高二英语阅读训练5

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Experts agree that there is no easy solution to the problem of education. Education is very important, of course. A child’s early education is especially important. This is ___31___ the British government would like to increase the availability of nursery education and to improve teaching ___32___ in nursery schools. Education ___33___ the age of 16 is also important. When young people leave school at 16 without ___34___, it is very hard for them to find interesting and well-paid work.

One ___35___ to improve education is to pay good teachers more money. But this idea is not popular ___36___ teachers because they do not like the idea that people who do the same job should get different ___37___ of pay. Another proposal is to improve careers ___38___ to young people in school. In this way, they will ___39___ understand the opportunities that exist and the qualifications that are needed.

Family ___40___ remains important in influencing a young person’s ___41___ of improvement. Families that ___42___ learning and help their children at school give their children a better chance of success. But the ___43___ is that too many families do not ___44___ the importance of education. Children in these families miss big opportunities to develop and grow as ___45___.

It is not easy to find ways of helping families encourage their children to learn and to have ___46___ for success. Some people have suggested that parents should ___47___ lessons on how to be good parents. But a lot of people don’t agree with this idea. They say that the government should not ___48___ in private family life.

Certainly, it is good to live in a society that allows people to___49___ their position, but it is not so easy to put ___50___ practice.

31. A. because B. why C. that D. what

32. A. requirements B. standards C. expectations D. concepts

33. A. before B. at C. after D. in

34. A. qualifications B. abilities C. certificates D. degrees

35. A. proportion B. position C. approval D. proposal

36. A. to B. with C. of D. from

37. A. rates B. systems C. access D. standards

38. A. opinion B. advice C. recommendation D. idea

39. A. closely B. more C. better D. fully

40. A. background B. condition C. education D. economy

41. A. success B. process C. chances D. importance

42. A. encourage B. improve C. facilitate D. stimulate

43. A. question B. fact C. problem D. issue

44. A. indicate B. interpret C. understand D. overlook

45. A. individuals B. adults C. people D. adolescents

46. A. dreams B. ideals C. ambitions D. hopes

47. A. learn B. teach C. give D. attend

48. A. trouble B. interfere C. interrupt D. disturb

49. A. improve B. enhance C. develop D. raise

50. A. into B. in C. out D.

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Tips for planning a trip abroad

You may be going on a well deserved vacation with your family or planning a honeymoon trip to a foreign country. While discovering a new destination may seem exciting, keep in a mind a little bit of preparation can make your getaway all the more special.

Here are some travel tips that can minimize any unpleasant circumstances that may arise when you are not familiar with the country you are travelling to.

Be familiar with the culture and traditions of your destination.

East is East and West is West and never the twain shall meet. Rudyard Kipling’s views may not seem entirely true with the world becoming a global village. There are, however, still differences that must be taken into consideration.

It is better to be acquainted with the culture and traditions of the country you are visiting. For example, you may be travelling the Bali, a country equally well-known for its beautiful landscapes and temples as it is for its warm people. However, keep in mind that you must be suitably dressed to enter a temple. If you go wearing shorts, you may not be allowed to enter. Keeping into consideration facts such as this can make all the difference to your visit.

General information about your destination

Weather: This will help you decide what you have to pack for the journey and stay.

Currency: No travel trip is complete without shopping and bringing back souvenirs. So it is important to be familiar with the currency, notes and coins and their denominations.

Cost of local items: This will help you plan your budget and also give you a rough

idea of the costs so that you are not taken for a ride when you go for your shopping expedition.

Booking accommodation: Book your accommodation well in advance. This is especially important if you are travelling during the high season and you may find it difficult to get a hotel or guesthouse within your budget.

Dealing with language problems: Be familiar with common words and phrases to make going around easier. Then again, when commuting from one place to another, do write down the destination and your hotel address in the local language, otherwise the taxi drivers may not understand where you want to go.

Practical necessities

Paperwork and documents: Know all the documents that are required for travelling to a particular country and ensure all your paperwork is complete so that you don’t face hassles once you reach the place.

Make two copies of your passport. Keep them in separate places, for example, you can leave one copy in your room and keep another with your friend. Should your passport be lost or stolen, you can use the copy to exit the country or use it to facilitate the replacement process.

Email yourself all the important information such as credit card numbers, passport numbers, your driving license details etc. and anything else that could be of importance if an emergency arises.

Finally, run a final checklist before starting your journey. You should have the following: passport, tickets, car rental and hotel reservation receipts/agreements, credit cards, medications or prescriptions, if required, addresses, password and any other important information that you may need. If everything is in order, you are all set for a smooth journey abroad.

