1、溧水县中高二5月月考英语试卷第卷（选择题，满分85分）第一部分：听力测试（共两节，满分20分）第一节：（共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Whats the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. They are host and guest. B. They are waiter and customer. C. They are
2、husband and wife.2. Where did this conversation take place?A. At the hospital.B. At the airport.C. At the post office.3. Why will the woman go to London?A. To have a look at London.B. To go with her friend.C. To spend the weekend.4. Whats the womans job?A. She is a saleswoman.B. She is a waitress.C.
3、 She is a hotel clerk.5. How is the weather now?A. Its snowing.B. Its raining.C. Its clear.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Why was Paul angry with Jane?A. She told the others
4、 about his salary.B. She told Mrs. Wallace his salary.C. She always talks to everybody.7. Why did Jane tell Mrs. Wallace the news according to her own explanation?A. Because she thought it doesnt matter.B. Because she knew everybody would know at last.C. Because she got too excited and wasnt thinkin
5、g.8. What does Paul mean by Everyone in this town got a big nose?A. People in this town have big noses.B. People in this town are always eager to know about others things.C. People dont care about each other.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What is the man reading?A. A magazine.B. A Chinese play.C. A newspaper.10
6、. Where are they going at the weekend?A. Beijing TheaterB. Beihai Park.C. Beihai Cinema.11. What are they going there for?A. For a visit.B. To see Beijing Opera.C. To learn Beijing Opera.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Why didnt Mike take an examination yesterday?A. Because he didnt want to do so. B. Because h
7、e got sick. C. Because he got the examination date wrong. 13. What did the professor permit Mike to do? A. Have an examination at home.B. Have an exam sometime later when he got better.C. Have an exam next term.14. Why didnt Mike drive his car?A. Because the doctor told him not to.B. Because he like
8、d taking a walk.C. Because he didnt think he was able to.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What does Rogers mean in this conversation? A. Toms friend.B. Toms teacher.C. The name of a shop.16. What does Tom tell his mother in yesterdays letter?A. He had made a new discovery.B. He had lost his new job.C. He had ju
9、st bought a car.17. Why does Tom tell his mother about his job?A. Because he doesnt want her to worry about his job.B. Because he doesnt want her to worry about his life.C. Because he doesnt want her to worry about his marriage.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Where did the fire probably start?A. On the first
10、floor.B. On the second floor.C. On the third floor.19. When was the building built?A. In 1930. B. In 1782.C. In 1718.20. What was the building used as at the time of the fire?A. A history museum.B. A hotel.C. The old peoples home.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C
11、、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants from life is often _ the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible. A. nearly B. rarely C. merely D. easily 22. Bob is never a good partner to work with-its _ of him to do a disappearing act j
12、ust when theres work to be done!A. valid B. specific C. abnormal D. typical 23.So did you pick up the orange juice for me? You said you _. - I had meant to, but I was short of cash.A. will B. did C. had D. would 24. Melinda was _ dozens of times before she landed a job as an editorial assistant in t
13、he company.A. boycotted B. rejected C. insured D. resisted 25.Tom and Helen got married last week. - You dont say! I heard Toms father didnt _ that.A. submit to B. respond to C. take to D. subscribe to 26. This product is now in great demand and we have on hand many _ from other countries.A. referen
14、ces B. statistics C. enquiries D. facilities 27.Lend me some more money, will you? -Sorry, Ive got _ at hand myself. You know the iPhone 7 cost me all I had just now.A. nothing B. no one C. none D. no 28. Every failure, obstacle or hardship is an opportunity-success in many cases is failure _ inside
15、 out. A. turned B. turning C. to be turned D. having turned 29. Life is like a winding path surrounded by flowers, butterflies and delicious fruits, _, many of us spend much time looking for happiness around the next corner. A. therefore B. though C. moreover D. otherwise 30. Hurry! Theres no time t
16、o waste.-OK. But Im afraid that _ I work around the clock, I cant catch up with those straight A students.A. even if B. as C. until D. as though31. Since this is an important question, we must not _ it lightly. A. count on B. touch on C. put on D. turn on 32. The storm _, they had to live in a cave.
