1、阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Will Nanfang University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen announce a new beginning for Chinas higher education reform? Its too early to answer.But its presence is challenging the Ministry of Education.Even without the approval of the ministry it seems that the
2、school is determined to move forward and enroll 50 students, so-called child prodigies(奇才), to begin classes on March l, 2011.On graduating in 2015, these students will receive a diploma unauthorized by the Ministry of Education-unlike the students of their age from the state-run universities.The sc
3、hool is committed to modeling itself on Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, but if the government will not approve the school, the situation could cause a lot of trouble for those 50 students if they want to do graduate studies at other higher learning institutions.Other schools could tu
4、rn their applications down for their unauthorized diplomas.The difficulties, however, have not frightened students and their parents away.On Dec.18, 2010 more than 1,000 students and their parents visited Nanfang University of Science and Technology for interviews.Private investment marks the school
5、 out from other higher learning institutions in the nation.Not a penny comes from the government. So the government will have no voice in how the school will be run.The Ministry of Education has published a comprehensive plan for education reform and development between 2011 and 2020.The goal is to
6、make Chinas higher education internationally competitive.To accomplish this goal, the government should have the courage to let the educators who have big ideas try them out.The ministry should have applauded the independence the school in Shenzhen has shown and encouraged more to do likewise.Educat
7、ion reform in China has reached a new and crucial stage.Nanfang University of Science and Technology has a long way to go to prove itself competitive rather than a diploma mill.1Over 1,000 students and parents visited the school because .Athey believe that the school will have a bright futureBthey b
8、elieve the government is sure to approve the schoolCthe school models itself on Hong Kong University successfully Dthey will never do graduate studies at other higher learning institutions2The trouble the students in the school may have is that .Athe government will have no voice in the schoolBthey
9、wont receive any diploma when graduating from the schoolCother schools are unlikely to accept their diploma from the schoolDthey will not learn how to be competitive3What does the author think of Nanfang University of Science and Technology?AIt is another kind of diploma mill.BIts impossible for the
10、 school to be competitive.CIt will never get the approval from the Ministry of Education.DIts independence from the government may benefit the education reform.4What is the best title of the passage?AUniversity of New Style. BChinas Education Reform.CModeling Hong Kong University. DAuthorized or Not
11、?【参考答案】14 ACDA 阅读理解。体裁题材词数难度建议用时议论文教育3338分钟Kids can be taught valuable lessons on nature from the time they are old enough to observe their surroundings.With the help of a parent，grandparent or caregiver，a small child can learn to explore parks，wooded areas and gardens.Parents and caregivers should
12、take every available opportunity to introduce them to plant life，beneficial insects，wildlife and more.These types of lessons are important.One of the best ways to explore nature with a small child is on their level.Look for wild flowers，and point out their beautiful colors and patterns.Even a very s
13、mall child can learn to recognize wild flowers.However，it is also important to teach a small child the importance of leaving nature untouched for others to enjoy.Leaving wild flowers alone will allow them to spread and continue their life cycle.They look beautiful in a vase，but they are even more lo
14、vely in their natural habitat.The world in between blades (叶片) of grass and under the leaves of flowers is seldom seen by human beings.When looking for ways to explore nature with a small child，take the time to get down on the ground and look for insects including ants，fireflies，ladybugs，earthworms
15、and caterpillars.A child should be taught that living beings are not toys.They have feelings and needs.A small child should be taught that life is valuable to every living creature.Kids that are taught to respect nature will grow to be more caring adults.Plant life is also an important part of our e
16、nvironment，and it is fun to explore with a child of any age.Plant some vegetables or flower seeds when seeking additional ways to explore nature with a small child.If space is lacking，start a small container garden.Fill a pot with rich organic soil，and have the child help plant the seeds and care fo
17、r the seedlings (幼苗) as they grow.Not only is it fun and educational，but it is also a great bonding experience and a way to positively influence a small and impressionable child.【解题导语】本文介绍了如何帮助孩子观察自然，了解自然，使他们长大后成为有责任心和同情心的人。1A kid should be taught valuable lessons on nature when _Ahe shows interest
18、in plantsBhe is old enough to go to schoolChe is able to walkDhe can observe things答案D细节理解题。根据第一段Kids can be taught valuable lessons on nature from the time they are old enough to observe their surroundings可知，答案为D。2When the kids are watching wild flowers，the author stresses the importance of _Ateach
19、ing them how to grow themBtelling them to protect themCtelling them the patterns and colorsDteaching them how to recognize them答案B推理判断题。根据第二段However，it is also important to teach a small child the importance of leaving nature untouched for others to enjoy可推断，答案为B。3Kids should be taught to respect na
20、ture in order to _.Alet them be more caring after growing upBlet them know that life is hard for everyoneChelp them gain more knowledge and love scienceDtell them the right way of watching the world答案A细节理解题。根据第三段Kids that are taught to respect nature will grow to be more caring adults可知，答案为A。4In Par
