible health dangers have something to do with energy drinks. Just one box of energy drink can make you nervous, have difficulty sleeping and can even cause heart problems. Scientists say that teenagers should be discouraged from taking drinks with a lot of caffeine in them.
小題1:Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? ______
A．What’s the Use of Energy Drinks?
B．Who Can Drink Energy Drinks?
C．What’s that in Energy Drinks?
D．Why Can’t We Buy Energy Drinks?
小題2:The underlined word “discouraged” can be replaced(替換) with ______.
A．dislikedB．helped C．stopped D．encouraged
小題3:From the passage we can know that ______.
A．energy drinks are especially aimed at teenagers
B．energy drinks are helpful to teenagers’ study
C．sports players need to drink a lot of energy drinks
D．a(chǎn)dvertisements are important in getting people to buy energy drinks
小題4:Many people like drinking energy drinks because of the following EXCEPT that ______.
A．they have beautiful colors and cool names
B．they have lots of caffeine
C．they can keep them awake and better at sports
D．they are said to be helpful to health

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

In 1901, H．G．Wells, an English writer, wrote a book describing a trip to the moon．When the explorers landed on the moon, they discovered that the moon was full of underground cities．They expressed their surprise to the “moon people” they met．In turn, the “moon people” expressed their surprise．“Why,” they asked, “are you traveling to outer space when you don’t even use your inner space?”
H．G．Wells could only imagine travel to the moon．In 1969, human beings really did land on the moon．People today know that there are no underground cities on the moon．However, the question that the “moon people” asked is still an interesting one．A growing number of scientists are seriously thinking about it．
Underground systems are already in place．Many cities have underground car parks．In some cities, such as Tokyo, Seoul and Montreal, there are large underground shopping areas．The “Chunnel”, a tunnel（隧道） connecting England and France, is now complete．
But what about underground cities? Japan’s Taisei Corporation is designing a network of underground systems, called “Alice Cities．” The designers imagine using surface space for public parks and using underground space for flats, offices, shopping, and so on．A solar dome（太陽(yáng)能穹頂） would cover the whole city．
Supporters of underground development say that building down rather than building up is a good way to use the earth’s space．The surface, they say, can be used for farms, parks, gardens, and wilderness．H．G．Wells’ “moon people” would agree．Would you?
小題1:The explorers in H．G．Wells’ story were surprised to find that the “moon people” _____．
A．lived in so many underground cities
B．knew so much about the earth
C．understood their language
D．were ahead of them in space technology
小題2:What does the underlined word “it” refer to?
A．Discovering the moon’s inner space．B．Traveling to outer space．
C．Meeting the “moon people” again．D．Using the earth’s inner space．
小題3:What sort of underground systems are already here with us?
A．Tunnels, car parks, shopping areas．
B．Offices, shopping areas, power stations．
C．Gardens, car parks, power stations．
D．Tunnels, gardens, offices．
小題4:What would be the best title for the text?
A．Alice Cities—cities of the future．B．Space travel with H．G．Wells．
C．Building down, not up．D．Enjoy living underground．

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Until recently, the "science of the future" was supposed to be electronics and artificial intelligence. Today it seems more and more likely that the next great breakthroughs in technology will be brought through a combination of those two sciences with organic chemistry and genetic engineering. This combination is the science of biotechnology.
Organic chemistry enables us to produce marvelous synthetic materials. However, it is still difficult to manufacture anything that has the capacity of wool to conserve (保存) heat and also to absorb moisture. Nothing that we have been able to produce so far comes anywhere near the combination of strength, lightness and flexibility that we find in the bodies of ordinary insects.
Nevertheless, scientists in the laboratory have already succeeded in "growing" a material that has many of the characteristics of human skin. The next step may well be "biotech hearts and eyes" which can replace diseased organs in human beings. These will not be rejected by the body, as is the case with organs from humans.
The application of biotechnology to energy production seems even more promising. In 1996 the famous science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke, many of whose previous predictions have come true, said that we may soon be able to develop remarkably cheap and renewable sources of energy. Some of these power sources will be biological. Clarke and others have warned us repeatedly that sooner or later we will have to give up our dependence on non-renewable power sources. Coal, oil and gas are indeed convenient. However, using them also means creating dangerously high levels of pollution. It will be impossible to meet the growing demand for energy without increasing that pollution to catastrophic (災(zāi)難性的) levels unless we develop power sources that are both cheaper and cleaner.
It is attempting to think that biotechnology or some other "science of the future" can solve our problems. Before we surrender to that temptation we should remember nuclear power. Only a few generations ago it seemed to promise limitless, cheap and safe energy. Today those promises lie buried in a concrete grave in a place called Chernobyl, in the Ukraine. Biotechnology is unlikely, however, to break its promises in quite the same or such a dangerous way.
小題1:According to the passage, the science of the future is likely to be ________.
A．electronicsB．biotechnology
C．genetic engineeringD．nuclear technology
小題2:The materials produced with organic chemistry are ________.at present.
A．a(chǎn)s good as wool
B．a(chǎn)s good as an insect's body
C．better than natural materials
D．not as good as natural materials
小題3:According to the passage, it may soon be possible ________.
A．to transplant human organs
B．to make artificial hearts and eyes
C．to produce drugs without side effects
D．to make something as good as human skin
小題4:In 1996, Arthur C. Clarke predicted that_______.
A. the Chernobyl disaster would happen in two years
B. we will never stop using non-renewable power sources biological  
C. oil, gas and coal could be repeatedly used in the future
D. power sources would be put into use soon
小題5:What do we learn from the last paragraph?
A．Biological power will keep all its promises.
B．Biological power is cheaper than nuclear power.
C．Biotechnology can solve all our future energy problems
D．Biological power may not be as dangerous as nuclear power

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習(xí)冊(cè)答案