17、A. had destroyed their hut B. having destroyed their hutC. to destroy their hut D. destroyed their hut 33. Although “All-round Educational Development” has been advocated for years, Chinese students are still mainly _ by their test scores. A. instructed B. accommodated C. evaluated D. reformed 34. T
18、he best things, as is often the case, come when you least expect them _. A. to B. to do C. so D. to do so 35.Sorry, Im late. There is road construction on Highway 9 and traffic was backed up for miles. -_. I took the road. And it took me two hours to get home last night.A. Tell me about it B. Its up
19、 to youC. You have my word D. I wont buy your story 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Thomas Snitch is no ordinary spy. On a Sunday last month, Snitch gathered his surveillance (监视) team in a wild corner of South Africa. They waited until well after sunset
20、 before 36 beginning their mission. The experts 37 a small airplane over the dark landscape thick with 38.In recent years, scientists have begun putting drones (无人机) in the air to do many kinds of groundbreaking research. Drones are often small and 39 , and they fly along a preprogrammed path or und
21、er the control of a pilot on the 40 .That 41 in South Africa, Snitch and his team flew their drone by remote control over Kruger National Park. High in the sky, and under the cover of 42 , the Terrapin 1 flew silently over the landscape. Though 43 , it could see perfectly. The experts scanned the gr
22、ound using a special camera 44 to their drone. This camera was designed to see anything that 45 heat, including elephants, rhinos, and people.The teams 46 was simple: protect rare animals from poachers (盗猎者) 47 hunters. It was no easy task. 48 , it was an important one. Poachers kill 1,000 rhinos a
23、year in South Africa, which 49 one rhino is killed every 8 to 9 hours. Monitoring 50 species, such as the rhinos, is becoming a(n) 51 common use of drone technology. Snitch, a computer scientist at the University of Maryland in College Park, combines a drones 52 with math and computer software to fi
24、nd and catch poachers before they 53 .The list of other uses in science for such 54 spies in the sky is long and growing. In April, archaeologists reported they had used drones to find the buried remnants (遗迹) of a 1,000-year-old settlement in the New Mexico desert. In July, the state of Washington
25、received the 55 of federal government to use drones to monitor wildfires.36.A. practicallyB.suddenlyC. secretlyD. fairly37.A.missed B. launchedC. boardedD. caught38A. treesB. smokeC.snowD. crops39.A. lightB. brightC. privateD.active40.A.hill B. groundC. spot D. way41.A. morningB. noonC. afternoonD.
26、night42.A. forest B. sunlightC. darknessD. space43.A.unknown B. unfinishedC. unseenD. unsafe44.A. attachedB. contributedC.devotedD. limited45.A. turns offB.gives offC. puts offD. gets off46.A. questionB. processC. conclusionD.mission47.A. skilled B. illegalC. carelessD. enthusiastic48.A. BesidesB. T
27、hereforeC. OtherwiseD. However49.A. meansB. demandsC. explainsD.threatens50.A. differentB.endangered C. plantD. human51.A. easilyB. equallyC.strictlyD. increasingly52.A. weightB. viewC. mindD.shape53.A. leaveB. knowC.strikeD. command54.A.puzzlingB. flyingC. boringD. challenging55.A. programB.benefit
28、C. warningD. approval 第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AGirandole, relaxing and romantic yet full of life in true French traditions, offers simple and delicious food that is satisfyingly authentic all day. The dinner menu highlights classic French dishe
29、s and the lunch menu also includes selected Asia favorites. In the morning, guests may enjoy a hearty buffet (自助餐) in addition to Western and Japanese-style breakfasts.Enjoy Girandole cuisine in our Private Dining featuring an open kitchen and wonderful views, which is an ideal setting for a unique
30、private dinning experience, whether for a business meeting or a special occasion.Menus Breakfast MenuWeekday Lunch MenuHoliday Lunch MenuDinner MenuThose wishing to have the Japanese breakfast, please contact Girandole by 9:00 pm the evening before.HoursBreakfast: Weekdays -6:30 am to 10:30 am Weeke
31、nds and holidays-6:30 am to 11:00 am Lunch: Weekdays-11:00 am to 3:00 pm Weekends and holidays- 11:30 am to 3:00 pm Dinner: Daily- 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm Please click here for the information on our dress code. Reservations For reservations and enquiries, please call +81 3 5323 3459 We kindly ask that g
