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A01 Free Massive Online Open Courses(MOO Cs)
A class with hundreds or even thousands of students might sound like a teacher＇s worst nightmareBut a big idea in higher education these days is Massive Open Online Coursesor MOO Cs
Some universities offer freenoncredit MOO Cs available to anyone in the worldOthers charge for courses and provide creditsThe idea is still developingThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology started its first MOO C in 2012The school plans to offer many freenoncredit courses through a project called MIT xMany Chinese universities are beginning to offer free MOO C snow too
NowadaysMOO Cs almost cover every topiclike computer sciencetechnologymechanics
engineeringlanguagesetc
Generally speakingthere are no formal education requirements for these free online coursesStudents watch short videosThenthey take informalungraded quizzes after the videos each week for certain weeksQuizzes are part of the lecture program to keep students engaged and keep them thinkingfor students to be able to check that they understood what was coveredThey can repeatedly watch the videos and take the quizzes whenever they wantStudents receive homeworkThey can join online groups to exchange questions and answers about the coursesThe teachers hold virtual office hours to answer questions that the students have postedThey also present their own questions and observations
Some supporters claimed that there are things that we can do better in the online formatWe can certainly deliver highquality education to many students at much lower cost
26Some universities offer freenoncredit MOO Cs only available to the people in the US[答案]F
27Quizzes are part of the lecture program to check how many credits students may get[答案]T
28Students may have homework[答案]T
29The MOO Cs are of both high quality and low cost[答案]T
30It is probable that some Chinese are taking MOO Cs[答案]T
A02 Among the more colorful characters of Leadville＇s golden age were HAWTabor and his second wifeElizabeth McCourtbetter known as Baby DoeTheir history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old WestHorace Austin Warner Tabor was a school teacher in VermontWith his first wife and two children he left Vermont by covered wagon in 1855 to homestead in KansasPerhaps he did not find farming to his likingor perhaps he was lured by rumors of fortunes to be made in Colorado minesAt any ratea few years later he moved west to the small Colorado mining camp known as California Gulchwhich he later renamed Leadville when he became its leading citizenGreat deposits of lead are sure to be found here he said
As it turned outit was silvernot leadthat was to make Leadville＇s fortune and wealthTabor knew little about mining himselfso he opened a general storewhich sold everything from boots to saltflourand tobacco『It was his custom to grubstake prospective minersin other wordsto supply them with food and suppliesor grubwhile they looked for orein return for which he would get a share in the mine if one was discoveredHe did this for a number of yearsbut no one that he aided ever found anything of value
Finally one day in the year 1878so the story goestwo miners came in and asked for grubTabor had decided to quit supplying it because he had lost too much money that wayThese were persistenthoweverand Tabor was too busy to argue with themOh help yourselfOne more time won＇t make any difference He said and went on selling shoes and hats to other customersThe two miners took 17 worth of suppliesin return for which they gave Tabor a onethird interest in their findingsThey picked a barren place on the mountain side and began to digAfter nine days they struck a rich vein of silverTabor bought the shares of the other two menand so the mine belonged to him aloneThis mineknown as the Pittsburgh Mine made 1 300 000 for Tabor in return for his 17 investment
Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine on another barren hillside just outside the town for 117 000This turned out to be even more fabulous than the Pittsburghyielding 35 000 worth of silver per day at one timeLeadville grewTabor became its first mayorand later became lieutenant governor of the state
1Leadville got its name for the following reasons EXCEPT_________
Abecause Tabor became its leading citizen
Bbecause great deposits of lead is expected to be found there
Cbecause it could bring good fortune to Tabor
[答案]C
2The word grubstake in paragraph 2 means_________
Ato supply miners with food and supplies
Bto open a general store
Cto supply miners with food and supplies and in return get a share in the mineif one was discovered
[答案]C
3Tabor made his first fortune {A B C}
Aby supplying two prospective miners and getting in return a onethird interest in the findings
Bbecause he was persuaded by the two miners to quit supplying
Cby buying the shares of the other
[答案]A
4The underlying reason for Tabor＇s life career is_________
Apurely accidental
Bbased on the analysis of miner＇s being very poor and their possibility of discovering profitable mining site
Cthrough the help from his second wife
[答案]B
5If this passage is the first part of an articlewho might be introduced in the following part
ATabor＇s life
BTabor＇s second wifeElizabeth McCourt
COther colorful characters
[答案]B
A03 A passenger told an air hostess that he needed a cup of water to take his medicine when the plane just took offShe told him that she would bring him the water in ten minutes
The air hostess was kept so busy that she forgot to give him the waterAs a resultthe passenger was held up to take his medicineThirty minutes laterwhen the passenger＇s ring for service soundedshe hurried over to him with a cup of waterbut he refused
In the following hours on the planeeach time the air hostess passed by the passengershe would ask him with a smile whether he needed help or notBut the passenger never answered a word
When he was going to get off the planethe passenger asked the air hostess to hand him the passengers＇ bookletShe was very sadShe knew that he would write down sharp wordsbut with a smile she handed it to him
Off the planeshe opened the bookletand smiledfor the passenger put itOn the flightyou asked me whether I needed help or not for twelve times in allHow can I refuse your twelve sincere smiles
That＇s right Who can refuse twelve sincere smiles from a person
26The passenger wants a cup of water because he is thirsty[答案]F
27The air hostess forgot to give him the water on purpose[答案]F
28The passenger refused the cup of water she brought finally[答案]T
29The passenger didn＇t write any sharp words in the booklet[答案]T
30This passage tells us that a sincere smile brings no use in certain cases[答案]F
1A passenger wants a cup of water because he is thirsty[答案]F
2The air hostess forgot to give him the water on purpose[答案]F
3The passenger refused the cup of water[答案]T
4The passenger didn＇t write down any sharp words[答案]T
5This passage tells us that a sincere smile is of no use[答案]T
A04 A SpeechBetter Lives for All
In today＇s societyworking people can seldom find time to relax in their busy schedulesThey often work overtime because of too much work waiting in queuewhich ends up causing a lot of physical and mental problemsFortunatelymore and more people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for lifeOne＇s health should never be sacrificed for a need to work hard
Indeedfinding time to relax makes people work more efficiently
Many people plan trips to spend their free time traveling with their loved onesThis may have been a luxury in the pastbut it has become more common in recent yearsTraveling at home and abroad has now become convenient and affordable
