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What do you think of that? Fashionable? Some of today"s teenagers are big fans of such a look. 1
The headmaster of a school in central Italy has asked students to stop wearing low-rise jeans that
expose underwear and parts of the body. His request came after a class trip, when he saw one boy"s
baggy trousers slide to his feet. 2
But in Italy, a nation that takes fashion very seriously, the suggestion caused a debate among parents,
teachers and students. The issue is whether the headmaster"s request will limit students" freedom- or
whether dress in Italian schools is too casual.
3 ."We do not want to kick fashion out," the headmaster explained, "but extrems (极端) of fashion
like this are not right in school." Many other schools have now requested that their students also stop
wearing such trousers.
4 . Ludovica Gaudio, 14, wore extremely low trousers exposing orange underwear in class. It was
cold, so she wore a matching orange scarf. 5 "I don"t really feel comfortable in those sort of jeans," said Sarah Lattanzi, "in winter, when dressed like that, it"s quite cold and I am afraid my stomach will ache."
| A. But recently this trend has been at the center of an argument in Italian middle schools. B. A parents" group praised the move in favor of good taste, while others advised schools to stop worrying about fashion and fix up old school buildings. C. He pointed out that this way of dressing is not suitable for school. D. Most students have simply ignored the request E. Another 14-year-old said she would probably respect the request, simply for practical reasons F. Let us see that Italian students react differently to schools" requests G. Schools should pay attention to things more important than students" clothes |
| 1-5: ACBDE |
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| Do you want to improve your memory? Are you struggling to remember names and faces as you get older? Try picking up the phone and speaking to someone. Scientists have found that holding a simple conversation could be just as effective as playing popular "brain-training" games that have reproduced a multi-million pound industry. Researchers compared 36 studies on memory exercises performed between 1970 and 2007. Some studies suggested both healthy older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment (轻度认知缺陷) could remember words better after some memory training. However, other studies found this improvement was matched by those who were asked to hold a discussion about art. The finding that social interaction could be just as effective at keeping memory loss from getting worse comes after Age Concern warned more than a million people aged over 65 living alone in their own homes. The charity warned solitary lifestyles were a "silent disease" spreading through the nation quickly. Dr. Martin said most people experienced a cognitive decline (下降) in old age. This can include memory loss and inability to plan, pay close attention or perform tasks as quickly as before. The normal rate of decline seems to speed up in some people, leading to a condition called mild cognitive impairment, which some researchers see as a reason for developing mental diseases later in life. Although several studies have suggested that brain-training exercises could delay signs of cognitive decline, the studies and the types of training have many different kinds. The findings do not mean that longer, more intense or different exercises might not be effective, but that those which have been reported thus far have only limited effect. Dr. Martin concluded researchers needed to improve the way they used their studies to eventually determine ways of preventing cognitive decline in old age. |
| 1. What"s the main idea of Paragraph 1? |
| A. People should play more "brain-training" games. B. Training has a great effect on our health. C. Having conversation can improve memory. D. People have no ways to improve memory. |
| 2. What does the underlined word "solitary" probably mean? |
| A. Unhealthy. B. Alone. C. Lacking patience. D. Enjoying being old. |
| 3. Mild cognitive impairment can cause people to _______. |
| A. have mental diseases B. develop physical diseases C. worry about the coming of old age D. escape from the reality in life |
| 4. What message can be implied in the passage? |
| A. Most people suffer from memory loss. B. There are more social problems to be settled at present. C. No one can prevent old age from coming. D. Whether "brain-training" exercises have a great effect on memory is not sure. |
| 5. The passage would be of great help to ______. |
| A. children B. housewives C. elderly people D. bad-tempered people |
| 阅读理解。 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为 多余选题。 |