32、uests taking photographs while using the hotels bars and restaurants give due consideration to the privacy and comfort of other guests. In the interest of ensuring the enjoyment and privacy of other guests, please understand that hotel staff may on occasion approach you regarding the use of cameras
33、and/ or other recording equipment.56. At Girandole, Japanese breakfast _.A. isnt for Westerners B. is the most welcome C. mustnt be taken away D. must be reserved in advance 57. If you want to take photos at Girandole, _.A. you shouldnt turn on the flash B. you shouldnt use your own camera C. you sh
34、ould ask the staffs permission D. you should respect other guests privacy BAccording to a new survey, more than half of the parents in the United States are helping, or have helped, support their adult children who have been hit by high unemployment and poor wages(工资), according to a new survey. It
35、showed that present economic conditions are discouraging young adults from leaving home and forcing those who have already gone, so-called boomerang kids, to return.“Parents are continuing their financial involvement longer than we expected,” said Ted Beck, president of National Endowment for Financ
36、ial Education (NEFE).About 60 percent of parents questioned in the survey said theyre helping their adult children who are no longer in school financially. Half are providing housing and nearly half are helping with living expenses.For an increasing number of adult children, the situation is bad. Tw
37、o-thirds of adult children, aged 18 to 39, who are not in school said they faced tougher financial pressures than previous generations, according to the survey. And nearly one-third of parents agreed that it was easier for them to find their financial feet than for their children.Parents are helping
38、 their children out of genuine concern because they do not want to see them struggle. But Beck said that parents who make sacrifices(牺牲) to help their adult children should be careful about their own finances.“If you are taking on extra debt or delaying(推迟) retirement to help your adult child, you c
39、ould be making a mistake and putting your own financial future in danger,” Beck warned.Boomerang children can also cause other problems for their parents. Thirty percent of parents said they had given up privacy since their adult children moved back home, while more than a quarter have taken on adde
40、d debt, and ten percent have delayed retirement. But the survey also showed 42 percent of adult children living at home are helping with the cooking and cleaning.58. According to the text, boomerang kids refer to _.A. married adult children B. adult children visiting parents often C. adult children
41、independent and successful in life D. adult children depending on parents for financial support59. According to the survey, we can know that _.A. one in ten parents have delayed retirement B. one-third of adult children earn money more easily than their parentsC. two-thirds of adult children are fac
42、ed with financial problems in schoolD. about 50% of parents give money to their adult children to cover the daily cost60. What is Ted Becks suggestion to the parents?A. Asking their children to help with the housework.B. Being careful when helping their children financially.C. Leaving their children
43、 to struggle to live.D. Putting off their time of retirement.61. What would be the best title for the text?A. Adult children are less independent B. Parents help support adult childrenC. Bad conditions affect children a lot D. Adult children like living with parentsCWhat is a black hole? Well, its d
44、ifficult to answer this question, since the terms we would normally use to describe a scientific phenomenon are inadequate here. Astronomers and scientists think that a black hole is a region of space (not a thing ) into which matter has fallen and from which nothing can escape- not even light. So w
45、e cant see a black hole. A black hole exerts（施加）a strong gravitational（重力的）pull and yet it has no matter. It is only space - or so we think . How can this happen?The theory is that some stars explode when their density increases to a particular point; they “collapse” and sometimes a supernova（超新星）oc
46、curs. The collapse of a star may produce a “White Dwarf（白矮星）”or a “neutron star”- a star whose matter is so dense that it continually shrinks by the force of its own gravity. But if the star is very large this process of shrinking may be so intense that a black hole results. Imagine the earth reduce
47、d to the size of a marble, but still having the same mass and a stronger gravitational pull, and you have some idea of the force of a black hole. Any matter near the black hole is sucked in. It is impossible to say what happens inside a black hole.Our space and time laws dont seem to apply to object