Going jogging and going to the gym after work have also become more popularas they are rather convenient ways to exercise and stay fitExercising helps relax your body and has been shown to relieve mental stress as wellThis demand for recreation and leisure service has also stimulated the economyas new businesses are created to meet these needs
In sumworking hard is importantbut having a good quality of life can actually facilitate your success at workKnowing when and how to relax should he a part of well balanced lifestylesTake a walk outdoorsvisit the gymor go joggingYou will find that your time was not wastedeven if it was not spent working in your office
26In today＇s societyworking people can often find time to relax themselves in their busy schedules[答案]F
27Few people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for life[答案]F
28Traveling has become more common in recent years[答案]T
29Exercising can only help relax your body[答案]F
30People should keep a balance between work and relaxation[答案]T
B01 Better Life for AII
In today＇s societyworking people can seldom find time to relax themselves in their busy schedulesThey often work overtime because of too much work waiting in queuewhich ends up causing a lot of physical and mental problemsHowevermore people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for lifeOne＇ s health should never be sacrificed for a need to work hardIndeedfinding time to relax makes people work more efficiently
Many people plan trips to spend their free time travelling with their loved onesThis may have been a luxury in the pastbut it has become more common in recent
yearsTravelling at home and abroad has now become convenient and affordable
Going jogging and going to the gym have also become more popularas they are rather convenient ways to exercise and stay fitExercising helps relax your body and has been shown to relieve mental stress as wellThis demand for recreation and leisure service has also stimulated the economyas new businesses are created to meet these needs
In sumworking hard is importantbut having a good quality of life can actually facilitate your success at workKnowing when and how to relax should be a part of well balanced lifestyleTake a walk outdoorsvisit the gymor go joggingYou will find that your time was not wastedeven if it was not spent working in your office
26In today＇ s societyworking people can often find time to relax themselves in their busy schedules [答案]F
27In the past few people might afford travelling[答案]T
28The demand for recreation and leisure service has made the economy develop[答案]T
29Exercising can only help relax your body instead of staying fit[答案]F
30People should take a balance between work and relaxation[答案]T
C01 Caring For the Elderly
Caring for the elderly is not an easy taskand there are no hard and fast rules on how it should be doneHere are some tips you can apply to make life easier and happier for both yourself and the elderly person in your care
Establish a Routine
Organize the performance of daily activities in a routine mannerso that they are performed in the same way and at the same time every dayThis routine will establish a sense of structure and increase feelings of control and safetyHoweverthis routine can be broken with unplanned events occasionallyas elderly people may find the routine structure too boring and restrictive
Get to Know Them
It is important that you get to know the elderly in your caretheir daily habitslikes and dislikesetcThe better you know the personthe higher quality of care you can provide
Treat Them with Respect
If elderly people do not have your respectthey will feel like they are being pushed around or asked to do things that they don＇t want toThis can lead to a bad relationshipBy treating elderly persons in your care with respectyou can develop a strong bond with themBesidesyou can talk to them like adultsshow your love and respectwhich will not only make them feel goodbut may also gain you their respect in return
Mental Stimulation
It is better to try to keep them occupied with challenging gameslike crosswords or chesswhich will keep their minds sharpThey like to discuss world events and their life histories with youThis will give the elderly people a feeling of selfworth and make them feel needed
Social Interaction
Organize and encourage social interactionRemaining connected to other people and the world is important for the elderlyIt helps the elderly feel more engagedEncourage them to talk to other residents or perticipate in gemesdiscussions or day tripsHelp them to develop a strong relationship with a neighborIt is important for the elderly to talk to others and make friends
26The elderly people will always obey the routine structure[答案]F
27We need to know the elderly people more to provide them with better care[答案]T
28We needn＇t respect the elderly people when caring them[答案]F
29Discussions can＇t make the elderly people feel needed[答案]F
30It is necessary for the elderly people to make friends[答案]T
E01 English is spoken as a native language by around 377 million peopleand as a second language by around 375 million speakers in the worldSpeakers of English as a second language will soon out number those who speak it as a first languageAround 750 million people are believed to speak English as a foreign languageEnglish has an official or a special status in 75 countries with a total population of over 2 billion
The domination of the English language globally is a sure thingEnglish is the language of international communicationsbusinesstourismeducationsciencecomputer technologymedia and the Internet
British colonialism in the 19th century and American capitalism and technological progress in the 20th century were undoubtedly the main causes for the spread of English throughout the worldFrom the fifteenth centurythe British began to sail all over the world and became explorerscolonists and imperialistsThey took the English language to many placesFor the last hundred yearsthe USA has played a leading role in most parts of the worldThe Hollywood film industry also attracted many foreign artists inquestof fame and fortune and the number of American films produced every year soon flooded the market
Howeverthe future of English as a global language will depend very largely on the politicaleconomicdemographic and cultural trends in the world
26English is spoken as a second language by around 377 million people in the world[答案]F
27Speakers of English as a second language are more than those who speak it as a first language[答案]F
28It is not surprising that 70 of all information stored in the internet is in English[答案]F
29The spread of English throughout the world resulted from British colonialism in the 19th century and American capitalism and technological progress in the 20th century[答案]T
30It is definitely predicted that English will still act as a global language in the
future[答案]F
F01 Free Massive Online Open Courses(MOO Cs)
A class with hundreds or even thousands of students might sound like a teacher＇s worst nightmareBut a big idea in higher education these days is Massive Open Online Coursesor MOO Cs
Some universities offer freenoncredit MOO Cs available to anyone in the worldOthers charge for courses and provide creditsThe idea is still developingThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology started its first MOO C in 2012The school plans to offer many freenoncredit courses through a project called MIT xMany Chinese universities are beginning to offer free MOO C snow too
NowadaysMOO Cs almost cover every topiclike computer sciencetechnologymechanics
engineeringlanguagesetc