| A good relationship (关系) with a teacher may help you learn better. But what should you do if you find it difficult to get along well with your teachers? Here are some tips. If you"re having problems with a teacher, try to find out why. 1 Or do you like the subject but just dislike the teacher? If you don"t like the subject, it can affect (影响) your relationship with the teacher. You should try to find the practical value in classes you don"t like. You may hate math. 2 If you find a subject hard, talk to your teacher to be given more help. 3 It may help you raise your grade gradually. 4 Show an interest in the subject, which may change your attitude towards your teacher. You can also talk to your teacher when he or she is free. Use this time to get extra help, ask questions, or talk about your progress in class. You may be surprised to learn that your teacher is a bit more relaxed and friendly than when lecturing in front of the whole class. If you don"t agree with your teacher, do not quarrel with him or her. 5 Just as teachers need to be fair and treat everyone equally, students have responsibilities too. You don"t have to like your teacher or agree with what he or she says, but it is necessary to be polite. |
| A. What if you just don"t like the teacher? B. Any teacher will give you some useful advice. C. Do you dislike the subject? D. What is your opinion about it? E. But learning it well can help you in everything from sports to leaving a tip(小费). F. And it"s impossible to like everyone all the time. G. Common respect is a basic requirement of any relationship |
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| All parents have skyhigh hopes for their children. We want them to be confident and content. What can parents do to help their kids grow up to lead happy lives?Experts advise: 1. Helping them find their talents. In order to succeed, children need to feel they"re good at something. So expose your children to as many interests as possible, then let them choose those they like best. 2. Applauding their achievements. A study found that students whose parents paid attention to their abilities were far more likely to do well in school-and in life-than students whose parents didn"t show such support. So celebrate your kids" achievements, no matter how small they are. 3. Praising their efforts. Kids won"t always come out on top. Still, they deserve kudos (赞誉) for trying their best. Tenyearold April Cutler, for example, has had trouble with math since second grade. "She usually gets C"s on her report card, but last year she was determined to get A"s and worked hard at it," says her mom. "When the first grading period ended, April was disappointed when she got a B minus in math," Lueille continues ."But my husband and I told her we were very proud that she"d improved. That inspired her to try even harder. She got a B plus for the next period!" 4. Letting them make decisions and mistakes. Making his/her own decisions increases a child"s sense of control and builds his/her selfesteem (自尊心). And allowing kids to make wrong decisions-so long as doing so won"t harm them-helps kids learn from their mistakes. 5. Encouraging them to solve their own problems. As they grow, children need practice in communicating, standing up for themselves and compromising. One of the best places to learn these skills is at home. So the next time your child runs to you complaining that her brother is blaming her, step back and let them work it out. |
| 1.What is the purpose of the passage? |
| A. To encourage parents to admire their kids. B. To show how to praise kids. C. To help kids study harder. D. To give advice on how to help kids become mature. |
| 2. The passage is mainly intended for________. |
| A. kids B. parents C. teachers D. educators |
| 3 From the example of April Cutler, we can learn that________. |
| A. praising kids" efforts can help them make greater progress B. setting a high goal makes kids feel discouraged C. solving problems by themselves helps kids feel confident D. interest is the best teacher |
| 4.Why should parents allow kids to make mistakes? |
| A. Making mistakes is a normal thing for a kid. B. Adults also make mistakes now and then. C. Kids can learn something valuable from their mistakes. D. Making mistakes won"t harm kids. |
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| When an emergency (紧急) situation occurs, observers are more likely to take action if there are few or no other witnesses (目击者). This phenomenon (现象) is referred to as the "bystander effect". The bystander effect is also called the "Genovese effect", which is named after Catherine Genovese, a young woman who was cruelly murdered on March 13, 1964. Early in the morning, 28-year-old Genovese was returning home from work. As she approached her apartment entrance, she was attacked and stabbed (刺) by a man later identified as Winston Moseley. Despite Genovese"s repeated cries for help, none of the dozen or so people in the nearby apartment building who heard her cries called police for help. The attack first began at 3:20, but it was not until 3:50 that someone first contacted police. Many