48、s in the area of a black hole. Einsteins relativity theory is the only one that can explain such phenomena, Einstein claimed that matter and energy are interchangeable, so that there is no absolute time and space. There are no constants at all, and measurements of time and space depend on the positi
49、on of the observerthey are relative. Einsteins theory provided a basis for the idea of black holes before astronomers started to find some evidence for their existence. It is only recently that astronomers have begun specific research into black holes.The most convincing evidence of black holes come
50、s from research into binary（由两部分组成）star systems. In some binary star systems, astronomers have shown that there is an invisible companion star, a partner to the one which we can see in the sky. There is one star, called by its catalogue number HDE 226868, which must have a partner. This partner star
51、, it seems, has a mass ten or twenty times greater than the sun-yet we cant see it. Matter from HDE 226868 is being dragged towards this companion star. Could this invisible star, which exerts such a great force , be a black hole? Astronomers have evidence of a few other stars too, which might have
52、black holes as companions.62. What leads to the formation of a black hole?A. The structure of a star. B. A collision between two stars.C. The attraction of two large stars. D. The shrinking of a large star by its own gravitational force.63. According to Einsteins theory, objects in the area of a bla
53、ck hole_.A. are gathered in its center. B. strike against one another frequently.C. do not have absolute space. D. are relatively brighter.64. We learn from this passage that_.A. the sun is the heaviest star in the universe.B. a star in the sky might have an invisible partner.C. two black holes are
54、dragged towards each other.D. the mass of a star is equal to that of its companion.DLiving to Tell the Tale is the first book in a planned trilogy(三部曲) that will make up the memoirs(回忆录)of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the famous Colombian writer who initially won public praise in the mid-1960s for his no
55、vel One Hundred Years of Solitude. At that time, Garcia Marquez, a journalist and writer had never sold more than 700 copies of a book. While driving his family through Mexico, he had a real brainstorm. He remembered his grandmothers storytelling technique-to recall fantastic, improbable events as i
56、f they had actually happened-literally. He turned the car around and drove back home to begin One Hundred Years of Solitude in a new way. To my mind it is one of the 20th centurys best works of fiction, and won Garcia Marquez the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature.Living to Tell the Tale relates the ear
57、ly years of the authors life, although some of the books most important incidents happened earlier than Garcia Marquezs birth. The impact of these experiences, the people and their stories were to have a powerful effect on him, as a man and as a writer. This is the tale of his parents love, marriage
58、 and the birth of their children. It tells of his early years which were spent in Aracataca, in the home of his grandparents. His grandfather, Colonel Nicolas Ricardo Marquez Mejia, was a soldier of the Thousand Days War. He was supposedly a storyteller of great reputation. He told his young grandso
59、n that there was no greater burden than to have killed a man. Later Garcia Marquez would put these words into the mouths of his characters. His grandmother, Tranquilina Iguaran Cotes, also had a major influence on Garcias life. No matter how fantastic her statements were, she always delivered them a
60、s if they were the absolute truth. This was the style which was to affect Garcia Marquezs fiction, sometimes called “magical realism”. The woman filled the house with stories of ghosts and future signs, all of which were ignored by her husband. He had little interest in “womens beliefs”.In 1940, whe
61、n he was 13, Garcia was awarded a scholarship to a secondary school for gifted students. It was during his school years, 1940s and 50s, that he was first drawn to poetry, a national obsession in Colombia. He and his friends, fellow students, would read aloud and discuss poetry late into the night. T
62、oo poor to buy his own books, Gabriel would read novels borrowed from friends.While still a boy, he decided he wanted to be a writer. The people who surrounded him in his childhood later became instrumental when developing the characters and the storylines for his novels. Love In the Time of Cholera