Generally speakingthere are no formal education requirements for these free online coursesStudents watch short videosThenthey take informalungraded quizzes after the videos each week for certain weeksQuizzes are part of the lecture program to keep students engaged and keep them thinkingfor students to be able to check that they understood what was coveredThey can repeatedly watch the videos and take the quizzes whenever they wantStudents receive homeworkThey can join online groups to exchange questions and answers about the coursesThe teachers hold virtual office hours to answer questions that the students have postedThey also present their own questions and observations
Some supporters claimed that there are things that we can do better in the online formatWe can certainly deliver highquality education to many students at much lower cost
26Some universities offer freenoncredit MOO Cs only available to the people in the US[答案]F
27Quizzes are part of the lecture program to check how many credits students may get[答案]T
28Students may have homework[答案]T
29The MOO Cs are of both high quality and low cost[答案]T
30It is probable that some Chinese are taking MOO Cs[答案]T
I01 A SpeechBetter Lives for All
In today＇s societyworking people can seldom find time to relax in their busy schedulesThey often work overtime because of too much work waiting in
queuewhich ends up causing a lot of physical and mental problemsFortunatelymore and more people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for lifeOne＇s health should never be sacrificed for a need to work hard
Indeedfinding time to relax makes people work more efficiently
Many people plan trips to spend their free time traveling with their loved onesThis may have been a luxury in the pastbut it has become more common in recent yearsTraveling at home and abroad has now become convenient and affordable
Going jogging and going to the gym after work have also become more popularas they are rather convenient ways to exercise and stay fitExercising helps relax your body and has been shown to relieve mental stress as wellThis demand for recreation and leisure service has also stimulated the economyas new businesses are created to meet these needs
In sumworking hard is importantbut having a good quality of life can actually facilitate your success at workKnowing when and how to relax should he a part of well balanced lifestylesTake a walk outdoorsvisit the gymor go joggingYou will find that your time was not wastedeven if it was not spent working in your office
26In today＇s societyworking people can often find time to relax themselves in their busy schedules[答案]F
27Few people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for life[答案]F
28Traveling has become more common in recent years[答案]T
29Exercising can only help relax your body[答案]F
30People should keep a balance between work and relaxation[答案]T
I02 Better Life for AII
In today＇s societyworking people can seldom find time to relax themselves in their busy schedulesThey often work overtime because of too much work waiting in queuewhich ends up causing a lot of physical and mental problemsHowevermore people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for lifeOne＇ s health should never be sacrificed for a need to work hardIndeedfinding time to relax makes people work more efficiently
Many people plan trips to spend their free time travelling with their loved onesThis may have been a luxury in the pastbut it has become more common in recent yearsTravelling at home and abroad has now become convenient and affordable
Going jogging and going to the gym have also become more popularas they are rather convenient ways to exercise and stay fitExercising helps relax your body and has been shown to relieve mental stress as wellThis demand for recreation and leisure service has also stimulated the economyas new businesses are created to meet these needs
In sumworking hard is importantbut having a good quality of life can actually facilitate your success at workKnowing when and how to relax should be a part of well balanced lifestyleTake a walk outdoorsvisit the gymor go joggingYou will find that your time was not wastedeven if it was not spent working in your office
26In today＇ s societyworking people can often find time to relax themselves in their busy schedules [答案]F
27In the past few people might afford travelling[答案]T
28The demand for recreation and leisure service has made the economy develop[答案]T
29Exercising can only help relax your body instead of staying fit[答案]F
30People should take a balance between work and relaxation[答案]T
L01 LIFELONG LEARNING & DISTANCE EDUCATION
The term lifelong learning is very popular nowadaysIt describes the need for people to continue their education and training throughout their livesLifelong learning is more and more important for everyone because people are now facing different career choices in changing economiesIt is believed lifelong learning is a crucial response to the challenges of the global knowledge economy
Currentlymost universities have reacted to the era of lifelong learning by adding new programs and services for adults who seek to combine employment with parttime studySpecial arrangements have been developed for these students but the core activity of the universityproviding teaching to fulltime young undergraduatesoften goes on much as before
Lifelong learning is both formal and nonformal and the boundaries between facetoface teaching and distance education are increasingly blurred
By making learning possible anytime and anywheredistance education is a powerful tool for supporting lifelong learningTechnologybased teaching is creating new educational systems that anyone from anywhere can accessThe key challenge for universities is to evolve from a teachercentered model of education to studentcentered modelThe challenge for governments is that they have to develop new funding approaches and new quality assessment procedures
1The term lifelong learning describes the need for people to continue their education and training in a certain period of their lives[答案]F
2The challenges of the global knowledge economy bring the needs for lifelong learning[答案]T
3Lifelong learning is nonformal[答案]F
4The universities should make the classroom studentcentered[答案]T
5To develop a new quality assessment system is a challenge for the government[答案]T
P01 Stop Yelling At Your Kids
Parenting is hardIf you＇re a parentI＇m sure that I don＇t need to tell you that our job is a tough oneWhen you＇re managing childrenit can be difficult to remember that they are still learningIf you find yourself yelling at your kids more often than you want tohere are some ways that can help you reduce the yellingI＇ve been working on this for the past few months and I have to sayit＇ s been amazing for both the kids and me
If you are having an argument with your childyou need to make sure you both take the time to real1y listenIt gives both of you time to think and really listen to each otherwhich is importantKids are more likely to listen to you if you listen to them
One of your biggest struggles is to remind yourself of appropriate expectationsYou can＇t expect that your youngest acts as responsibly as your oldestYou should lower what you expecttaking into consideration things like their ageit can make a big difference
You should do your best to take a moment before yelling and take in a deep breathIt makes a world of difference for youInstead of yellingyou＇ d better whisperIt can also help diffuse any situation by making things quieternot louderBesidesthe more time you spend with your kidsthe better you＇ll get at communicating with themYou＇re both more likely to understand each other
If your children aren＇t listening or it seems they only don＇t listen to youyou don＇ t take it personallyYou should remind yourself that your kids are still learning and they＇ re not going to be perfect
26As a parentyou may know that parenting is an easy job[答案]F