psychologists were set thinking by the incident, as well as most Americans. As the conclusion, the bystander effect came out and later proved by a series of studies and experiments. There are two major factors that contribute to the bystander effect. First, the presence of other people creates a division (分散) of responsibility. Because there are other observers, individuals do not feel as much pressure to take action, since the responsibility to take action is thought to be shared among all of those present. The second reason is the need to behave in correct and socially acceptable ways. When other observers fail to react, individuals often take this as a signal that a response is not needed or not proper. Other researchers have found that onlookers are less likely to take action if the situation is uncertain. In the case of Genovese, many of the 38 witnesses reported that they believed they were witnessing a "lovers"quarrel", and did not realize that the young woman was actually being murdered. |
| 1. The bystander effect is also called the "Genovese effect" because . |
| A. it somehow caused the murder of a woman named Genovese B. its discovery resulted from the murder of a woman named Genovese C. it was actually discovered by a woman named Genovese D. it always makes people think of a woman named Genovese |
| 2. Which could NOT be a reason for the neighbors standing by instead of offering Genovese help? |
| A. They believed in the bystander effect. B. They thought someone else might help her. C. They didn"t think they should help. D. They didn"t think she needed help. |
| 3. Before deciding to offer help, observers may , according to the psychologists. |
| A. wait for sort of a signal B. consider the risk of getting hurt C. want to be sure it"s proper to react D. wonder if the victim is worth helping |
| 4. The article seems to suggest that, if there had been observers, Genovese might not have been murdered. |
| A. no B. fewer C. more D. braver |
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| Young Inventors" Latest Concepts Students across China, studying in the fields of engineering, science and technology, are developing a range of inventions that they hope will one day be marketable. Here are three examples from the minds of China"s young inventors. Foot-Controlled Mouse This new kind of mouse is controlled by the feet instead of the hands, to help handicapped people when surfing the Internet. The new device is called a "surf mouse", and looks like a pair of blue slippers. When users press the slippers with their forefeet, they are clicking the left mouse button; when people press with their heels, they are clicking the right mouse; when they roll their feet over the slippers, they can view Web pages. Dirty Water Filter The "pump of life", a filter, can make dirty water drinkable. The pump is over 30 centimeters long and has a diameter of four centimeters. It has an in-pipe at the top and out-pipe at the end. There are two main parts: the drive zone to pump water and the material zone to eliminate (去除) harmful substances. Rain, fish tank water and coalmine water can all be cleaned in the material zone. The invention could be used for many kinds of disaster relief. Pan told us that water was delivered by helicopters to Wenchuan. If they had sent water-purifying equipment instead, people could have had more water faster after the earthquake. Transformer Vehicle The multi-functional vehicle is named Tranfus. By changing the breadth of tires and the structure of a car, it can become a motorbike or a luggage carrier. The name Tranfus is a contraction of "transforming for us." Traffic jams can make a driver go crazy. The Tranfus can change into luggage carrier, and users could walk with it. When started, the roof transforms, turning into a motorbike. But its inventor doesn"t think Tranfus will be on the market soon as some auto companies like it, but none are willing to invest. |
| 1. Who will be most likely to use the Foot-Controlled Mouse? |
| A. Those who are left-handed. B. Those absent-minded in classes. C. Those hoping cheating in exams. D. Those having disability in hands. |
| 2。 How can users look through Web pages with the Foot-Controlled Mouse? |
| A. They can force down their forefeet. B. They can raise their heels. C. They can roll their feet. D. They can press their heels. |
| 3. When should Dirty Water Filter be most likely useful? |
| A. When there is a lack of water because of drought. B. When there are natural disasters causing clean water shortage. C. When there are earthquakes in the mountainous areas. D. When there are too many people in a crowded city. |
| 4. Why CAN"T the Transformer Vehicle be on the market soon? |
| A. It is only a crazy idea and has no scientifictheory to support it. B. It is too small to be a car and too big to be a luggage carrier. C. There are no auto companies offering to invest in it. D. There are no auto companies showing interest in it. |