51. The passage mainly tells the readers _____.

A. what to take with you while travelling

B. the importance of learning about foreign culture

C. what to do in an emergency

D. how to have a smooth journey abroad

52. The underlined sentenced in the third paragraph probably means _____.

A. the people in the East and the people in the West will never meet

B. there are some differences in many ways between the East and West

C. the two directions East and West can never meet

D. there is no joint to connect East and West

53. You can do the following things in Bali except _____.

A. enjoying the beautiful scenery

B. meeting warm people

C. entering a temple wearing shorts

D. learning about its traditions

54. From the part Practical necessities we can know that _____.

A. you must take everything with you while travelling

B. you will face disaster if you lose your documents

C. you should write all the important information on the paper in case you forget them

D. you should prepare everything necessary and keep them carefully.

B

Because phones have caused many problems, many head teachers have ordered that pupils must keep their phones switched off at school. Others have told pupils to leave them at home. However, Dr Elizabeth Hartnell-Young at the University of Nottingham believes it is time that phone bans were reassessed—because mobile phones can be a powerful learning aid, they say.

“At the start of the study, even pupils were often surprised at the thought that mobile phones could be used for learning,” Dr Hartnell-Young says. “After their hands-on experience, almost all pupils said they had enjoyed the project and felt more motivated. “Some teachers also had to reassess their views. “Using this technology gives them more freedom to express themselves without needing to be constantly governed.” one said.

Other teachers found that pupils who lacked confidence gained most from the project. However, they recognized that greater use of mobile phones in schools could prove troublesome. Increased temptation to steal phones was one worry. “I thought, well, four of these smart phones are going to end up on e-BAY tomorrow," one teacher

said. A few teachers remained concerned that phones could prove a distraction for some pupils. Allowing pupils to access school emails via mobiles would also bring risks if passwords were shared, they said.

Dr Hartnell-Young says that the teachers’ worries are understandable. “While the eventual aim should be to cancel overall bans on phones we do not recommend immediate, whole-school change,” she said. “Instead we believe that teachers, students and the wider community should work together to develop policies that will enable this powerful new learning tool to be used safely. We hope that, in future, mobile phone use will be as natural as using any other technology in school.”

55. What is the main reason of forbidding students to take their phones to school?

A. Using phones in school often makes students get into trouble.

B. Some students would steal others’ phones.

C. Some students are addicted to playing games or listening to music.

D. Using phones may bring about many problems.

56. The author wrote the passage mainly to _____.

A. attract readers to care about phone bans

B. explain why phone bans should be carried out

C. reassess views whether phones can be used in school

D. to tell us phone use will be more popular in school

57. What does Dr Hartnell-Young mean by her remarks in the last paragraph?

A. Teachers’ decisions should be protective.

B. Students’ interests are understandable.

C. Students can use phones for learning at any time.

D. Using phones in school will be acceptable in future.

58. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A. Temptation from Mobile Phones

B. The Mobile Phone Using Ban

C. Mobile Phones, a Powerful Learning Aid

D. Yes or No for Using Cell phones at School

C

Every year, more than four million babies are born in the United States.

Some parents named their children based on family, cultural or religious traditions. Girls are often named after a family member but rarely their mothers. Sons, though, are often named after their fathers.

Every year the Social Security Administration releases a list of the most popular baby names in America. Last year, Jacob was the most popular boy name and Emma the number one name for girls.

These days, the choice of a baby name seems to be guided as much by individual desires as by tradition. This is shown in the fact that the most popular baby names are not as popular as they used to be.

Researchers at San Diego State University in California did a study. They found that thirty-two percent of boys received one of the ten most popular names in 1955. The same was true for twenty-two percent of girls. By 2007, however, the numbers were down to less than ten percent of boys and only eight percent of girls.

“People are more and more interested in finding unusual names. And now since we have the information on the Internet of what the most popular names are, the percentage of kids who get them actually is going down because people are able to avoid them much more successfully than they did before,” said Cleveland Evans, a professor of psychology at Bellevue University.

Parents can find plenty of advice on the Web and in bookstores about choosing a baby name. A lot has also been written about the possible effects that a name might have on a child’s future.

There are studies that suggest children with unusual names are more likely to be teased. Other studies suggest that as adults, they might be less likely to get called for a job interview. Yet other research suggests that giving a child an unusual name might help build character. What all this adds up to is a big responsibility for parents to consider what’s really in a name.

