A major issue was put forward by some representatives at the conference ____ the teachers in the remote areas were underpaid.
A. whether B. at which C. where D. that
科目:高中英語 來源:2013-2014學年河北省邯鄲市高三第一次模擬考試英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
My oldest child, Emma, just returned to campus after a long holiday break to finish up her last period of college. These days, friends and family have begun flooding me with one question: What is she going to do after graduation?
The job market is, after all, awfully tough. Just this month the Federal Reserve Bank published a study showing that “recent graduates are increasingly working in low-paid jobs or working part-time.” The bright spot, according to the study, is for students who majored(主修) in STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — areas in which recent graduates “have tended to do relatively well”.
But Emma is a student of the humanities(人文) at a small college. She’s an American Studies major with a focus on the politics and culture of food. For quite a while, I think her field of study is so fashionable right now that I’m not the least bit worried she will find a good job. Yet the more I’ve thought about it, the more I’ve decided to be honest. “I’m not sure what Emma is going to do,” I now say. “But she’s gotten a great education and has really found her interest. — and I know those things will serve her well over the course of her life.”
Nowadays, more and more universities and colleges are being measured by the salaries of their recent graduates. In this climate, encouraging your kid to study the humanities, seems, at best, unwise or, at worst, unconcerned with earning a living. But a college is not a vocational(職業(yè)) school. And promoting STEM subjects should not be society’s only answer to helping the next generation grow in a competitive world.
From the beginning, we never urged Emma to pick a college or a major with an eye on its expected return on money, as more and more families are doing. To Emma, what really matters will be something that we may not be able to measure for quite a long time: Emma’s contribution to the world and how happy she is in it.
1.The author’s friends and family_________.
A. are worried about Emma’s safety
B. have been worrying about the flood
C. are concerned about Emma’s future?????????????
D. are worried about the job market
2.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?
A. The number of the graduates is increasing.
B. STEM graduates can be better employees.
C. STEM graduates are in relatively greater demand.
D. More and more graduates like to do a part-time job.
3.Why did Emma choose a major in the humanities?
A. Because she is interested in it.
B. Because her mother told her to.
C. Because it is increasingly popular.
D. Because she wants further education.
4.According to the author, what matters most in choosing a major is that_________.
A. it should be among the STEM
B. it should be fashionable and interesting
C. it should allow a good job and a high salary
D. it should bring achievements and happiness
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President Coolidge’s statement, “The business of America is business,” still points to an important truth today — that business institutions have more prestige (威望) in American society than any other kind of organization, including the government. Why do business institutions possess this great prestige?
One reason is that Americans view business as being more firmly based on the ideal of competition than other institutions in society. Since competition is seen as the major source of progress and prosperity by most Americans, competitive business institutions are respected. Competition is not only good in itself, it is the means by which other basic American values such as individual freedom, equality of opportunity, and hard work are protected.
Competition protects the freedom of the individual by ensuring that there is no monopoly (壟斷) of power. In contrast to one all-powerful government, many businesses compete against each other for profits. Theoretically, if one business tries to take unfair advantage of its customers, it will lose to competing business which treats its customers more fairly. Where many businesses compete for the customers’ dollar, they cannot afford to treat them like inferiors or slaves.
A contrast is often made between business, which is competitive, and government, which is a monopoly. Because business is competitive, many Americans believe that it is more supportive of freedom than government, even though government leaders are elected by the people and business leaders are not. Many Americans believe, then, that competition is as important, or even more important, than democracy in preserving freedom.
Competition in business is also believed to strengthen the ideal of equality of opportunity. Competition is seen as an open and fair race where success goes to the swiftest person regardless of his or her social class background. Competitive success is commonly seen as the American alternative to social rank based on family background. Business is therefore viewed as an expression of the idea of equality of opportunity rather than the aristocratic (貴族的) idea of inherited privilege.
1. The statement “The business of America is business” probably means______.
A. America is a great power in world business
B. Business is of primary concern to Americans
C. The business institutions in America are concerned with commerce
D. Business problems are of great importance to the American government
2. Americans believe that they can realize their personal values only ______.
A. by protecting their individual freedom
B. when given equality of opportunity
C. by way of competition
D. through doing business
3. Who can benefit from business competition?
A. People with ideals of equality and freedom.
B. Both business institutions and government.
C. Honest businessmen.
D. Both businessmen and their customers.
4. Government is believed to differ strikingly from business in that government is characterized by ______.
A. its role in protecting basic American values
B. its absolute control of power
C. its democratic way of exercising leadership
D. its function in preserving personal freedom
5. It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes ______.
A. in many countries success often depends on one’s social status
B. businesses in other countries are not as competitive as those in America
C. American businesses are more democratic than those in other countries
D. Americans are more ambitious than people in other countries
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Bill, George, Franklin, Louisa 和 Nana 想今年夏天外出旅游。閱讀下面有關六個旅游目的地的介紹(A、B、C、D、E和F),選出適合他們去的地方,并在答題紙上將相應選項的標號涂黑。選項中有一項是多余選項。
1. Bill: I want to go to visit a country with a relatively short history, where I can not only enjoy fun things but also see some national parks.