27Listening to each other is a good way to stop argument between parents and their kids[答案]T
28Usually younger kids behave less responsibly than elder children[答案]T
29Parents should lower their expectations for their kids[答案]T
30Both yelling and whispering can help make things quieter[答案]T
S01 Stop Yelling At Your Kids
Parenting is hardIf you＇re a parentI＇m sure that I don＇t need to tell you that our job is a tough oneWhen you＇re managing childrenit can be difficult to remember that they are still learningIf you find yourself yelling at your kids more often than you want tohere are some ways that can help you reduce the yellingI＇ve been working on this
for the past few months and I have to sayit＇ s been amazing for both the kids and me
If you are having an argument with your childyou need to make sure you both take the time to real1y listenIt gives both of you time to think and really listen to each otherwhich is importantKids are more likely to listen to you if you listen to them
One of your biggest struggles is to remind yourself of appropriate expectationsYou can＇t expect that your youngest acts as responsibly as your oldestYou should lower what you expecttaking into consideration things like their ageit can make a big difference
You should do your best to take a moment before yelling and take in a deep breathIt makes a world of difference for youInstead of yellingyou＇ d better whisperIt can also help diffuse any situation by making things quieternot louderBesidesthe more time you spend with your kidsthe better you＇ll get at communicating with themYou＇re both more likely to understand each other
If your children aren＇t listening or it seems they only don＇t listen to youyou don＇ t take it personallyYou should remind yourself that your kids are still learning and they＇ re not going to be perfect
26As a parentyou may know that parenting is an easy job[答案]F
27Listening to each other is a good way to stop argument between parents and their kids[答案]T
28Usually younger kids behave less responsibly than elder children[答案]T
29Parents should lower their expectations for their kids[答案]T
30Both yelling and whispering can help make things quieter[答案]T
T01 The law defines youthful offenders (age 18 or under) as delinquent if they commit offensesAs for the same offensesthe court would consider an adult as a criminalStatus offenders are juveniles who commit offenses appropriate only to juvenilessuch as truancy from schoolHere are a few ideas to help prevent your children from being a delinquent
Keep your children in school to help prevent delinquencyMinor offensessuch as truancycan lead to more serious offensesMake clear to your children your expectations about their school attendanceMeet with school officials if necessary
Exercise adequate supervisionJuveniles rarely commit serious offenses while under the supervision of an adultSeek the assistance of your local service agencies if you feel you cannot control your childrenAttend parenting classesor join a local support group if you are having trouble understanding how to exercise discipline
Educate your children about the dangers of drugsDrug offenses and addiction can have serious consequences for your childrenLet your children know you will not tolerate drug useStay informed about drug use trends in children
Get your children involved in afterschool recreational activitiessportscommunity service or other positive activitiesYoung people with positive outlets for their energy are more likely to do well in school and avoid the problems of delinquency
Know who your children＇s friends areShow an interest in your children＇s social life and peer groupsPeer pressure may have a bad effect on teenagers and young peopleDo not allow your children to associate with juvenile delinquents
1The court would consider youthful offenders as criminals if they commit offenses[答案]F
2You must meet with school officials to prevent your children from delinquency[答案]F
3If you cannot control your childrenask for help from the local service agencies[答案]T
4Inform your children that you will not tolerate drug use and drug offenses can have serious results for your children[答案]T
5Children always involving in positive activities are more likely to do well in school and avoid the problems of delinquency[答案]T
T02 The term lifelong learningis very popular nowadaysIt describes the need for people to continue their education and training throughout their livesLifelong learning is more and more important for everyone because people are now facing different career choices in changing economiesIt is believed lifelong learning is a crucial response to the challenges of the global knowledge economy
Currentlymost universities have reacted to the era of lifelong learning by adding new programs and services for adults who seek to combine employment with parttime studySpecial arrangements have been developed for these students but the core activity of the universityproviding teaching to fulltime young undergraduatesoften goes on much as before
Lifelong learning is both formal and nonformaland the boundaries between facetoface teaching and distance education are increasingly blurred
By making learning possible anytime and anywheredistance education is a powerful tool for supporting lifelong learningTechnologybased teaching is creating new educational systems that anyone from anywhere can accessThe key challenge for universities is to evolve from a teachercentered model of education to studentcentered modelThe challenge for governments is that they have to develop new funding approaches and new quality assessment procedures
26The term lifelong learning describes the need for people to continue their education and training in a certain period of their lives[答案]F
27The challenges of the global knowledge economy bring the needs for lifelong learning[答案]T
28Lifelong learning is nonformal[答案]F
29The universities should make the classroom studentcentered[答案]T
30To develop a new quality assessment system is a challenge for the government[答案]T
T03 The Wichita Falls Police Department is trying to help curb crime in neighboring communities throughout the cityOn Saturday Wichita Falls Police gave a free twohour presentation to help locals keep their community crime free
More than 20 people showed up at the Martin Luther King Center in east Wichita Falls to be part of the presentation
Wichita Falls Police Officer Jeff Hughes said that they wanted to make sure the folks out there were aware they were doing everything to takeaway the opportunity from a bad guy
Hughes reminded those in attendance that their homes outside the presentation could be an open invitation to criminalsOne of the higgest ways to prevent crimeaccording to Hughes is to use CPTEDAlso known as Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
The biggest sitethat we are dealing with nowthat we are endorsing fullyis Next door and it＇s simply just next doorcom
The site is free and helps locals setup a Virtual Community that they can interact with from the comfort of their own home
With wwwnextdoorcom it all happens in a web based program where if you send something out it gets to that group or that person instantlythey will get an alert on their phone or an emailsaid Hughes
According to Hugheshe has already seen a positive impact locally from the site and hopes it can continue to expand in Wichita Falls
26The Wichita Falls Police Department is planning sterner measures to combat crime[答案]F
27According to Hughesone of the biggest ways of crime prevention is through environmental design[答案]T
28The biggest site that the police are approving fully is next doorcom[答案]T
29The purpose of next doorcom is to help locals setup a real community[答案]F
30If you use the next doorcom siteyou have to pay for it[答案]F