21、agraph 3，the author mainly tells us to _Astop children from playing with insectsBprotect all the insects that we discoverCshow a child the world that they rarely seeDlet a kid know insects are beneficial to us答案C主旨大意题。根据第三段The world in between blades of grass and under the leaves of flowers is seldo
22、m seen by human beings和下文可知，本段主要告诉我们要让孩子观察另一个人们不太注意的世界，故答案为C。阅读理解Elevenyearold twins Luke and Ryan Novolsel of Wilmette，Illinois，had a goal. The fifthgraders wanted to set a Guinness world record.Ryan Novolsel and his twin brother Luke hope that Guinness World Records will recognize their school for
23、 having the most sets of twins in a single grade. Some of their friends had already tried to jump on a pogo stick longer than anyone else. One even attempted to produce the loudest burp(打嗝). But none of them came close. Then Luke and Ryan realized that there were lots of other twins in their grade a
24、t Highcrest Middle School. They did a full count，and were amazed to discover 24 sets of twins in all.“We were absolutely shocked，”Luke and Ryans mother，Nancy Fendley，told the Associated Press. The boys figured they now had their Guinness record：most pairs of twins in one grade. The current record is
25、 16 pairs，and is shared by Valley Southwoods Freshman High School in Iowa，Staples High School in Connecticut，and Maine South High School in Illinois.Earlier this year，Luke and Ryanwith help from their parentssent an application to Guinness. They added birth certificates，photos，and proof that all of
26、the sets of twins attend Highcrest Middle School. They expected to hear back in several weeks on whether they actually set a new world record.Since 1980，twin birth rates have more than doubled in the United States，according to the Centers for Disease Control(CDC). The age of mothers has gone up over
27、 the years，and women in their 30s are more likely to give birth to twins. In 2009，one in every 30 infants was born a twin，compared with one in 53 infants in 1980.For Highcrest Middle School，the rise in twin births could be a ticket into the record books. Dave Palzet，the schools principal，said he is
28、proud of his students effort.“I think it is wonderful that they have taken it on themselves to research and work with the world record officials to obtain this great honor for Highcrest Middle School，”he said.【解题导语】Luke和Ryan发现他们学校有二十四对双胞胎，他们向吉尼斯世界纪录提交了申请，希望创造一项一所学校单年级双胞胎最多的世界纪录。1According to Paragra
29、ph 2，what Luke and Ryans friends did shows that _Athey really have a gift for doing sportsBthey are interested in setting a Guinness world recordCthey have tried many things to inspire Luke and RyanDthey are trying their best to help the twins set a world record答案B推理判断题。根据第二段的Some of their.came clos
30、e.可知Luke和Ryan的一些朋友已经尝试过创造一些世界纪录了，故可推断他们对创造世界纪录很感兴趣。2From Nancy Fendleys response in Paragraph 3，we infer that Luke and Ryan _Ahad thought they were the only twins at their schoolBdidnt expect there were so many twins at their schoolCthought there would be at most 16 pairs of twins at their schoolDfe
31、lt disappointed when they figured out the number of twins at their school答案B推理判断题。根据第三段的“We were.told the Associated Press.可知这对双胞胎没有料到他们学校里有这么多双胞胎。”3We know that compared to over thirty years ago，now in America _Amothers tend to give birth to babies in their early 20sBmothers are less likely to give
32、 birth in their 30sCmothers are more likely to give birth to twinsDmothers want to have more kids答案C细节理解题。根据第五段的In 2009，one.in 53 infants in 1980.可知跟三十多年前相比，现在双胞胎出生率更高。4What is Dave Palzets attitude toward his students effort?AAngry. BWorried.CIndifferent. DSupportive.答案D推理判断题。根据末段的“I think it is wo
33、nderful.Highcrest Middle School，”he said.可推断Dave Palzet支持学生们的行为。短文改错。Dear Abby，How are you？Ive got a wonderful news to tell you.I have offered a scholarship at a university in Australia.Lots of students took exams for it，but only a few was chosen and I was one of them.Though，my parents are not happy
34、 about it.They are strong against my going there.They think it is too far away that they will not see me all the year and they are afraid of I will feel lonely.They cant imagine so young a girl live alone.They advise me to study at a local university instead.Then Ill be able to continue living with
35、them.What can I persuade them to accept the fact which I have grown up?Best wishes.Yours，Jane答案：Dear Abby，How are you？Ive got a wonderful news to tell you.I have offered a scholarship at a university in Australia.Lots of students took exams for it，but only a few chosen and I was one of them. ，my par
36、ents are not happy about it.They are against my going there.They think it is far away that they will not see me all the year and they are afraid I will feel lonely.They cant imagine so young a girl alone.They advise me to study at a local university instead.Then Ill be able to continue living with t
37、hem. can I persuade them to accept the fact I have grown up?Best wishes.Yours，Jane短文改错。假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线(划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。I used to love science cl
38、assall of thembiology，chemistry，geography or physics.I think I liked those classes because I felt that it helped me understand what the world works.For example，when I was a child，the rain was a mystery.In one class，I learn why it rained.I think science classes clear mysteries.But then there is alway
39、s more mysteries look into.What was my least favorite class? That was math.After learn the basics of the subject，nothing else seemed very practical to me.I never saw how I could use it in my daily life.答案：I used to love science all of thembiology，chemistry，geography physics.I think I liked those cla
40、sses because I felt that helped me understand the world works.For example，when I was a child，the rain was a mystery.In one class，I why it rained.I think science classes clear mysteries.But then there always more mysteries look into.What was my least favorite class? That was math.After the basics of the subject，nothing else seemed very practical to me.I never saw how I could use it in my daily life.