63、 was inspired by the romance between his mother and father. And his grandfather, who had twelve children (some say 16), became Colonel Aureliano Buendia in One Hundred Years of Solitude.Garcia Marquez began Living to Tell the Tale, however, not with his real birth in 1928, but with his “birth as a w
64、riter”, at age 22. he and his mother took a trip from Baranquilla, where he was working as a reporter, to his childhood home in Aracataca. They were going to sell the old house. Vivid memories were stirred up here, memories which electrified his imagination. This trip was to change the course of his
65、 writing life.Living to Tell the Tale is not a conventional literary memoir. It is a magical combination of memoir and national history written in the authors remarkable voice. It is his personal mythology. In spite of poverty, Garcia Marquez acknowledged his early years were filled with joy, a sens
66、e of well-being and encouragement from many people.65. The passage is most probably taken from a _.A. book review B. report C. moving story D. biography 66. The storytelling technique of Marquezs grandmother is mentioned to show that _.A. Marquezs novel were mostly inspired by her storiesB. she had
67、a major influence on Marquezs writing styleC. she encouraged Marquez to create more fantastic storiesD. Marquez was taught to write by her when he was still a boy67. What did Marquezs grandfather think of his grandmothers stories?A. He enjoyed them. B. He argued against them.C. They were none of his
68、 concern. D. They were in tune with his storytelling.68. What do we know about Colonel Aureliano Buendia?A. He was one of Marquezs schoolmates.B. He once served in the army with Marquezs grandfather.C. He appeared in a romantic novel inspired by Marquezs parents.D. He was a character of a novel base
69、d on Marquezs grandfather.69. What can be learnt about Living to Tell the Tale?A. Its a fiction based on the stories of Marquezs childhood life.B. It describes a boy who dreamed of becoming a writer.C. It was inspired by a trip to Marquezs hometown.D. It was written by Marquez at the age of 22. 70.
70、Whats the authors tone in writing the passage?A. Critical B. Casual C. Admiring D. Humorous 第卷 (两部分 共35分)第四部分：任务型阅读 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。Are you or someone you love being affected by selective mutism (选择性缄默症)? Selective mutism is
71、a rare disorder in children, causing childrens inability to speak under certain situations where speaking is expected, despite their ability to speak normally in other situations. Selective mutism is estimated to affect only 0.1-0.7% of the population. There is a poor understanding of this condition
72、 by the general public.Symptoms of selective mutism usually start before a child is 5 years old, and they tend to last for longer than one month, excluding (排除) the first month of school because it takes time to adjust to new environments. This inability to speak is not by choice, but rather by extr
73、eme anxiety preventing the individual from speaking, and it can have a negative impact on a childs social and academic function. So its necesssary to learn how to cope with selective mutism.If you can get others to help, try to overcome selective mutism with the “Stimulus Fading technique”: under a
74、controlled environment where you can get help anytime, interact (交往) with someone whom you can communicate with most comfortably. Then actually include others in your conversation. Start with the most comfortable person for you to talk with and gradually progress to the most uncomfortable person for
75、 you to talk to. In this way, the anxiety caused by the persons you feel uncomfortable interacting with will “fade” away. If the technique above cannot be carried out readily, try to overcome selective mutism using the “Systematic Desensitization technique”: first imagine yourself in a situation whe
76、re you cannot speak, then imagine interacting with persons in that situation indirectly, e.g. via letter, e-mail, online chat, etc. Then progress to more interactions, such as by phone, and eventually to more direct interactions. The idea of this method is to overcome the inability to speak by gradu
77、al exposure to increasing levels of the anxiety-arousing stimulus.In addition, there are many other ideas that can help you overcome selective mutism. For example, introduce speaking a little at a time, and progressively speak a little more. Gradually increase the comfort level. Due to the extreme a