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A01 Free Massive Online Open Courses(MOO Cs)
A class with hundreds or even thousands of students might sound like a teacher＇s worst nightmareBut a big idea in higher education these days is Massive Open Online Coursesor MOO Cs
Some universities offer freenoncredit MOO Cs available to anyone in the worldOthers charge for courses and provide creditsThe idea is still developingThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology started its first MOO C in 2012The school plans to offer many freenoncredit courses through a project called MIT xMany Chinese universities are beginning to offer free MOO C snow too
NowadaysMOO Cs almost cover every topiclike computer sciencetechnologymechanics
engineeringlanguagesetc
Generally speakingthere are no formal education requirements for these free online coursesStudents watch short videosThenthey take informalungraded quizzes after the videos each week for certain weeksQuizzes are part of the lecture program to keep students engaged and keep them thinkingfor students to be able to check that they understood what was coveredThey can repeatedly watch the videos and take the quizzes whenever they wantStudents receive homeworkThey can join online groups to exchange questions and answers about the coursesThe teachers hold virtual office hours to answer questions that the students have postedThey also present their own questions and observations
Some supporters claimed that there are things that we can do better in the online formatWe can certainly deliver highquality education to many students at much lower cost
26Some universities offer freenoncredit MOO Cs only available to the people in the US[答案]F
27Quizzes are part of the lecture program to check how many credits students may get[答案]T
28Students may have homework[答案]T
29The MOO Cs are of both high quality and low cost[答案]T
30It is probable that some Chinese are taking MOO Cs[答案]T
A02 Among the more colorful characters of Leadville＇s golden age were HAWTabor and his second wifeElizabeth McCourtbetter known as Baby DoeTheir history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old WestHorace Austin Warner Tabor was a school teacher in VermontWith his first wife and two children he left Vermont by covered wagon in 1855 to homestead in KansasPerhaps he did not find farming to his likingor perhaps he was lured by rumors of fortunes to be made in Colorado minesAt any ratea few years later he moved west to the small Colorado mining camp known as California Gulchwhich he later renamed Leadville when he became its leading citizenGreat deposits of lead are sure to be found here he said
As it turned outit was silvernot leadthat was to make Leadville＇s fortune and wealthTabor knew little about mining himselfso he opened a general storewhich sold everything from boots to saltflourand tobacco『It was his custom to grubstake prospective minersin other wordsto supply them with food and suppliesor grubwhile they looked for orein return for which he would get a share in the mine if one was discoveredHe did this for a number of yearsbut no one that he aided ever found anything of value
Finally one day in the year 1878so the story goestwo miners came in and asked for grubTabor had decided to quit supplying it because he had lost too much money that wayThese were persistenthoweverand Tabor was too busy to argue with themOh help yourselfOne more time won＇t make any difference He said and went on selling shoes and hats to other customersThe two miners took 17 worth of suppliesin return for which they gave Tabor a onethird interest in their findingsThey picked a barren place on the mountain side and began to digAfter nine days they struck a rich vein of silverTabor bought the shares of the other two menand so the mine belonged to him aloneThis mineknown as the Pittsburgh Mine made 1 300 000 for Tabor in return for his 17 investment
Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine on another barren hillside just outside the town for 117 000This turned out to be even more fabulous than the Pittsburghyielding 35 000 worth of silver per day at one timeLeadville grewTabor became its first mayorand later became lieutenant governor of the state
1Leadville got its name for the following reasons EXCEPT_________
Abecause Tabor became its leading citizen
Bbecause great deposits of lead is expected to be found there
Cbecause it could bring good fortune to Tabor
[答案]C
2The word grubstake in paragraph 2 means_________
Ato supply miners with food and supplies
Bto open a general store
Cto supply miners with food and supplies and in return get a share in the mineif one was discovered
[答案]C
3Tabor made his first fortune {A B C}
Aby supplying two prospective miners and getting in return a onethird interest in the findings
Bbecause he was persuaded by the two miners to quit supplying
Cby buying the shares of the other
[答案]A
4The underlying reason for Tabor＇s life career is_________
Apurely accidental
Bbased on the analysis of miner＇s being very poor and their possibility of discovering profitable mining site
Cthrough the help from his second wife
[答案]B
5If this passage is the first part of an articlewho might be introduced in the following part
ATabor＇s life
BTabor＇s second wifeElizabeth McCourt
COther colorful characters
[答案]B
A03 A passenger told an air hostess that he needed a cup of water to take his medicine when the plane just took offShe told him that she would bring him the water in ten minutes
The air hostess was kept so busy that she forgot to give him the waterAs a resultthe passenger was held up to take his medicineThirty minutes laterwhen the passenger＇s ring for service soundedshe hurried over to him with a cup of waterbut he refused
In the following hours on the planeeach time the air hostess passed by the passengershe would ask him with a smile whether he needed help or notBut the passenger never answered a word
When he was going to get off the planethe passenger asked the air hostess to hand him the passengers＇ bookletShe was very sadShe knew that he would write down sharp wordsbut with a smile she handed it to him
Off the planeshe opened the bookletand smiledfor the passenger put itOn the flightyou asked me whether I needed help or not for twelve times in allHow can I refuse your twelve sincere smiles
That＇s right Who can refuse twelve sincere smiles from a person
26The passenger wants a cup of water because he is thirsty[答案]F
27The air hostess forgot to give him the water on purpose[答案]F
28The passenger refused the cup of water she brought finally[答案]T
29The passenger didn＇t write any sharp words in the booklet[答案]T
30This passage tells us that a sincere smile brings no use in certain cases[答案]F
1A passenger wants a cup of water because he is thirsty[答案]F
2The air hostess forgot to give him the water on purpose[答案]F
3The passenger refused the cup of water[答案]T
4The passenger didn＇t write down any sharp words[答案]T
5This passage tells us that a sincere smile is of no use[答案]T
A04 A SpeechBetter Lives for All
In today＇s societyworking people can seldom find time to relax in their busy schedulesThey often work overtime because of too much work waiting in queuewhich ends up causing a lot of physical and mental problemsFortunatelymore and more people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for lifeOne＇s health should never be sacrificed for a need to work hard
Indeedfinding time to relax makes people work more efficiently
Many people plan trips to spend their free time traveling with their loved onesThis may have been a luxury in the pastbut it has become more common in recent yearsTraveling at home and abroad has now become convenient and affordable
