There are some very good things about open education. This way of teaching allows the students to grow as people, and to develop their own interests in many subjects. Open education allows students to be responsible for their own education, as they are responsible for what they do in life. Some students do badly in a traditional classroom. The open classroom may allow them to enjoy learning. Some students will be happier in an open education school. They will not have to worry about grades or rules. For students who worry about these things a lot, it is a good idea to be in an open classroom.
But many students will not do well in an open classroom. For some students, there are too few rules. These students will do little in school. They will not make good use of open education. Because open education is so different from traditional education, these students may have a problem getting used to making so many choices. For many students it is important to have some rules in the classroom. They worry about the rules even when there are no rules. Even a few rules will help this kind of students. The last point about open education is that some traditional teachers do not like it. Many teachers do not believe in open education. Teachers who want to have an open classroom may have many problems at their schools.
You now know what open education is. Some of its good points and bad points have been explained. You may have your own opinion about open education. The writer thinks that open education is a good idea, but only in theory. In actual fact, it may not work very well in a real class or school. The writer believes that most students, but of course not all students, want some structure in their classes. They want and need to have rules. In some cases, they must be made to study some subjects. Many students are pleased to find subjects they have to study interesting. They would not study those subjects if they did not have to.Open education allows the students to _________.
A.grow as the educated |
B.be responsible for their future |
C.develop their own interests |
D.discover subjects outside class |
Open education may be a good idea for the students who __________.
A.enjoy learning |
B.worry about grades |
C.do well in a traditional classroom |
D.are responsible for what they do in life. |
Some students will do little in an open classroom because __________.
A.there are too few rules |
B.they hate activities |
C.open education is similar to the traditional education |
D.they worry about the rules |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.Some traditional teachers do not like it. |
B.Many teachers do not believe in open education. |
C.Teachers may have problems in open classrooms. |
D.The teacher’s feelings and attitudes are important to the students. |
Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
A.Open education is a really complex idea. |
B.Open education is better than traditional education. |
C.Teachers dislike open education. |
D.The writer thinks that open education is a good idea in practice. |
The easy way out isn’t always easiest. I learned that lesson when I decided to treat Doug, my husband of one month, to a special meal. I glanced through my cookbook and chose a menu which included homemade bread. Knowing the bread would take time, I started on it as soon as Doug left for work. As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozen would be better, so I doubled everything. As Doug loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the bowl. Soon there was a sticky dough (面团) covered with ugly yellowish marks. Realizing I had been defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldn't have to face Doug laughing at my work, I went on preparing the rest of the meal, and, when Doug got home, we sat down to Cornish chicken with rice. He tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed. Twice he got up and went outside, saying he thought he heard a noise. The third time he left, I went to the windows to see what he was doing. Looking out, I saw Doug standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a stick and looking into the container. When I came out of the house, he dropped the stick and explained that there was something alive in our rubbish bin. Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough for me to see. I felt cold. But I stepped closer and looked harder. Without doubt it was my work. The hot sun had caused the dough to double in size and the fermenting yeast (酵母) made the surface shake and sigh as though it were breathing. I had to admit what the ‘living thing’ was and why it was there. I don’t know who was more embarrassed by the whole thing, Doug or me. The writer’s purpose in writing this story is ________.
A.to tell an interesting experience |
B.to show the easiest way out of a difficulty |
C.to describe the trouble facing a newly married woman |
D.to explain the difficulty of learning to cook from books |
Why did the woman’s attempt at making the bread turn out to be unsuccessful?
A.The canned orange had gone bad. |
B.She didn’t use the right kind of flour. |
C.The cookbook was hard to understand. |
D.She did not follow the directions closely. |
Why did the woman put the dough in the rubbish bin?
A.She didn’t see the use of keeping it |
B.She meant to joke with her husband. |
C.She didn’t want her husband to see it. |
D.She hoped it would soon dry in the sun. |
What made the dough in the rubbish bin look frightening?
A.The rising and falling movement. |
B.The strange-looking marks. |
C.Its shape. |
D.Its size. |
When Doug went out the third time, the woman looked out of the window because she was ________.
A.surprised at his being interested in the bin |
B.afraid that he would discover her secret |
C.unhappy that he didn't enjoy the meal |
D.curious to know what disturbed him |
The Channel Islands are a group of British-owned islands lying in the English Channel, 10 to 30 miles off the French coast, and 70 to 90 miles from the English coast. There are ten islands with a total land area of 75 square miles and a total population of 123,000. The three largest islands, Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney, have long been known for the fine breeds (品种) of cattle that are raised on them and named after them.
In earliest known history the islands were considered part of Normandy, which was part of France, but the ruler of Normandy became king of England in 1066, and from then on the islands were looked upon as British land. English control was unbroken until World War II, when the Germans held the islands for five years.
Although people on the islands speak both languages and they are considered English, their customs are more French than English.Which of the following maps gives the right position of the Channel Islands?
Br =" Britain" Fr =" France" Ch =" Channel" Islands
Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney breeds of cattle are __________.
A.considered best in England |
B.named after their birthplaces |
C.brought to the islands by the Germans |
D.raised on well-known farms by the French |
The Channel Islands have been continuously under British rule since__________.
A.earliest known history | B.1066 |
C.1930s | D.the end of World War II |
Why do people on the Channel Islands follow French way of living?
A.Their islands used to be part of France. |
B.Their islands are often visited by the French. |
C.They came from France. |
D.They speak French. |
Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computers together around the world.
Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting. But when you’re joined to the Internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can send E-mails to your friends, and they can get them in a few seconds. You can also do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web (WWW).