78、nxiety, its important to get as much help and encouragement from others as possible. Also you can try keeping a record of your own voice with an iPod, and then replaying the speech to develop comfort with speaking. Besides, practise speaking in a low voice at a public place as in an office or classr
79、oom with a friend or parent, and practise gradually increasing the volume to a talking level. Its also helpful to focus on positive thinking to help overcome the anxiety. Instead of thinking “I cant talk”, think “ I can try to talk and make it possible if I work at it!”Selective mutismThe concept of
80、 selective mutism Selective mutism refers to a disorder that makes one 71. _ to speak under certain situations where speaking is expected, though he can speak normally in other situations. Selective mutism is affecting a very 72. _ number of people. Features of selective mutism Selective mutism tend
81、s to start before a child is 5 years old. Selective mutism is 73. _ by extreme anxiety. Selective mutism prevents one performing well both socially and 74. _.Tips on handling selective mutism In a situation where help is readily 75._, interact with someone you can talk with comfortably, and then pro
82、gress to another person you are 76. _ with. Imagine a situation where you cannot speak, and then imagine interacting with persons. 77. _ with speaking a little and then gradually speak a little more. 78. _ your own voice and then listen to it to feel comfortable with speaking. Practise 79. _ at a pu
83、blic place and then gradually raising your voice to a talking level. Try to feel less anxious by thinking 80. _.第五部分 单词拼写 （满分5分）81. When Robert Burns died in 1796, all of Scotland m_ his death. 82. Thesecropsarer_todroughtanddisease, so they hold the promise of producing more food. 83. Libraries are
84、 an investment for the future and they should not be allowed to fall intod_.84. Being _(准时的，守时的)has become an in ternational practice in the business world.85. They knew that_(歧视)was going on, but chose to ignore it.第六部分书面表达(满分20分)请阅读下面短文，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。An illustration (说明) for the 2017 nation
85、al college entrance exam in Beijing was published recently, which includes six literary works in the scope (范围) of the exam.The Chinese classics A dream of Red Mansions, Calls to Arms, The Border Town, Red Crag and Ordinary World, and the English classic The Old Man and the Sea were specifically hig
86、hlighted in the illustration. And they will be tested in the big exam.A researcher from the Beijing Education Examination Authority said that they want to urge students to read classic works of literature and improve their reading ability.Some people support it, saying that the Internet has made peo
87、ples reading fragmented (成碎片的), and that this will help teenagers develop their reading habits. Others doubt whether the students can find extra time to read these classics, as they already shoulder a heavy reading burden . Meanwhile, some even worry that students will memorize passages to score hig
88、h in the exam, without truly understanding them.【写作内容】1. 用约30个单词写出上文概要；2. 用约120个单词谈谈你是否支持把文学名著纳入高考必考范围内，并用2-3个理由或论据支撑你的观点。【写作要求】1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；3. 不必写标题。【评分标准】内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。高二英语5月月考答案I听力1-5 BACCC 6-10BCBCB 11-15BBBCC 16-20CBCCCII单选21-25 CDDBD 26-30 CCABA 31-35 BBCAA III完
89、型36-40 CBAAB 41-45 DCCAB 46-50 DBDAB 51-55 DBCBDIV. 阅读理解(A) 56-57 DD (B)58-61 DABB (C)62-64 DCB (D)65- 70 ABCDCC V. 任务型阅读71. unable 72. small/ limited 73. caused 74. academically 75. available 76. uncomfortable 77. start/ begin 78. record 79. whispering 80. positively VI. 单词拼写81. mourned 82. resista
90、nt 83. decline 84. punctual 85. discrimination VII. 书面表达Six classics of Chinese and English literature are included in the coming 2017 national college entrance exam in Beijing according to an illustration, which has sparked off a heated debate.In my opinion, its reasonable to test students knowledg
91、e of classics. First, classical literature stands the test of time. A classic is usually an expression of life, truth, or beauty. By studying a classic, young students will better understand this world and themselves. Second, classics always mean good language skills. If the national college entranc
92、e exam involves those classics, students have to pay more attention to classics, and thus they will develop good reading and writing skills.However, the classics related to the big exam should also be chosen carefully, as some classics are too difficult for young students to comprehend, and we may get a different understanding of them as we age.