Going jogging and going to the gym after work have also become more popularas they are rather convenient ways to exercise and stay fitExercising helps relax your body and has been shown to relieve mental stress as wellThis demand for recreation and leisure service has also stimulated the economyas new businesses are created to meet these needs
In sumworking hard is importantbut having a good quality of life can actually facilitate your success at workKnowing when and how to relax should he a part of well balanced lifestylesTake a walk outdoorsvisit the gymor go joggingYou will find that your time was not wastedeven if it was not spent working in your office
26In today＇s societyworking people can often find time to relax themselves in their busy schedules[答案]F
27Few people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for life[答案]F
28Traveling has become more common in recent years[答案]T
29Exercising can only help relax your body[答案]F
30People should keep a balance between work and relaxation[答案]T
B01 Better Life for AII
In today＇s societyworking people can seldom find time to relax themselves in their busy schedulesThey often work overtime because of too much work waiting in queuewhich ends up causing a lot of physical and mental problemsHowevermore people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for lifeOne＇ s health should never be sacrificed for a need to work hardIndeedfinding time to relax makes people work more efficiently
Many people plan trips to spend their free time travelling with their loved onesThis may have been a luxury in the pastbut it has become more common in recent
yearsTravelling at home and abroad has now become convenient and affordable
Going jogging and going to the gym have also become more popularas they are rather convenient ways to exercise and stay fitExercising helps relax your body and has been shown to relieve mental stress as wellThis demand for recreation and leisure service has also stimulated the economyas new businesses are created to meet these needs
In sumworking hard is importantbut having a good quality of life can actually facilitate your success at workKnowing when and how to relax should be a part of well balanced lifestyleTake a walk outdoorsvisit the gymor go joggingYou will find that your time was not wastedeven if it was not spent working in your office
26In today＇ s societyworking people can often find time to relax themselves in their busy schedules [答案]F
27In the past few people might afford travelling[答案]T
28The demand for recreation and leisure service has made the economy develop[答案]T
29Exercising can only help relax your body instead of staying fit[答案]F
30People should take a balance between work and relaxation[答案]T
C01 Caring For the Elderly
Caring for the elderly is not an easy taskand there are no hard and fast rules on how it should be doneHere are some tips you can apply to make life easier and happier for both yourself and the elderly person in your care
Establish a Routine
Organize the performance of daily activities in a routine mannerso that they are performed in the same way and at the same time every dayThis routine will establish a sense of structure and increase feelings of control and safetyHoweverthis routine can be broken with unplanned events occasionallyas elderly people may find the routine structure too boring and restrictive
Get to Know Them
It is important that you get to know the elderly in your caretheir daily habitslikes and dislikesetcThe better you know the personthe higher quality of care you can provide
Treat Them with Respect
If elderly people do not have your respectthey will feel like they are being pushed around or asked to do things that they don＇t want toThis can lead to a bad relationshipBy treating elderly persons in your care with respectyou can develop a strong bond with themBesidesyou can talk to them like adultsshow your love and respectwhich will not only make them feel goodbut may also gain you their respect in return
Mental Stimulation
It is better to try to keep them occupied with challenging gameslike crosswords or chesswhich will keep their minds sharpThey like to discuss world events and their life histories with youThis will give the elderly people a feeling of selfworth and make them feel needed
Social Interaction
Organize and encourage social interactionRemaining connected to other people and the world is important for the elderlyIt helps the elderly feel more engagedEncourage them to talk to other residents or perticipate in gemesdiscussions or day tripsHelp them to develop a strong relationship with a neighborIt is important for the elderly to talk to others and make friends
26The elderly people will always obey the routine structure[答案]F
27We need to know the elderly people more to provide them with better care[答案]T
28We needn＇t respect the elderly people when caring them[答案]F
29Discussions can＇t make the elderly people feel needed[答案]F
30It is necessary for the elderly people to make friends[答案]T
E01 English is spoken as a native language by around 377 million peopleand as a second language by around 375 million speakers in the worldSpeakers of English as a second language will soon out number those who speak it as a first languageAround 750 million people are believed to speak English as a foreign languageEnglish has an official or a special status in 75 countries with a total population of over 2 billion
The domination of the English language globally is a sure thingEnglish is the language of international communicationsbusinesstourismeducationsciencecomputer technologymedia and the Internet
British colonialism in the 19th century and American capitalism and technological progress in the 20th century were undoubtedly the main causes for the spread of English throughout the worldFrom the fifteenth centurythe British began to sail all over the world and became explorerscolonists and imperialistsThey took the English language to many placesFor the last hundred yearsthe USA has played a leading role in most parts of the worldThe Hollywood film industry also attracted many foreign artists inquestof fame and fortune and the number of American films produced every year soon flooded the market
Howeverthe future of English as a global language will depend very largely on the politicaleconomicdemographic and cultural trends in the world
26English is spoken as a second language by around 377 million people in the world[答案]F
27Speakers of English as a second language are more than those who speak it as a first language[答案]F
28It is not surprising that 70 of all information stored in the internet is in English[答案]F
29The spread of English throughout the world resulted from British colonialism in the 19th century and American capitalism and technological progress in the 20th century[答案]T
30It is definitely predicted that English will still act as a global language in the
future[答案]F
F01 Free Massive Online Open Courses(MOO Cs)
A class with hundreds or even thousands of students might sound like a teacher＇s worst nightmareBut a big idea in higher education these days is Massive Open Online Coursesor MOO Cs
Some universities offer freenoncredit MOO Cs available to anyone in the worldOthers charge for courses and provide creditsThe idea is still developingThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology started its first MOO C in 2012The school plans to offer many freenoncredit courses through a project called MIT xMany Chinese universities are beginning to offer free MOO C snow too
NowadaysMOO Cs almost cover every topiclike computer sciencetechnologymechanics
engineeringlanguagesetc