2.George: I wish I could go to a place with a very long history where I can enjoy warm beaches. At the same time, I can also visit cities well known as romantic ones.
3.Franklin: I like hunting and fishing. However, this summer I want to do something for a change. I hope to visit a place with wonderful beaches and also see some ruins left by ancient people.
4.Louisa: My purpose of traveling is to meet more friendly people, who are easy to get along with. Meanwhile, I want to enjoy their special music.
5.Nana: I have travelled to a lot of inland places. This summer I want to have some adventures on wonderful beaches where I can enjoy a variety of water sports.
A.
Canada is known for great hunting and fishing, as well as major cities such as Toronto and Vancouver. It also has many interesting natural wonders like Niagara Falls. With two major cultures and languages, French and English, Canada offers a unique cultural experience.
B.
The United States has many of the top tourist locations in the world. Visiting the US offers a historical view of a relatively young country. Its youth is marked by fun things to do in cities like Orlando, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York where theme parks, museums, and entertainment are the top America tourist attractions. The states in New England offer a good deal of locations that are great to visit if a tourist is looking to learn about US history. The western United States is home to many national parks and natural geologic formations. When looking for a relaxing tropical vacation. Hawaii is the destination many Americans choose.
C.
Mexico is an excellent place to visit for the traveler looking to both relax and explore. The country offers fantastic beaches and ancient ruins. The city of Cancun is a major city with both ancient Mayan ruins and a large beach. When looking to learn about history, Mexico is a great place to visit as it has ruins left by several different Native American tribes such as the Aztecs and the Mayans. The various resort hotels of Mexico are a great place for the traveler looking to mix relaxation with exploration.
D.
Greece, Italy, and Spain offer warm beaches and thriving cities for the person looking to relax. The warm beaches and resorts along the Mediterranean are perfect for relaxation and fun. The Romantic cities of Venice and Paris are excellent for tourists looking to go on a romantic getaway. The exciting and historical sites of Vienna and London can be great for the traveler looking to have fun and just do some sightseeing. The colder regions of Norway, Switzerland, and Sweden are great for travelers looking for winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, or relaxing near the fireplace while the snow falls.
E.
The splendid tourist destination of Pattaya in Thailand offers travelers a range of attractions. The Pattaya tourist attractions highlight the rich history and culture of this beautiful beach resort. Travelers will have endless pristine beaches to sunbathe or relax. There are also various types of water activities. Tourists can enjoy the various water sports such as water skiing, scuba diving, windsurfing and snorkeling. Elephant Village has in store for you all the fun you ever dreamed of. You can enjoy thrilling expeditions on elephant back, trekking though the jungle, rafting on the lake, riding on ox cart and enjoying elephant shows.
F.
Rio de Janeiro, the city itself being one of the world’s tourist attractions, is extraordinary. Just taking in the eye candy of a city surrounded in green mountains, covered in Atlantic rainforest, and the samba music on all the happy faces of the cariocas (people born and raised in Rio) is revitalizing! The Brazilian population. They are quite something else. They are curious, open- minded, helpful and smiling people, easy to get into contact with. You can enjoy the most famous beach in the world.
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He wanted to go to college, and the only thing that might have stopped him was his disability.
But this year, Zhang Yan and other physically disabled kids can realize their dream just like any other students.
As registration(報名)for this year’s college entrance examinations draws near, the government has loosened its requirements on physical examinations for new college students.
A new rule was jointly decided in March by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and the China Disabled Persons’ Federation. It clearly states that no student should be rejected(拒絕)simply because they have a physical disability.
Schools may still advise disabled students on the choice of their major if it is likely to affect their future chances of employment. However,the final decision will be up to the student.,
“Now I can just go ahead and do my best in the exams. I don’t have to worry that my healthier classmates will have the upper hand because of my disability,” said Zhang happily.
The 18-year-old boy will graduate this year from a Chengdu high school in
Zhang’s mother called
“The university official said my son would be judged at the same level as other students ,” said Zhang’s mother.
67. From the report we can infer that Zhang Yan probably _____.
A. is not sure of his success in the coming exam
B. does a very good job in his studies.
C. will not be chosen by the
D. shows not much interest in
68. From the 5th paragraph we can infer that ___.
A. some colleges have strict limits to disabled students
B. a major is not important to disabled students.
C. Students are not free to choose their major.
D. disabled students may have difficulty finding a job if their major is not chosen properly.
69. Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the report?
A. There will be no physical examinations for new college students this year .
B. Zhang Yan has some interest in Bio-chemistry .
C. Examination marks are quite important to students.
D. Many colleges used to set limits to disabled students.
70. Which can be the best headline for this report?
A. Zhang Yan Will Go To University.
B. Colleges Open Up To The Disabled
C. Lucky Disabled Students
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