There are many different kinds of computers now. They all can be joined to the Internet. Most of them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home, but there are still many others in schools, offices or large companies. These computers are owned by people and companies, but no one really owns the Internet itself.
There are lots of places for you to go into the Internet. For example, your school may have the Internet. You can use it during lessons or free time. Libraries often have computers joined to the Internet. You are welcome to use it at any time.
Thanks to the Internet, the world is becoming smaller and smaller. It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front, getting and sending the information you need. You can buy or sell whatever you want by the Internet. But do you know 98% of the information on the Internet is in English? So what will English be like tomorrow? What is the passage mainly about?
A.Computers. | B.Information. | C.Internet. | D.E-mails. |
Who’s the owner of the Internet?
A.No one. | B.The officer. | C.The headmaster. | D.The user. |
What does the writer try to tell us with the last two sentences?
A.Most of the information is in English. |
B.The Internet is more and more popular. |
C.English is important in using the Internet. |
D.Every computer must have the Internet |
On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln went to Gettysburg to speak at the National Soldiers Cemetery(公墓). The Civil War was still going on. There was much criticism (批评) of President Lincoln at the time. He had been invited to speak at Gettysburg only out of politeness. The other speaker was to be Edward Everett, a famous statesman (政治家) and speaker of the day. Everett was a handsome man and very popular everywhere.
It is said that Lincoln prepared his speech on the train while going to Gettysburg. Later that night, alone in his hotel room and tired out, he again worked briefly on the speech. The next day Everett spoke first. His speech lasted an hour and 57 minutes and it was a perfect example of the day. Then Lincoln rose. The crowd of 15,000 people at first paid little attention to him. He spoke for only nine minutes. At the end there was little applause(掌声). Lincoln turned to a friend and said, “I have failed again.”
Some newspapers at first criticized (批评) the speech. But little by little, as people read the speech, they began to like its simplicity(简洁)and its deep meaning. It was a speech which only Abraham Lincoln could have made.
Now everyone thinks of it as one of the greatest speeches ever given in American history. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln was __________________ in Gettysburg.
A.warmly welcomed | B.unpopular | C.greatly praised | D.very polite |
Lincoln was invited to speak at the National Soldiers Cemetery because he was __________.
A.a famous speaker of the day | B.very handsome and polite |
C.President of the United States at the time | D.a popular statesman |
It can be inferred from the text that __________________________________.
A.Lincoln had prepared his speech very carefully before he went to Gettysburg |
B.Lincoln was very busy at the time and didn’t have much time to prepare his speech |
C.Lincoln’s speech seemed to be a failure for the first time |
D.Lincoln’s speech was a little shorter than Everett’s one |
Lincoln’s speech was __________________.
A.an immediate success | B.not accepted at all |
C.a total failure | D.not well-received at first |
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A.Lincoln’s speech has deep meaning though it is simple in style. |
B.Neither Lincoln’s speech nor Everett’s was popular then. |
C.Lincoln’s speech proved to be a great success later. |
D.Everett’s speech was thought to be perfect at that time. |
★Money and Happiness★
A Guide to Living the Good Life
Author: Laura Rowley
Publisher: Wiley (March 1, 2008)
Laura Rowley helps us all understand the money-happiness connection in our own lives so that we spend our time and efforts wisely. She offers insights that every reader can use to make smarter decisions that will lead to living a rich life in every possible definition of the term.
★Happiness★
The Science Behind Your Smile
Author: Daniel Nettle
Publisher: Oxford University Press (July 1, 2008)
This is the first book to look thoroughly at what happiness is and how it works. Nettle examines whether people are basically happy or unhappy, whether success can make us happy, why some people are happier than others, and much more.
★The Happiness Makeover★
How to Teach Yourself to Be Happy and Enjoy Every Day
Author: M. J. Ryan
Publisher: Broadway (May 10, 2008)
Ryan’s own desire to be happier first led her to study what is known about happiness from brain science, psychology, and the wisdom traditions of the world. The Happiness Makeover draws on this wide-ranging knowledge and presents a plan that will help you:
Clear away happiness problems like worry, fear, envy, and dislikes.
Learn to think confidently.
Find daily ways to truly enjoy, even relish, the moments of your life.
★Health and Happiness★
Hormones and Qualities Llives
Author: Steven F. Hotze
Publisher: Forrest Publishing (April, 2008)
Dr Steven Hotze is leading a wellness revolution that advances a new model of healthcare. Unlike the popular medical way of treating individual symptoms(症状) with the familiar “anti” drugs, Dr Hotze deals with the basic causes of poor health.
In Hormones, Health, and Happiness you are shown how to reach and keep the best body functioning.
Based on a process of biologically the same hormones(荷尔蒙) and other natural treatments, it can help you enjoy a better quality of life. According to the passage, which of the following books was the first to come out?
A.A Guide to Living the Good Life |
B.Hormones and Qualities Lives |
C.How to Teach Yourself to Be Happy and Enjoy Every Day |
D.The Science Behind Your Smile |
If you want to know more about whether happiness has something to do with success, you should turn to _________________________________.
A.Money and Happiness | B.Happiness |
C.The Happiness Makeover | D.Health and Happiness |
Whose model will possibly help readers obtain health and wellness naturally?
A.Laura Rowley’s. | B.M. J. Ryan’s. | C.Daniel Nettle’s. | D.Steven F. Hotze’s. |
Which is the best title for the passage?
A.What Is Happiness? | B.Recent Books on Happiness |
C.Money and Happiness | D.How to Keep Yourself Happy |