Generally speakingthere are no formal education requirements for these free online coursesStudents watch short videosThenthey take informalungraded quizzes after the videos each week for certain weeksQuizzes are part of the lecture program to keep students engaged and keep them thinkingfor students to be able to check that they understood what was coveredThey can repeatedly watch the videos and take the quizzes whenever they wantStudents receive homeworkThey can join online groups to exchange questions and answers about the coursesThe teachers hold virtual office hours to answer questions that the students have postedThey also present their own questions and observations
Some supporters claimed that there are things that we can do better in the online formatWe can certainly deliver highquality education to many students at much lower cost
26Some universities offer freenoncredit MOO Cs only available to the people in the US[答案]F
27Quizzes are part of the lecture program to check how many credits students may get[答案]T
28Students may have homework[答案]T
29The MOO Cs are of both high quality and low cost[答案]T
30It is probable that some Chinese are taking MOO Cs[答案]T
I01 A SpeechBetter Lives for All
In today＇s societyworking people can seldom find time to relax in their busy schedulesThey often work overtime because of too much work waiting in
queuewhich ends up causing a lot of physical and mental problemsFortunatelymore and more people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for lifeOne＇s health should never be sacrificed for a need to work hard
Indeedfinding time to relax makes people work more efficiently
Many people plan trips to spend their free time traveling with their loved onesThis may have been a luxury in the pastbut it has become more common in recent yearsTraveling at home and abroad has now become convenient and affordable
Going jogging and going to the gym after work have also become more popularas they are rather convenient ways to exercise and stay fitExercising helps relax your body and has been shown to relieve mental stress as wellThis demand for recreation and leisure service has also stimulated the economyas new businesses are created to meet these needs
In sumworking hard is importantbut having a good quality of life can actually facilitate your success at workKnowing when and how to relax should he a part of well balanced lifestylesTake a walk outdoorsvisit the gymor go joggingYou will find that your time was not wastedeven if it was not spent working in your office
26In today＇s societyworking people can often find time to relax themselves in their busy schedules[答案]F
27Few people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for life[答案]F
28Traveling has become more common in recent years[答案]T
29Exercising can only help relax your body[答案]F
30People should keep a balance between work and relaxation[答案]T
I02 Better Life for AII
In today＇s societyworking people can seldom find time to relax themselves in their busy schedulesThey often work overtime because of too much work waiting in queuewhich ends up causing a lot of physical and mental problemsHowevermore people are now aware that relaxation and stressrelief are necessary for lifeOne＇ s health should never be sacrificed for a need to work hardIndeedfinding time to relax makes people work more efficiently
Many people plan trips to spend their free time travelling with their loved onesThis may have been a luxury in the pastbut it has become more common in recent yearsTravelling at home and abroad has now become convenient and affordable
Going jogging and going to the gym have also become more popularas they are rather convenient ways to exercise and stay fitExercising helps relax your body and has been shown to relieve mental stress as wellThis demand for recreation and leisure service has also stimulated the economyas new businesses are created to meet these needs
In sumworking hard is importantbut having a good quality of life can actually facilitate your success at workKnowing when and how to relax should be a part of well balanced lifestyleTake a walk outdoorsvisit the gymor go joggingYou will find that your time was not wastedeven if it was not spent working in your office
26In today＇ s societyworking people can often find time to relax themselves in their busy schedules [答案]F
27In the past few people might afford travelling[答案]T
28The demand for recreation and leisure service has made the economy develop[答案]T
29Exercising can only help relax your body instead of staying fit[答案]F
30People should take a balance between work and relaxation[答案]T
L01 LIFELONG LEARNING & DISTANCE EDUCATION
The term lifelong learning is very popular nowadaysIt describes the need for people to continue their education and training throughout their livesLifelong learning is more and more important for everyone because people are now facing different career choices in changing economiesIt is believed lifelong learning is a crucial response to the challenges of the global knowledge economy
Currentlymost universities have reacted to the era of lifelong learning by adding new programs and services for adults who seek to combine employment with parttime studySpecial arrangements have been developed for these students but the core activity of the universityproviding teaching to fulltime young undergraduatesoften goes on much as before
Lifelong learning is both formal and nonformal and the boundaries between facetoface teaching and distance education are increasingly blurred
By making learning possible anytime and anywheredistance education is a powerful tool for supporting lifelong learningTechnologybased teaching is creating new educational systems that anyone from anywhere can accessThe key challenge for universities is to evolve from a teachercentered model of education to studentcentered modelThe challenge for governments is that they have to develop new funding approaches and new quality assessment procedures
1The term lifelong learning describes the need for people to continue their education and training in a certain period of their lives[答案]F
2The challenges of the global knowledge economy bring the needs for lifelong learning[答案]T
3Lifelong learning is nonformal[答案]F
4The universities should make the classroom studentcentered[答案]T
5To develop a new quality assessment system is a challenge for the government[答案]T
P01 Stop Yelling At Your Kids
Parenting is hardIf you＇re a parentI＇m sure that I don＇t need to tell you that our job is a tough oneWhen you＇re managing childrenit can be difficult to remember that they are still learningIf you find yourself yelling at your kids more often than you want tohere are some ways that can help you reduce the yellingI＇ve been working on this for the past few months and I have to sayit＇ s been amazing for both the kids and me
If you are having an argument with your childyou need to make sure you both take the time to real1y listenIt gives both of you time to think and really listen to each otherwhich is importantKids are more likely to listen to you if you listen to them
One of your biggest struggles is to remind yourself of appropriate expectationsYou can＇t expect that your youngest acts as responsibly as your oldestYou should lower what you expecttaking into consideration things like their ageit can make a big difference
You should do your best to take a moment before yelling and take in a deep breathIt makes a world of difference for youInstead of yellingyou＇ d better whisperIt can also help diffuse any situation by making things quieternot louderBesidesthe more time you spend with your kidsthe better you＇ll get at communicating with themYou＇re both more likely to understand each other
If your children aren＇t listening or it seems they only don＇t listen to youyou don＇ t take it personallyYou should remind yourself that your kids are still learning and they＇ re not going to be perfect
26As a parentyou may know that parenting is an easy job[答案]F
27Listening to each other is a good way to stop argument between parents and their kids[答案]T