59. Parents name their sons according to the following EXCEPT _____.

A. family tradition

B. cultural customs

C. a most popular baby name

D. their fathers’ names

60. What can be inferred from the study of San Diego State University?

A. Parents’ idea on giving babies names are changing with social development.

B. Jacob was more popular than any other boy names in the United States of America.

C. Sons and daughters are always named after their fathers or grandfathers.

D. More people are delighted in using popular names in America nowadays

61. According to some studies, which is to NOT the possible effect of giving children unusual names?

A. Children with unusual names are more likely to be made fun of by others.

B. They possibly build character.

C. Children with unusual names can get more chances in future.

D. When they grow up, they may be less likely to get called for a job interview.

62. The best title of the text may be _____

A. Most Names Are Named After Father

B. Changes in Choosing Baby names

C. How to Find Names on the Web

D. More Babies Are Named Beyond Popularity

D

In January, a survey was conducted to ask readers what their professions of choice were. One of the top choices was investment banking. Lots of people see banking as a way to move up the social ladder and make a lot of money. But it is important to remember that money can’t buy happiness.

Just ask Greg Smith. The former executive director of the top US investment banking firm, Goldman Sachs, resigned his job last week. On the day he quit, he wrote an article in the New York Times describing the “toxic” culture of the company for which he had worked for 12 years.

Smith revealed that over the years, Goldman Sachs often took advantages of its clients. The company tried to make as much money as possible for the firm instead of working for the best deals for their investors.

“The firm has turned so far from the place I joined right out of college that I can no long in good conscience say that I identify with what it stands for,” Smith

wrote. “It makes me ill how coldly people talk about ripping their clients off.

Smith also criticized the company’s promotion policy. People used to be promoted because they showed good character and leadership skills. Now, Smith said, promotion is based on how much money you earn for the company. The way you treat your clients and colleagues does not matter.

“Goldman Sachs today has become too much about shortcuts and not e nough about achievements. It just doesn’t feel right to me anymore.” Smith wrote.

The rewards are great for those who succeed in investment banking. But perhaps it is worth thinking about how your career will affect your character and how others see you. If Smith is right, success in this career requires a high level of dishonesty.

Those hoping to make a career in investment banking might want to think twice about the culture of the finance field. A fat bank is all very well, but do all those banknotes add up to happiness?

63. According to most people, investment banking ____.

A. calls for a strong sense of dishonesty

B. serves as a way to make a fortune

C. is the toppest profession choice

D. cheats people out of their money

64. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Greg Smith quit because of his being badly ill.

B. The company attaches importance to its clients’ interests.

C. People get promoted due to their leadership qualities today.

D. The more money you earn for the company, the more likely you are to be promoted.

65. The underlined phrase “identify with” in the 4th paragraph probably means _____

A. object to

B. relate to

C. appeal to

D. submit to

66. For those who want to get involved in investment banking, the author intends to _____

A. advise them to think twice before doing so

B. encourage them to be successful

C. warn them to respect the co-workers

D. offer them some shortcuts

E

Sarah Alexander celebrated the start of her last year at Wells College the way many other seniors before her had. She ran across the picturesque campus to the shores of Cayuga Lake, where she jumped into the water.

So did many of her fellow seniors. But dozens of students decided to stay away, especially the relatively few newly arrived male students.

Wells College, which since 1868 had educated only women, began accepting men this year in hopes of supporting its decreasing enrollment.

For many students and alumnae, it was a crushing decision. After the college announced last October that it would go co-educational, about half of the students protested and two filed a lawsuit, which they later dropped.

The students—33 men and 383 women—came to campus late last month. Both sexes are now trying to navigate the new social landscap e. Mr. Phillips said “You can’t do guy stuff. Every time you want to sit and watch sports or a game, it turns into a movie.”

The women were “somewhat nasty.” “I could see the dirty looks in their eyes,” he said. “But I was not going to let that stop me from coming.”

Wells was a place where women did not have to fuss over their appearance or fight to be taken seriously by their professors. They could enjoy the friendship of their campus sisters and their playful traditions. Besides jumping into the lake, the women dance around the maypole each May and kiss the feet of the statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, before exams.

Ms. Alexander said, “People told us we wouldn’t notice a difference, but from the moment men arrived on campus you could notice a difference. Women are waking up early to put on makeup, and that’s odd,” she said.

Henry Wells, a founder of Wells Fargo and a friend of Cornell’s donator, Ezra Cornell established this college, when women were not considered capable of higher learnin g. “Give her the opportunity,” he wrote.