28Usually younger kids behave less responsibly than elder children[答案]T
29Parents should lower their expectations for their kids[答案]T
30Both yelling and whispering can help make things quieter[答案]T
S01 Stop Yelling At Your Kids
Parenting is hardIf you＇re a parentI＇m sure that I don＇t need to tell you that our job is a tough oneWhen you＇re managing childrenit can be difficult to remember that they are still learningIf you find yourself yelling at your kids more often than you want tohere are some ways that can help you reduce the yellingI＇ve been working on this
for the past few months and I have to sayit＇ s been amazing for both the kids and me
If you are having an argument with your childyou need to make sure you both take the time to real1y listenIt gives both of you time to think and really listen to each otherwhich is importantKids are more likely to listen to you if you listen to them
One of your biggest struggles is to remind yourself of appropriate expectationsYou can＇t expect that your youngest acts as responsibly as your oldestYou should lower what you expecttaking into consideration things like their ageit can make a big difference
You should do your best to take a moment before yelling and take in a deep breathIt makes a world of difference for youInstead of yellingyou＇ d better whisperIt can also help diffuse any situation by making things quieternot louderBesidesthe more time you spend with your kidsthe better you＇ll get at communicating with themYou＇re both more likely to understand each other
If your children aren＇t listening or it seems they only don＇t listen to youyou don＇ t take it personallyYou should remind yourself that your kids are still learning and they＇ re not going to be perfect
26As a parentyou may know that parenting is an easy job[答案]F
27Listening to each other is a good way to stop argument between parents and their kids[答案]T
28Usually younger kids behave less responsibly than elder children[答案]T
29Parents should lower their expectations for their kids[答案]T
30Both yelling and whispering can help make things quieter[答案]T
T01 The law defines youthful offenders (age 18 or under) as delinquent if they commit offensesAs for the same offensesthe court would consider an adult as a criminalStatus offenders are juveniles who commit offenses appropriate only to juvenilessuch as truancy from schoolHere are a few ideas to help prevent your children from being a delinquent
Keep your children in school to help prevent delinquencyMinor offensessuch as truancycan lead to more serious offensesMake clear to your children your expectations about their school attendanceMeet with school officials if necessary
Exercise adequate supervisionJuveniles rarely commit serious offenses while under the supervision of an adultSeek the assistance of your local service agencies if you feel you cannot control your childrenAttend parenting classesor join a local support group if you are having trouble understanding how to exercise discipline
Educate your children about the dangers of drugsDrug offenses and addiction can have serious consequences for your childrenLet your children know you will not tolerate drug useStay informed about drug use trends in children
Get your children involved in afterschool recreational activitiessportscommunity service or other positive activitiesYoung people with positive outlets for their energy are more likely to do well in school and avoid the problems of delinquency
Know who your children＇s friends areShow an interest in your children＇s social life and peer groupsPeer pressure may have a bad effect on teenagers and young peopleDo not allow your children to associate with juvenile delinquents
1The court would consider youthful offenders as criminals if they commit offenses[答案]F
2You must meet with school officials to prevent your children from delinquency[答案]F
3If you cannot control your childrenask for help from the local service agencies[答案]T
4Inform your children that you will not tolerate drug use and drug offenses can have serious results for your children[答案]T
5Children always involving in positive activities are more likely to do well in school and avoid the problems of delinquency[答案]T
T02 The term lifelong learningis very popular nowadaysIt describes the need for people to continue their education and training throughout their livesLifelong learning is more and more important for everyone because people are now facing different career choices in changing economiesIt is believed lifelong learning is a crucial response to the challenges of the global knowledge economy
Currentlymost universities have reacted to the era of lifelong learning by adding new programs and services for adults who seek to combine employment with parttime studySpecial arrangements have been developed for these students but the core activity of the universityproviding teaching to fulltime young undergraduatesoften goes on much as before
Lifelong learning is both formal and nonformaland the boundaries between facetoface teaching and distance education are increasingly blurred
By making learning possible anytime and anywheredistance education is a powerful tool for supporting lifelong learningTechnologybased teaching is creating new educational systems that anyone from anywhere can accessThe key challenge for universities is to evolve from a teachercentered model of education to studentcentered modelThe challenge for governments is that they have to develop new funding approaches and new quality assessment procedures
26The term lifelong learning describes the need for people to continue their education and training in a certain period of their lives[答案]F
27The challenges of the global knowledge economy bring the needs for lifelong learning[答案]T
28Lifelong learning is nonformal[答案]F
29The universities should make the classroom studentcentered[答案]T
30To develop a new quality assessment system is a challenge for the government[答案]T
T03 The Wichita Falls Police Department is trying to help curb crime in neighboring communities throughout the cityOn Saturday Wichita Falls Police gave a free twohour presentation to help locals keep their community crime free
More than 20 people showed up at the Martin Luther King Center in east Wichita Falls to be part of the presentation
Wichita Falls Police Officer Jeff Hughes said that they wanted to make sure the folks out there were aware they were doing everything to takeaway the opportunity from a bad guy
Hughes reminded those in attendance that their homes outside the presentation could be an open invitation to criminalsOne of the higgest ways to prevent crimeaccording to Hughes is to use CPTEDAlso known as Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
The biggest sitethat we are dealing with nowthat we are endorsing fullyis Next door and it＇s simply just next doorcom
The site is free and helps locals setup a Virtual Community that they can interact with from the comfort of their own home
With wwwnextdoorcom it all happens in a web based program where if you send something out it gets to that group or that person instantlythey will get an alert on their phone or an emailsaid Hughes
According to Hugheshe has already seen a positive impact locally from the site and hopes it can continue to expand in Wichita Falls
26The Wichita Falls Police Department is planning sterner measures to combat crime[答案]F
27According to Hughesone of the biggest ways of crime prevention is through environmental design[答案]T
28The biggest site that the police are approving fully is next doorcom[答案]T
29The purpose of next doorcom is to help locals setup a real community[答案]F
30If you use the next doorcom siteyou have to pay for it[答案]F
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